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SUMMARY:Spring Herbal Series: Herbal Tincture Making with Rebecca Hein
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make tinctures! Tinctures are potent alcohol based herbal remedies that are taken internally to support wellbeing. You will learn best methods for making tinctures from fresh and dried plants\, including the techniques of maceration and percolation\, with a touch of plant chemistry and math. You will go home with the skills to stock your own home apothecary this coming season with all your favorite herbal tinctures. \n\n\n\nLimited spots available. Registration with a $10 refundable deposit is required to hold your place. Donations recommended on a sliding scale of $0 – 30; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the facilitator\n\n\n\nRebecca Hein is a community herbalist and urban farmer. Founder and owner of Underground Alchemy\, she has been making herbal remedies grown on what were vacant lots in Albany’s South End since 2011. Her work is driven by a desire to connect people and plants\, support community health and empowerment\, and position herbalism in the struggle for accessible healthcare. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is facilitated by herbalists affiliated with the People’s Health Sanctuary Community Apothecary who are volunteering their time and sharing information for educational purposes. None of the remedies shared in these workshops are intended to diagnose or treat any disease.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop series is held on the second floor of the NATURE Lab building\, which is currently only accessible by a flight of stairs. If stairs will present a barrier to attending the workshop please get in touch in case we can accommodate your participation in another way.
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LOCATION:People’s Health Sanctuary\, 3319 6th Avenue\, 2nd Fl\, Troy\, New York\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:Critical Conversations: Environmental Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a critical conversation about environmental justice with guest Dr. Aaron Mair\, legendary Arbor Hill eco-activist and former president of the national Sierra Club; Benita Law-Diao\, former public health nutritionist and first person of color to sit on the board of the Adirondack park Agency to lead a conversation around environmental justice; and host Eleanor Stein\, professor and environmental lawyer. \n\n\n\nCritical Conversations is a series of discussions hosted by The Sanctuary for Independent Media where guest facilitators lead an intimate discussion on a critical issue of the moment. Critical Conversations take place every Thursday in April\, from 7-8:30pm\, focusing on the issues of journalism and democracy\, environmental justice\, protecting trans lives\, and immigrant justice. Attendees are welcomed to join the conversation in a constructive setting for the exchange of ideas. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for these events with limited admission for an intimate and constructive space for the exchange of ideas.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbove photo is a video still from Mair’s presentation at Ruderal Ecologies 2018. See video here.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aaron Mair is a retired New York State public health epidemiological-spatial analyst\, environmentalist\, and 57th national president of the Sierra Club with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his international climate work from the State University of New York at Binghamton. Dr. Mair was until recently the Adirondack Council’s “Wilderness Campaign Director” responsible for connecting all New Yorkers to the nation’s largest environmental treasure. As a national environmental justice movement pioneer\, founder of Albany’s Haywood Burns Environmental Justice education center\, and activist of the Arbor Hill\, NY community in Albany\, he was also responsible for the creation of the Arbor Hill Environmental Justice Corporation. He currently lives in Schenectady\, New York.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHudson Mohawk Magazine · Aaron Mair to Speak on Environmental Justice at the Sanctuary\, April 10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 2025 Critical Conversations:April 3: Journalism & Democracy\, with guest Rosemary Armao and host Raneem AfifiApril 10: Environmental Justice\, with guest Aaron Mair and host Eleanor SteinApril 17: Protecting Trans Lives\, with guests Cafe EuphoriaApril 24: Immigrant Justice\, with guests Columbia County Sanctuary Movement
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SUMMARY:DIY Air Filter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build your own air purifiers using a box fan\, a furnace filter\, and cardboard! Air Justice Lab and Capital Region Clean Air are collaborating for this DIY workshop with enough materials for up to 12 builds!  \n\n\n\nRegistration is REQUIRED for this limited capacity event\, with priority to the immediate neighborhood. High quality masks/respirators (such as N95s) and rapid COVID tests will be required and provided for all attendees. Pick up goodie bags\, containing masks and COVID test\, between 3 – 6pm on Fridays March 28\, April 4\, and April 11 \n\n\n\nItinerary: 2pm to 3pm: Info Session on air quality and intersectionality and demonstration3pm to 4pm: Build\, build\, build! *feel free to bring stickers or special tape to decorate your air filter  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Safety Agreements:\n\n\n\n\nRespirator Requirement: All attendees are required to wear a high-quality respirator (minimum KN95\, N95 preferred) while indoors throughout the entire workshop. Please practice social distancing  (10ft) when stepping outside for mask break. \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 Testing: Attendees must take a rapid antigen test on the day of the event. Alternatively\, you may arrive 20 minutes early (1:40 pm) to take a free rapid test on-site.\n\n\n\nStay Home if Unwell: If you are experiencing any symptoms and/or have a household member who is sick\, please stay home\, even if you test negative for COVID-19.\n\n\n\nFragrance-Free Policy: Please refrain from wearing fragrances or strong scents to create a scent-free environment for everyone.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n\n\nWheelchair Accessibility: The Sanctuary and restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp at the entrance to the Sanctuary.\n\n\n\nArrival Time for Testing: If you have not tested prior to the event\, please arrive 20 minutes early (by 1:40 pm) for free rapid testing.\n\n\n\nMasking Protocol: All participants are required to wear a respirator indoors. If you need to remove your mask\, please step outside and maintain at least 10 feet of distance from other participants. \n\n\n\nCaregiver/Support Person: If you need to bring a caregiver or a person of support to the event\, they are welcome. Please reach out to Sanctuary staff in advance to inform them of their attendance.
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LOCATION:The Sanctuary\, 3361 6th Ave\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
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