This winter and spring, the People’s Health Sanctuary will continue hosting Healing Days at the Sanctuary main space and other venues in the region. A variety of healing modalities will be on offer, ranging from community acupuncture and energy work to herbal remedies from the Community Apothecary. You'll also find a nourishing one pot meal, […]
A community reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” and collecting for the Black Experience in the Adirondacks Join us in creating Black history archives in a community reading, discussion, and collection. Together we will collectively read Frederick Douglass’ What to the Slave is the Fourth of July before a conversation […]
This winter and spring, the People’s Health Sanctuary will continue hosting Healing Days at the Sanctuary main space and other venues in the region. A variety of healing modalities will be on offer, ranging from community acupuncture and energy work to herbal remedies from the Community Apothecary. You'll also find a nourishing one pot meal, […]
Taught by Heidi Woolever In this all levels workshop local gardener and herbalist Heidi Woolever will discuss cultivating, connecting with, and utilizing a variety of first aid plants in your garden. We will be covering calendula, echinacea, yarrow, chamomile, comfrey, tulsi, and catnip, and oregano.* Learn all about growing your own apothecary! This workshop is […]
Join us for a free storytelling workshop at the Sanctuary, using a short PBS documentary Run, Hide, Fight: Growing up Under the Gun to prompt conversations around storytelling and humanity in a workshop led by storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist, D. Colin. Young people of all ages are welcome with their families, the story telling workshop […]
Taught by Rebecca Hein Learn to make herbal infused oils and salves! Herbs can be applied topically, as oils or salves, to support skin, muscle and joins, paint relief, and used as first aid. We will discuss how to prepare an herb for oil extraction and demonstrate how to transform an infused oil into a […]
with Gina Mauro, L.Ac of Albany Community Acupuncture (ACA) Albany Community Acupuncture (ACA) is proud to offer a weekly clinic at People’s Health Sanctuary, rooted in the belief that healthcare is a community responsibility—not a privilege. When: Wednesdays, 10:00am–2:00pm (beginning January 21, 2026)Where: NATURE Lab - 3319 6th Ave, Troy NYCost: Sliding scale $10–$40Access: Walk-ins welcome or […]
Join the tree lovers of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest at Freedom Square! Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss the different techniques and objectives of pruning, when to remove trees, when to plant trees, and help the crew manage the Sanctuary’s fledgling reforestation projects! We’ll finish […]
Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben will be at the Sanctuary to share his hope for our future in Here Comes the Sun, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Join us for this book talk, Q&A, and book signing with McKibben, one of the first to […]
in collaboration with Albany Community Acupuncture and Pachakuti Collective Learn how to treat yourself and your community with simple, effective NADA protocol for: pain management, digestive balance, stress relief, addiction recovery, sleep support, and more. $0-$40 suggested donation. The workshop includes: Simple. Powerful. Balancing. Help anyone feel better right away. Accessible for everyone to learn […]
We invite you to attend this virtual celebration of the Air Justice Lab, NATURE Lab’s community air monitoring project. There will be a panel representing air quality activists, community members and clean air coalitions across the Capital Region. Come learn about all things air quality in the Capital Region and what the Air Justice Lab […]
Join us for a screening of two short documentary films made by Indigenous filmmakers, Katsitsionni Fox and Michelle Schenandoah. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about the sources of power that have inspired and strengthened their communities and inspired them to make their films. This program is made possible through a partnership […]
Join us for a film screening of River of Grass, a documentary film which is described as "An ode to the Florida Everglades, told through the prescient writings of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and those who today call the region home." This film screening will be followed by a Q&A, and the filmmakers will also offer […]
Join us for a Community Brunch, an opportunity to sit together over food to celebrate each other. This event is for regular contributors and attenders of Sanctuary events as well as for folks who have never been to the Sanctuary. Together we will eat in community with the opportunity for a campus tour during the […]
Join us at the Sanctuary for a session of recording community stories in audio form. Our radio program Hudson Mohawk Magazine (HMM) is a volunteer created news program which platforms stories related to our local community. Everybody Has a Story to Tell is a opportunity for HMM producers to support others in the recording of […]
Growing Gardens & Cultures of Care Beyond Consumption Join Fruition Seeds at the Sanctuary for Independent Media for a special seed gifting and exchange event. Receive an abundance of seeds to sow in your community as we cultivate gift culture together. All flourishing is mutual, as Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us, and seeds brilliantly embody […]
Join us for an energetic live music experience with Natu Camara who blends West African rock and soul into her music. Guinean singer and songwriter Natu Camara connects with her audiences during mesmerizing performances, infused with commentary about her life experiences and her unwavering commitment to social justice. Natu Camara's blend of rock, soul and […]
Join us for our annual Plant Swap at the Collard City Growers garden! This is a free event for the community to get together and exchange plants for the spring season. Stop by to pick up some plants, drop off any extras that you don’t have room for, or just come on by to say […]
Join us at the Sanctuary for our second annual Be The Dance Party!, an event which emphasized spaces for joy and celebration as acts of resistance. This event is part presentation, part dance party, this year featuring Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir, a radical performance community focused on justice issues. Be The Dance […]
Community Radio Days are opportunities for folks to gather around the importance of community radio. Every month a different Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer leads a discussion or exercise, and anyone is welcome to join. Topics range from how to create grassroots radio, pursuing a story, creating a community, and amplifying lesser heard voices. If you […]
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