Today, the Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee and community volunteers worked from 9am to 12 noon to begin clearing the railbed from behind Rondout Savings to the Tunnel. It is amazing how much can get done in several hours! How many pounds of trash/recycling was collected? Stay tuned.

Enjoy the photos of the days effort by visiting the Friends of Kingston Rail Trails FACEBOOK page.

For more information or to become involved, visit the KLT Rail Trail Committee PAGE on this site.

AFTER

The Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee is organizing a cleanup of the Kingston Point Rail Trail as part of Kingston Clean Sweep presented by the Friends of Historic Kingston and Kingston Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, April 20st  2013 at 9:00am.  Volunteers are asked to meet in the parking lot behind Rondout Savings Bank, 300 Broadway, in Kingston at 8:30am to sign-in.

Kingston, NY – The Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee will participate in the 4th annual Kingston Clean-Sweep sponsored by Friends of Historic Kingston and the City of Kingston’s Park and Recreation Department on Saturday, April 20st 2013 at 9:00am. Volunteers are invited to help clear the “Kingston  Point Rail Trail,” a section of the old Ulster & Delaware rail bed that runs from Kingston Point to midtown Kingston. The Kingston Land Trust is working with the City of Kingston to develop this abandoned rail bed into a scenic urban rail trail.

Volunteers should come prepared wearing boots since there are wet areas, gloves, bug and tick guard and long pants and long-sleeved shirts. The work will involve cutting and moving brush and general trash. Volunteers should bring water bottles and and are requested to bring loppers . . . → Read More: Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee organizing cleanup of Kingston Point Rail Trail as part of Kingston Clean Sweep, Saturday, April 20, 2013.]]>

The Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee is organizing a cleanup of the Kingston Point Rail Trail as part of Kingston Clean Sweep presented by the Friends of Historic Kingston and Kingston Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, April 20^st  2013 at 9:00am.  Volunteers are asked to meet in the parking lot behind Rondout Savings Bank, 300 Broadway, in Kingston at 8:30am to sign-in.

Kingston, NY – The Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee will participate in the 4th annual Kingston Clean-Sweep sponsored by Friends of Historic Kingston and the City of Kingston’s Park and Recreation Department on Saturday, April 20st 2013 at 9:00am. Volunteers are invited to help clear the “Kingston  Point Rail Trail,” a section of the old Ulster & Delaware rail bed that runs from Kingston Point to midtown Kingston. The Kingston Land Trust is working with the City of Kingston to develop this abandoned rail bed into a scenic urban rail trail.

Volunteers should come prepared wearing boots since there are wet areas, gloves, bug and tick guard and long pants and long-sleeved shirts. The work will involve cutting and moving brush and general trash. Volunteers should bring water bottles and and are requested to bring loppers or other brush clearing hand tools if they have them.

Among other purposes, the Ulster and Delaware railroad line used to carry New York City vacationers from ferry boats arriving at Kingston Point into the Catskill Mountains. This section of the rail line runs from midtown Kingston to the Rondout. It will eventually connect to a network of rail trails extending throughout Ulster County. When completed this trail section will allow users to travel from midtown Kingston to the Hudson River with only a three percent grade throughout the 1.5 mile trail. Rail trails are created on abandoned railroad lines and are ideal for recreation for people of all ages and abilities because they are nearly flat, relatively wide, and have excellent visibility.

For more information, contact Meg Clark at:  meg.clark138@gmail.com  or Katie Scott-Childress at: kscottmail@yahoo.com

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About Kingston Clean Sweep -  In its fourth year, Kingston Clean Sweep is a program by the Friends of Historic Kingston in collaboration with the city of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department.  www.fohk.org

About the Kingston Land Trust - The Kingston Land Trust (the KLT) is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the protection and preservation of open space, historic sites, wetlands, scenic areas, and forests in the City of Kingston and the surrounding region to include the Town of Ulster and the Town of Kingston.  www.kingstonlandtrust.org

About the KLT Rail Trail Committee - The Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee (RTC) is a committee of the Kingston Land Trust, composed of KLT Board Members, city residents and other important stakeholders dedicated to planning, developing, utilizing, and properly maintaining rail trails and other non-motorized linkages in the City of Kingston. The Committee’s guiding vision is that the people of the City of Kingston will benefit from a network of trails, bike paths, and complete streets that connect rail trails from the Wallkill Valley, Rondout Valley, Catskill Mountains and Rondout Waterfront/Kingston Point to a Midtown Hub along the Broadway Corridor creating more opportunities for residents, families and visitors to connect with places in the city that are special to them and to interact with nature.

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kingston Cares continues “The Dig Kids” – An Urban Farming Program for Youth in the city of Kingston now in its third year.

Four youth will be selected through an application process to be paid as a part time job throughout the summer to ‘farm’ the garden at the Everett Hodge Center and Van Buren Street Playground Park.

Kingston, NY – “The Dig Kids” – An Urban Farming Program now in its third year is getting underway in Kingston. Created by the Kingston Land Trust, the program is now in the hands of Kingston Cares (Family of Woodstock) guided by program coordinator Megan Weiss.

‘The Dig Kids” is charged in working with Kingston youth to grow food, learn farming practices, encourage entrepreneurship, beautification, pride and good health through hands on farming experiences.  Throughout the program, youth will be paid to work after school and throughout the summer at two garden sites that include both the Everett Hodge Center on Franklin Street and Van Buren Playground Park on Van Buren Street in Kingston.  Youth must be 14 – 21 to participate, although several youth 13 or younger will be chosen to ‘mentor’ throughout season.  In . . . → Read More: The Kingston Land Trust Places “The Dig Kids – An Urban Farming Program” in the hands of Kingston Cares]]>

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kingston Cares continues “The Dig Kids” – An Urban Farming Program for Youth in the city of Kingston now in its third year.

Four youth will be selected through an application process to be paid as a part time job throughout the summer to ‘farm’ the garden at the Everett Hodge Center and Van Buren Street Playground Park.

Kingston, NY – “The Dig Kids” – An Urban Farming Program now in its third year is getting underway in Kingston. Created by the Kingston Land Trust, the program is now in the hands of Kingston Cares (Family of Woodstock) guided by program coordinator Megan Weiss.

‘The Dig Kids” is charged in working with Kingston youth to grow food, learn farming practices, encourage entrepreneurship, beautification, pride and good health through hands on farming experiences.  Throughout the program, youth will be paid to work after school and throughout the summer at two garden sites that include both the Everett Hodge Center on Franklin Street and Van Buren Playground Park on Van Buren Street in Kingston.  Youth must be 14 – 21 to participate, although several youth 13 or younger will be chosen to ‘mentor’ throughout season.  In addition to growing vegetables and tending the gardens, “The Dig Kids” will learn culinary skills, visit farms and sell some of their crops to the community under the stewardship of Farmer Kaycee Wimbish who will also tend the South Pine Street City Farm and work towards building a new ‘urban farm’ at the YMCA, all in the city of Kingston.  Kaycee will be assisted by Leanne Tory-Murphy and experienced organizer, gardener with a background in children’s programming.

Applications are now available for Garden Mentors (ages 14-21). If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Megan Weiss at 845/331-1110 or email  mweiss@familyofwoodstockinc.org

If you wish to make a donation to the program, please visit FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK and designate your donation to ‘The Dig Kids’.

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About the Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program

Formerly a program of the Kingston Land Trust, THE DIG KIDS – AN URBAN FARMING PROGRAM in 2013 is a new program of Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock) in partnership with Larrecca Music Management and Croswell Enterprises, Inc. and the generous support of the City of Kingston and the City of Kingston’s Parks and Recreation Department.

“The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program” is charged in working with Kingston youth to grow food, learn farming practices, encourage entrepreneurship, beautification, pride and good health through hands on farming experiences. ??”The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program” in Kingston, NY is made possible by generous public support including a donation from Kevin McEvoy and Barbara Epstein.

To become involved in Urban Agriculture in the City of Kingston, visit Urban Agriculture in Kingston, NY

January 20, 2013

For Immediate Release

The Kingston Land Trust Hosts Jazz Mixer at the Stockade Tavern in Kingston, NY.  World renowned bassist Tony Levin and his brother, accomplished pianist Pete Levin are scheduled to perform.

Kingston, NY – The Kingston Land Trust, an Urban Land Trust in Kingston, NY is hosting a ‘Jazz mixer’ at the Stockade Tavern located at 313 Fair Street in Kingston, NY  845/514-2649 on Tuesday, Feburary 12th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Suggested donation is $50 (a portion of this amount will be tax deductible) with cash and checks accepted at the door. First come, first served so get there early to secure a good seat. The Kingston Land Trust Board of Directors also plan on giving a short presentation during the event.

Brothers bassist Tony Levin and pianist Pete Levin are scheduled to perform.

Tony Levin is a prolific session musician since the 1970s, and has played on 500 albums, including those of Cher, Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Sarah McLachlan,Stevie Nicks, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Buddy Rich, The Roches, Todd Rundgren, Seal, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Warren Zevon, Kevin Parent, Laurie Anderson, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, and Jean-Pierre Ferland. Additionally, he has toured with artists including Paul Simon(with whom Levin appeared in Simon’s 1980 film One Trick Pony), Gary Burton, James Taylor, Herbie Mann, Judy . . . → Read More: The Kingston Land Trust hosts Jazz Mixer in Kingston on February 12th, 2013]]>

January 20, 2013

For Immediate Release

The Kingston Land Trust Hosts Jazz Mixer at the Stockade Tavern in Kingston, NY.  World renowned bassist Tony Levin and his brother, accomplished pianist Pete Levin are scheduled to perform.

Kingston, NY – The Kingston Land Trust, an Urban Land Trust in Kingston, NY is hosting a ‘Jazz mixer’ at the Stockade Tavern located at 313 Fair Street in Kingston, NY  845/514-2649 on Tuesday, Feburary 12th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Suggested donation is $50 (a portion of this amount will be tax deductible) with cash and checks accepted at the door. First come, first served so get there early to secure a good seat. The Kingston Land Trust Board of Directors also plan on giving a short presentation during the event.

Brothers bassist Tony Levin and pianist Pete Levin are scheduled to perform.

Tony Levin is a prolific session musician since the 1970s, and has played on 500 albums, including those of Cher, Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Sarah McLachlan,Stevie Nicks, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Buddy Rich, The Roches, Todd Rundgren, Seal, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Warren Zevon, Kevin Parent, Laurie Anderson, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, and Jean-Pierre Ferland. Additionally, he has toured with artists including Paul Simon(with whom Levin appeared in Simon’s 1980 film One Trick Pony), Gary Burton, James Taylor, Herbie Mann, Judy Collins, Carly Simon, Peter Frampton, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Peter Gabriel, Tim Finn, Richie Sambora, and Claudio Baglioni. Levin helped to popularize the Chapman Stick and the NS upright bass. He also created “funk fingers”, modified drumsticks attached to fingers used to hit the bass guitar strings (which sounds similar to slap style bass).

Pete Levin has had a diverse music career spanning several decades and has performed and recorded with hundreds of Jazz and Pop artists including Paul Simon, Annie Lennox, Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Lenny White, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Robbie Robertson and John Scofield – receiving critical accolades for his work during a 15 year association with the legendary Gil Evans, and his 8 year stint with jazz icon Jimmy Giuffre.

For more information, visit this LINK

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About the Kingston Land Trust – Is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to the protection and preservation of open space, historic sites, wetlands, scenic areas, and forests in the City of Kingston and the surrounding region to include the Town of Ulster and the Town of Kingston.

After a successful year of gardening and learning farming practices, The Dig Kids (an Urban Farming Program) closed their gardens at both the Everett Hodge Center on Franklin Street and the Van Buren Street Park on Van Buren Street, both in Kingston.

Thanks to all for making it great especially Jesica Clark, Megan Weiss and Valerie Linet.

Look forward to 2013.

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The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program in 2012 was made possible in part by the City of Kingston Community Development Block Grant and through public donations.

About “The Dig Kids: An Urban Farming Program” for Youth   Created by the Kingston Land Trust in 2011 with a grant from the Columbia Foundation and a donation by Family of Woodstock, ‘The Dig Kids” is charged in working with Kingston youth to grow food, learn farming practices, encourage entrepreneurship, beautification, pride and good health through hands on farming experiences.

About the South Pine Street City Farm   The South Pine Street City Farm is an urban farm located in the Hudson Valley’s Kingston, NY.  On a 1/4 acre lot, the farm grows produce destined for the city’s various tables. Striving to provide absolutely delicious . . . → Read More: The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program Retire Gardens in 2012.]]>

After a successful year of gardening and learning farming practices, The Dig Kids (an Urban Farming Program) closed their gardens at both the Everett Hodge Center on Franklin Street and the Van Buren Street Park on Van Buren Street, both in Kingston.

Thanks to all for making it great especially Jesica Clark, Megan Weiss and Valerie Linet.

Look forward to 2013.

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The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program in 2012 was made possible in part by the City of Kingston Community Development Block Grant and through public donations.

About “The Dig Kids: An Urban Farming Program” for Youth   Created by the Kingston Land Trust in 2011 with a grant from the Columbia Foundation and a donation by Family of Woodstock, ‘The Dig Kids” is charged in working with Kingston youth to grow food, learn farming practices, encourage entrepreneurship, beautification, pride and good health through hands on farming experiences.

About the South Pine Street City Farm   The South Pine Street City Farm is an urban farm located in the Hudson Valley’s Kingston, NY.  On a 1/4 acre lot, the farm grows produce destined for the city’s various tables. Striving to provide absolutely delicious vegetables and fruits grown minutes from their destination, the SPSCF uses responsible and regenerative growing practices.  In support of the The Queens Galley, some of the proceeds help fund the organization’s mission to provide awareness, education, relief and prevention of food insecurity in America.  With our Partners The Kingston Land Trust and Binnewater Ice Co. we are building a community that values open, green and productive spaces.

About Kingston Cares   Kingston Cares is a community collaborative sponsored by Family of Woodstock, Inc. and funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration through a Drug Free Communities grant. For more information, visit: LINK

About Croswell Enterprises, Inc.  Croswell Enterprises, LTD’s philosophy is simple: provide high quality bulk landscaping materials with old fashioned service. While their website provides a wealth of information, they welcome your calls to discuss and make recommendations for your individual project. Their products include: Dynagro Garden Soil, Dynagro Topsoil, Dynamulch, Landscape Mulch, Dynagro Super Rich Compost, Gravel and Round River Stone. Dynagro Garden Soil and Dynamulch are their most popular products. Dynagro Garden Soil is a custom blended soil,ready to plant!  Rich in organic material with a light texture and balanced ph, this soil is perfect for flower and vegetable growing. Dynamulch TM is a compost enriched mulch which can be used as a mulch or as a soil conditioner. For more information, feel free to contact their office at (845) 331-4232, visit them at croswellenterprises.com or friend them on FACEBOOK

About the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department   Led by Director Kevin Gilfeather, the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department oversees Kingston’s park system and organizes many programs for residents and tourists that include boating, kayaking, youth, adult and senior programs, environmental education, adult sports and more.  www.kingston-ny.gov

The Kingston Land Trust (KLT) is sponsoring a guided walk on the northern end Walkill Valley Rail Trail this Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m. The walk will be led by members of the KLT Rail Trail Committee, and by railroad historian Steve Ladin. Mr. Ladin will talk about the history of this railroad line and how Kingston’s fortunes were tied to this transportation corridor in the past.  Members of the KLT will also speak about their plans to create a rail trail hub in Kingston where the county’s railroad lines formerly intersected.

The trailhead is on Rockwell Terrace, near the intersection of Route 32. (Look for cars parked along the road).  This trail has been a mainstay of recreation between Rosendale and Gardiner since 1993. The length of the trail was nearly doubled in 2009 when Open Space Institute purchased this railroad right-of-way beginning at the Rosendale trestle and heading north to Kingston. The trestle is currently being repaired to connect these two sections of the trail. There is also a swath of the trail that crosses through the former William’s Lake property that is currently restricted, but the property owners are working with the Walkill Valley . . . → Read More: The Kingston Land Trust Rail Trail Committee Sponsor “Kingston Rail Trail History Walk” as part of the Hudson Valley Ramble.]]>

The Kingston Land Trust (KLT) is sponsoring a guided walk on the northern end Walkill Valley Rail Trail this Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m. The walk will be led by members of the KLT Rail Trail Committee, and by railroad historian Steve Ladin. Mr. Ladin will talk about the history of this railroad line and how Kingston’s fortunes were tied to this transportation corridor in the past.  Members of the KLT will also speak about their plans to create a rail trail hub in Kingston where the county’s railroad lines formerly intersected.

The trailhead is on Rockwell Terrace, near the intersection of Route 32. (Look for cars parked along the road).  This trail has been a mainstay of recreation between Rosendale and Gardiner since 1993. The length of the trail was nearly doubled in 2009 when Open Space Institute purchased this railroad right-of-way beginning at the Rosendale trestle and heading north to Kingston. The trestle is currently being repaired to connect these two sections of the trail. There is also a swath of the trail that crosses through the former William’s Lake property that is currently restricted, but the property owners are working with the Walkill Valley Land Trust to create a passable trail through that area. The trail runs south through Rosendale, New Paltz, and ends in Gardiner. In the near future this will amount to a 23-mile linear park, beginning in Kingston, for bicycling, running and walking.

Participants are urged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. The trail is flat and mostly cleared with some muddy patches. This will be a gentle three mile walk appropriate to all ages. For more information visit this LINK on the Kingston Land Trust “Kingston Rail Trail History” Walk on the Hudson Valley Ramble website or, kingstonlandtrust@gmail.com

You are cordially invited to join the South Pine Street City Farm (Kingston’s own urban micro farm) in the celebration of a successful second season.

On Sunday, September 23rd 2012 at 1:00pm there will be a tour of the farm and its progress over the past two years.  An elegant luncheon will follow at 2:00pm at Elephant Wine Bar on 310 Wall Street in Uptown Kingston of Pulled Pork Bocadillos, assorted farm fresh salads, cheese, wine and beer.  Rebecca Martin and Larry Grenadier will perform in honor of the occasion.

Tickets are $45 and checks should be made out to The Kingston Land Trust with “South Pine Street City Farm” in the memo.

Contact Jesica Clark (jesicaclark21@gmail.com) or Rebecca Martin (kingstonlandtrust@gmail.com) for more information.

The South Pine Street City Farm is made possible by its partners: The Kingston Land Trust, the Queens Galley and Binnewater Ice Company.

Special thanks to Rich Reeve and Maya Karrol at Elephant Wine Bar, Rebecca Martin and Larry Grenadier. 

The Kingston Land Trust’s free “Yoga in the Park” program had a great year promoting weekly yoga in two of the city of Kingston’s parks in 2012.  The program will conclude on Labor Day weekend.

Residents and visitors enjoyed yoga in Cornell Park with Shakti Yoga Studios and in Academy Green Park with Mudita Yoga Studios from Spring to late Summer. Both began their successful series weekly on Memorial Day weekend.

Shawn Harrison of Mudita Yoga Studio, now in their second year as a partner with the Kingston Land Trust, reported “We definitely experienced growth this year with the weekly offering instead of monthly,” said Harrison.

Residents can enjoy the Kingston Land Trust’s free “Yoga in the Park” in its final weekend on Saturday, September 1st at Academy Green Park at 4:00pm.   There will NOT BE YOGA IN CORNELL PARK ON SUNDAY AT IT’S 10:30am TIME.  Downtown participants are encouraged to join Mudita this weekend in Academy Green Park on Saturday instead.

The Kingston Land Trust thanks all of its partners and wishes the Kingston community a healthy fall season.

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About the Kingston Land Trust -  An urban trust, the Kingston Land Trust is . . . → Read More: The Kingston Land Trust’s Yoga in the Park! Program Ends Labor Day Weekend.]]>

The Kingston Land Trust’s free “Yoga in the Park” program had a great year promoting weekly yoga in two of the city of Kingston’s parks in 2012.  The program will conclude on Labor Day weekend.

Residents and visitors enjoyed yoga in Cornell Park with Shakti Yoga Studios and in Academy Green Park with Mudita Yoga Studios from Spring to late Summer. Both began their successful series weekly on Memorial Day weekend.

Shawn Harrison of Mudita Yoga Studio, now in their second year as a partner with the Kingston Land Trust, reported “We definitely experienced growth this year with the weekly offering instead of monthly,” said Harrison.

Residents can enjoy the Kingston Land Trust’s free “Yoga in the Park” in its final weekend on Saturday, September 1st at Academy Green Park at 4:00pm.   There will NOT BE YOGA IN CORNELL PARK ON SUNDAY AT IT’S 10:30am TIME.  Downtown participants are encouraged to join Mudita this weekend in Academy Green Park on Saturday instead.

The Kingston Land Trust thanks all of its partners and wishes the Kingston community a healthy fall season.

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About the Kingston Land Trust -  An urban trust, the Kingston Land Trust is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to theprotection and preservation of open space, historic sites, wetlands, scenic areas, and forests in the City of Kingston and thesurrounding region to include the Town of Ulster and the Town of Kingston. www.kingstonlandtrust.org

About Mudita Yoga Center -  Mudita Yoga Center is dedicated to yoga, wellness and community. Translated from Sanskrit, Mudita describes a state of joyfulness, with is exactly what Mudita Yoga strives to cultivate through yoga, meditation, tai chi and a variety of workshops and discussion groups. Mudita has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere and classes that are accessible to everyone regardless of flexibility or level of fitness.   Following a year of intense training in India, Shawn Harrison of Mudita immersed herself in a yogic lifestyle – living, working, teaching and studying at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY for four years. Her classes encourage peace and ease in the body and mind by focusing on the breath and relaxing into each posture, creating space to tune in to our natural rhythm www.muditayogacenter.com

About Shakti Yoga Studios -  Shakti Yoga Studios helps students increase their flexibility, strength, alignment and confidence through an intelligent, dynamic and safe yoga discipline. Founder Linda Lalita Winnick has created an insightful approach to theyoga  practice drawing from her 25 years experience as a student and teacher.  A rich knowledge of yogic philosophy, anatomy, and physiology, and intensive ayurvedic  background adds a deeper dimension shared during  classes at Shakti Yoga of Woodstock, Saugerties, and Kingston.www.shaktiyogawoodstock.com

About MAC Fitness -  A top rated award-winning facility with fully certified professional training staff to custom design fitness programs built entirely around their clients lifestyle.    Two state of the art facilities are located on 9W and the Kingston Plaza inKingston, NY.www.macfitness.net

About the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department – Led by Director Kevin Gilfeather, the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department oversees Kingston’s park system and organizes many programs for residents and tourists that include boating, kayaking, youth, adult and senior programs, environmental education, adult sports and more.  www.kingston-ny.gov

The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program created by the Kingston Land Trust in partnership with Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock), the South Pine Street City Farm, the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Croswell Enterprises – hosted their annual BBQ at the Van Buren Street Playground, a city of Kingston Park this afternoon. Over 100 people came to celebrate our Dig Kids and to enjoy a BBQ supplied by the Church Communities.

Special thanks to the Church Communities, Jesica Clark and the South Pine Street City Farm, Megan Weiss of Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock), Valerie Linet, Meghan Casey and all of our hard working Dig Kids Garden Mentors and Jr. Gardeners.

The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program in 2012 was made possible in part by the City of Kingston Community Development Block Grant and through public donations.

The Van Buren Street Playground Food and Flower Gardens in full bloom.

Hip hop dancing!

Sharing moves.

Making T-Shirts for the Dig Kids as souvenirs. Thank . . . → Read More: The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program Annual BBQ Celebration a Big Success.]]>

The Dig Kids celebrate at the Van Buren Street Playground, a City of Kingston Park.

The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program created by the Kingston Land Trust in partnership with Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock), the South Pine Street City Farm, the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by Croswell Enterprises – hosted their annual BBQ at the Van Buren Street Playground, a city of Kingston Park this afternoon. Over 100 people came to celebrate our Dig Kids and to enjoy a BBQ supplied by the Church Communities.

Special thanks to the Church Communities, Jesica Clark and the South Pine Street City Farm, Megan Weiss of Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock), Valerie Linet, Meghan Casey and all of our hard working Dig Kids Garden Mentors and Jr. Gardeners.

The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program in 2012 was made possible in part by the City of Kingston Community Development Block Grant and through public donations.

The Van Buren Street Playground Food and Flower Gardens in full bloom.

Hip hop dancing!

Sharing moves.

Making T-Shirts for the Dig Kids as souvenirs. Thank you Jesica!

Farmer Jesica Clark.

The Dig Kids – an Urban Farming Program in 2012.

Dig Kid Deon Edmond gives guests a tour that included Ward 4 Alderman Shirley Whitlock.

Some guests took home gifts! Red Beets from the Van Buren Street Playground gardens.

The Dig Kids, an Urban Farming Program created by the Kingston Land Trust, host a BBQ in Midtown to celebrate their garden successes in 2012 on Thursday, August 23rd.  Citizens are invited to meet at the Everett Hodge Center at 4:30pm for a garden walk to the Van Buren Street Playground where they can enjoy the new garden with hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pesto pasta and programming by the 2012 Dig Kids. 

Kingston – The Dig Kids, an Urban Farming Program created by the Kingston Land Trust in partnership with Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock), The South Pine Street City Farm and with support from the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, City of Kingston and sponsored by Croswell Enterprises, inc. invites all to celebrate their garden successes in 2012.

Since May, eight Kingston youth between the ages of 14 – 19 have been provided an educational stipend to work weekly and grow vegetables under the stewardship of Farmer Jesica Clark, a first generation organic farmer and Valerie Linet both formerly from Phillies Bridge Farm. Through the Dig Kids program, the teenagers have transformed the front of the community center at the Everett . . . → Read More: The Dig Kids Celebrate End of Season BBQ Celebration in 2012]]>

The Dig Kids in 2012.

The Dig Kids, an Urban Farming Program created by the Kingston Land Trust, host a BBQ in Midtown to celebrate their garden successes in 2012 on Thursday, August 23rd.  Citizens are invited to meet at the Everett Hodge Center at 4:30pm for a garden walk to the Van Buren Street Playground where they can enjoy the new garden with hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pesto pasta and programming by the 2012 Dig Kids. 

Kingston – The Dig Kids, an Urban Farming Program created by the Kingston Land Trust in partnership with Kingston Cares (a program of Family of Woodstock), The South Pine Street City Farm and with support from the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, City of Kingston and sponsored by Croswell Enterprises, inc. invites all to celebrate their garden successes in 2012.

Since May, eight Kingston youth between the ages of 14 – 19 have been provided an educational stipend to work weekly and grow vegetables under the stewardship of Farmer Jesica Clark, a first generation organic farmer and Valerie Linet both formerly from Phillies Bridge Farm. Through the Dig Kids program, the teenagers have transformed the front of the community center at the Everett Hodge Center with a vegetable garden – and new to the program this year, the Van Buren Street Playground garden, a city of Kingston Park, while learning valuable farming skills that include garden visioning, soil construction, companion planting, harvesting and preparing or donating their vegetables.

Kingston citizens are invited to meet the Dig Kids at the Everett Hodge Center 15-21 Franklin Street on Thursday, August 23td at 4:30pm for a garden walk to the Van Buren Street Playground on Van Buren Street for hamburgers and hot dogs and other festivities.

Donations for ‘The Dig Kids’ program for 2013 are currently being accepted. Please contact Rebecca Martin at the Kingston Land Trust at 845/750-7295 for more information on the event, or how you might be a future donor or sponsor.

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About “The Dig Kids: An Urban Farming Program” for Youth   Created by the Kingston Land Trust in 2011 with a grant from the Columbia Foundation and a donation by Family of Woodstock, ‘The Dig Kids” is charged in working with Kingston youth to grow food, learn farming practices, encourage entrepreneurship, beautification, pride and good health through hands on farming experiences.

About the South Pine Street City Farm   The South Pine Street City Farm is an urban farm located in the Hudson Valley’s Kingston, NY.  On a 1/4 acre lot, the farm grows produce destined for the city’s various tables. Striving to provide absolutely delicious vegetables and fruits grown minutes from their destination, the SPSCF uses responsible and regenerative growing practices.  In support of the The Queens Galley, some of the proceeds help fund the organization’s mission to provide awareness, education, relief and prevention of food insecurity in America.  With our Partners The Kingston Land Trust and Binnewater Ice Co. we are building a community that values open, green and productive spaces.

About Kingston Cares   Kingston Cares is a community collaborative sponsored by Family of Woodstock, Inc. and funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration through a Drug Free Communities grant. For more information, visit: LINK

About Croswell Enterprises, Inc.  Croswell Enterprises, LTD’s philosophy is simple: provide high quality bulk landscaping materials with old fashioned service. While their website provides a wealth of information, they welcome your calls to discuss and make recommendations for your individual project. Their products include: Dynagro Garden Soil, Dynagro Topsoil, Dynamulch, Landscape Mulch, Dynagro Super Rich Compost, Gravel and Round River Stone. Dynagro Garden Soil and Dynamulch are their most popular products. Dynagro Garden Soil is a custom blended soil,ready to plant!  Rich in organic material with a light texture and balanced ph, this soil is perfect for flower and vegetable growing. Dynamulch TM is a compost enriched mulch which can be used as a mulch or as a soil conditioner. For more information, feel free to contact their office at (845) 331-4232, visit them at croswellenterprises.com or friend them on FACEBOOK

About the City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department   Led by Director Kevin Gilfeather, the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department oversees Kingston’s park system and organizes many programs for residents and tourists that include boating, kayaking, youth, adult and senior programs, environmental education, adult sports and more.  www.kingston-ny.gov