Orange County
Dept of Planning &
Climate Smart Community
Task Force
3RD ANNUAL

Kicks off March 15- April 14th
– Online Sessions 5:30-6:30pm
– Newburgh In-Person Workshops
FREE (Registration Required)

March 15 – Tree Talk
Introduction to best practices and strategies municipalities can take to protect trees. Hear about local efforts.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdeuvqz0jG91WcxmnlMx9g8oT4wbNwVcJ

March 22 – Invasive Species
Learn how to identify the spotted lantern fly & other invasive species & what you can do to protect your community.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-mtpjwtHNM30ChEP2iktKp6xl0A5dwc

March 29 – Water: Wetlands, Streams, Zoning, & Rights
Learn about initiatives and strategies to protect wetlands, streams, drinking water and the Hudson River.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpcuupqTkpHNwO_-fyWSjWtoyvIjAcA_OK

March 31: 10-4pm Hudson Valley Climate Action Conference- Kaplan Hall @ SUNY Newburgh
Learn about the Regional Climate Action Road Map and Tool Kit. What do we need to get done to meet New York’s ambitious climate goals? Hear how local leaders are tackling this challenge. Close the day with a guided walking tour through the City of Newburgh en route to the evening event below.

Register in advance for this meeting: www.SustainHV.org

March 31: 5:30 Food Waste Recycling Showcase Downing Park, Newburgh
Learn about the many efforts to compost within the County. View organic recycling at this festive outdoor workshop.
Food truck on site & a FREE beverage coupon for Newburgh Brewery for those aged 21+.

April 14: 9-1pm Drinkable, Swimmable, Fishable: 50 Years of the Clean Water Act – Kaplan Hall, Newburgh
Reflect upon the progress made since the passage of the CWA, explore its limitations, and discuss opportunities and emerging threats to continued progress toward a drinkable, swimmable and fishable Hudson River.

Register in advance for this meeting at: www.Clearwater.org

For more information, visit www.OrangeCountyGov.com/Sustainability

• March-Madness-2023-invitation-Final.pdf pdf (469kb) [ download ]