News & happenings

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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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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Pitney Meadows Fire Feast to Return in July!

Fire Feast, July 17th, 6:00-9:00pm Pitney Meadows Community Farm 223 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Tickets available here!  Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s signature farm-to-table event, Fire Feast, returns for...

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New Honey Bees at Pitney Meadows!

If you’ve visited Pitney Meadows in the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed a new buzz in the air! On May 17th, three colonies of honey bees arrived...

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Pitney Meadows Community Farm Receives Land Trust Alliance Grant to Launch "Explore to Learn" Conservation Engagement Program

Pitney Meadows Community Farm is proud to announce its receipt of a prestigious grant from the Land Trust Alliance, allocated through the Conservation Partnership Program. Governor Kathy Hochul's recent announcement...

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Roots of Renewal: The Windbreak Planting Project Kicks-Off with Saratoga Springs High School!

The Windbreak Planting Project at Pitney Meadows Community Farm marks a significant endeavor aimed at protecting crops, nurturing the ecosystem, and engaging with the land in innovative, meaningful ways. With...

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