April Hannaford Community Bag Program
Apr
1

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.

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2025 Urban Farming Fair in Newburgh NY
Apr
26

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

Free Soil Testing - Newburgh NY
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Human Rights Heroes Roundtable
May
3

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.

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Harvesting Hope
May
9

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

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QUASSAICK CREEK GREENWAY OPEN HOUSE
Mar
8

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

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Youth Film Screening - Newburgh Wants a Park Campaign
Feb
28

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!

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How to Become a Community Advocate with Newburgh Human Rights Heroes
Dec
9

How to Become a Community Advocate with Newburgh Human Rights Heroes

  • 124 Grand Street Newburgh, NY, 12550 United States (map)
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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.

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Healthy Orange Farmers Market November 5
Nov
5

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.

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Healthy Orange Farmers Market October 29
Oct
29

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.

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Healthy Orange Farmers Market October 22
Oct
22

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.

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Healthy Orange Farmers Market October 15
Oct
15

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.

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Healthy Orange Farmers Market
Oct
8

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.

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Archtober Newburgh
Oct
4
to Oct 6

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! 

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2024 Annual Conference— Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing
Sep
14
to Sep 15

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.

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Let’s Gather & Grow
Sep
8

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

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Hannaford's JULY Fight Hunger Bag Program
Jul
31

Hannaford's JULY Fight Hunger Bag Program

  • 2636 New York 32 New Windsor, NY, 12553 United States (map)
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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!

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Downing Park Art Contest
Jul
29

Downing Park Art Contest

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.

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Farm Pickup: Thursday June 27 - Garlic Scapes
Jun
27

Farm Pickup: Thursday June 27 - Garlic Scapes

Farm Pickup - Garlic Scapes - Newburgh NY

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

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Garlic Scape Pesto

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.

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Farm Pickup: Thursday June 20 - Garlic Scapes
Jun
20

Farm Pickup: Thursday June 20 - Garlic Scapes

Farm Pickup - Garlic Scapes - Newburgh NY

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


Garlic Scape Pesto

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.

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2024 Urban Farming Fair
Apr
27

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

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Hannaford's March Community Bag
Mar
31

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

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