upcoming hawthorne valley classes - new york
"Winter Exploration" of the Roeliff-Jansen Park (co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy)
Join ecologists Claudia and Conrad Vispo for a walk at the Roeliff-Jansen Park just south of Hillsdale to explore its winter ecology and land use history. We meet at 1pm in the parking area east of Route 22 less than a mile south of the intersection Rte 22/23 (and across the road from the new library building). If you plan to attend, please register with[email protected] or (518) 672-7994.Sunday, January 22st 2012, 10am, Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center
Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) vs. Monsanto: A possible informational meeting with Don Patterson, one of the plaintiffs, about the effort byfarmers and seed distributors to defend their right to protect themselves from Monsanto patents (sponsored by the Hudson Valley Biodynamic Group).
The organizers are still trying to gauge how much interest there is in such a meeting.Please get in touch with Malcolm Gardner [email protected] or (518-828-1797) if you would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about OSGATA vs. Monsanto in a conversation with one of the plaintiffs.
Saturday, February 4th 2012, 1-4pm, Hawthorne Valley Farm (Creekhouse)
Winter Botany Workshop, Part 1 (co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy)
Conrad and Claudia Vispo will help you learn to identify the most common woody plant species in the winter. We will start with a brief in-door preparatory session and then go outside for some practice in the field.The workshop is free, but space is limited, so please register with [email protected] or (518) 672-7994.
Thursday, February 9th 2012, 7pm, Hawthorne Valley Farm (Creekhouse)
Soil as Habitat with History
Slides, reading and discussion about a chapter of the book manuscript "Human Nature: People and the Land in Columbia County" by Conrad Vispo. The event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP with [email protected] or (518) 672-7994. The Creekhouse is located at 1075 Harlemville Road, Ghent, NY.
Saturday, February 18th 2012, 1-4pm, Greenport Public Conservation Area in Hudson
Winter Botany Workshop, Part 2 (co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy)
Conrad and Claudia Vispo will help you learn to identify the most common woody plant species that can be observed at Greenport in the winter. The workshop is free, but space is limited, so please register with [email protected] or (518) 672-7994.
Saturday, February 25th 2012, 2-3:30pm, Hawthorne Valley Farm (Creekhouse)
North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (co-sponsored by the Hudson River Estuary Program)
Ben Marcy-Quay from the Hudson River Estuary Program will present a slide show on the current situation of amphibians and introduce a nation-wide USGS effort, the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program. This program is a participatory research opportunity that allows local participants to contribute to the nation-wide monitoring of amphibian populations. The workshop is free, but space is limited, so please register with[email protected] or (518) 672-7994.
Thursday, March 8th 2012, 7pm, Hawthorne Valley Farm (Creekhouse)
Our Surface Waters - The Canary on the Iceberg
Slides, reading and discussion about a chapter of the book manuscript "Human Nature: People and the Land in Columbia County" by Conrad Vispo. The event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP with [email protected] or (518) 672-7994. The Creekhouse is located at 1075 Harlemville Road, Ghent, NY.
Weekly Pizza Night at the Creekhouse
Join us on any Thursday evening from 5-8pm (except for holidays) for food and informal conversation, a chance to browse the library, and an opportunity to resolve any natural history quandaries. The Creekhouse is located on 1075 Harlemville Road in Ghent, NY.
(518) 672-7994.
Farmers’ Research Circle
During the late autumn and the winter local farmers periodically gather to discuss themes of mutual interest. If you’re a production farmer and would like to be included in these conversations, please contact us at [email protected].
Blog on Natural and Agricultural Observations in & around Hawthorne Valley(http://hvfarmscape.wordpress.com/)
This blog provides a nice way to keep up with what’s happening in nature and on the farm throughout the seasons and hopefully you’ll get inspired to delve deeper into exploring the Valley or your own backyard. The most recent posting (Jan 17) is all about the animals here at Hawthorne Valley Farm. If you would like to get notifications of new postings, please let us know at [email protected].
We hope to see you at some point during the winter!
Sincerely,
Claudia, Conrad, and Anna