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Nutrition and Cooking Demo – May 15, 2021
May 15 @ 10:30 am
May is the month of both National High Blood Pressure Education and National Stroke Awareness. We will offer a virtual class on nutrition education while doing a cooking demonstration – anyone can join, regardless 0f their culinary skills! Join Armando Cruz in creating a heart healthy dish while he teaches the benefits of making healthier […]
Gardening from the Birds’ Perspective
April 22 @ 7:00 pm
Gardening from the Birds’ Perspective: When we garden, we can help migrating and resident birds with a healthy backyard habitat, especially important given the severe decline in songbirds. In this workshop you will learn how to bring beautiful birds to your backyard by using native bushes and flowers and other tips for creating a bird […]
Earth Day Celebration Week – April 17th-25th, 2021 – Restore Our Earth
April 17 @ 10:00 am
The Northeast Earth Coalition (NEEC) invites you to join its 2021 Earth Day Celebration from April 17-24, 2021, for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet. This year’s celebration will be a combination of virtual events and small gatherings due to the COVID crisis. Participants can join from anywhere in New […]
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Spring is around the corner! But so is Coronavirus
by Webmaster
By Jose German Spring: perhaps the most beautiful time of the year. But this year it’s accompanied by the Coronavirus. Our daily social routines are being upended. Cancellations of events and gatherings are necessary measures to stop the spread of the virus. Voluntary isolation is strongly recommended. What to do? In the face of this […]
Gardening for life: wrapping up gardening season
by Webmaster
By Jose German It is not the end of the gardening season but the beginning of a transformation that will guide us through the winter and into the spring. Nature is taking a much-needed break to get stronger and resurrect with vibrant energy and colors in the spring. For those of us who have created […]
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Nutrition & Cooking Demo – Webinar Recipe
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Red Beans and Rice with Collard Greens 3 servings Source: 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal Barnard, MD; recipe by Jason Wyrick of the Vegan Culinary Experience A New Orleans staple, this recipe incorporates the nutrients and texture of collard greens. About the Recipe 263 Calories · 13 g Protein · 10 g Fiber Dinner […]
The Secret of a Green Thumb
by Jose German-Gomez
By Jose German If you are one those people who say, “Every plant I touch dies,” stop blaming yourself! Having a green thumb is often as having mystical powers when it comes to plant care. People blessed with green thumbs seem to have a magic wand that makes plants thrive. The opposite of a green […]