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The third-grade class recently spent a whole week

The third-grade class recently spent a whole week on the farm. The third-grade Farm Trip is an historic turning point or a “threshold moment” where children step away from their home and integrate into the daily happenings on the farm. The children aided in all areas of farm life from mucking the barn, rising very early to milk the cows, tasting the sprouts just picked from the greenhouse - all the way down to puddle jumping!

Join Farmscape Ecology Program (FEP) on a Early Sp

Join Farmscape Ecology Program (FEP) on a Early Spring Amphibian and Natural History Walk on Saturday, March 25th. The walk will include a visit to amphibian breeding grounds, such as vernal pools, to look for frog and salamander egg masses, and discussion of the ecology and importance of these sites. Along the way, there will be opportunities to identify woody plants by their twigs, buds, and bark, and we'll keep a lookout for the springtime happenings of plants and other taxa. The walk is free, but participant numbers are limited, so please email Kyle at kbradford@hawthornevalley.org if you would like to join. Details and directions to the meeting location will be sent to interested participants.

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A collection of abstract artwork from Hawthorne Va

A collection of abstract artwork from Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School's 11th Grade class ✨
At HVS, art classes vary based on grade level, evolving over the students’ journey through the grades to reflect new knowledge as well as expand personal understanding, and understanding of the world around them. For more on the world of student art, follow the link in our bio.

👅🐄 Leap is wishing everyone a happy #cowedne

👅🐄 Leap is wishing everyone a happy #cowednesday!

We were blanketed with quite the layer of snow yesterday! Many of our animals hunkered down and kept warm off of each others’ body heat and of course, by munching on some hay and grain.

Leap here is nearing weaning age, which is when she and her mama Layla will break their bond of nursing so that Leap can start to get used to the “grown-up” diet of grasses and grains. Luckily, she already loved both those things!

Pairs of coyotes have been photographed on a nearb

Pairs of coyotes have been photographed on a nearby farm's trail camera, passing through on this route every few days or so. It's not clear whether they are the same pair or if they are a mated pair due to the subtle differences between male and female coyotes. Nearby the camera, a mess of coyote tracks was found, possibly from two coyotes mating or perhaps from a territorial confrontation.

The first few months of the year are the typical breeding season for coyotes. They are "obligate monogamists," meaning they require a dedicated partner for reproduction. As a bonded pair, they remain together their whole lives, raising their young together and defending the same territory year after year alongside their family group.

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Hudson Valley residents are very familiar with the

Hudson Valley residents are very familiar with the creature pictured above. You may need to look closer to discern the shape of a white-tailed deer who has boldly broken into one of our greenhouses. Last season’s drought impacted all living things and systems. When deer need to look harder for food, they learn very fast how to get around obstacles that would normally deter them.
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Last season, our crops suffered a loss of tens of thousands of dollars because of deer pressure on our main and corner vegetable fields. Our current fencing is old and does nothing to stop deer from tearing sections down with their antlers and feasting upon their favorite lettuces. The need for a new fence is urgent and the time for us to act is now, before the spring planting season begins. A new professional-grade fence will cost $50,000. We envision using Locust wood posts that will have a lifespan of at least 25 years. Given last year’s crop loss, the fence will pay for itself in just one growing season.
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Please consider supporting our campaign to raise $50,000 to build this fence and save our crops from the pressures of wildlife looking for an easy meal. A deer-proof fence will be a morale boost for our farmers, removing the current need for constant vigilance and freeing our farmers up for other important work.
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Our farm team works nonstop to nourish our 400 CSA members and thousands of others who shop at the Farm Store and attend the NYC green markets where we sell our Biodynamic veggies. Hawthorne Valley Farm is part of a vibrant local economy and food system, and we want our produce to continue to strengthen our community economically and nutritionally. We already have a donor who will provide a matching grant, so if we can raise $25,000 we can proceed with this crucial project!

To donate and help make this project a reality, follow the link in our bio.

Spring has sprung at the Farm Store! 🌼 Find all

Spring has sprung at the Farm Store! 🌼 Find all things Saint Patrick’s Day and Easter on our seasonal end cap.

Organic Irish Soda Bread, Guinness, and Corned Beef are also on the shelves now. Hot Cross Buns will make their debut on March 21st!

At Hawthorne Valley’s Earth Stewards farm camp,

At Hawthorne Valley’s Earth Stewards farm camp, children ages 12 to 16 experience our Biodynamic farm as “junior apprentices”. They spend their mornings working alongside farmers, cheesemakers, chefs, and bakers, participating in the daily rhythms of our lively 900-acre working farm and integrated campus.

For more details or to sign up now, please follow the link in our bio.

About Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of diverse initiatives committed to the renewal of soil, society and self by integrating agriculture, education, and art.

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327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075
Phone: (518) 672-7500

Our Initiatives

Hawthorne Valley Association
Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
Hawthorne Valley Farm & Farmer Training
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
Children’s Programming
Alkion Center
Center for Social Research
Farmscape Ecology Program
Lightforms Art Center
Walking the Dog Theater

Recent HVA News

The 7th Grade Circus Performs in the Valley
Candlemas Celebrations at Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School
A Glimpse into the World of Student Art
A Year in Review: Research and the Arts
Kyle Bradford of Farmscape Ecology Program Interviewed by WAMC

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