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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Laura and Hawthorne Valley's Spencer Crawford for a morning bird walk along the Biodiversity Trail. The trail is approximately one mile with some uneven terrain. Fall migration is well […]

Tours of an experimental, sandy “Kinderhook Pine Barrens” plot that was installed last year within the orchard and features the types of sand-frequenting plant species that may have historically populated […]

Mark your calendars for the annual Hawthorne Valley Harvest Festival! This free festival celebrates agriculture, ecology, education, art, and community and has become an autumn tradition for thousands. Be sure to […]

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 […]