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SUMMARY:Book talk at Mountaintop Arboretum in Tannersville\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Conrad and Claudia will be giving a book talk at the Mountain Top Arboretum in Tannersville\, NY. If you didn’t get to join one of the talks last year\, this is another opportunity to learn about our book\, From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County\, New York\, how it was made\, and how to use it.  \nRegistration through the Arboretum is required.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/book-talk-at-mountaintop-arboretum-in-tannersville-ny/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
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SUMMARY:Ancient Forest Exploration: Lake Taghkanic State Park
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about the Ancient Forests of Columbia County? Join us for a series of three guided explorations into these at-risk habitats. Discover their distinguishing characteristics\, delve into land use history\, and sharpen your skills in winter botany. \nRegistration is closed\, keep an eye out for more ancient forest walks this year.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/ancient-forest-exploration-location-tbd-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250125T011330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T142503Z
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SUMMARY:Farming\, Ecology and Landscape Recovery in the Brecklands of Eastern England
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer-Ecologist Research Circle\, an initiative of the Hudson Valley Farm Hub and the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program\, is sponsoring a free presentation by our visitors from England\, farmer Richard Evans and ornithologist Chris Sharpe. The presentation is hosted by the Bard Center for Environmental Policy. \nRichard Evans\, co-founder and lead farmer in the Breckland Farmers Wildlife Network\, will describe his experiences and motivations for helping to run this organization since its inception in 2018. The Network’s goals are to “protect & enhance the biodiversity of the Brecks\, [a geographical region in eastern England]\, help shape future policy to benefit this area\, and consider the current & future impacts & balance of food production & ecology in the Brecks.” Chris Sharpe\, an ornithologist who has helped gather avian data in the same region\, will provide an ecologist’s view of the interaction of bird life and agriculture in that landscape. \nBard College\nRm 115\, Olin Language Center\n77 Campus Rd\, Bard College\, Annandale-On-Hudson\, NY 12504 \nThe talk is free and all are invited. It will be recorded and made available at research-circle.org. \nEast Anglia\, England—and Breckland in particular—is one of the most intensively managed regions of the UK for food production. Its landscape and environment are consequently highly modified. Although these changes have often reduced biodiversity\, some historical human practices have created the very environments upon which now scarce\, often threatened\, local species depend. The last few decades have seen significant efforts to document and understand the region’s biodiversity with a view toward restoring nature on both agricultural and non-productive land. A growing number of contemporary farmers have enthusiastically adopted nature-friendly management practices. \n“This is a heart-warming story of collaboration and improvement\, a narrative that often clashed with our general impression of the environmental effects of food production\,” said Chris Sharpe. “I will provide insights into the sort of agricultural practices that benefit birds and biodiversity\, many of which are obvious while others may perhaps be quite surprising.” \nEvans and Sharpe will recount more than two decades of farming and wildlife interactions in the Brecklands and share lessons that they hope will shed light on how to organize a community around the values of conservation\, both in England and beyond. \n“Many of us here in the Hudson Valley are working to find our own balance between the need for our farms to succeed as profitable enterprises that feed our community\, and as places that shelter and nurture native wildlife\,” said Will Yandik\, a member of the Farmer-Ecologist Research Circle. “I think our visitors from England will provide us the opportunity to evaluate our own lands with a fresh perspective.” \nThe Farmer-Ecologist Research Circle is an initiative of the Hudson Valley Farm Hub (hvfarmhub.org) and Hawthorne Valley’s Farmscape Ecology Program (hvfarmscape.org) for both farmers and ecologists who are interested in supporting biodiversity in a variety of ways across the farm landscape. If you are a farmer involved in producing crops and crop planning\, or an ecologist who works on farms\, please consider joining us as we create a community centered on biodiversity conservation and agroecology in the region. You can find more information and get in touch with us at connect@research-circle.org or by visiting research-circle.org.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/farming-ecology-and-landscape-recovery-in-the-brecklands-of-eastern-england/
LOCATION:Bard College
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
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SUMMARY:Ancient Forest Pilot Project Presentation
DESCRIPTION:During the 2024 field season\, Josie\, Kyle\, and Laura conducted a pilot study for the Ancient Forest Project\, within the scope of a larger initiative aimed at bringing attention to underrecognized habitats in our landscape. Join us as we share the results of this pilot\, highlight the insights gained and questions that remain about ancient forests\, delve into the organisms we studied\, and discuss our plans for moving forward with this project. \nThis talk will be in person at the Creekhouse (1075 Harlemville Rd.\, Ghent\, NY 12075) and also on Zoom. The link is below\, and the recording will be available afterward. \nZoom Link Password: 12345 \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94951934352?pwd=oHYAngYhogH3sduzFCAUbo4Y5j8bY9.1 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/ancient-forest-pilot-project-presentation/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program\, 1075 Harlemville Rd\, Ghent\, New York\, 12075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T173000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250326T143520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T152016Z
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SUMMARY:Ancient Forest Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our ancient forest-themed ecology walks\, we will lead a spring wildflower walk at an ancient forest with calcareous outcrops in Canaan\, NY. The location is on private land and will be shared with participants once registered. \nThe walk is full\, to be added to the waiting list please email Josie; the walk is limited to 15 participants.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/ancient-forest-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T170000
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CREATED:20250326T142024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200142Z
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SUMMARY:Leatherwood Deer Exclosure and Spring Wildflower Walk at Hawthorne Valley
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to an ecological restoration grant from Partners for Climate Action and support from the Hawthorne Valley Association Net Positive Initiative\, we have successfully assembled a deer exclosure around a grove of Leatherwood shrubs and spring wildflowers on Phudd Hill\, and will soon be conducting baseline research and sharing about the project. \nWe will be leading a spring flower walk to the newly erected exclosure\, where we will look at the Leatherwood and spring flowers being protected from deer browse\, as well as others outside the exclosure\, and talk about the importance of such interventions in the landscape. Spots are limited\, so please register (email Josie).
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/leatherwood-deer-exclosure-and-spring-wildflower-walk-at-hawthorne-valley/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250417T200518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200659Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Flower and Nature Walk at Hand Hollow Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hand Hollow (4079 County Rte 9\, East Chatham\, NY 12060) \nParticipants will see how spring is progressing in diverse habitats in the landscape\, including an ancient forest habitat adjacent to younger forest. This is a great opportunity to welcome back spring flowers and their insect visitors\, learn how to recognize different species\, discover some of the special qualities of ancient forests\, and engage in hands-on activities exploring the spring landscape. The walk will be interspersed with short landscape-inspired readings from the Columbia County Library Association’s 2025 Community Read book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. To attend\, please register to reserve spaces for your party by emailing Josie.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/spring-flower-and-nature-walk-at-hand-hollow-conservation-area/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250417T200639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T200639Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Wildflower and Nature Walk at Crellin Park
DESCRIPTION:Where: Crellin Park (2940 NY-66\, Chatham\, NY 12037) \nParticipants will experience several habitats\, including floodplain forest\, and see how spring wildflowers distribute differently between them. This is a great opportunity to welcome back spring flowers\, learn how to recognize different species\, hear some of their lore\, and observe their early insect visitors. The walk will be interspersed with short landscape-inspired readings from the Columbia County Library Association’s 2025 Community Read book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. To attend\, please register to reserve spaces for your party by emailing Josie.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/spring-wildflower-and-nature-walk-at-crellin-park/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250527T130521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T130521Z
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SUMMARY:"Spring in the Orchard" tours
DESCRIPTION:Join Anna and Kyle for special tours of the newly installed native plant plots and other spring happenings in the recently restored historic orchard at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in Kinderhook\, NY. “Spring in the Orchard” tours depart from the Visitor’s Center on June 7th at 10:15am\, 11:15am\, 1:15pm\, and 2:15pm; sign up the day of the tours at the Visitor’s Center. (Rain date is June 14th). \nThe tours will highlight the two native wildflower installations–including an experimental seeding of sand-frequenting plants that may have been part of an historic Kinderhook pine barrens–that were guided by the Farmscape Ecology Program and made possible thanks to the receipt of an Ecological Restoration Grant from the Partners for Climate Action. The tour will provide an opportunity to learn how Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program biologists selected the species that were planted\, and are collaborating with the staff and orchardist at the site to monitor the ecology of the organically managed orchard over time\, including the impact on pollinators and other insects. The tours will also provide an opportunity to learn what historical records tell us about when apple and pear trees were flowering in Kinderhook in the 1830s and 1840s\, and how this compares to current observations.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/spring-in-the-orchard-tours/
LOCATION:Martin Van Buren National Historic Site\, 1013 Old Post Road\, Kinderhook\, NY\, 12106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250523T132254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T132254Z
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SUMMARY:Meadow Work Day at the Forge Project
DESCRIPTION:Please join a group of volunteers facilitated by Claudia and Josie for a few hours on the longest day of the year to tend the various meadows at the Forge Project. We will learn who are the native plants we try to support on this beautiful hilltop. We plan to remove invasives and woody plants from an established wet meadow\, which has been actively managed without mowing for three years\, gently nudging it towards a higher proportion of native plants. We will also visit a newly seeded wildflower meadow\, learn to recognize the seedlings of native and non-native species\, and do some weeding\, if needed. \nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP with the Forge Project to receive directions. \n 
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/meadow-work-day-at-the-forge-project-2/
LOCATION:Forge Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250628T150216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T150216Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy to Conservation — a free presentation by Carla Rhodes
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 11\,  6:30pm at the FEP Creekhouse in Harlemville (directions here) \nCarla Rhodes\, former stand-up comedian and current wildlife photographer & conservationist\, will present a slideshow entitled\, Comedy to Conservation. Carla\, based near New Paltz in Ulster County\, is an amazing photographer of our regional wildlife\, as her portfolio illustrates. She has a fascination with flying squirrels\, shrews\, and moths\, among other creatures. She has published in The Washington Post\, Rolling Stone\, The Guardian\, Wall Street Journal\, Smithsonian and other publications. We invite you to join us for this in-person free event. Because space is limited at the Creekhouse\, we do ask that you register. Hope to see you then.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/comedy-to-conservation-a-free-presentation-by-carla-rhodes/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program\, 1075 Harlemville Rd\, Ghent\, New York\, 12075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250628T150448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T150448Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Meadow Exploration at Overmountain Cons. Area
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 21\, 3 to 5pm; 138 Cattalino Rd\, Ancramdale\, NY \nJoin researchers from the Farmscape Ecology Program for an exploration of a pollinator meadow seeded by volunteers in the autumn of 2019 on a former corn field at Overmountain Conservation Area in Ancram. Which native plants were seeded? Who are the native (and non-native) plants growing in the meadow now\, during its 6th season? Which pollinators visit their flowers? What have we learned from monitoring the vegetation development over the years? \nThis free event is sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy. Participant number is limited\, so please register with fep@hawthornevalleyfarm.org or call 518-672-7994 to reserve a space and receive directions. Rain date: Wednesday\, July 23.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/pollinator-meadow-exploration-at-overmountain-cons-area/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250628T151058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T142139Z
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SUMMARY:Farmscape Ecology Field Day at the Hudson Valley Farm Hub
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 29\, 1:30-4:40pm\, 1874 Hurley Mountain Road\, Hurley NY; rain date: Wed.\, July 30th; register here \nThis will be an opportunity to join us and our colleagues from the Applied Farmscape Ecology Research Collaborative to learn about and discuss the different Farmscape Ecology 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 discussing their applications. \nThis event will be free\, but has limited capacity and will require registration with the Hudson Valley Farm Hub.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/farmscape-ecology-field-day-at-the-hudson-valley-farm-hub/
LOCATION:Hudson Valley Farm Hub\, 1875 Hurley Mountain Rd\, Hurley\, NY\, 12443
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250730T141152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141152Z
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SUMMARY:Insect Ecology Walk at the Keep Conservation Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Our entomology team recently started a new initiative called the Hudson Valley Center for Insect Conservation. With worldwide alarm over insect declines\, the Center aims to understand the status of insects in the Hudson Valley\, inspire an appreciation for them among the public\, and advocate for their conservation in our region. Insects play essential roles in ecosystems and provide important services such as pollination and pest control. We are excited to begin this new endeavor! \nAs part of our effort to inspire appreciation for insects among the public\, Kenny\, Kyle\, and Laura will be leading an insect-focused walk at the Keep Conservation Foundation preserve in Germantown. Join us to learn about a variety of insects\, their habitats\, and why they matter. This free event is made possible by a grant from the Ackerman Foundation. Space is limited\, please email lstark@hawthornevalley.org to register. \n 
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/insect-ecology-walk-at-the-keep-conservation-foundation/
LOCATION:Keep Conservation Foundation\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250730T141449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141449Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Weather Station Display at Martin Van Buren NHS
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we set up our historical weather station display for an “historical weather day” at the Martin Van Buren NHS. The weather station display will feature antique and replica weather instruments\, predominantly from the 19th century. The event will be an opportunity to learn about and interact with these early weather instruments\, many of which were manufactured and/or used locally. Some such tools were part of a 19th century meteorological network throughout New York State that included sites in Kinderhook\, Hudson\, New Lebanon\, Chatham\, and Spencertown. Slightly later instrumentation was used by the US Weather Bureau\, the precursor of our current Weather Service. \nVisitors will be invited to try their hand at reading the weather conditions on some of the still-functional instruments\, and learn more about their history and use. A daily almanac derived from meteorological and seasonal observations made by 19th century observers in Kinderhook and nearby towns will be available for perusing\, as well as historical weather maps. These historical weather observations provide a window into how weather and climate has changed since Martin Van Buren’s time\, and some of the local effects of those changes.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/historical-weather-station-display-at-martin-van-buren-nhs-2/
LOCATION:Martin Van Buren National Historic Site\, 1013 Old Post Road\, Kinderhook\, NY\, 12106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250829T143655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T143655Z
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SUMMARY:Habitat Exploration for the Rare Leonard’s Skipper Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Hudson Valley Center for Insect Conservation initiative\, join FEP staff on Saturday\, September 6\, from 1-3pm\, to explore a powerline accessed through private land near the village of Philmont. We will look for the regionally rare Leonard’s Skipper butterfly. *Fair Warning* – We cannot guarantee that we’ll see the butterfly because this species has a short flight period. The timing of this walk is within the possible timeframe\, but year-to-year variation can make it hard to predict. In any case\, you’ll have an opportunity to see the location of the only known population of Leonard’s Skipper in Columbia County. We will discuss the species’ natural history\, including the aspects that may contribute to its regionally rare status. We’ll key in on characteristics of the habitat that support Leonard’s Skipper and look for other insects and plants to learn about. \nAccess to the powerline is roughly a 0.2 mile walk through forest with no defined trail. Participants should be comfortable off-trail in somewhat hilly terrain. Once on the powerline\, there is a maintenance road that we can walk on. Space is limited. Please email kbradford@hawthornevalley.org to sign up.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/habitat-exploration-for-the-rare-leonards-skipper-butterfly/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250902T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T173907Z
UID:5090-1757759400-1757759400@hvfarmscape.org
SUMMARY:Discussion of Native Plants at Arthur's Point Farm
DESCRIPTION:As part of a small panel discussion\, Claudia Knab-Vispo will be speaking at Arthur’s Point Farm in Ghent during their final Open Nursery Weekend of the season (Sept 12–14\, 10am–4pm). \nClaudia will discuss the ecological role of native plants in gardens\, including how diversity of flowering times\, flower morphology\, and genetics can support pollinators and other insects\, and broader landscape health. \nArthur’s Point Farm is a native nursery and landscape partner in Columbia County working to reconnect people with plants\, soil\, and community. The talk is free and open to all. \n[Event info + RSVP here]
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/discussion-of-native-plants-at-arthurs-point-farm/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250829T133113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T133113Z
UID:5084-1757768400-1757775600@hvfarmscape.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Forest Ecology Walk at Wally Farms
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about ancient forests and their land use history in Columbia County? Join FEP staff on Saturday\, September 13th\, for an ecology walk hosted by Wally Farms\, where we will define what ancient forests are\, learn about the characteristics we use to distinguish them\, and then discuss why they are at risk. For more information about our work mapping and studying ancient forests in Columbia County\, check out our webpage here. \nPlease visit this link to register. The meeting location will be shared following registration.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/ancient-forest-ecology-walk-at-wally-farms/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20250902T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T174035Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Meadow Work Day at the Forge Project
DESCRIPTION:We will be co-facilitating a meadow-tending session at the Forge Project in Ancram\, NY\, a local organization centered around amplifying indigenous voices through art\, education\, and land revitalization. FEP has been involved in the transitioning of the former agricultural fields and traditionally landscaped areas around their buildings into native meadows and shrublands that will feature native and culturally significant species. During this event\, we will learn who are the native plants we try to support on this beautiful hilltop. We plan to remove invasives and woody plants from an established wet meadow\, which has been actively managed without mowing for three years\, gently nudging it towards a higher proportion of native plants. \nIf you plan on attending\, please RSVP with the Forge Project to receive directions.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/fall-meadow-work-day-at-the-forge-project/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20251006T192554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T163348Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Bug House
DESCRIPTION:Are you a fan of spooky creatures? Have you ever wondered how to identify animals based on their skeletons? Are you curious about carnivorous plants? Have you heard of Dark Taxa? Did you know that insects wear costumes\, too? Do you want to learn about the species pictured in the images above? Would you like to play bug games\, create bug crafts\, or get bug-themed face paint? \nIf you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions\, come to FEP’s Halloween Bug House this Saturday from 2pm to 5pm. Kids and families encouraged! We will have indoor and outdoor activities\, so come dressed for the weather. \nAdditional Parking is available at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School located at 330 County Rte 21C\, Ghent\, NY 12075.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/halloween-bug-house/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program\, 1075 Harlemville Rd\, Ghent\, New York\, 12075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20251028T163535Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Discussion with Jerry Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Where: 1075 Harlemville Rd\, Ghent\, NY 12075 \nBotanist and ecologist Jerry Jenkins\, of the Northern Forest Atlas\, will be visiting next week and sharing his new “Field Guide to the Woody Plants of the Northern Forest.” This new book is a richly illustrated guide with information on not only identification\, but also the geography and ecology of 272 woody plants in the northeast. Next Wednesday\, 6 pm\, Jerry will be giving a presentation about the new book\, why including ecology in these guides is so important\, and much more! Space is limited\, so we are asking those interested to register beforehand. Email Josie if you would like to attend.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/book-talk-and-discussion-with-jerry-jenkins/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20251028T163826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T163826Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: "Not all Forests are Created Equal"
DESCRIPTION:Where: West Taghkanic Firehouse\, 631 Old Route 82\, Taghkanic\, NY \nThe presentation “Not all Forests are Created Equal: A Closer Look at Our Forest Habitats and Their Biodiversity” by Claudia Knab-Vispo\, Conrad Vispo\, and Kyle Bradford will be the fourth in a series entitled “The Forest in Your Backyard\,” organized by the Conservation Advisory Councils and Climate Smart Committees of the Towns of Taghkanic and Gallatin. \nWe will introduce our book “From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County\, New York” and describe how it can be used to recognize a variety of forest habitats\, including various types of upland forests\, as well as floodplain and swamp forest. Along the way\, you will meet some of the plants and animals found in these different forest types. We’ll introduce the concept of “ancient” forest (which is not equivalent with “old growth” forest) and share our recently completed map of the potentially ancient forest remnants in Columbia County. Finally\, we’ll share some thoughts about how land use history has shaped our forests\, as well as some results from recent biodiversity inventories comparing ancient and post-agricultural forests in Columbia County. \nThe presentation will be recorded and posted on the Town of Taghkanic website (https://taghkanic.gov/)\, where you can also view the prior presentations in this series: \n\nAn Introduction to the Forests of Columbia County – Will Yandik (Feb 8\, 2025) \nOur Forests\, Our Future: The State of Columbia County’s Forests – Troy Weldy (Mar 29\, 2025)\nEcological Woodland Health – Tracey Testo-Smith (May 10\, 2025)
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/presentation-not-all-forests-are-created-equal/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260129T163140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205031Z
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SUMMARY:Ancient Forest Walk at Schor Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a winter walk at Schor Conservation Area (58 Shore View Drive\, East Chatham\, NY 12060) to learn about our Ancient Forest Project. We will walk through a variety of habitats\, compare younger post-agricultural forests to those that have never been fully cleared for agriculture\, and teach winter plant identification along the way. Participants should be prepared for snow\, cold weather\, and uneven terrain. Please email lstark@hawthornevalley.org to register; space is limited. \n  \n 
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/ancient-forest-walk-at-schor-conservation-area/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260316T125720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T125720Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation in Austerlitz: "Land\, History\, and How We Got Here"
DESCRIPTION:The Austerlitz Housing Committee is launching a new community speaker series designed to help residents better understand the place we live through story\, ecology\, and history. The goal is to create programming that is engaging\, accessible\, and not boring\, while giving residents shared context for future conversations about land use\, preservation\, and housing. \nThe first program of the series explores Austerlitz through two connected lenses: the land itself and the human decisions that shaped it. \n\nThe program opens with FEP’s Conrad Vispo\, who will speak about the ecology of Austerlitz—its soils\, water\, forests\, wildlife corridors\, and natural systems—and what the land can quietly support or limit. Town Historian Tom Moreland will explore the town’s human story\, tracing how settlement patterns\, agriculture\, roads\, and local decisions accumulated over time to shape the Austerlitz we know today.\n\nBoth talks are designed to be conversational and story-driven. No prior knowledge is required—just curiosity!
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/presentation-in-austerlitz-land-history-and-how-we-got-here/
LOCATION:Austerlitz Town Hall\, 816 NY-203\, Spencertown\, NY\, 12165\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260220T153110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T153110Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Day in Hudson
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hudson Jr/Sr High School (215 Harry Howard Ave\, Hudson\, NY 12534) \nCome see us at the Spring Gardening Day\, put on by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Hudson. There will be a full day of learning and workshops\, and FEP staff will be among the local organizations with information tables. Our displays will be centered around the Insect Conservation Center and our work with native plants. Click here for more information about the event and tickets.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/spring-gardening-day-in-hudson/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260319T181009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T181009Z
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SUMMARY:Amphibians at Lindenwald Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program will lead an “Amphibians at Lindenwald” guided walk hosted by the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site on Saturday. The walk will give participants the opportunity to visit several amphibian breeding pools and ponds within the historical boundary of Lindenwald and learn about the frogs and salamanders that use them in early spring. If the timing is right\, participants may even have the opportunity to observe the egg masses of vernal pool amphibians like Wood Frogs and Spotted Salamanders. Please email anna@hawthornevalleyfarm.org to register; space is limited.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/amphibians-at-lindenwald-walk/
LOCATION:Martin Van Buren National Historic Site\, 1013 Old Post Road\, Kinderhook\, NY\, 12106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260326T145601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T145601Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration in Spencertown
DESCRIPTION:Where: Spencertown Park (786 NY-203) or\, in the case of rain\, Town Hall (816 NY-203) \nAlongside other nature and conservation-focused community organizations\, FEP will be attending the Earth Day Festival in Spencertown\, hosted by the Spencertown Academy Arts Center and Town of Austerlitz. We will have displays about our place-based research\, historical weather\, butterflies of Columbia County\, ancient forests\, and an opportunity to look at a variety of insects through a microscope. For more information about the event and the other programming that will be offered\, here is a link.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/earth-day-celebration-in-spencertown/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260326T145437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T145437Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:The County Climate Smart Task Force & Columbia Land Conservancy will be hosting a Film Festival at the Crandell Theater in Chatham. They will be showing two films: \nFarmscape Ecology by Jon Bowermaster – A 26-minute film attempting to answer the question: “How can we produce food while ensuring farmers’ livelihoods\, and respecting the needs of other organisms with whom we share the land?” \nThe Nature of Nature – Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley – This film celebrates the remarkable plants\, animals\, and habitats in the Hudson River estuary watershed\, guided by the biologists and conservationists who know it best. Directed by Laura deNey and produced by Flicker Filmworks\, in partnership with Laura Heady at the DEC Hudson River Estuary Program\, and Cornell University. \nThe films will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Columbia County Climate Smart Task Force Chair David Newman. \nPanelists will be: \n\n\nLaura Heady – Conservation and Land Use Program Coordinator at the Hudson River Estuary Program \n\n\nTroy Weldy – President Columbia Land Conservancy \n\n\nWill Yandik – A fourth generation Columbia County farmer and independent researcher with a background in environmental sciences \n\n\nConrad Vispo – Wildlife Ecologist and Co-coordinator of the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/earth-day-film-fest/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260424T102516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T222315Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Biodiversity Trail Walk
DESCRIPTION:Where: Hawthorne Valley Farm\, 327 Route 21c\, Ghent\, NY 12075 \nThis is the second 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 provide an opportunity to observe spring happenings on the new Biodiversity Trail that traverses hillside pasturelands at Hawthorne Valley. \nThe walk is free\, but space is limited\, so interested participants should register by emailing Anna Duhon: anna@hawthornevalleyfarm.org.
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/spring-biodiversity-trail-walk/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260726T190829
CREATED:20260429T131310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T131310Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Flower Walk at Hand Hollow Conservation Area
DESCRIPTION:We have a limited number of spots available for a Spring Flower Walk in New Lebanon that is being coordinated in partnership with the New Lebanon Community Events Committee. Josie and Anna will lead this walk at the Hand Hollow Conservation Area. Participants will see how spring is progressing in diverse habitats in the landscape\, including an ancient forest habitat adjacent to younger forest. This is a great opportunity to welcome back spring flowers\, learn how to recognize different species\, and discover some of the special qualities of ancient forests. Because many of the spots for this free walk have been filled through outreach by the New Lebanon Community Events Committee\, we have only a limited number of spots reserved for those on our mailing list\, but will also keep a waiting list in case of cancellations. If you are interested in registering\, please email Anna Duhon: anna@hawthornevalleyfarm.org
URL:https://hvfarmscape.org/event/spring-flower-walk-at-hand-hollow-conservation-area/
LOCATION:NY
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