We are happy to announce: Open House Tour begins at 1pm sharp the last Sunday of each month. Donations are appreciated. Private & Group Tours of the Radix Center can be scheduled. Minimum suggested donation for a private 1/2 hour tour is $20. Volunteer Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30-2 The last Sunday of every month: 1-4pm [...]
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New – Open Houses and Volunteer Hours
Posted in Uncategorized on January 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Montessori Magnet 5th Graders visit the Radix Center
Posted in Uncategorized on December 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On October 19th, Albany Montessori Magnet teacher Jannine Walton brought her 5th graders for their first in a series of visits to the Radix Center. During this school year, the students will engage in hands-on projects and learn about environmental sustainability. This first visit was purposely early in our development, so the students can [...]
Greenhouse Updates
Posted in Uncategorized on December 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We’re pleased to announce that major work on our greenhouse structure is finished! In the past two weeks, the finishing touches have been put on the building, including blowing in cellulose spray insulation and sealing up the cracks in holes and windows. A huge thanks to all who helped us complete the job! (Please contact [...]
Heritage Breed Rabbits
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged cute photos, hutch, rabbits on December 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My absolute new favorite joke that I say at a kid’s birthday party as I hold out the present to their to parent: “Do you need a hutch for this bunny?” Oh ha ha ha. This August, we introduced the Thunderbunny to our 2 does. Living up to their legendary fecundity, today we found our 4th [...]
All Over Albany Article – with lots of pictures!
Posted in Uncategorized on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mary Darcy of AllOverAlbany.com stopped by the Radix Center to see what we’ve been up to since they delivered the big check. She posted a great article about her visit - including many pictures. Check it out at http://alloveralbany.com/archive/2011/11/16/sunmark-start-up-update-the-radix-center Yesterday we moved the rabbit colony to the greenhouse – we’ll be posting about that soon!
Join the Community Compost Initiative!
Posted in Uncategorized on November 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Join our weekly compost pick-up service – only $15 a month. You can: Reduce greenhouse gases! Divert waste from Albany’s overburdened landfill! Support a local non-profit and an ecologically regenerative micro-industry! Take initiative! Let’s work toward a sustainable, zero-waste Albany! For details click here
Metroland Article on Composting
Posted in Uncategorized on November 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Food-Scrap Revolution As communities examine the economic and environmental impact of waste-collection systems, the composting movement is gaining ground by Darryl McGrath on November 10, 2011 “I have to warn you, it’s going to be smelly.” Scott Kellogg offers this caveat as he prepares to set out on his weekly pickup of food scraps from a couple dozen [...]
RUST – September 24 & 25, 2011
Posted in Uncategorized on August 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
RUST The Regenerative Urban Sustainability Training September 24th & 25th, Albany, NY an intensive weekend workshop of skills for building ecologically resilient communities in today’s cities. Register Now! Click here for more information.
Work Resumes on the Greenhouse!
Posted in Uncategorized on July 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
After a month and a half wait, the glazing panels have finally arrived! We will be putting them up this Wed. thru Sat – all day. Extra hands are appreciated – we need help grading and holding panels. Bring water. RSVP the night before if you’d like us to make you a sandwich. stacy [...]
Sunshine on a Rainy Day – the Sunmark Check Delivered!
Posted in Uncategorized on June 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Today we received the check from the All Over Albany Sunmark Credit Union Grant! Thank you Sunmark CEO Bruce Beaudette and Director of Marketing David Weinstein, and Mary Darcy and Greg Dahlmann from All Over Albany, who all stood in the rain to present the check. We are really excited to buy supplies to build [...]
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