Spring 2023 Season

Rooted in independent media, growing toward a just future.

People’s Health Sanctuary Seed Swap & Open House

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue Join the People's Health Sanctuary and Collard City Growers at NATURE Lab for a seed swap and open house to start building […]

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11 February 2023

Troy Black History Celebration 2023

Join us for an in-person celebration of Black History Month with an exhibition, music, spoken word, and community. Troy NAACP, Team HERO, Coalition for Black Trade Union, and The Sanctuary […]

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25 February 2023

“Storming Caesars Palace” Film Screening

Join us for a film screening of the Indie Lens Pop-Up Storming Caesars Palace followed by a community-driven conversation and local resource sharing by local partners. Presented by WMHT in […]

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08 March 2023

David Carpenter: “Science for the People”

Free

Join us for a celebration of SUNY Albany Professor David Carpenter's long career as an environmental advocate! We'll be gathering with Dr. Carpenter along with some of his graduate students […]

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19 March 2023

Pruning and Grafting for Tree Lovers

Join the tree lovers of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest. Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss different techniques and […]

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25 March 2023

Author Joshua Frank presents “Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America”

Join us for an in-person book talk with Joshua Frank author of Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America. The 2022 book (Haymarket Books) examines […]

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25 March 2023

Be The Media! Workshop: Participatory Design in Journalistic Process

With Directors Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Seville, and Documentary Participant Kristal Bush Join us in this workshop to learn about the art of co-creation from the film team of […]

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01 April 2023

“A Woman on the Outside” Film Screening

Join Directors Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Seville and protagonist Kristal Bush for the screening of the documentary film A Woman on the Outside, about the struggle to keep families […]

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01 April 2023

“Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future” with Eljuri & Taína Asili

$25 – $150

Two amazing Latinx artists, Taína Asili and Eljuri reunite on the Sanctuary stage for the first night of our weekend celebration Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future! Join […]

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21 April 2023

“Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future” with Amy Goodman

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! comes to the Sanctuary stage for the second night of our weekend celebration Rooted in Independent Media, Growing Toward a Just Future! Join us on Saturday, April […]

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22 April 2023

A Sturgeon with A Purpose: Walk and Community Brainstorm

Meet outside in the NATURE Lab yard at 3319 6th Avenue Join artist D Colin for a walk on the Sanctuary's campus to help envision how her project A Sturgeon […]

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27 April 2023

Death Cafe

Where: 2nd floor of the NATURE Lab building, 3319 6th Avenue. Join us for for a Death Cafe, an evening of discussions about death and how to make the most […]

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27 April 2023

A Sturgeon with a Purpose Community Workshop

At The Fish Market, 2952 6th Ave in North Troy Join artist D Colin for a workshop and brainstorm at The Fish Market to help envision how her project A Sturgeon […]

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30 April 2023

People’s Health Sanctuary Open House

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue The People’s Health Sanctuary (PHS) is a community-led mutual aid health initiative. Visit us to learn about what we do, and consider […]

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13 May 2023

Plant Swap & Season Opener at Collard City Growers

what: an opportunity to share plant abundance! how: bring your extra seedlings / saplings and trade with someone else for something new – perennials, annuals, house plants, anything goes! You […]

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13 May 2023

Hudson Mohawk Magazine Radio Open House

For all the radio lovers and radio curious, join us for an open house where you will have a chance to engage with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producers, engage with our […]

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13 May 2023

Doing Death Justice: How to Get the End of Life Care You Want and Deserve

Where: 2nd floor of the NATURE Lab building, 3319 6th Avenue. Discover end-of-life options available to you in a talk with Corinne Carey from Compassion and Choices. You will learn […]

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17 May 2023

Healing Herbal Balms at Collard City Growers with Flying Deer Nature Center

When: Garden Open Hours, 3:30-5:30 Friday May 26th (balm-making from 4:00-5:00), Where: 3337 6th Avenue Join us for our regular family-oriented garden hours with a special guest! Emma Parrish Post […]

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26 May 2023

Lead in the Soil? A Community Investigation

We are investigating lead in North Central Troy, NY! Come to this public meeting to learn how YOU can be a citizen scientist, using easy DIY kits to test soil […]

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03 June 2023

People’s Health Sanctuary Potluck

We welcome community members, healers, caregivers, healthcare workers and all interested in health to join us for a community meal to connect and learn about ways you can get involved. […]

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16 June 2023

Medicine Garden: Earth Burial

This will be the first event in a series related to the establishment and growth of a Medicine Garden in the NATURE Lab yard at the Sanctuary. We will be […]

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17 June 2023

Freedom Fest 2023

Free

Freedom Fest is back! Join us for an outdoor concert and summer celebration featuring artists of the Capital Region who have been inspired by the 50 year history of hip […]

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24 June 2023

Youth Radio Workshop, Pt.1

When young people get behind the mic, we are offered fresh perspectives on the world around us. In this workshop, youth will be guided on creating radio content from idea […]

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08 July 2023

Be5 STEM-Xperience Workshops

$15

Geared at getting students in grades K-8 excited about experiencing STEM, Dr. Emilly Obuya will lead one hour workshops that use a variety of games, activities, and experiential learning to […]

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08 July 2023

Forensic River: Community Science & Water Justice with Isidora Fernandez

Free

Forensic River is a workshop with artist Isidora Fernandez where we will present a case for protecting life in our streams and rivers. We will also share the various methods […]

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12 July 2023

Be5 STEM-Xperience Workshops

$15

Geared at getting students in grades K-8 excited about experiencing STEM, Dr. Emilly Obuya will lead one hour workshops that use a variety of games, activities, and experiential learning to […]

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15 July 2023

Stockbridge-Munsee Sacred Stories & Song

Join us for a family-friendly event of stories, songs, and games with Stockbridge-Munsee sharer of knowkedge Shawn Stevens, Flying Deer Nature and Stockbridge-Munsee youth from Bowler, WI. Facilitators and Participating […]

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15 July 2023

Healing Day, July 2023

Free

People's Health Sanctuary is excited to host the first Healing Day in a monthly series of events. Healing Day is a way to connect with community members, healers, providers and […]

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22 July 2023

Youth Radio Workshop, Pt.2

When young people get behind the mic, we are given fresh perspectives on stories. In this workshop, youth will work with an adult to develop a story idea, create questions, […]

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29 July 2023

Be5 STEM-Xperience Workshops

$15

Geared at getting students in grades K-8 excited about experiencing STEM, Dr. Emilly Obuya will lead one hour workshops that use a variety of games, activities, and experiential learning to […]

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29 July 2023

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