Toolshed

Toolshed gathers and shares tools for an equitable, livable future. Toolshed comes to life through multiple modes of sharing.

An emerging worldview built on ecological thinking—seeing all as interrelated, all as kin—gives us the transformational means to address the climate crisis now. Toolshed brings together practitioners actively engaged in transformational change—cross-pollinating, supporting and broadcasting their projects, while gathering essential tools useful to all—to provide the means to build an ecological cul

ture. These include the Toolshed Garden and leadership program, onsite exhibitions, sponsored artworks, workshops, skill shares, meetings, talks and retreats at Basilica Hudson, as well as through media podcasts, films, an interactive website with frequent new content, and a biennial publication consistent with our belief that images, poems and design can also serve as tools for environmental transformation. Because ecological thinking combined with effective political action starts with rootedness in the uniqueness of each place, Toolshed focuses on the bio-region of the Hudson Valley, with a special emphasis on the area in and around the City of Hudson. Situated between a rural, agricultural economy, and a more urban, creative economy, and featuring a diversity of socio-economic and cultural populations, Hudson has established itself as a leader in environmental innovation. Basilica Hudson, a major cultural institution in the Hudson Valley, serves as Toolshed’s primary partner, with its developing net-zero, green campus providing the ideal home for our work.

04/18/2026

Come visit Susannah and Maui at the Spencertown Earth Day Celebration. She will tell you all about Toolshed! https://spencertownacademy.org/event/earth-day-celebration-in-spencertown/

11/20/2025

Our shelf building Intro to Power Tools workshop was a big success! Participants ranged in age from 9 to 65 for a truly intergenerational group who learned wood-shop safety, best practices, and tangible skills as they constructed their own set of floating shelves. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! We loved seeing everyone learn, laugh, and leave with something they made with their own hands.

Every time we choose to build instead of buy, we strengthen both our skills and our ecosystems. This workshop was a hands-on reminder that sustainable living starts with simple actions and sharing knowledge. We are grateful for this community of makers and excited to offer more workshops in the future. What do you wanna learn or build?

Taught by .angela in partnership with .hudson.

11/10/2025

SNAP funding delays are leaving many in our community without food security. We’re sharing a list of local food resources compiled by our friends at - from free community meals to mutual aid networks — so no one goes hungry. Swipe to find or offer help through amazing community no profits and mutual aid organizations.

Want a quick answer to “how do I get or offer help?” start by connecting with , who are providing grocery gift cards to SNAP recipients for a portion of benefits. Donate money if you can; even $10 makes a difference for neighbors in need.

11/10/2025

11/16 Workshop: DIY Mounting and Hanging.
Learn how to confidently hang shelves, artwork, and mirrors without calling for backup. This hands-on Toolshed workshop will teach you how to choose the right anchors, use a drill safely, find studs, and make sure your work is level and secure on drywall, plaster, and other materials. Plus we’ll teach you how to patch holes in each material, making sure you can leave no trace, cover mistakes, or get your security deposit back.

Perfect for renters, homeowners, and anyone tired of staring at things leaning against the wall. No experience needed—all tools and materials provided.

📅 Sunday, Nov 16 | 📍Hudson
Sliding scale: $50 / $65 / $80

No tool experience? No problem - this is the place for you to learn and build tool confidence.

Taught by Angela Robins (.angela) and in partnership with our friends at .hudson, you will build your tool confidence and skills. Swipe through to learn more and hit the link in our bio for tickets.

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11/10/2025

Save the date: tickets are going on sale tomorrow morning for our next workshop, DIY Hanging and Mounting next Sunday, November 16!
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We have a blast offering workshops that help make tools more accessible to our community. Earlier this fall, participants learned a variety of woodworking techniques to make rot-resistant planters with instructor .angela at the .hudson workshop in partnership with .
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Our hands-on workshops at Toolshed are designed to help you tackle real-life projects with practical skills and community support. Whether you’re learning to patch drywall, use a drill, or plan your next home repair, you’ll leave feeling empowered and capable. No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Have an idea for a workshop? Drop a comment or DM us, we love to hear from our community about how best to support your passions and needs.

10/09/2025

10/19 Workshop: Intro to Power Tools is back! Join us for the return of our popular intro workshop, where you will learn the basics of several power tools, workshop safety, and wood project best practices. No tool experience? No problem - this is the place for you to learn and build tool confidence.

Taught by Angela Robins (.angela) and in partnership with our friends at .hudson, you will build your own set of hanging shelves to apply your new skills. Swipe through to learn more and hit the link in our bio for tickets.

Cost: $120/person including materials, scholarships available upon request (email [email protected]).

Want to come? Grab your tickets asap! Our workshops sell out. ✨🤗

10/08/2025

Want to learn how to work with power tools and don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! Our popular Intro to Power Tools workshop is returning this month, because everyone deserves access to tools for living more ecologically. Save the date for October 19, and order your tickets as soon as they drop tomorrow.

We are partnering with our friends at .hudson and to teach tool safety, use, and confidence while crafting your own hanging bookshelf with expert Angela Robins (.angela). This popular workshop is perfect for builders of all experience levels. It often sells out, so we encourage you to get your ticket as soon as we announce them tomorrow. Watch this space or subscribe to our email newsletter for first dibs. See you in the shop! 🔨

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09/19/2025

We took a sunset sail with our friends on the and heard from eco-educator Shanique Alladen about what lessons working on the ship for the past three seasons has taught her. Swipe through to learn more. 🐳

What are your favorite lessons from the Hudson? 🌀

09/11/2025

Raising baby chicks is a practical crash course in ecology, and we visited newest farmer to meet their 500 (!!) babies. 🐣 They grow and fast and furiously, and their needs mirror the balance all living systems require. Here are 5 tips to raise chicks that make the difference:
1️⃣ Warmth & Safety — For the first week, chicks need temps around 95°F in a draft-free brooder. Lower the heat by about 5°F each week until they’re fully feathered. A red heat lamp or plate keeps them warm without stressing their natural rhythms.
2️⃣ Clean, Fresh Water — Chicks tip over dishes easily, so use a shallow chick waterer and refresh it daily. Adding marbles or stones prevents accidental drowning. Just like ecosystems, water quality is everything.
3️⃣ Nutritious Starter Feed — Begin with a 20–24% protein chick starter crumble (medicated if needed to prevent coccidiosis). Healthy inputs = healthy growth, whether for chicks or communities.
4️⃣ Adequate Space — Plan for at least ½ sq. ft. per chick at first, expanding as they grow. Overcrowding leads to stress, pecking, and disease—an ecological reminder that balance prevents breakdown.
5️⃣ Daily Observation — Spend a few minutes each day watching their behavior. Are they huddling under the heat source (too cold) or scattering to the edges (too hot)? Do they look bright-eyed and active? Noticing subtle shifts helps prevent bigger issues—just like in our broader environments.
These simple practices show how small, consistent acts of care ripple out into thriving systems. 🌱 Have you tried raising chicks—or are you curious to start?

09/04/2025

Lessons from the Lily Pad: 🪷 Floating gently on ponds and lakes, lily pads might appear as simple ornaments, but they hold deep ecological wisdom. Rooted in the mud below yet spread wide on the surface, they bridge air and water ecosystems, reminding us that no life form exists in isolation.

Lily pads create microhabitats. Their broad leaves shade and cool the water, offering refuge for fish and amphibians while controlling algae growth. Frogs leap across them, dragonflies perch before hunting, and insects nest on their undersides. In this way, one plant becomes an architect of a complex, interdependent community.

Yet lily pads also teach caution. In certain conditions, they can proliferate so densely that they block oxygen and suffocate life below. Growth without balance destabilizes the very system it depends on. Ecology thrives not through dominance but through coexistence.

Their seasonal rhythms offer another lesson. Lily pads bloom in summer, die back in winter, and return with the thaw, showing us that cycles of growth, loss, and renewal sustain life. They embody resilience, with waxy leaves that repel water and stems that flex with changing conditions, a quiet model of adaptation in shifting environments.

Beneath their beauty lies a profound message: ecosystems are built on hidden foundations, fragile balances, and ongoing cycles. By observing lily pads, we are reminded to value connection, adaptability, and reciprocity. The pond is not whole without its lily pads, and our world is not whole without ecological awareness rooted in respect.

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