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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS January 14!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, January 14\, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nWHERE: Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\nDETAILS: Food\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.\nGreen Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.\nWhile this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-25/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Science On Tap is a monthly series of informal talks led by scientists that explore current research topics and the importance of science in our daily life. Each talk takes place in a relaxed pub atmosphere where communication flows freely between scientists and the public. Co-presented by Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Sustainable Saratoga\, these monthly opportunities for discussion reflect the unique intellectual culture of the greater Capital Region and promote scientific literacy. \nThe next Science on Tap is Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm. \nAdmission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm. \nSpeaker: Daniel Peterson \nTitle: Fake News on Social Media: Exploring Age Effects \nTalk Description: Today\, most Americans get their news\, at least in part\, via social media. Unfortunately\, the way news stories are propagated and shared on such sites can amplify fake news stories. Though the factors underlying who falls prey to believing such stories and why is well examined with younger adults\, there’s comparatively much less research looking into older adults. In this talk\, I’ll detail two studies (and introduce an ongoing third) that looks at the factors that predict when older adults endorse fake news stories and how those effects differ from the more commonly studied younger adult population. \nBio: Daniel Peterson is a cognitive psychologist specializing in human memory. He completed both his undergraduate and graduate work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he examined the theoretical underpinnings of memory retrieval. Today\, he is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College where he looks at more applied memory questions including effective study strategies and eyewitness memory. 
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-9/
LOCATION:Common Roots Brewing Company\, 58 Saratoga Ave\, South Glens Falls\, 12803\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20251206T022041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T202623Z
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SUMMARY:Community Winter Sowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sow You Want to Be an Ecological Gardener?! Join us for this free workshop and leave with the tools to plant your own native plant garden come spring. \nWHEN: Thursday\, January 29\, 2026. 5 – 7 pm. Come by any time between 5 and 6:30 pm. \nWHERE: Skidmore College Center for Integrated Sciences. \nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/aTT2CD632AufXcX4A \nPlant seeds this winter and have seedlings to plant or pot on in spring. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and guide you in winter sowing best practices. \nBring a container that can hold 3-4 inches of soil– such as a gallon jug\, clamshell takeout container\, or plant pot– or use one of ours. We will provide soil and have native plant seeds available\, or you can bring your own seeds.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/community-winter-sowing-workshop/
LOCATION:Skidmore College\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260127T161526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170734Z
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SUMMARY:Chowderfest Reuses
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustainable Saratoga on Phila Street Saturday\, February 7 from 11am – 4pm for Chowderfest Reuses! \nParticipate in the Sustainability Initiative on Phila Street. Sustainable Saratoga will offer clean\, free\, reusable cups at Bailey’s\, Fillies\, Hattie’s\, and Sushi Thai Garden – bring your own spoon or use one of our bamboo spoons!
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/chowderfest-reuses/
LOCATION:Phila Street\, Phila Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20251228T131523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T131523Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS February 11!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, February 11\, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nWHERE: Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\nDETAILS: Food\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.\nGreen Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.\nWhile this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-26/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260115T145227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185004Z
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SUMMARY:Malta Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Fix It\, Don’t Trash It! Join Our 2nd Malta Repair Café on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026.\n\nBring your wobbly chairs\, favorite lamps\, torn clothing—even that beloved stuffed animal—and let’s fix them together!  On February 21\, Sustainable Saratoga and the Innovation Center at Saratoga invite our community to a FREE Repair Café. Volunteer repair coaches will help you mend everything from electronics and jewelry to textiles and small appliances—no reservation needed! \n\n\nWhy come?Reduce waste and give your items a second life Learn repair skills from local experts Connect with fellow DIY-enthusiasts and creatives in the community  \n\nSave the Date: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 Time: 1 pm – 4 pm Location: Innovation Center at Saratoga\, 16 Old Stonebreak Rd\, Malta\, NY\n\nMore info HERE
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/malta-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:The Innovation Center\, 16 Old Stonebreak Rd\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Science On Tap is a monthly series of informal talks led by scientists that explore current research topics and the importance of science in our daily life. Each talk takes place in a relaxed pub atmosphere where communication flows freely between scientists and the public. Co-presented by Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Sustainable Saratoga\, these monthly opportunities for discussion reflect the unique intellectual culture of the greater Capital Region and promote scientific literacy. \nThe next Science on Tap is Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm. \nAdmission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm. \nSpeaker: Kim Frederick \nTitle: Turning All Citizens into Scientists using Paper and Cell Phones \nTalk Description: For too long\, scientific information has only been accessible to scientists who have access to lab facilities.  More recently\, the World Health Organization established the REASSURED standard which calls on the science community to develop testing technology that is Real-time\, Easy\, Affordable\, Sensitive\, Specific\, User-friendly\, Rapid and robust\, Equipment-free and Deliverable.  Our lab at Skidmore College develops paper-based testing devices where the science measurement can be done with a cell phone camera.  In recent years we have developed microfluidic paper analytical devices (µPADs) for measuring contamination of drinking water by hydrofracking wells\, ensuring proper dosage for antibiotic tablets and developing a urine-based diagnostic for malaria.  In this discussion we will talk about how this technology works\, what kinds of problems we have tackled and what problems of local interest might be important for us to look at.  Come and join the conversation! \nBio: Coming soon
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-10/
LOCATION:Common Roots Brewing Company\, 58 Saratoga Ave\, South Glens Falls\, 12803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T190000
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SUMMARY:The Keeper Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Attend Jon Bowermaster’s Film Screening of The Keeper at Skidmore College on March 1 at 5pm. \nThe Keeper Description: Like many rivers around the world – the Hudson\, America’s First River and the Birthplace of the American Environmental Movement – boomed as a growing human population used it for transportation\, sustenance and\, for many years\, a dumping ground.  \nThe river paid a price for all this use and abuse\, struggling against its share of contamination. For the past nearly three decades the river’s poet laureate and literal “eyes on the river\,” Captain John\, has been at the forefront of each of those fights\, taking on industrial and human pollution\, suffering the losses and celebrating victories.  \nWhile he has had successes on the Hudson\, committing a life to protecting a river is a never-ending fight. Today\, John Lipscomb is one of more than 300 “Keepers” around the globe\, looking out for their respective rivers.  \nProduced by Carolyn Marks Blackwood and Jon Bowermaster. \nDirected by Jon Bowermaster. \n \nJON BOWERMASTER bio \nWriter\, filmmaker and adventurer\, Jon is a six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council. One of the Society’s ‘Ocean Heroes\,’ his first assignment for National Geographic Magazine was documenting a 3\,741 mile crossing of Antarctica by dogsled. \nHe is one of National Geographic’s “Ocean Heroes” and Riverkeeper’s “2022 Hudson River Hero.” \nJon has written eleven books and produced/directed more than thirty documentary films. His feature documentaries include ‘Dear President Obama\,’ ‘Antarctica\, on the Edge\,’ ‘After the Spill’ and ‘Ghost Fleet.’ (oceans8films.com) \nHis National Geographic-sponsored Oceans 8 project took him and his teams around the world by sea kayak over the course of ten years (1999-2008)\, bringing back stories from the Aleutian Islands to French Polynesia\, Gabon to Tasmania\, and more\, reporting on how the planet’s one ocean and its various coastlines are faring in today’s busy world. \nJon lives in New York’s Hudson Valley. He is the President of the One Ocean Media Foundation\, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Adventure Science and Creative Affiliate of The Safina Center.  \nFor the past several years\, Jon and his One Ocean Media Foundation / Oceans 8 Films team have focused on a series of short films about the environmental risks to\, and hopes for the Hudson River Valley\, the birthplace of the American environmental movement. (hudsonriverstories.com)  \nJon is a Visiting Lecturer at Bard College\, in the Environment and Urban Studies Department; tune into his weekly radio show/podcast\, ‘The Green Radio Hour with Jon Bowermaster\,’ at radiokingston.org.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/the-keeper-film-screening/
LOCATION:Skidmore College\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
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CREATED:20260120T175151Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS March 11!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, March 11\, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nWHERE: Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\nDETAILS: Food\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.\nGreen Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.\nWhile this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-27/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260212T134256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T023504Z
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Science On Tap is a monthly series of informal talks led by scientists that explore current research topics and the importance of science in our daily life. Each talk takes place in a relaxed pub atmosphere where communication flows freely between scientists and the public. Co-presented by Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Sustainable Saratoga\, these monthly opportunities for discussion reflect the unique intellectual culture of the greater Capital Region and promote scientific literacy. \nThe next Science on Tap is Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 @ 7:00 pm. \nAdmission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm. \nSpeaker: Kelsey Jensen \nTitle: Measuring What Matters: Turning Soil Data into Climate Solutions \nTalk Description: “Climate-smart” and “regenerative agriculture” are everywhere right now—from USDA programs to labels at the local farmer’s market. But what do these buzzwords actually mean\, and are they living up to the hype? \n\n\nMeasuring the real impact of farming practices turns out to be surprisingly hard. The Soil Inventory Project\, a national nonprofit\, is tackling this challenge head-on—quantifying how practices like reducing tillage\, planting cover crops\, and applying fertilizer affect soil carbon storage and greenhouse gas emissions. Come explore how researchers are cracking this problem by working with farmers\, food companies\, and everyone in between\, and what it could mean for building a food system that’s actually good for our climate. \n\n\nBio: Kelsey Jensen was COO for The Soil Inventory Project and a research scientist in the Covey Lab at Skidmore College. Her research background is in soil carbon sequestration and ecosystem ecology. She holds a Doctorate in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University and BAs in Chemistry and Environmental Studies from Colgate University. She is currently a Climate Innovation Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund and continues to work closely with TSIP as an academic collaborator.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-11/
LOCATION:Common Roots Brewing Company\, 58 Saratoga Ave\, South Glens Falls\, 12803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260203T155430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T155430Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Life to Your Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Bring Life to Your LandscapeGet inspired to create a thriving\, pollinator-friendly garden! Join local pollinator advocate Johanna Garrison for an engaging presentation on the beloved creatures in her home garden and simple steps you can take to support a healthy ecosystem. After the talk\, explore information centers hosted by Sustainable Saratoga and SoBro Conservancy on ecological gardening topics. \nThursday\, March 26\, 6–8 PMSaratoga Springs Public LibraryArrive curious. Leave inspired.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/bring-life-to-your-landscape/
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs Public Library\, Harry Dutcher Community Room\, 49 Henry Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260226T021351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134228Z
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Toss it? No way! Bring an item that needs repair and work with a Repair Café coach to fix it.\n\nSaratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 16th Repair Café at the library on Sunday\, March 29 from 1pm – 4pm. \nOne item per guest\, please. \nFeaturing NEW repair services– book repair\, preservation of family papers/photos\, and poetry repair with Jay Rogoff\, Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate. “Sometimes\,” Rogoff says\, “a poet just needs a second pair of eyes—or ears—on a poem to realize what kinds of changes might help improve it. And it is repair!” \n\nWe will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps\, small appliances\, computers\, leather\, jewelry\, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you!Questions? Call 518-584-7860\, ext. 242.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/repair-cafe-7/
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs Public Library\, Harry Dutcher Community Room\, 49 Henry Street\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Recycling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260302T022552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T022552Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS April 8!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, April 8\, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nWHERE: Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\nDETAILS: Food\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.\nGreen Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.\nWhile this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-28/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260129T005754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201428Z
UID:15490-1775901600-1775916000@sustainablesaratoga.org
SUMMARY:Saratoga Sustainability Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday\, April 11\, from 10am – 2pm at Skidmore’s Dance Center/ Intramural Gym. This is a FREE community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. \n\nCome check out sustainable resources all in one spot and help make our community a more sustainable place to live and work.\n\nMore info and the list of exhibitors HERE
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/saratoga-sustainability-fair-3/
LOCATION:Skidmore College\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, 12866\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260127T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T202744Z
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SUMMARY:Tree Toga
DESCRIPTION:We need you! Join us at Tree Toga on April 25 and help plant the next generation of large-growing shade trees in Saratoga Springs! Sign up here: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/ \nHere’s how you can support our efforts:VOLUNTEER to PLANT a tree with us on Saturday April 25 (a family-friendly activity)VOLUNTEER to SET UP and help with traffic and parking on the day of the event (you can sign up to plant a tree too)VOLUNTEER to WATER TREES during the summerHOST A TREE — Request one for your property \nDONATE to support our work\nVolunteer today and give a gift to the next generation!Volunteer or request a tree at https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/Questions? Email trees@sustainablesaratoga.org
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/tree-toga-3/
LOCATION:Pitney Meadows Community Farm\, 223 West Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260320T204615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T003848Z
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Science On Tap is a monthly series of informal talks led by scientists that explore current research topics and the importance of science in our daily life. Each talk takes place in a relaxed pub atmosphere where communication flows freely between scientists and the public. Co-presented by Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Sustainable Saratoga\, these monthly opportunities for discussion reflect the unique intellectual culture of the greater Capital Region and promote scientific literacy. \nThe next Science on Tap is Wednesday\, April 29 @ 7:00 pm. \nAdmission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm. \nTitle: Could that Star Already be Dead? Why Relativity Says You Can’t Ask. \nDescription: The theory of Special Relativity is now over 120 years old. Its conclusions about how time slows down in GPS satellites and about how many particles reach Earth’s surface have been confirmed countless times. But what relativity says about the nature of space and time is still so deeply counterintuitive that our lack of intuition can make us wrong even about things that seem obvious. In this talk\, I’ll first introduce the basic ideas of Special Relativity. I’ll then discuss the often repeated story that some of the starlight we see might be from long-dead stars\, and explain why that story is asking a question that doesn’t actually have an answer. \nBio: Jesse Ernst is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Physics at U Albany. He conducts research in the area of elementary particle physics. Jesse and his family reside in Saratoga Springs.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-12/
LOCATION:Common Roots Brewing Company\, 58 Saratoga Ave\, South Glens Falls\, 12803\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T184645
CREATED:20260406T154246Z
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS May 13!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, May 13\, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nWHERE: Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\nDETAILS: Food\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.\nGreen Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.\nWhile this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-29/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
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SUMMARY:Science on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Science On Tap is a monthly series of informal talks led by scientists that explore current research topics and the importance of science in our daily life. Each talk takes place in a relaxed pub atmosphere where communication flows freely between scientists and the public. Co-presented by Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Sustainable Saratoga\, these monthly opportunities for discussion reflect the unique intellectual culture of the greater Capital Region and promote scientific literacy. \nThe next Science on Tap is Wednesday\, May 27 @ 7:00 pm. \nAdmission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm. \nTitle: Restoring Coral Reefs: Science\, Hope\, and Climate Reality \nDescription: Coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the sea\, yet many are disappearing faster than we ever imagined. Rising ocean temperatures\, pollution\, and overfishing are pushing reefs toward a tipping point\, but all is not lost. Around the world\, scientists\, communities\, and practitioners are working to give reefs a fighting chance. \nIn this talk\, I’ll introduce what coral reef restoration really means (hint: it’s more than just planting coral)\, and explore the different strategies being used from the Caribbean to the Pacific. I’ll show why there’s no one-size-fits-all solution: what works in one place may fail in another\, depending on local threats\, people\, and ecosystems. From coral nurseries and reef gardening to working with nature and supporting reef resilience\, restoration is as much about social and cultural context as it is about science. \nFinally\, we’ll take an honest look at the future of coral reefs in a warming world. What can restoration realistically achieve? Where does it help most\, and where does it fall short? And how can hope\, grounded in science and climate reality\, guide the next chapter of reef conservation? \nWhether you love the ocean\, worry about climate change\, or simply enjoy a good story over a pint\, this talk will leave you with a clearer picture of what’s possible and what’s at stake for the world’s coral reefs. \nBio: Dr. Margaux Hein is a marine biologist\, Founder and Lead Consultant of MER Research and Consulting. \nOriginally from the Principality of Monaco\, she obtained a Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science at the \nUniversity of Queensland and her Masters and Doctorate at  James Cook University in Australia. Her expertise and passion revolve around coral reefs and finding ways to protect and conserve them in the face of rising environmental and climatic challenges. Her research focuses on improving the effectiveness of coral reef restoration efforts across socio-economic and ecological scales. \nWith projects around the world since 2012\, she is currently acting as an official consultant with the International Coral Reef Initiative\, the  Reef Resilience Network\, The Nature Conservancy\, and Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-13/
LOCATION:Common Roots Brewing Company\, 58 Saratoga Ave\, South Glens Falls\, 12803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Palooza Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustainable Saratoga for Pollinator Palooza\, a native plant sale and pollinator education event\, on Saturday\, May 30 from 10-3  (rain date May 31)\nNative pollinators (bees\, butterflies\, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss\, pesticide use\, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators. It is often challenging to find native plants\, but at Pollinator Palooza\, you can shop our selection of over 30 native plant species.\n\nDATE: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 (rain date May 31)TIME: 10 am until 3 pmLOCATION: Oligny’s Country Gardens\, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd\, Gansevoort\, 12831 (just 10 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs)PLEASE NOTE: Cash or check preferred \n\n\nNo pets please: While we love our four legged friends\, we kindly ask that you leave your pups at home.  \n\nMake a day of it! Learn how your garden\, no matter how small\, can help pollinators. Pollinator Palooza features information about sustainable gardening\, the importance of native species\, and general plant and pollinator educational resources\, including free soil pH testing\, and fun kids activities.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/pollinator-palooza-3/
LOCATION:Oligny’s Country Gardens\, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Road\, Gansevoort\, NY\, 12831\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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