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Let’s Celebrate the Monarch Migration 2022
August 20 @ 3:30 pm
The NEEC’s team invites you to our annual Monarch Butterfly event. August 20th, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. A group of Monarch Butterfly enthusiasts will meet at Crane Park to discuss […]
Featured Articles
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 […]
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 […]
What is sustainability?
by Webmaster
The definition of “sustainability” is the study of how natural systems function, remain diverse and produce everything it needs for the ecology to remain in balance. It also acknowledges that […]
The Importance of Land Preservation
by Webmaster
One particular issue that has divided political and cultural interests is land conservation. This is especially relevant for those who are potentially affected by hydro-fracking proposals in New York State […]
Recent Articles
Edible Landscapes Part Two – What to Grow
by Jose German-Gomez
By Jose German Imagine having a beautiful vegetable harvest within steps of your kitchen. Growing your own food gives you access to the freshest possible produce. Alive with flavor and […]
To mow or not to mow
by Jose German-Gomez
By Jose German American lawn culture originated in 19th century, inspired by French and English gardens. Stately mansions, palaces, and chateaus in Europe were symbols of social and economic status, […]