Sustainable Saratoga

Saratoga Sustainability Fair
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 10am – 2pm at Skidmore’s Center for the Integrated Sciences – Glotzbach Atrium. The Sustainability Fair is a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Come check out sustainable resources all in one spot and help make our community a more sustainable place to live and work.

The Saratoga Sustainability Fair is co-hosted by Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College.

https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga-sustainability-fair/

Science on Tap
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, 12803, United States
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.
The next Science on Tap is Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:00 pm.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm.
Talk Title – Salting the streams: How NY’s road salt usage is disrupting our freshwater ecosystems

Talk Description – Road salt usage varies extensively within the USA. In 2023 New York led the nation, applying more than 600,000 tons of dry sodium chloride road salt. Road salt enters our watersheds, negatively affecting drinking water quality and stream health. Nonetheless, there has been little investigation into how road salt in New York is affecting the health of benthic invertebrates, key players in stream food webs. Many benthic macroinvertebrates, aquatic insects who feed on the bottom of stream, break down plant matter, a key component of aquatic nutrient cycles. They are also a primary food source for fish, amphibians, and birds. Exposure to high amounts of chloride can cause invertebrates physiological stress or death, and thus road salt usage directly impacts the abundance of diversity of benthic invertebrates in our streams. Understanding the extent in which New York’s abnormally high use of road salt is affecting our steam ecosystems is key for watershed conversation, including setting data-informed recommendations for limits on pollution concentrations.
Melissa DeSiervo, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Biology Department at Union College (Schenectady, NY). She is a population and community ecologist interested in species interactions and movement in a rapidly changing world. She primarily works on plants and insects in a variety of local and non-local ecosystems including forests, grasslands, ponds, and freshwater streams.

Science on Tap Saratoga

Green Drinks
2025-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY MARCH 12!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday March 12, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Repair Café
2025-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 13th Repair Café at the library on Saturday March 2 from 1pm – 4pm.

We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, electronics, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you!

Science on Tap
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, 12803, United States
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.
The next Science on Tap is Wednesday, February 26 @ 7:00 pm.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm.

Talk Title – Alternate roots: navigating the complex relationship between fungi and forest trees

Talk Summary – From ending the world to saving the world, why is everyone suddenly so interested in mushrooms and fungi? We will explore this question with respect to fungi in forest ecosystems, particularly belowground, and how recent research has uncovered the role they play in the structure, function, and health of forest ecosystems.

Talk Speaker – Kurt Smemo is a Professor and Chair of the Environmental Studies and Sciences Department at Skidmore College. He is an ecosystem scientist with more than 30 years of experience in forest and soil science. He holds degrees from the University of Montana, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Cornell University.

Green Drinks
2025-02-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday February 12, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Jon Bowermaster Film Screening
2025-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Skidmore College Gannet Auditorium, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Join us at Skidmore College Emerson Auditorium on February 4 at 5:30pm for Jon Bowermaster’s Film Screening, WindShipped.
WindShipped – Charismatic Captain Sam Merrett sails his sail-freight “Schooner Apollonia” up and down the Hudson River, delivering goods to a dozen ports sans fossil fuels, powered only by the wind and the sun. “WindShipped” follows Sam and crew during its first season, 2020.

Science on Tap
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, 12803, United States
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.
The next Science on Tap is Wednesday, January 29 @ 7:00 pm.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm.
Speaker: Professor Casey Schofield
Talk title: To Disclose or Withhold: Capturing and Understanding Mental Health Stigma

Talk description: As prevalence rates for mental illness rise – especially among young adults – so too do the pressures associated with navigating the decision of whether (and when) to disclose the experience of a mental illness. Dr. Schofield’s research program explores the nature and impact of stigma outcomes associated with such disclosure, as well as the role that social pressures play in constraining people’s willingness to authentically report stigmatizing attitudes. This research talk will present data from a series of studies concerned with exploring impacts of disclosure for young adults in particular, across the contexts of college admissions and college housing decisions.
Brief bio: Casey Schofield, PhD is a Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College and a licensed clinical psychologist. She completed her doctoral training at Binghamton University, and both her postdoctoral residency and fellowship at Brown University. Her research program documents the presence and nature of mental health stigma for patients with mood and anxiety disorders – from young adults to perinatal women. In addition, this work confronts the measurement challenges that present when assessing socially sensitive topics. She teaches coursework across the psychology curriculum, including Introduction to Psychological Science, Research Methods and Statistics, Psychological Disorders, and Psychological Testing. She maintains a small private practice offering evidence-based psychotherapy for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Green Drinks
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday January 8, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Green Drinks
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday December 11, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Repair Cafe
2024-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 12th Repair Café at the library on Saturday December 7 from 1pm – 4pm.
We 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!

Science on Tap
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, 12803, United States
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.
The next Science on Tap is Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:00 pm.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk will start promptly at 7:00pm.
Title: Pastures, Pyramids, and Pests: Spatial Data Science Across Landscapes Old and New
Description: This talk will explore the transformative ability of geospatial analysis to reveal hidden insights of the world around us. Charlie will guide attendees through the basics of GIS and remote sensing technology with a diverse set of cases: from satellite analysis of spongy moth infestations in our back yard; to exploring the importance of grazing systems to climate resilience in the American West; to unraveling mysteries of Maya land use in Guatemala.
Bio: Charlie is the Director of the GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research at Skidmore College. Charlie teaches GIS and remote sensing courses, and collaborates with faculty, students, and community partners on a diverse array of research projects. Outside of his work, you can still find Charlie using maps to traverse the trails, lakes, and snowy slopes of the Adirondacks with his family.

Open House
2024-11-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Sustainable Saratoga Open HouseSunday, November 17th 1-2:30pmSaratoga Springs Public Library- Dutcher Community RoomAnyone interested in learning more about Sustainable Saratoga is welcome to attend. Find out about our committees in Urban Forestry, Pollinator Protection, Land Use, Zero Waste, and Climate and Energy. We will start with a presentation about each of our 5 committees, followed by a meet and greet session where you can talk with our executive director, board members, and committee members.

Green Drinks
2024-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday November 13, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Recycles Day
2024-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | SPAC Parking Lot, West side of Route 50, West Side of Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Sustainable Saratoga is hosting our 8th annual Saratoga Recycles Day event sponsored by Adirondack Trust Company!
WHAT: Saratoga Recycles Day
WHEN: Saturday, October 19, from 9 am until noon
WHERE: SPAC Parking Lot, west side of Route 50
COST: There is a $5 entrance fee per vehicle (cash or check – please bring exact change). TVs are an additional $20 fee per item.

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/saratoga-recycles-day/

WHAT WE ARE COLLECTING:
1. The Saratoga Lions Club: sunglasses, eyeglasses, hearing aids in any condition. (NO cases)2. Wellspring: cell phones with chargers3. We Are Instrumental (any condition): Woodwind and brass instruments: flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, saxophones, trumpets french horns, trombones, baritones and tubas. String instruments: violins, violas, cellos, basses. Any condition. (NO pianos or drum sets)
4. Saratoga Children’s Literacy League & Bulk Book Warehouse: children, young adult, adult books and textbooks, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, video games5. American Clothing Company (any condition clothing and textiles): clothes, coats, shoes, belts, hats, gloves, sleeping bags, backpacks, sheets, quilts, comforters, towels, rags, etc. (NO pillows, carpeting, or rugs)6. Bikeatoga: Adult bicycles, 20- and 24-inch mountain bikes (no helmets; no kids’ bikes)7. Scrapster: Refrigerants & Scrap Metal – basketball hoops, grills, unusable bikes, metal lawn care equipment, etc. for scrap metal recycling and refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and AC units.8. Capital Region Electronics Recycling: Electronics & Small Appliances – 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 smoke detectors or thermostats.* Televisions & Monitors: We WILL be accepting TVs again this year, for an additional fee of $20 per item.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
~ Pillows~ Carpeting~ Rugs~ Thermostats~ Smoke detectors~ Fluorescent light bulbs~ Toxic/hazardous materials~ Batteries~ Large appliances

Visit us at the Farmers' Market
2024-10-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-06 09:00 - 13:00 | High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
While each market is slightly diverse, they primarily offer a variety of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, ready made meals, fresh brewed coffee and locally roasted coffee beans, locally grown meat products, fresh eggs, locally produced dairy products, fresh baked goods, an array of floral vendors, arts & crafts, locally produced items such as jams, spice mixes, honey, maple syrup, distilleries and other gifts and creative finds.

Green Drinks
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday October 9, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Repair Cafe
2024-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 12th Repair Café at the library on Sunday September 22, from 1pm – 4pm.
We 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!
Reservations are not needed. Please call 518-584-7860, ext. 242 if you have any questions.
New parking restrictions are in place: Library parking lots are restricted to holders of library parking permits during the day. Check here for info on how to obtain a permit. If you don’t have a library parking permit, you will need to park on the street or in one of the nearby parking garages.

We need volunteer repair coaches. If you have a fixit skill and you’d like to help out at this or future Repair Cafés, click here.

Paint Collection Day
2024-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Saratoga Springs High School, 1 Bluestreak Blvd, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
Paint Collection Day: Saturday September 21, 9:00am to 1:00pm
NEW LOCATION: Saratoga Springs High School parking lot (enter on West Avenue)
This is a free community event and donations are greatly appreciated.
https://sustainablesaratoga.org/…/paint-collection-day/

Please use this link to reserve a dropoff time. This helps regulate the flow of traffic and ensures shorter wait times for everyone: https://circular.eco/event/SS921

GREENSHEEN WILL COLLECT AND RECYCLE:

Interior and exterior architectural paints: Latex, acrylic, water-based, alkyd, oil-based, enamel
Deck coatings, floor paints (including elastomeric)
Primers sealers, undercoats
Stains
Shellacs, sealers, varnishes, urethanes (single component)
Waterproofing concrete/masonry/wood sealers and repellants (not tar or bitumen-based)
Metal coatings, rust preventatives
Field and lawn paints
No empty containers. Containers must be intact and not leaking and must have original manufacturer label.

WE CANNOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Aerosols (spray cans)
Paint thinners, mineral spirits, solvents
Auto and marine paint
Art and craft paint
Caulking compounds, epoxies, glues, adhesives
Paint additives, colorants, tints, resins
Empty containers
Leaking containers
Containers without original manufacturer label

Composting in the Cold
2024-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
Did you know you can keep composting your food scraps even after the leaves fall and the snow begins to fly? This workshop will address how to optimize your fall leaf cleanup and ready your back yard compost system for hibernation. Beginning composters welcome.
This workshop will be led by Jennifer Armstrong.
Jennifer Armstrong has been gardening since childhood. Making compost for the garden has always been a strong motivation, and now keeping food waste out of the landfill is an additional motivation. She is the chair of Sustainable Saratoga’s Compost Committee, and has led numerous workshops in the area to help people get started with composting – whether they want the end product for their garden or not.
Composting in the Cold is co-sponsored by Pitney Meadows Community Farm and Sustainable Saratoga.
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the benefit of current and future generations in the Saratoga Springs area. The organization’s projects and events focus on 5 categories within sustainability: zero waste, urban forestry, pollinators, land use, and climate and energy.
Founded in 2016, Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s mission is to celebrate and explore agricultural education, healthy food production, and recreation on this preserved working farm. Located on 166 acres in the heart of the City of Saratoga Springs and preserved in perpetuity as a working farm, Pitney Meadows is a unique resource. We’re committed to being good stewards of the land and serving the community that invested their tax dollars to preserve the Farm as open space.
Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/Nq2JungpLVX9Br_uGwxlXA?t=1711123483

Green Drinks
2024-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
GREEN DRINKS WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11!
Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
WHEN: Wednesday September 11, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
WHERE: The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs
DETAILS: Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly.
While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Greenbelt Gathering
2024-08-16 18:30 - 20:30
Join us on Friday, August 16 at 6:30pm at the Spring Run Trail for a Greenbelt Gathering! We will take a group walk on the trail as we talk about the importance of Saratoga’s Greenbelt and enjoy time in nature! Email info@sustainablesaratoga.org to let us know you’re attending!

Visit us at the SPAC Community Conservation Night
2024-08-08 | SPAC, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States

Habitat Gardening for Native Pollinators
2024-07-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
Join us in Pitney Meadow’s Community Garden for a conversation about habitat gardening to support our native pollinators and the importance of planting larval host plants. Pollinators play an essential role in plant reproduction but their populations are under threat. We’ll discuss the best things you can do to rewild your yard and transform it into a pollinator haven.

There will be 30 minutes of informational lecture and 30 minutes of group discussion and Q&A.

The Story of Plastic
2024-06-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, 12871, United States
The Story of Plastic is a searing exposé revealing the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. Different from every other plastic documentary you’ve seen, The Story of Plastic presents a cohesive timeline of how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has successfully manipulated the narrative around it. From the extraction of fossil fuels and plastic disposal to the global resistance fighting back, The Story of Plastic is a life-changing, Emmy-winning film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Approximately 95 minutes

Visit us at Saratoga Pride Festival
2024-06-23 14:00 - 17:00 | High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
The Saratoga Pride Festival is back in High Rock Park this year on Sunday, June 23rd from 2:00-5:00pm with an after party to follow!

Northshire Saratoga: Justin Nobel - Petroleum-238
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Northshire Saratoga, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
Join us as acclaimed science journalist Justin Nobel shares his extraordinary seven-year investigation into how the U.S. oil and gas industry has avoided environmental regulations and created a dangerous and radioactive public health crisis.
As Justin Nobel traveled the United States reporting on the oil and gas industry he learned a disturbing and little-considered fact: more comes to the surface at a well than just the oil and gas. Each year the industry produces billions of tons of waste, much of it toxic and radioactive. The fracking boom has only worsened the problem. So where does it all go?
Petroleum-238 provides the shocking answer. Shielded by a system of lax regulations and legal loopholes, this waste has been spilled, spread, injected, dumped, and freely emitted across America. Nobel relies on oilfield workers, community activists, a century of academic research, and a trove of never-before released industry and government documents to lay out a series of game-changing reveals into the world’s most powerful industry. None have been more deceived than the industry’s own workers, who are suffering mysterious health maladies and dying from unexplainable cancers.
This book is an impressive work of investigative science journalism with surprising moments of literary beauty, and a welcome breakdown of the false wall corporations and politicians often set between industry workers and environmentalists. In the tradition of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, Petroleum-238 is both a landmark work of environmental writing and an urgent call to action.
