Affiliates
Working with Others
The Environmental Cooperative strives to engage people in conservation issues using a trans-disciplinary approach. We work with and support a variety of local and regional organizations and networks to facilitate a diverse, holistic approach to environmental conservation and education.
Some of our current affiliates and collaborators include:
The Environmental Monitoring and Management Alliance (EMMA)
As a partner and coordinating member, we hope to enhance monitoring efforts at Vassar and inform land management and conservation in the region. The EMMA coordination office is located in the Vassar Barns.
Student Conservation Association (SCA)
SCA’s mission to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. The Hudson Valley Regional Corps offices are housed in the Vassar Barns.
On campus affiliates and collaborators
Vassar Farm and Ecological Preserve
Office of Community Engaged Learning (CEL)
Environmental Research Institute (ERI)
Wimpfheimer Nursery School (WNS)
Asprey Center for Collaborative Approaches to Science (CCAS)
Community affiliates and collaborators
Revive College Hill Park Coalition
The Environmental Cooperative plays an active role in the Revive College Hill Park Coalition.
The Revive College Hill Park Coalition is a community group raising awareness about this hidden gem. College Hill Park is the largest City Park and the highest point in the City of Poughkeepsie. The Coalition holds multiple park clean-ups, plantings and garden maintenance days each year. You can sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date or join the Revive College Hill Park Coalition Facebook Page. To learn more about the Revive College Hill Park Coalition you can reach out to Jen Rubbo at jerubbo@vassar.edu.
Fall Kill Watershed Coalition
The Environmental Cooperative is an active member of the Fall Kill Watershed Coalition.
The Fall Kill Watershed Coalition is a group of people working to protect and enhance the Fall Kill Watershed, improve stream health and address community concerns. The Coalition is actively seeking new members to join and help the Coalition learn more about the community’s needs. The Fall Kill Watershed Coalition is part of Scenic Hudson’s Northside Collaborative. To find out about volunteer opportunities related to the Fall Kill Watershed, sign up for our newsletter.
Poughkeepsie Farm Project (PFP)
Hudson River Housing (HRH) – Middle Main Initiative
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC)
Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum (MHCM)
Climate Smart Task Force - Town of Poughkeepsie
Unity and Hope Summer Camp - Hispanic Heritage Committee
