Farmscape Ecology Program
a Hawthorne Valley Association Program
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where: 1075 Harlemville Rd, Ghent, NY 12075 Botanist and ecologist Jerry Jenkins, of the Northern Forest Atlas, will be visiting next week and sharing his new "Field Guide to the […]
Where: West Taghkanic Firehouse, 631 Old Route 82, Taghkanic, NY The presentation “Not all Forests are Created Equal: A Closer Look at Our Forest Habitats and Their Biodiversity” by Claudia […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where: Hudson Jr/Sr High School (215 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534) Come see us at the Spring Gardening Day, put on by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Hudson. There will be a […]