Stony Kill Foundation is thrilled to expand our offerings with the Adult Education Series! Starting in November of 2024, we will be offering monthly lessons, lectures, and workshops to provide access to a high level agricultural education for interested adults, ages 17 and up. The Foundation is teaming up with local experts in a wide variety of natural and agricultural topics to offer education suitable for all skill levels.

Garden Planning 102 with Tim Hetrck
Wednesday, May 27 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Ages 17+ | $25 Non-Members, $20 Patron Level Members
Join community member and master gardener from Mohonk Mountain House, Tim Hetrick, as he walks you through the essentials of garden planning. You will learn how to transform your yard into a growing space for your own food or flowers. You do not need to have attended Garden Planning 101 for this follow up class. All levels of gardeners are welcome! This 60 minute workshop will equip you with the knowledge to be successful in your own backyard garden and send you on your way with reusable plant markers to organize your garden.
Space is limited.

Backyard Foraging with Margaret Maruschak
Saturday, June 20 from 10 to 11:30 am | Ages 17+ | $25 Non-Members, $20 Patron Level Members
Margaret Muraschak is a Master Naturalist and has been teaching for SKF for over 5 years.
Join Master Naturalist, Margaret Maruschak as she walks you through the essentials of backyard foraging, and collecting your first edibles. This 90-minute workshop includes a walk on the Verplanck Ridge Trail and preparation of something simple using the items foraged. This class will equip you with the knowledge necessary to safely and effectively gather ingredients from the natural world. You will receive your own foraging bag to start you on your journey of foraging. Space is limited.
Please review our cancellation policy prior to registration.
Programs occur monthly and are announced regularly!
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Questions, comments, or program recommendations? Contact our Program Director at programdirector@stonykill.org.
