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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\, November 19 @ 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. \nTalk Title – Checking in on the Neighbors: patterns and drivers of a curious social behavior in tree swallows.\n\nTalk Description – Social nest visitation is a common behavior exhibited by many species of birds.\nHowever\, the motivating function underlying the act of peeping into your neighbors’ nest varies\nby population and species. Tree swallows have long been known to express this behavior\, but\nrecent advances in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology have enabled the\npopulation-wide\, automated tracking necessary to advance our understanding of why some\nbirds visit their neighbors and why some birds are targets of their neighbors visits. Here\, I\npresent the results of 13 years of automated\, RFID-tracking of tree swallow visitation behavior\nfrom the Cornell Experimental Ponds in Ithaca\, NY. We explored the explanatory power of\nvarious hypotheses for social visits and further explored how both stress and environmental\nfactors altered visitation patterns. Finally\, I present some thoughts on why this might be an\nimportant and previously underappreciated behavior for tree swallows as a semi-colonial\,\nobligate secondary cavity nesting and declining species. \nThomas Ryan is an Assistant Lecturer at Skidmore College\, who recently defended his Ph.D.\nin Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. He obtained his B.S. from SUNY ESF\nand\, prior to grad school\, spent time working—mostly on various species of wood warbler–\nwith the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center\, Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and Point Blue\nConservation Science\, as well as volunteering with various bird-themed research projects in\nJamaica\, New Zealand\, and Australia. He is broadly interested in the behavioral ecology of birds\,\nhaving previously worked on projects that explored brood parasitism\, migration\, the effects of\nclimate change on breeding behavior\, and the management of endangered birds.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-8/
LOCATION:Common Roots Brewing Company\, 58 Saratoga Ave\, South Glens Falls\, 12803\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday November 12\, 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. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly except July and August. While this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-23/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:🎃Pumpkin Smash! with Community Compost \n🗓 Saturday\, November 8 • 2:00‑4:00pm \n📍 Pitney Meadows Community Farm \nLet’s turn your pumpkins into something good! Join us for Pumpkin Smash — recycle your seasonal pumpkins and gourds with our Community Compost program’s vertical drum system. Bring your pumpkins\, smash ‘em\, and help divert food waste from the landfill. Tools for smashing will be provided. ✔️ \nPlease Note: Pumpkins with glitter or paint cannot be composted — leave those at home if you want them composted! \nFree & open to all. Come for the fun\, stay for the sustainability. Bring friends & family! https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/vzHGKQNHm4UbyiENPFGq5Q?t=1757342706
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/pumpkin-smash/
LOCATION:Pitney Meadows Community Farm\, 223 West Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe Malta
DESCRIPTION:Fix It\, Don’t Trash It! Join Our NEW Malta Repair Café on Saturday\, October 25\, 2025. \nBring your wobbly chairs\, favorite lamps\, torn clothing—even that beloved stuffed animal—and let’s fix them together! 🛠️✨ On October 25\, the Innovation Center at Saratoga invites 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! \nWhy come?\nReduce waste and give your items a second life ♻️\nLearn repair skills from local experts 🛠\nConnect with fellow DIY-enthusiasts and creatives in the community 🤝 \nSave the Date:\n🗓 Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 1 pm – 4 pm\n📍 Location: Innovation Center at Saratoga\, Malta\, NY\nhttps://innovationcentersaratoga.org/classes/#!event/2025/10/25/repair-cafe
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/repair-cafe-malta/
LOCATION:The Innovation Center at Saratoga\, 16 Old Stonebreak Rd\, Ballston Spa\, NY\, 12020\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bill McKibben in conversation with Joe Donahue about his book Here Comes the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, October 22 at 6 PM for a special event with environmentalist Bill McKibben at Skidmore College! \nHe’ll be in conversation with Joe Donahue about his book\, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization. \nMcKibben’s new release\, isn’t just a call to embrace solar energy—it’s a rallying cry for a more equitable\, sustainable world. As he argues\, the era of “alternative” energy is over—renewables are now scalable\, affordable\, and essential to our future. But the fight is far from over\, and this book offers both a sobering assessment and a spark of hope. \nThis event is ticketed. Reserve your spot now—and be part of a conversation that matters. https://www.northshire.com/event/northshire-saratoga-bill-mckibben-here-comes-sun-tickets-required
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/bill-mckibben-in-conversation-with-joe-donahue-about-his-book-here-comes-the-sun/
LOCATION:Skidmore College Gannet Auditorium\, 815 N Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saratoga Recycles Day
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Saratoga is hosting our 9th annual Saratoga Recycles Day event sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company!\nWHAT: Saratoga Recycles DayWHEN: Saturday\, October 18\, from 9 am until noonWHERE: SPAC Parking Lot\, west side of Route 50COST: There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle (cash or check – please bring exact change). TVs are an additional $20 recycling fee per item. \nPLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/saratoga-recycles-day/ \n\nWHAT WE ARE COLLECTING (see map below): \n\nMetal Objects by Tri City Recycling: All scrap metal and freon bearing devices – air conditioners\, humidifiers and mini-fridges \nElectronics & Appliances by Capital Region Electronics Recycling: televisions ($20 fee)\, monitors\, microwaves\, toasters\, blenders\, coffee machines\, hot plates\, cable or satellite receivers\, audio/visual equipment\, phones\, computers & accessories\, printers\, VCRs\, DVD players\, video game systems\, wiring & cables\, etc. NO alkaline batteries\, smoke detectors\, or thermostats. \n* Televisions*: We WILL be accepting TVs again this year\, for an additional recycling fee of $20 per item. \nEyeglasses & Hearing Aids for the Saratoga Lions Club: sunglasses & eyeglasses (prescription or nonprescription)\, hearing aids in any condition. NO cases please. \nCell Phones for Wellspring: Cell phones (any condition) and chargers \nMusical Instruments for We Are Instrumental: Musical Instruments (any condition): Woodwind\, brass\, string instruments. No pianos or drums. \nSaratoga Children’s Literacy League & Bulk Book Warehouse: Gently used children\, young adult\, adult books and textbooks\, audiobooks\, DVDs\, CDs\, video games and puzzles. No religious or holiday books. \nClothing & Household Textiles for American Clothing Company: clothes\, coats\, shoes\, belts\, hats\, gloves\, sleeping bags\, backpacks\, sheets\, quilts\, comforters\, towels\, rags\, etc. (any condition). NO pillows\, carpeting\, or rugs. \nBikes for BIkeatoga: Adult bikes\, 20 & 24”\, mountain bikes. No helmets and No kids’ bikes. \nPLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:~ Pillows~ Carpeting~ Rugs~ Thermostats~ Smoke detectors~ Fluorescent light bulbs~ Toxic/hazardous materials~ Batteries~ Large appliances
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/saratoga-recycles-day/
LOCATION:SPAC Parking Lot\, West side of Route 50\, West Side of Route 50\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks
DESCRIPTION:GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8!\nGreen Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work\, volunteer\, or have a passion for promoting the environment\, conservation\, and sustainability. \nWHEN: Wednesday October 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. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly except July and August. While this is a networking event\, solicitation is not allowed.
URL:https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-22/
LOCATION:Whitman Brewing Company\, 20 Lake Ave\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
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