Please help us fill the room as we go before the
Putnam County Legislative, Physical Services Committee
Monday, August 25, 6:30 pm
At the
Historic County Court House
Gleneida Avenue [Route 52]
Carmel, New York 10509
The Ryder
Family Invites You To Be With Us
as we Showcase Ryder Farm
in Pursuit of the NYS Agricultural Grant
for the Purchase of Development Rights
Of The Family Homestead, 400 Starr Ridge Road, Brewster, NY
The
Purchase of Development Rights is a Land Conservation initiative
to protect valued open space and
farmland, particularly that which is threatened by development.
In paying the landowner for
the value of developing, the land remains undeveloped in
perpetuity. The funds received by the landowner are generally
invested back into the land to maintain or expand an operation
or to sustain the owners as an alternative to selling out. The
NYS Agricultural Grant for PDR, which is being sought by the
Ryder Family, would be used as an endowment to sustain this
Historic 129-acre property. The funds, which are highly
competitive, require a 25% local match. Among supporters such as
the Town of Southeast, the Open Space Institute and Putnam
County Land Trust, we seek the financial support of Putnam
County.
You may be familiar
with the Farm already as it has served as a host to the
community on many occasions. It was a featured farm on the Farm
Tour of the Putnam County Ag Protection Board in 2006, and has
frequently served as host to programs of the Southeast Museum
and educational programs such as Farm Hands City Hands and NYC
Ag, John Bowne High School summer externships. The current
farming operations featuring Organically Grown Produce have
served local suppliers as well as the Brewster Farmers Market,
Community Subscribers to the CSA, and our roadside stand. Local
food sourcing is increasingly recognized in these times of food
security and fuel economy. Over 50 acres of woodlands are
maintained with a Forest Management Plan overseen by the East of
Hudson Watershed Agricultural Council. Trails there are nearly
contiguous with the Putnam County Land Trust Preserves of
Birdwood and Paul Fitchen, enhancing a local green corridor and
availability of passive recreation and wildlife diversity. The
plight of over development is clear in the community that
surrounds Peach Lake. Keeping this parcel open protects local
water quality issues. And then there is the history of a family
with roots in our community for over 200 years. PDR provides
that the ownership of the property is maintained thus keeping
the property on municipal tax rolls and avoiding the burdens of
oversight by the municipality.
New York State is
standing strong in the support of its Agricultural Heritage in
putting forth valuable funds. The time is now for Putnam County
and other local supporters to acknowledge this valuable
opportunity in preserving the rewards of Local Agriculture and a
Working Open Space at a fraction of the input to the total
value.
Ryder Farm Preservation Resolution
Putnam Arts Council
CALL TO ARTISTS
Paint Out Day at Tilly Foster Farm
100 Rte 312, Brewster, NY
FREE EVENT
~ Open to all media ~
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
9AM-4PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, September 28, same time)
Artwork created at the paint out will be featured in an
exhibition sometime in 2009.
Commissions* will benefit Tilly Foster Farm, the Putnam Arts
Council, and the artist.
(*Artwork need not be for sale)
Reservations to participate are suggested but not required.
Contact staff by phone 845.278.0230 or email to
putnamartscouncil@comcast.net
Brewster Farmers' Market
Your
FIRST fresh food stops:
The 2008 Brewster
Markets!
Every
Wednesday & Saturday
June 18th – November 22nd
9am
– 2pm
veggies, fruits, organics, eggs, honey, Italian cheese, bread, dried
sausage, herbs, flowers, coffee beans and DESSERT!
Rain
or shine, shop with confidence and buy the best of New York direct
from producers!
LOCATED
AT:
Brewster Village Hall
Peaceable Hill Rd./Rtes. 6 & 22
NYSFMNP participating market
WIC & SNP
welcome
Look for Signs ~
Plenty of Free Parking
Sponsors:
the Coalition for a Better Brewster, Inc.,
and the Village of
Brewster
June 9th
- MS4 Stormwater Informational Meeting - Maopac Library - 7PM
Great Hudson River Revival
Clearwater's Music and
Environmental Festival - June 21 & 22
Clearwater Environmental Short
Film Competition - May 15
The Riverlovers' Shadfest -
Sunday May 18
Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22
CLEARWATER FESTIVAL - THE GREAT
HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL
America's Largest Annual 'Green'
Festival
On the Weekend of the Summer
Solstice, on the Shores Of The Hudson River, in Westchester County's
Croton Point Park
http://www.clearwaterfestival.org
Early Bird Savings on Tickets!
Tickets purchased in advance
qualify for a special early
bird discounts. Purchase your
tickets before April 21 and
save up $15 off gate price of
$45. Children under 12 are
free. Membership discounts are
availably instantly to those who become members. To order tickets
call 1-800-67-SLOOP or visit:
http://www.clearwaterfestival.org
An Outstanding Musical Line Up!
Continuing the legacy of Festival
founder and legendary folk singer Pete Seeger, using the "power of
song" to promote environmental awareness and action, the Festival
offers a blend of Contemporary, Traditional and American Roots
music. Some of this year's artists include:
PETE SEEGER, legendary folk
singer, activist and founder of
the Clearwater organization.
SKATALITES, a Grammy-nominated
ska and reggae band from Jamaica. Originally formed in 1964, the
group has charted a number of Top Ten hits in the UK.
FELICE BROTHERS, a new group that
is on the fast track to international success. Its gritty Americana
sound has been compared to that of a young Bruce Springsteen.
GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN
CIRCUS OF DREAMS, a quirky quartet hailing from the Hudson Valley.
The group has been featured in both the New York Times and the CBS
television show, Joan of Arcadia.
R. CARLOS NAKAI, the world's
premier performer of the Native American flute. He uses his
Navajo-Ute heritage as a source of inspiration and growth.
CHERYL WHEELER, a writer of both
emotional and humorous
songs who continues to gain more
and more recognition with
each new album.
HAPPY & ARTIE TRAUM, a duo of
brothers whose debut album was called "one of the best records in
any field of pop music" by the New York Times.
KEVIN SO, a first generation
Chinese American whose passion
for singing and playing piano and
guitar has won him praise
and helped him to build a
substantial fan base from coast-to-coast.
New! CIRCLE OF GOSPEL, a unique
performance concept by Pete Seeger, Circle of Gospel reflects
Clearwater's ongoing efforts to diversify its musical offerings and
encourage audience interaction. Three gospel groups will take center
stage simultaneously under a large tent, with three audience groups
facing them. Each choir will take turn singing, with the other
choirs and audience members responding to their refrains. The
singing will "circle" the tent for the entire program. Among the
groups performing will be THE SIX OF US, an a cappella group of six
women from Poughkeepsie; JUST VOICES, an a cappella group of four
men from Wappingers Falls, and THE HIGHER GROUND BAND, a
seven-member group from Wappingers Falls that does gospel with a
Caribbean flavor.
This year the Festival has
significantly stepped up its
efforts to reach its "Zero Waste"
goal by arranging to
collect all food waste for
composing. Clearwater was the
first major festival to develop
the concept more than 42
years ago with the Litter Picking
Committee, and today it is
an integral part of our efforts
to make our event a model
for all other Festivals to
follow.
Clearwater is also using
recyclable products and encouraging visitors to bring their own
water, minimizing the environmental impact on the site. The five
performance stages are all powered with 100% sustainable energy that
includes solar and bio-diesel.
The festival will also feature
hands-on environmental
education workshops and exhibits,
including the GREEN LIVING EXPO, where companies, firms and
organizations showcase green products or services, an the ACTIVIST
AREA, where visitors can get information on many of the community's
important environmental groups.
http://www.clearwaterfestival.org
Deadline for Entries: Thursday
May 15
CLEARWATER ENVIRONMENTAL SHORT
FILM COMPETITION (CESFC)
The top ten winners of the CESFC
will be featured at this year's Festival. The CESFC is a national
competition for new filmmakers, songwriters, musicians and poets who
are asked to share their concerns and interests for the environment
through original videos up to three minutes in length. The deadline
for entries has been extended to May 15. Applications can be
downloaded at:
http://www.clearwater.org/competition/
Sunday May 18
THE RIVERLOVERS' SHADFEST
11am to 5pm
2pm - Free shad samples from the
Hudson River Foundation
2:30pm - Arm of the Sea Theater
performs
Music all day on the Shadfest
Stage
Shad dinners and vegetarian chili
for sale (also hotdogs and
hamburgers) plus craft vendors
and activist groups, all day long! Rain or shine!
http://www.riverlovers.org/shadfest.htm
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