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 for Independent Media have partnered together in Troy to honor our Black history and its living legacy. The exhibition is curated by Malik Muhammad, music […]
Join us for a film screening of the Indie Lens Pop-Up Storming Caesars Palace followed by a community-driven conversation and local resource sharing by local partners. Presented by WMHT in partnership with The Sanctuary for Independent Media, NYS Poor People’s Campaign, Rensselaer County Dept. of Social Services, Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM), Unity House, and […]
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 and colleagues, as well as representatives of some of the many grassroots organizations who have worked with David over his decades-long career. Dr. Carpenter will […]
Join the tree lovers of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest. Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss different techniques and objectives of pruning, when to remove trees, when to plant trees and help the crew manage the Sanctuary’s fledgling reforestation projects. We'll finish with a […]
Join us for an in-person book talk with Joshua Frank author of Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America. The 2022 book (Haymarket Books) examines the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State, which once was home to the United States' largest plutonium production site. "In the context of renewed support […]
With Directors Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Seville, and Documentary Participant Kristal Bush Join us in this workshop to learn about the art of co-creation from the film team of A Woman on the Outside, discussing how the directors centered Kristal's voice and the active collaboration between the film team and participants in the documentary […]
Join Directors Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Seville and protagonist Kristal Bush for the screening of the documentary film A Woman on the Outside, about the struggle to keep families connected despite incarceration. Before the film screening, all three women will give a Be The Media! workshop and give a brief opening reception to the […]
Two amazing Latinx artists, Taína Asili and Eljuri reunite on the Sanctuary stage for the first night of our weekend celebration Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future! Join us on Friday, April 21, for an eclectic mix of salsa, reggae, and political hip-hop that will speak to your soul and make you move! Rooted […]
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! comes to the Sanctuary stage for the second night of our weekend celebration Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future! Join us on Saturday, April 22, for a conversation about the role and future of independent media, followed by a conversation about stories over the past two decades building the […]
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 with a Purpose will enliven our growing campus Eco-Art Trail. This community written generative storytelling mural project will culminate in a block-wide series of painted […]
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 of life under the context that there is an end. The discussions will take place as a group and in breakout discussions at People's Health […]
At The Fish Market, 2952 6th Ave in North Troy Join artist D Colin for a workshop and brainstorm at The Fish Market to help envision how her project A Sturgeon with a Purpose will enliven The Sanctuary's growing campus Eco-Art Trail. This community written generative storytelling mural project will culminate in a block-wide series of painted […]
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 how movement and food are connected to community well-being. Prizes, food, family-friendly! Schedule Participating Organizations and Facilitators Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) empowers New Yorkers to […]
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 don't have to bring plants to take plants. why: a nice excuse to hang out in the garden with other families, neighbors, and local plant […]
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 content in an interactive way, and come into the radio studio to get your own story out there. At 2pm, join us for a workshop […]
Where: 2nd floor of the NATURE Lab building, 3319 6th Avenue. Discover end-of-life options available to you in a talk with Corinne Carey from Compassion and Choices. You will learn how to prepare for the care you want leading up to and after your death. There will be information about choosing your healthcare proxy, drafting […]
When: Garden Open Hours, 3:30-5:30 Friday May 26th (balm-making from 4:00-5:00), Where: 3337 6th Avenue Join us for our regular family-oriented garden hours with a special guest! Emma Parrish Post of Flying Deer Nature Center will lead us in a balm-making activity from herbs growing in the garden. We'll get hands on with some fresh […]
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 for lead contamination. At this hands-on, participatory event, you will: This special event is a joint project of NATURE Lab and the Our Soil team […]
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. Bring a dish or snack to share, or just yourself and your ideas and passions! We'll meet outdoors in the NATURE Lab yard, 3319 6th […]
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 Azuré Keahi, we will be burying hand-sculpted ollas (clay watering vessels) and planting some of the medicines. This living sculpture will feature four powerful plant […]
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