Prepping and Planting Workshop - Beginner Agriculture Series
Beginner Urban Agriculture Workshop Series
Prepping and Planting Workshop
Learn about spring cover crops, sowing seeds, soil preparation with organic fertilizers and amendments, and considerations for planting your garden.
April 24, 2025 - 6PM to 7PM
Downing Park Urban Farm
207 Carpenter Avenue
Newburgh, NY 12550
2025 Urban Farming Fair in Newburgh NY
Save the Date for the 2025 Urban Farming Fair in Newburgh!
Free Admission! Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:00PM – 4:00 PM
Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave. | Newburgh, NY
Live music and performances, fresh food, local vendors, workshops, tours, crafts, games, and farm fun.
Learn about urban farming and gardening. Enjoy hands-on demos to learn skills you can use in your own home and neighborhood.
Música y espectáculos en vivo, comida fresca, vendedores locales, talleres, recorridos, artesanías, juegos y diversión en la granja.
Aprenda sobre agricultura y jardinería urbana. Disfrute de demostraciones prácticas para aprender habilidades que puede utilizar en su propio hogar y vecindario.
A Celebration of Farm Fun | Local Foods | Raffles | Kids Activities | Bees & More!
Entertainment
DPUF at the Beacon Farmers Market
Downing Park Urban Farm
will be a
Guest Vendor
at the
Beacon Farmers Market
April 27, 2025
10AM to 2PM
223 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Human Rights Heroes Roundtable
NUFFI will be participating in the Human Rights Heroes Roundtable on Saturday, May 3rd, at 9:00 AM, held at Calvary Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 120 South Street, Newburgh.
This gathering will bring together community leaders, advocates, and stakeholders to discuss the critical work needed to champion justice, equity, and human dignity in our city.
At this roundtable, you will have the opportunity to:
Share your insights, challenges, and ongoing efforts in human rights advocacy.
Engage in meaningful dialogue on issues of injustice, discrimination, and inequity.
Collaborate with the Human Rights Commission and fellow stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations for a more just and inclusive Newburgh.
Your voice is vital to this conversation, and we sincerely hope you can join us.
This event is organized by The City of Newburgh.
Harvesting Hope
Harvesting Hope
Please join Downing Park Urban Farm Manager Jeffrey McConnaughey to learn how to plant herbs and vegetables in containers right in your home!
Learn more about the Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative too.
Friday, May 9, 2025
12PM to 2PM
Newburgh Free Library
124 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY
Spring Into Newburgh - Downtown Newburgh
NUFFI will have a table at this event - stop by and say hello and check out below for all the exciting things happening on May 10th!
The 2025 Spring Into Newburgh event on May 10th will be a vibrant celebration of downtown Newburgh’s diverse culture, featuring shopping, dining, art, and a 5K run.
Visitors can explore the unique offerings of local businesses while enjoying four fantastic events:
Art on the Block – An outdoor art market showcasing regional artists.
Safe Harbors Run For The Green 5K – A charity run through the historic district with scenic views of the Hudson River.
Farmers' Market – A fresh and local market integrated into the event. Newburgh Farmers' Market
Health & Wellness Festival – A festival promoting well-being and healthy living.
For more details or to apply as an artist or vendor, visit www.shopdowntownnewburgh.carrd.co
Newburgh Food Project - Turning Insight into Action
Turning Insight into Action
We are thrilled to announce that Ilyana Campos has joined the NUFFI team as Project Manager for the Newburgh Food Project. Ilyana was born and raised in Newburgh and has a wealth of knowledge in food/nutrition security issues. She comes to us just in time – as we kick off Phase 2 of the Newburgh Food Project. Ilyana is jumping right in, reengaging our community partners and the Newburgh Food Project Taskforce in time for our June 3rd community meeting where we will share findings from the Newburgh Food Project Study and, with community members, begin to identify projects and develop implementation plans to address food/nutrition security for all. It’s so important that we address these issues as a community – please join us on June 3rd.
If you have questions or need more information beforehand, feel free to reach out to Ilyana.
We Are Crystal Lake Film - Newburgh Wants a Park Campaign
We Are Crystal Lake Film
Location: El Tecuan Snack Bar, 555 Broadway, Newburgh, NY
Date: April 5th
Time: 7:00 PM
Join Newburgh Wants a Park Campaign for a screening of We Are Crystal Lake Film on Saturday, April 5th, from 7-9 PM at El Tecuan Snackbar (555 Broadway) for a special screening of I Am Crystal Lake, We Are Crystal Lake. This powerful youth-produced documentary showcases Newburgh’s community-led effort to reclaim and transform Crystal Lake into a vibrant space for recreation, health, and well-being. This is the third of four screenings, so be sure to come out, spread the word, and show your support!
Hosted by the The Newburgh Wants a Park Campaign (NWaPC), The Sanctuary, and El Tecuan Snackbar, we invite you to celebrate the strength of our community, the impact of youth-driven initiatives, and our shared vision for a thriving, green Newburgh.
April Hannaford Community Bag Program
We’ve been selected by the Hannaford Community Bag Program!
During April, we receive $1 for every reusable Community Bag purchased at Hannaford!
We are so excited to share that, for the entire month of April, Newburgh Urban Food and Farm Initiative has been selected by store leadership at Hannaford’s to receive a $1 donation from every purchase of the $2.50 Community Bag. This is a great way to broaden awareness and help our cause.
Hannaford Location ONLY
2636 Rt. 32
New Windsor, NY
The Community Bag Program facilitates community support with the goal of making a difference where shoppers live and work.
To learn more about this program, please visit hannaford.2givelocal.com.
QUASSAICK CREEK GREENWAY OPEN HOUSE
Quassaick Creek Greenway Open House
Curious about the shared vision for a community greenway along the Quassaick Creek?
Join Quassaick Creek GReenway for a discussion about the plan for this network of trails, parks, and natural areas, including:
Trail design and destinations
Local ecology and biodiversity
Recreation opportunities
Phases and next steps
FREE LUNCH AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED!
WHEN:
Saturday, March 8, 2025
1 - 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Newburgh Activity Center
Delano-Hitch Park
401 Washington Street
Newburgh, N.Y.
EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH:
Land Trust Alliance, New York New Jersey Trail Conference, OLIN, Orange County Land Trust, Outdoor Promise, Quassaick Creek Greenway Steering Committee, Quassaick Creek Watershed Alliance, and Scenic Hudson
Youth Film Screening - Newburgh Wants a Park Campaign
Youth Film Screening
Feb 28th, 6:00 PM
Join Newburgh Wants a Park Campaign for a special evening of storytelling and cinema as we showcase "I am Crystal Lake, We are Crystal Lake," a 45 min. youth-produced film by Declan Welling, Robert Rios, Estrella &Yasmin Gonzales, and Roman Alfonso, celebrating the community led transformation, and history of Crystal Lake, the largest green space in Newburgh. We'll hear from park enthusiasts, volunteers, and local organizations that have played a pivotal role in the transformation of this beloved space from its past to its present.
This will be a fun and inspiring movie night—filled with community, creativity, and stories that connect us all to the largest green space in Newburgh.
Date: February 28th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Highpoint Square, 245 Liberty St.
Don’t miss out on this exciting event! We can’t wait to see you there!
¡La campaña Newburgh Wants a Park se complace en invitarlo a nuestra próxima proyección de película este viernes en HighPoint de 6 a 8 p. m.! Este evento comunitario muestra sus esfuerzos de conservación liderados por la comunidad, reuniendo historias inspiradoras de defensa y restauración ambiental para Crystal Lake.
Ven a conectarte con otros amantes de la naturaleza, disfruta de comida deliciosa y celebra el trabajo que se realiza para proteger y revitalizar nuestros espacios verdes compartidos. Este será un evento bilingüe, con opción de interpretación simultánea disponible.
Están emocionados de compartir un adelanto de nuestra próxima proyección, que presenta a los estudiantes de Bard College que pasaron un día como voluntarios en Sanctuary Healing Gardens, ayudando a construir, plantar y fortalecer los lazos comunitarios. Mientras se preparan para iniciar nuestra temporada de cultivo, queremos extender una invitación a las escuelas y organizaciones que buscan una oportunidad para marcar la diferencia, crecer juntos y crear recuerdos duraderos. ¡Contáctanos si ese es uno de tus objetivos! ¡Juntos, estamos haciendo que Newburgh sea más verde, más fuerte y más conectado! ¡Nos vemos el viernes!
Community Seed Exchange - Newburgh NY
Community Seed Exchange in Newburgh, NY
Email: patchworkstudios.team@gmail.com to RSVP & for seed donations.
Human Rights Day Celebration
Human Rights Day is December 10th, 2024!
Celebrating Human Rights Heroes
How to Become a Community Advocate with Newburgh Human Rights Heroes
How to Become a Community Advocate with Newburgh Human Rights Heroes
Celebrate Human Rights Week with a panel discussion on how to be an activist in your community with past Newburgh Human Rights Heroes. Our panelists are: Gabrielle Burton-Hill, Kyle Conway, Shantia Jackson, Virginia Kasinki, and Jennifer Rawlison. Our Panel Moderator will be Liana Rivers.
Healthy Orange Farmers Market November 5
We will be at Healthy Orange Farmers Market on Tuesdays through November 5th with flower bouquets and pre-ordered produce.
Estaremos en el Healthy Orange Farmers Market los martes hasta el 5 de noviembre vendiendo ramos de flores y productos frescos.
Healthy Orange Farmers Market October 29
We will be at Healthy Orange Farmers Market on Tuesdays through November 5th with flower bouquets and pre-ordered produce.
Estaremos en el Healthy Orange Farmers Market los martes hasta el 5 de noviembre vendiendo ramos de flores y productos frescos.
Healthy Orange Farmers Market October 22
We will be at Healthy Orange Farmers Market on Tuesdays through November 5th with flower bouquets and pre-ordered produce.
Estaremos en el Healthy Orange Farmers Market los martes hasta el 5 de noviembre vendiendo ramos de flores y productos frescos.
October Open House
October 20th, 2024 - 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Newburgh Urban Farm at Downing Park
FREE ADMISSION
Healthy Orange Farmers Market October 15
We will be at Healthy Orange Farmers Market on Tuesdays through November 5th with flower bouquets and pre-ordered produce.
Estaremos en el Healthy Orange Farmers Market los martes hasta el 5 de noviembre vendiendo ramos de flores y productos frescos.
Healthy Orange Farmers Market
We will be at Healthy Orange Farmers Market on Tuesdays through November 5th with flower bouquets and pre-ordered produce.
Estaremos en el Healthy Orange Farmers Market los martes hasta el 5 de noviembre vendiendo ramos de flores y productos frescos.
Archtober Newburgh
Archtober Newburgh 2024
Fullerton in Newburgh NY is hosting a dynamic weekend with +20 events on October 4-6 + 12, 2024 focused on the city's architecture & history. Join us for workshops on historic tax credits, technical assistance grants, repointing brick, lead abatement, lectures about Latinos in preservation, kids scavenger hunt, AND MORE!
Farm Pickup: Saturday, September 27
Farm Pickup is available for
Saturday, September 27, 2024
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Last week for sunflower bouquets.
Farm Pickup: Saturday, September 21
Farm Pickup is available for
Saturday, September 21, 2024
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Farm Pickup: Thursday September 19
Farm Pickup is available for
Thursday, September 19, 2024
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Farm Pickup: Tuesday September 17
Farm Pickup is available for
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
2024 Annual Conference— Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing
The national Olmsted Network invites the Newburgh and Poughkeepsie communities to its upcoming conference— Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing — on September 14 and 15.
The first day of the conference will take place in Newburgh’s Downing Park, the last great work of Central Park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, with keynotes by scholar and author Frank Kowsky and landscape architect Sara Zewde. The day will include a community lunch and conversation with Downing Park Conservancy, a walking tour of the park, and a bus tour of Newburgh’s historic assets.
The following day will be spent at Vassar College, whose campus has been shaped by multiple generations of the Olmsted firm. It will include expert-led discussions about parks as vital public health infrastructure. Speakers include President Elizabeth Bradely and Professor Yvonne Elet, Dr. Howard Frumkin of the Trust for Public Land, Dr. Hank Schwartz of the Institute of Living, and Robert Kirkbride of Parsons School of Design.
Local community members can use the local50 discount code to receive free registration for one or both event days. Other ticketed opportunities include a trip to Stonegate Farms and Frederic Chruch’s Olana and a sunset dinner cruise along the Hudson. Please register before the deadline of Monday, September 9.
Let’s Gather & Grow
Let’s Gather and Grow
Sunday, September 8th
6:00-8:00 PM
at Pamela’s on the Hudson
1 Park Place, Newburgh, NY
Honoring
Likkia Moody & Professor Monty Vacura from SUNY Orange
and
Professor Rob Wakeman from Mount Saint Mary College
Any questions or if you wish to sponsor this event please email: development@nuffi.org
Farm Pickup: Thursday August 22nd
Farm Pickup is available for
mixed flower bouquets, sunflower-only bouquets & heirloom white cucumbers this
week on
Thursday
4 to 6 PM
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Farm Pickup: Saturday August 17th
Farm Pickup is available
for
purslane, cape gooseberries, and flower bouquets this
week on
Saturday 10 AM to NOON
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Farm Pickup: Thursday August 15th
Farm Pickup is available for
purslane, cape gooseberries, and flower bouquets this
week on
Thursday
4 to 6 PM
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash or Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Hannaford's JULY Fight Hunger Bag Program
The Hannaford Store Leadership Team has selected Newburgh Urban Farm and Food, Inc as the July 2024 Nonprofit Partner for the Fight Hunger Bag Program at:
THIS LOCATION ONLY
2636 Rt. 32, New Windsor NY
For the entire Month of July!
Every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold at this location during July 2024, Hannaford will donate $1 to NUFFI!
Downing Park Art Contest
Downing Park Art Contest
Calling artists of all ages!
DEADLINE: July 29th
They ask you to submit artwork they can use during their upcoming conference— Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing— on September 13-15.
The Olmsted Network needs your help to create a bag for their upcoming conference. We are looking for a 2-D piece of art inspired by Downing Park in Newburgh, NY and its unique history as the last great work of famed landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, honoring their mentor (and Newburgh native) Andrew Jackson Downing.
Farm Pickup: Thursday June 27 - Garlic Scapes
Stop by the farm Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we will have garlic scapes.
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash
or
Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Not sure what to make with garlic scapes? Try this pesto recipe:
Garlic Scape Pesto
INGREDIENTS
Yield: About 1 cup
1 cup garlic scapes, sliced crosswise (about 4 oz. of scapes)
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup basil leaves
Juice of one lemon
PREPARATION
1. Place the garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
2. Add the sunflower seeds and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds.
4. Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse until the ingredients are combined.
5. Add the basil and lemon juice until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Add salt to taste and serve immediately.
Farm Pickup: Thursday June 20 - Garlic Scapes
Stop by the farm tomorrow from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we will have garlic scapes.
At Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550
Cash
or
Click Button Below to Pre-Order
Not sure what to make with garlic scapes? Try this pesto recipe:
Garlic Scape Pesto
INGREDIENTS
Yield: About 1 cup
1 cup garlic scapes, sliced crosswise (about 4 oz. of scapes)
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup basil leaves
Juice of one lemon
PREPARATION
1. Place the garlic scapes in a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
2. Add the sunflower seeds and pulse for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the olive oil and process on high for 15 seconds.
4. Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse until the ingredients are combined.
5. Add the basil and lemon juice until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Add salt to taste and serve immediately.
2024 Urban Farming Fair
Join us for the Urban Farming Fair!
Free Admission!
Saturday
April 27, 2024
12:00PM – 4:00 PM
Downing Park Urban Farm 207 Carpenter Ave. | Newburgh, NY
A Celebration of Farm Fun | Local Foods | Raffles | Kids Activities | Bees & More!
Entertainment
Arm of the Sea – 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Soil and Soul – Local Musicians - 2:30-4:00 pm
Hannaford's March Community Bag
MARCH - All month long - The Hannaford Store Leadership Team has selected Newburgh Urban Farm and Food, Inc as the March 2024 Nonprofit Partner for the Fight Hunger Bag Program at:
This means for the entire Month of March:
Every $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold at this location during March 2024, Hannaford will donate $1 to NUFFI!
At this Hannaford location ONLY:
2636 Rt. 32
New Windsor NY
Become A Volunteer
2024 Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon