Join authors of From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County, New York for an engaging introduction to this richly illustrated and unique new book, which is the culmination of years of original research by the Farmscape Ecology Program and Hudsonia. Authors will share some of their
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Habitat Exploration Walk: High Falls
Join authors of From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County, New York for a walk exploring habitats such as floodplain forest, hemlock forest, and black locust forest at High Falls Conservation Area using this newly released book as a guide and resource. Whether one is already
Pollinator Meadow Exploration
Join researchers from the Farmscape Ecology Program (FEP) for an exploration of a pollinator meadow seeded by volunteers in the autumn of 2019 on a former corn field at Overmountain Conservation Area in Ancram. On this exploration walk, learn which native seeds were planted, what plants grow their now, which pollinators visit the plants, and
Field Day with FEP
Join the Farmscape team and colleagues from the Applied Farmscape Ecology Research Collaborative to learn about and discuss the different Farmscape Ecology research projects that occur at the Farm Hub. This event is for farmers, conservation professionals, land managers, and others interested in on-farm ecology.
Mushroom and Ancient Forest Walk
During this mushroom walk with Josie Laing, we will be looking for and identifying mushrooms while discussing the role of fungi in forest ecosystems. Josie will also share some of her preliminary observations from the ongoing pilot study comparing ancient and post-agricultural forests. Read more here. The walk will take place at High Falls Conservation Area
Farmscape Book Talk at O Zone
Join authors of From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County, New York for an introduction to the book and some of the habitats highlighted therein. They will also share experiences and discoveries made in the process of creating this Field Guide. Please register here if you plan to attend.
Ancient Forest Exploration with FEP
Join Farmscape for a series of three guided explorations into these at-risk habitats. This months exploration is at Harris Conservation Area. Discover their distinguishing characteristics, delve into land use history, and sharpen your skills in winter botany.
Morning Coffee Webinar with Partners for Climate Action
Join local scientists in discovering 200 year-old records of NY State climate to see how the past compares to the near future under rapid climate change. This webinar includes speakers Conrad Vispo and Anna Duhon of Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program, who will describe the first-of-its-kind historical meteorological and phenological network of citizen science throughout
Ancient Forest Exploration with FEP
This month will be the last Ancient Forest exploration of winter! Join Farmscape for this final exploration at Lake Taghkanic State Park. Discover the distinguishing characteristics, delve into land use history, and sharpen your skills in winter botany. Please email Josie to register for this free walk if you would like to attend. Space is
Farming, Ecology and Lanscape Recovery in the Brecklands of eastern England Talk
The Farmer-Ecologist Research Circle, a partnership of local Hudson Valley ecologists and farmers supported by the Hudson Valley Farm Hub and Hawthorne Valley’s Farmscape Ecology Program, has organized a free talk at Bard College titled: Farming, Ecology and Landscape Recovery in the Brecklands of Eastern England. The event is hosted by the Bard Center for