Aquaponics is a method of raising fish while utilizing their waste products to grow vegetables. It is a highly scalable technology that can be implemented either in the home or commercially. This workshop will cover the theory, design, and construction of an aquaponic system. Discussion will include fish & plant species selection, water quality concerns, [...]
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Aquaponics Workshop – May 19th 1-4pm
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Radix Center Photos by Sebastien Barre from South End Earth Day
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks for taking these excellent photos Sebastien! Click below for the full shoot- More!!! http://radixcenter.org/radix-center/radix-center-photos-by-sebastien-barre-from-south-end-earth-day/
Albany Montessori Magnet School Visit – Spring!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
In late March, 5th grade students from the Albany Montessori Magnet School paid another visit to the Radix Center – click below to see photos: http://radixcenter.org/workshops/spring-2012-montessori-magnet-student-visit/
Seedballs!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged compost, honeybees, nature, plants, spring rains on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The spring rains are finally here, and present a great time to scatter seedballs. Making seedballs is a fun activity for groups of kids and adults alike. To make, mix together: 3 parts clay 2 parts aged compost 1 part seed Shape into large grape size balls, and scatter! The clay holds the ball together [...]
SUNY Albany Sustainability Group Visit
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged environment, environmental sustainability, hybrid buses, science, sustainability council on May 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Members of the Student Sustainability Council and faculty and staff Sustainability Coordinators from the University at Albany arrived in one of UAlbany’s hybrid buses for a tour of the Radix Center in May 2012. The tour was organized by Mary Ellen Mallia, Director of the Office of Environmental Sustainability, which spearheads UAlbany’s efforts towards sustainability, including: [...]
Greens available!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Monday morning (3/12) we are harvesting microgreens, watercress, and pea shoots! $5 per 1/4 pound. Contact us to arrange pick-up. We’ll deliver in the immediate neighborhood. Click here to join the list for harvest announcements. See full page of descriptions here.
Open House Sunday 2/26 1-4 pm
Posted in Uncategorized on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This Sunday – Open House! Tour starts at 1pm sharp. We will be around for volunteer hours afterward, or if you would like to come in and check things out.
Announcing RUST 2012 – Sept. 9/22-23
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged intensive weekend workshop, resilient communities, scott kellogg, self reliance, sustainability experts, urban sustainability on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
RUST – The Regenerative Urban Sustainability Training - an intensive weekend workshop of skills for building ecologically resilient communities in today’s cities. . In this class, Scott Kellogg and other sustainability experts give attendees a “toolbox” of techniques and knowledge usable by anyone wanting to create sustainable systems in their own communities. Through a combination of group [...]
January Student Visits to the Radix Center
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged waldorf homeschool on February 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This January students from the Albany Free School and a Waldorf homeschool group visited the Radix Center. See info and pictures of their visit here.
New – Open Houses and Volunteer Hours
Posted in Uncategorized on January 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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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