Dutchess County Earth Day Event

The County in partnership with The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns will be hosting an Earth Day Event. This free event, open to the public, will offer environmental education, interactive activities and community engagement. Residents of all ages are invited to participate and learn about ways to reduce waste, conserve resources and protect the environment. The event will be held Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at 50 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, 12601.

Event flyer (pdf.) 

Complete list of participants (pdf.) 

Elemental Explorers

Project Description

Fifth-grade students from Brinckerhoff Elementary, Fishkill Elementary, Fishkill Plains Elementary, and James S. Evans Elementary participated in an engaging Project-Based Learning experience focused on the flow of matter and energy. Guided by their curiosity and supported by AP Biology students from John Jay High School serving as peer tutors, the students created detailed, interactive models of ecosystems. These models demonstrate how matter and energy move through various components, including plants, animals, and decomposers. Click the link to explore the interactive experiences.

Elemental Explorers: Unveiling the Secrets of Matter and Energy