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, … Continue reading Aquaponics Workshop – May 19th 1-4pm
Month: May 2012
Radix Center Photos by Sebastien Barre from South End Earth Day
Thanks for taking these excellent photos Sebastien! Click below for the full shoot- More!!! https://radixcenter.org/radix-center/radix-center-photos-by-sebastien-barre-from-south-end-earth-day/
Albany Montessori Magnet School Visit – Spring!
In late March, 5th grade students from the Albany Montessori Magnet School paid another visit to the Radix Center - click below to see photos: https://radixcenter.org/workshops/spring-2012-montessori-magnet-student-visit/
Seedballs!
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 … Continue reading Seedballs!
SUNY Albany Sustainability Group Visit
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: … Continue reading SUNY Albany Sustainability Group Visit
The Radix Ecological Sustainability Center 