Social Justice Team Notes – April 16, 2026
Earth Day, April 22, 2026 – Theme: Our Power, Our Planet
https://www.un.org/en/observances/earth-day
Schedule of Related Events:
Last Saturday, Skidmore’s Sustainability Fair used the larger intramural
gym, and 200+ attended – a hopeful movement toward energy independence
by shifting to renewables, in contrast to insane Blood for Oil wars.
Tree Toga – Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am – 11:30 am, Pitney Meadows
Community Farm 223 West Ave, Saratoga Springs. Join us on April 25 and help
plant the next generation of large-growing shade trees in Saratoga Springs!
Sign up here: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/
How to support our efforts – VOLUNTEER to:
o PLANT a tree with us (a family-friendly activity)
o SET UP and help with traffic
Ongoing:
“Saturday Vigils,” Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, &
Church) show up for fellowship, inspiration, and cheers from drivers,
passersby, furry friends and neighbors.
SJT Hybrid Meeting – Third Tuesday, April 21, 7:00 pm – All are Welcome!
(Zoom link in Breeze Calendar, Agenda attached in Journey Well)
Social Justice Social Hour – Thursday, April 23, from 6:00 -7:30 pm, at
the Frederick Allen Lodge, 69 Beekman Street, $5 temporary
membership meet and collaborate with Social Justice Troublemakers
SSNY Social Justice Community Clearinghouse:
https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks
Collaborative Conversations: UU Social Justice allies have been sharing ideas
& mutual concerns, and will attend the Hudson-Mohawk Cluster Service at
Schenectady UU, 1221 Wendell Avenue, on April 19 from 10:30 – 12:00 noon
See you there!
The Social Justice Gang
