Dispatches from Rich Daley

Thoughts, updates, and writings from the field—offered through the lens of my community-based work at Sunray Sustainability here in the Capital District of New York. This work weaves together land care, community gardening, green building, and systems design to support resilient communities. Through partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations, we focus on education and collective action. Our approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in ecological responsibility.

About Me
I believe that ecological transformation requires social transformation. I collaborate on community-led projects including gardens, orchards, green spaces, sustainable construction, and place-based education. I have facilitated numerous workshops at colleges, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. My work reflects a regenerative approach grounded in local participation, and ecological responsibility.