This article points to a looming problem as Genetically modified plants are contaminating the world's food supply and eventually will render the concept of "organic" null and void. In addition to the now permanent contamination of...
WESPAC has cultivated an extensive and cooperative network of food justice advocates throughout the county where we work together to enhance the existing expertise within diverse communities in the quest for a more sustainable food shed with more widespread access to fresh, local produce. We are proud of our role in promoting a more inclusive local food movement, and we continue to serve as an important resource for community gardens in the county by providing organizational and material support to both new projects and old.
Backyard Beekeeping workshops
BACKYARD BEEKEEPING WORKSHOPS Sunday January 16th Emanuel Lutheran Church 197 Manville Rd. Pleasantville $20 Per Person Per Workshop Bee Workshop #1: 4-6 PM BACKYARD BEEKEEPING THE NEXT STEP: ASSEMBLING YOUR HIVE AND GETTING READY FOR SPRING Join Doug DeCandia...
From our local farmer
Sept. 6, 2010 Good Evening Everyone, After a few days of humble reflections, beautiful weather, and heart-warming sustenance, I think it is a bit safer to say that a change in season is about us, that the soft kisses of Autumns winds with soon be a part of our...
Horton’s Mill Community Garden
I wanted to share these photos with everyone from last Saturday:http://www.flickr.com/photos/nirainjana/sets/72157623846957198/show/A big thank you to Alex, all the Pace students, Luis Sr and Luis Jr and Isa who came out to help! We created three circular beds and...
Why Compost?
Laurie Evans –Director of Westchester SAFE (Seeking Alternatives for the Environment) Why compost? As an environmental health advocate, I often ask myself, what can I do personally to conserve resources? What daily actions can we easily...
Growing Power
Growing Food & Justice for All: How Westchester can play a role in the growing food justice movement and create a sustainable future In late October of 2009 a few WESPAC members went to Will Allen’s second “Growing Food & Justice for all...
Learning how to grow sprouts
The New Jersey Raw Food Support Network of Bergen County is proud to present: Sproutman, Steve Meyerowitz! Saturday, January 23, 2010 ? 2:00pm to 4:00pm Fee: $20 in advance, $25 at the door CAN DO Fitness Club 42 City Place at the Promenade Edgewater,...
Community Garden Network
InterGenerate is working with Westchester County Department of Parks, the Bedford Audubon, Groundwork Hudson Valley, Marsh Sanctuary, Lewisboro Garden Club, Rusticus Garden Club and Ward Acres Community Garden to hold a Westchester Community Garden Network event on...
WESPAC Community Organizer starts garden
Jalal Sabur has started a community garden in Greenburgh, New York. Community members have been helping him on Tuesday afternoons. If you would like to help out, please call him at 914.439.1746
WESPAC on Facebook
All are welcome and please share widely. We have several new people to WESPAC this summer. This gathering on September 16th would be a lovely introduction to the broader social justice community: @followers
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We are pleased to announce the launch of a new dedicated Annual Awards page on the WESPAC website.![]()
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For more than fifty years, WESPAC has honored individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision, and commitment have helped advance peace, justice, human rights, environmental sustainability, and dignity and freedom for all. Our Annual Awards Gala has become an important opportunity to celebrate the people and movements working to create a more just and compassionate world.![]()
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The new webpage serves as a central location for information about our Annual Awards program, including details about current and past honorees, event materials, photographs, and our Awards Journal. We hope it will help preserve the history of this important tradition while highlighting the inspiring work of those we have been privileged to recognize.![]()
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We invite you to visit the page and explore the 2026 Awards Journal, which features this year's honorees and many of the community partners who work alongside WESPAC in advancing progressive social change.![]()
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Thank you for your continued support of WESPAC and our shared commitment to building a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable future.![]()
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WESPAC Annual Awards! WESPAC Annual Awards Celebration For more than five decades, WESPAC has celebrated and honored individuals and organizations whose courage, vision, and dedication have helped adv...
We went today to Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center in New Jersey to show our solidarity to those incarcerated and to their families. There have been people on hunger strike since last Friday and the community is out in front in support around the clock: