Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Robin Kimmerer - Book Discussion at WESPAC: As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and […]
YOU CAN FIGHT CITY HALL, AND WIN! WE'LL TELL YOU HOW TO GET THIS DONE. JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. WHEN Tuesday, March 19, 2019 WHERE WESPAC, 77 Tarrytown Road Suite 2W White Plains TIME 6:30- 8:00 Refreshments Provided Join us as we learn from a panel of experts about the initiatives the […]
Title: Microplastics Date: Wednesday April 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM Location: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale NY 10583 Details:Our guest speaker Jill Schneiderman, Chair of the Department of Earth Science and Geography at Vassar College, will discuss the problem of micro plastic pollution in different environments and as […]
Medicare For All and the NY Health Act: National and State Initiatives for Single Payer Health Care Saturday, April 27, 2019 1 – 3 pm White Plains Public Library 100 Martine Avenue Hot topic! Learn about current federal and state proposals to extend health care coverage to ALL citizens and what YOU can do to […]
Please note that there will be four classes offered in May: May 8th 1pm to 3pm May 8th 6pm to 8pm May 22nd 1pm to 3pm May 22nd 6pm to 8pm These classes are already half full. If you would like to reserve a spot, please email Susan Sheppard by April 10th at [email protected] ---------- Forwarded […]
On Monday, May 13 2019, advocates from around the state will be gathering in Albany for the NYCLU's statewide Day of Action. Register NOW to be at the forefront of transforming New York's policies. We are showing up to demand a New York that protects the civil liberties of all New Yorkers. Our Day of […]
Dear Concerned Community Members, (Please forward this and share widely) Join Amnesty International USA Mid-Hudson for our 8th Annual Human Rights Event on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:15pm at the Rosendale Theatre. We will be showing the short documentary "Sin País" ("Without Country") followed by a panel discussion. Sharai Martinez, Luis Martinez’ daughter, will share her experience as a young person whose […]
Are You Challenged by How to Deal with Race Issues... in Your Practice, Institution or Classroom? Are You Concerned about the Impact of Racism in our City and State? Offered by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond The goal of this training is to provide a common working analysis of racism and the particular […]