Edible Wild Plant Walk

Sunday, June 5^th , 2011 1:00pm

Event is Full – no more participants
Russ Cohen, professional environmentalist and wild foods enthusiast, leads an outdoor walk and introduces 25 – 45 different species of edible wild plants, some in collectible quantity and condition. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, as well as information about its edible portion(s), season(s) of availability, flavor and nutritive value, and tips on preparation. Cohen will also discuss guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. Participants may find it useful to bring a jackknife, several bags for collecting samples, notebook, and pen.

Bill McKibben

Tuesday, June 21^st , 2011 5:30pm

Free, suggested donation

In honor of CLC’s 25^th Anniversary, Hawthorne Valley is hosting renowned author, educator, and environmentalist Bill McKibben for an afternoon engagement.  Don’t miss this opportunity to hear McKibben’s take on our changing planet and how you can make a difference while enjoying local produced refreshments on one of CLC’s earliest conservation easements.

At 4:30 pm there will be a pre-event reception with drinks and light fare. Charge for the pre-event reception is $40.

To make reservations or for more information call 518.672.5808. Co-sponsored by Hawthorne Valley Farm with FarmAssist Productions.

Winter Botany Workshop

Saturday, February 4^th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Adults

Free

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Hawthorne Valley Creekhouse
Part 2: February 18, Greenport Public Conservation Area

Conrad and Claudia Vispo of the Farmscape Ecology Program lead a two part series exploring nature in our local surroundings. The workshops will focus on learning about and identifying the most common woody plants species of Columbia County in winter.

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Afternoon Spring Flower Walk

Saturday, April 21^st 2:00pm - 4:00pm

All Ages

Free

Amble along trails and look for spring flowers on Phudd Hill and in the Floodplain Forest of Hawthorne Valley Farm. Walk led by ecologists Conrad and Claudia Vispo. Event is co-sponsored with the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program.

To register, contact Claudia Vispo at 518.672.7994 or fep@hawthornevalleyfarm.org.

Spring Flower Walk

Saturday, May 5^th 9:00am - 11:00am

All Ages

Free

Amble along trails and look for spring flowers on Phudd Hill and in the Floodplain Forest of Hawthorne Valley Farm. Walk led by ecologists Conrad and Claudia Vispo. Stay for a while after the walk for the opening of the May Day celebration at Hawthorne Valley School, watch the dance of the children around the May Pole, and have a picnic lunch.

Event is co-sponsored with the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program. To register, contact Claudia Vispo at 518.672.7994 or fep@hawthornevalleyfarm.org.