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 101 with Tim Hetrick
Wednesday, April 15 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Ages 17+ | $25 Non-Members, $20 Patron Level Members
Tim Hetrick is the Parks and Grounds Superintendent at Mohonk Mountain House.
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. Learn three key concepts for a successful garden: location, soil and how to keep it simple. This 60 minute workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to start your own backyard garden and send you on your way with your own Garden Planning Journal.
Grow Better, Waste Less: Composting for Every Gardener with Dorian Burden
Saturday, April 25 from 12:30 to 2pm | Ages 17+ | $25 Non-Members, $20 Patron Level Members
Dorian Burden is the founding member of Ossining Greenworks.
Join passionate educator Dorian Burden, as she walks you through the essentials of reducing food waste and composting black gold for your garden! She will share tips for proper food storage, using up all the parts of our food and most importantly, how to keep and use a compost bin. Dorian will send you home with a workbook to reference as you start your journey in composting. Gardeners of all levels are welcome! Space is limited.
Moss & Lichen Walk with Taro Ietaka
Sunday, May 3 from 10 to 11:30 am | Ages 17+ | $30 Non-Members, $25 Patron Level Members
Taro Ietaka is the Supervisor of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Westchester County.
Join Taro Ietaka as he guides you along the Sierra Trail in search of forest microflora. Participants will learn basic characteristics of mosses and lichens used in identification, how to recognize the most frequently encountered local species, and the important roles they play in our environment. This 90 minute walk will equip you with the knowledge necessary to not only identify local species but appreciate their beauty and function in our natural world. Limited spaces available.
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 SKF’s Outdoor Educator, 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.
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Programs occur monthly and are announced regularly!
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Questions, comments, or program recommendations? Contact our Program Director at programdirector@stonykill.org.