News & happenings

Explore to Learn Programming Coming Up This Fall!

Don't miss out on an incredible collection of FREE Explore to Learn workshops this Fall! Our youth and family 'Explore to Learn' programs offer the chance for kids and their...

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Intern Project Spotlight: A Community Wide Conversation of Accessibility by Ava

If you have had the chance to stop by our Community Gardens here at Pitney Meadows, you may have noticed two new raised garden beds located at the front of...

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Intern Project Spotlight: Unveiling the Secrets of Garden Ecosystems: A Summer Research Project by Camilla

I am excited to share the culmination of a research project conducted over the summer of 2024 at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. As the Community Gardens intern this summer, I...

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Daily Gazette: Pitney Meadows Program Aims to Curb Growing Disconnect Between Kids, Nature

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY: In his years of teaching young students, including in Ballston Spa and Schenectady, Andrew Ferrone noticed something was missing from many students’ lives: nature. “One big component...

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Times Union: Saratoga Springs Community Farm Expands Into After-School Programming

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A farm in the middle of the city is branching into after-school programming this fall, to connect children with the outdoors. Pitney Meadows Community Farm, which is...

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Pitney Meadows Community Farm and Cornell Cooperative Extension offering "Growing Minds" Field Trip Program for the 2024/25 School Season

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, is excited to offer Growing Minds: A Living Classroom Experience for the 2024/25 school season. Under the umbrella of Pitney...

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Farm Stand Farmer Feature: Rooted in Legacy: The Lovenduski Family's Journey at Slate River Farms

For over four generations, the Lovenduski family has dedicated their lives to farming - nurturing the land as stewards, while providing nourishing food for our community. On their picturesque farm,...

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The Michael J. Pitney Farm Run Returns to Pitney Meadows for the 4th Year!

Pitney Meadows Community Farm is thrilled to announce the return of the 4th Annual Michael J. Pitney Farm Run, set to take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024. This highly...

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Introducing "Nurtured in Nature": An Immersive Outdoor After-School Program for K-5 Students at Pitney Meadows Community Farm

Pitney Meadows Community Farm is thrilled to announce the launch of "Nurtured in Nature," an innovative K-5 program designed to connect children with the wonders of the natural world through...

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A Quiet Place to Sit: Announcing the Pitney Meadows Bench & Tree Dedication Program

I had the good fortune to sit very still recently on a trip to Middlebury College, where my partner works. We were there for graduation weekend and took a walk...

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Farm Stand Farmer Feature: Willow Marsh Farm, Nurturing Tradition and Sustainability

Right here in our backyard, nestled in the charming Town of Ballston, lies Willow Marsh Farm. This 132-acre gem has been lovingly farmed since the 1840s. Today, it’s nurtured by...

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Letter from the Executive Director: Let’s Root for One Another

Dear Community, Exciting news! Our Farm Stand will be stocked with brand-new, beautifully designed merch this month! We teamed up with the incredibly talented, local artist, Hyland Design, to create...

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