Events

Troy Black History Celebration 2023

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for an in-person celebration of Black History Month with an exhibition, music, spoken word, and community. Troy NAACP, Team HERO, Coalition for Black Trade Union, and The Sanctuary […]

David Carpenter: “Science for the People”

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a celebration of SUNY Albany Professor David Carpenter's long career as an environmental advocate! We'll be gathering with Dr. Carpenter along with some of his graduate students […]

Free

A Sturgeon with A Purpose: Walk and Community Brainstorm

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Meet outside in the NATURE Lab yard at 3319 6th Avenue Join artist D Colin for a walk on the Sanctuary's campus to help envision how her project A Sturgeon […]

Death Cafe

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Where: 2nd floor of the NATURE Lab building, 3319 6th Avenue. Join us for for a Death Cafe, an evening of discussions about death and how to make the most […]

People’s Health Sanctuary Open House

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue The People’s Health Sanctuary (PHS) is a community-led mutual aid health initiative. Visit us to learn about what we do, and consider […]

Plant Swap & Season Opener at Collard City Growers

Collard City Growers 3337 6th Avenue, Troy, New York, United States

what: an opportunity to share plant abundance! how: bring your extra seedlings / saplings and trade with someone else for something new – perennials, annuals, house plants, anything goes! You […]

Hudson Mohawk Magazine Radio Open House

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

For all the radio lovers and radio curious, join us for an open house where you will have a chance to engage with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producers, engage with our […]

Lead in the Soil? A Community Investigation

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

We are investigating lead in North Central Troy, NY! Come to this public meeting to learn how YOU can be a citizen scientist, using easy DIY kits to test soil […]

People’s Health Sanctuary Potluck

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

We welcome community members, healers, caregivers, healthcare workers and all interested in health to join us for a community meal to connect and learn about ways you can get involved. […]

Medicine Garden: Earth Burial

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

This will be the first event in a series related to the establishment and growth of a Medicine Garden in the NATURE Lab yard at the Sanctuary. Lead by artist […]

Freedom Fest 2023

Freedom Square 35 5th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Freedom Fest is back! Join us for an outdoor concert and summer celebration featuring artists of the Capital Region who have been inspired by the 50 year history of hip […]

Free

DE-FENCE Part 1: Medicine in the Margins

NATURE Lab 3319 6th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Join us at NATURE Lab for a multi-sensory drawing and plant-sensing workshop with artist Margaretha Haughwout. We will discover medicinal plants growing in the marginal spaces and edge conditions of […]

Campus-Wide Open House, Fall 2023

Curious about our organization?Want to get involved?Drop-in and check out our programs! Throughout our campus, The Sanctuary for Independent Media will have various ways to engage with our organization and […]

Collard City Growers Jam-Jam!

People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

Location: NATURE Lab, 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd floor The Collard City Growers team has been harvesting and freezing fruit and berries all summer! We've got currants, mulberries, service berries, gooseberries, […]

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