Farmscape Ecology Program

a Hawthorne Valley Association Program

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  • The Understory Morning Coffee Webinar

    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 […]

  • CANCELED: Kinderhook Pine Barren Walk

    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 […]

  • Meadow Walk at Overmountain Conservation Area

    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 […]

  • FEP Display at the Blueberry Festival in Austerlitz

    Old Austerlitz 11550 State Route 22, Austerlitz, NY

    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 […]

  • Farmscape Ecology Field Day at the Hudson Valley Farm Hub

    Hudson Valley Farm Hub 1875 Hurley Mountain Rd, Hurley, NY

    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, […]

  • Slow Wood Talk by Brian Donahue

    Hawthorne Valley Learning Center 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Taghkanic Talks: Panel Discussion on Meadow Making and Management

    Taghkanic Fire House 631 Old Rte 82, West Taghkanic, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • Summer Biodiversity Trail Walk

    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) […]

  • Historical Weather Day at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

    Martin Van Buren National Historic Site 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    Join the Farmscape Ecology Program as they set up their historical weather station display for an “historical weather day” at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. The weather station display […]

  • What Makes Old-growth Forests Special and How to Save Them

    Hawthorne Valley Learning Center 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY, United States

    Please join us for a talk by Joan Maloof for a visual exploration of old growth forests and a call for their conservation on Monday, Aug. 31st, 6:30pm in the […]

  • Insects in the Orchard at Lindenwald

    Martin Van Buren National Historic Site 1013 Old Post Road, Kinderhook, NY, United States

    An exploration of insect life in the Martin Van Buren orchard with entomologists from the Farmscape Ecology Program's Insect Conservation Center. During this event, participants will learn to use the […]

  • New Date: Fall Meadow Work Day at Forge Project

    Forge Project

    Due to the unfavorable forecast for Thursday, this event has been rescheduled. It now will take place on Friday, Sept. 18. The Farmscape Ecology Program has been involved in the […]