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Columbia Land Conservancy Nature Night Discussion, Mar 12

Join the Columbia Land Conservancy for the March Nature Night with Sarah Chase and Jordan Schmidt of Chaseholm Farm on Thursday, March 12.

This farmer-nutritionist duo will discuss their holistic management practices on their organic grass-fed dairy in Pine Plains where they tend not only to the cows but also to the grass that feeds them and the soil that feeds the grass. They will share more on this grass and soil-based focus and discuss the important correlation between regenerative agriculture and good nutrition.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 12, 2020 / 5:30 – 7:30pm

LOCATION: Columbia Land Conservancy Office
49 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

COST/REGISTRATION: Free
Pre-register at https://clctrust.org.

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info@clctrust.org
518.392.5252

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Opening Reception for Earth People Exhibit at Hudson Hall, Mar 12

Hudson Hall is hosting an Opening Reception for the new art exhibit, ‘Earth People’, on Thursday, March 12th.

Hudson Hall is hosting an Opening Reception for the new art exhibit, ‘Earth People’, on Thursday, March 12th. Earth People, is an exhibit of paintings by artists with disabilities in partnership with Community Access to the Arts (CATA) and Coarc.

EARTH PEOPLE highlights an extraordinary selection of work created by artists using an adaptive painting technique called Artistic Realization Technologies (A.R.T.). Through the use of laser pointers and intensive collaboration with a trained assistant who acts as the artist’s hands, this technique gives full artistic control to individuals with significant physical disabilities and expands the range of expressive possibilities for artists of all abilities.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 12, 2020 / 12pm – 1pm
Exhibit on display March 12 through April 5

COST: Free & Open to the public

LOCATION: Hudson Hall
327 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534

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Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center Presents ‘Nocturnal Animals and Night Hike’, Mar 9

Join Mud Creek and Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District (www.ccswcd.org) on Monday, March 9th for an educational program about northeastern nocturnal animals.

Pamela Price, Certified Wildlife Biologist and Education Program Coordinator at Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center will give a brief talk about our common, but seldom seen, nocturnal neighbors and the adaptations that allow them to navigate their nighttime world. Afterward, head out to explore the Mud Creek trail, search for nocturnal animals and test your own night vision – or lack thereof.

*****Please dress for the weather*****

DATE/TIME: Monday, March 9, 2020 / 6:30pm – 7:30pm

LOCATION: Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
1024 Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075

ADMISSION: Free
Registration Appreciated – please call 518-267-3313 and speak to Pamela Price.

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www.ccswcd.org/
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Author Event at the Chatham Bookstore w/ Melania Levitsky Reading From “The Gold in the Ground,” Mar 7

The Chatham Bookstore is hosting an Author Event with Melania Levitsky on Saturday, March 7th.

Levitsky, the associate Artistic Director of Walking the dog Theater, reads from her new children’s book, “The Gold in the Ground”, and presents the original illustrations. Based on a folk tale from Kazakhstan, The Gold in the Ground tells the story of a farmer and a shepherd finding a pot of gold that nobody wants. Artwork from the book will be on display through April 26.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 7, 2020 / 3pm

LOCATION: The Chatham Bookstore
27 Main Street
Chatham, NY 12037

ADMISSION: Free and Open to Everyone

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facebook.com/thechathambookstore

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Hawthorne Valley Winter Barn Party, Mar 7

Hawthorne Valley’s Winter Barn Party is this Saturday, March 7.

Hawthorne Valley’s Winter Barn Party is this Saturday, March 7, 2020. Join Hawthorne Valley for a festive evening with delicious food & drinks in support of Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School. Live music by Lyla Coe.

Hosted by Elizabeth Adams & Alex Sierck with food by Rivertown Lodge donated by Kim Bucci & Wes Golby. The evening will also feature wine & specialty cocktail.

DATE/TIMES: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 / 6 – 9pm

ADMISSION: Teachers & Farmers $50
All others $100
(This is a grown-up party)

LOCATION: 111 County Rte 7D, Hillsdale, NY (about ten minutes from Hawthorne Valley)

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