Farmscape Ecology Program
a Hawthorne Valley Association Program
Tours at 10:15, 11:15, 1:15, and 2:15 In the second of a monthly 6-part Seasons at Lindenwald series facilitated by the Farmscape Ecology Program, Anna and Kyle will be leading tours of the recently restored historic orchard at Lindenwald highlighting spring happenings, including in two second-year native wildflower plots within the orchard. The tours will […]
The Farmscape Ecology Program will lead a Spring Meadow Work Day at Forge Project on Thursday, June 4th. Introductions will be led at 4:15pm and 5:45pm, and while participants are required to sign up for one session, they are welcome to stay for both. The Farmscape Ecology Program has been involved in the transitioning of […]
Saturday, June 13th, Tours at 10:15, 11:15, and 2:15 at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY) Anna will lead guided walks featuring the late-spring flowers and fruits seen along the “Phenology Trail” at Lindenwald, including the fragrant, late-flowering American Basswoods (“Lindens”) for which Lindenwald was named. Park staff have been monitoring […]
Saturday, June 20th, 10:30 -11:30 am in Hyde Park, NY Follow this link to get tickets: https://www.viewcy.com/event/wild_pollinators_div Wild Pollinators: Diversity, Natural History, and Conservation Pollinator diversity and natural history are spectacular and easily observable wherever you find flowering plants. Join FEP biologist Kyle Bradford for a talk that provides an overview of some of our pollinating […]
Ancient Forests of Columbia County, NY: Perspectives from Ants, Plants, and Fungi Join Kyle to hear the latest on our ancient forest research. While not necessarily “old-growth,” ancient forests have never been completely cleared for agriculture or had their soils homogenized by the plow. In a largely forested landscape, it is not always easy to […]
This event is canceled, with hopes of rescheduling, because the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site is closed to allow ongoing clean-up from the July 2 storm that damaged many trees.
We are excited to offer another opportunity to visit one of our favorite seeded wildflower meadows this year. Pollinator Meadow Exploration at Overmountain Cons. Area Monday, July 20, 3 to 5pm; 138 Cattalino Rd, Ancramdale, NY Join researchers from the Farmscape Ecology Program for an exploration of a pollinator meadow seeded by volunteers in the […]
Please visit the Farmscape Ecology Program table at the 25th Annual Blueberry Festival at Old Austerlitz on Sunday, July 26th, 9am-3pm rain or shine. This is a large community event with early 19th century craft demonstrations, antiques, artists, wares, children’s activities, live music and blueberry pancakes. Our team will be there with interactive displays about […]
Join us and our colleagues from the Applied Farmscape Ecology Research Collaborative to learn about and discuss the different research projects that occur at the Farm Hub. This event is for farmers, conservation professionals, land managers, and others interested in on-farm ecology to learn about the different research projects that occur at the Farm Hub and discuss […]
Join us for a presentation from Brian Donahue, forest historian, farmer, and author. Brian is Brandeis professor emeritus of American Environmental Studies and co-author of the reports A New England Food Vision, Beyond the Illusion of Preservation, and Wildlands, Woodlands, Farmlands and Communities. He is also co-editor of the free e-journal, From the Ground Up. […]
Join us for a panel discussion on meadow making and management with Barbara Hughey (Land Stewardship Design), Deborah Wren (New Leaf Eco Landscaping), Linda Reardon (meadow owner), and Claudia Knab-Vispo (Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program) facilitated by Timothy Kennelty. This event is part of the "Taghkanic Talks," a program developed by the Taghkanic Climate Smart […]
This is the third walk in the four-part Seasons on the Biodiversity Trail guided walk series. The walk will be co-led by Anna (from the Farmscape Ecology Program) and Spencer (from the Hawthorne Valley Farm) and will explore summer’s agricultural rhythms and ecological highlights on the new Biodiversity Trail that traverses hillside pasturelands at Hawthorne Valley. Walk participants will have […]