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
Sunday, September 8th
6:00-8:00 PM
at Pamela’s on the Hudson
1 Park Place, Newburgh, NY
Any questions or if you wish to sponsor this event please email: development@nuffi.org
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
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.
2024 Urban Farming Fair
Join us for the Urban Farming Fair!
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!
Honey Sale at Safe Harbor Holiday Market
Note cards are $8, Honey, $10 and calendar $15.
Holiday Market
Saturday, December 2
10 am – 2 pm
Holiday Festivities 12 – 2 pm
Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz • 107 Broadway, Newburgh
farmers market • gift and craft vendors • holiday crafts • hot cocoa • candy canes • holiday music and performances
This event is free and open to all ages!
Thank you to our sponsors: Hudson Valley Credit Union, Newburgh Farmers Market, Affinity by Molina Healthcare, and Mid-Hudson Times
Hannaford's Bloomin' 4 Good Program
We are so excited to announce Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative has been selected by the Store Leadership Team at Hannaford to benefit from the Bloomin' 4 Good Program.
For every specially marked Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold during December 2023 - $1 will be donated to NUFFI!
Honey Extraction Demonstration
Our beekeeper Rodney Dow will be extracting the honey from our hive at the Downing Park Urban Farm on Saturday, November 18th at the Tilly Foster Farm in Brewster. We can't do it at our farm because we don't have the facility to do it.
This event is Free to attend.
Quassaick Creek Fest 2024
ACTIVITIES
Community art project with Stefanie Singer
Music with Ayo Nish! and Newburgh Free Academy Madrigal Choir
Free farm stand from NUFFI and Downing Park Urban Farm
Plant and animal prints with Outdoor Promise
Games
EVENT IN COLLABORATION WITH
Ayo Nish!, Downing Park Urban Farm, Newburgh Free Academy Madrigal Choir, Newburgh Armory Unity Center, Newburgh Urban Farm and Food Initiative, Outdoor Promise, P Tech, The Patio Restaurant, Riverkeeper, The Sanctuary Healing Farm & Gardens, Scenic Hudson and Stefanie Singer.
Become A Volunteer
2024 Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon