Winter Offerings 2011/2012

 

Discussion and Readings from “Human Nature: People and the Land in Columbia County, NY” at the Creekhouse (former Hawthorn Clinic, 1075 Harlemville Road, Ghent, NY)
Conrad is working on a book describing aspects of the County’s human and natural history and would like your input. He will read excerpts from the book’s four main chapters, accompanied by slides, and then lead a discussion of the chapter’s theme. The event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP with us by email or (518) 672-7994.

    Thursday, November 17^th 2011, 7pm: Forests - Our Homeland

          Thursday, December 15^th 2011, 7pm: The Fields – Squares of the Landscape Quilt         

    Thursday, February 9^th 2012, 7pm: Soil as Habitat with History

    Thursday, March 8^th 2012, 7pm: Our Surface Waters – The Canary on the Iceberg

 

Winter Explorations in Columbia County (co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy)
Join Claudia and Conrad for walks at different natural areas throughout the County to explore the winter ecology and land use history of our area. Destinations will be determined a week before the walk, depending on weather and trail conditions. For info on destinations and to register for these free walks, please contact Claudia by email or (518) 672-7994.

    Saturday, November 19^th 2011, 1-3pm

    Saturday, December 17^th 2011, 1-3pm

    Saturday, January 21^st 2012, 1-3pm

 

 
Winter Botany Workshop (co-sponsored by the Columbia Land Conservancy)
Conrad and Claudia will help you learn to identify the most common woody plant species in the winter. The workshop is free, but space is limited, so please register with us by email or (518) 672-7994.

    Saturday, February 4^th 2012, 1-4pm: Hawthorne Valley Farm (Creekhouse) for in-door preparatory session followed by a field component

    Saturday, Feburary 18th 2012, 1-4pm: field session at Greenport Conservation Area

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 (former Hawthorn Clinic in Harlemville). See our Contact Page for more information.

 

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.

 

Blog on Natural and Agricultural Observations in & around Hawthorne Valley
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. If you would like to get notifications of new postings, please let us know.