Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program invites you to join them on these leisurely walks to welcome back the spring flowers in different habitats throughout Columbia County. Learn how to identify them, hear some of their lore, and observe their insect visitors.

The walks are free, but participant numbers are limited, so please make sure to register to reserve your space.

Register with Claudia@hawthornevalleyfarm.org

Saturday, May 7, 10:00 AM – Noon: Floodplain of Kinderhook Creek in Chatham Center

Wednesday, May 11, 2:00 – 4:00 PM: Merlin’s Cave in Canaan

Sunday, May 22, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Botanizing along Southern Taconic Trail in Copake Falls (offered through the New York Flora Association, registration is now closed, but you can request to be put on the waiting list by emailing