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Enrollment open for 22-23 year at the Alkion Center

Aug 22, 2022 | Alkion, Announcements

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The Alkion Center at Hawthorne Valley is now enrolling for its 22-23 Academic Year. Alkion provides Waldorf Teacher Education, Art, and Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy, all in the beautiful context of Hawthorne Valley Farm‘s campus. Classes begin September 10. For more information, click here or call 518-672-8008.

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WAMC Northeast Public Radio recently interviewed K WAMC Northeast Public Radio recently interviewed Kyle Bradford of Hawthorne Valley's Farmscape Ecology Program (FEP) for their series "The Best of Our Knowledge," their long-running radio program focused on education, learning, and research. 

In episode #1688, “Student Debt and Backyard Ecology," WAMC highlights Kyle's extensive research on and knowledge about ants. FEP has been documenting ants at Hawthorne Valley Farm and throughout Columbia County since 2009. In his interview with WAMC, Kyle states that, "They're integral to the ecosystem. They're doing all of these important ecological services and functions... they're just so abundant." 

Follow the link in our bio to read more and listen to Kyle’s interview 🐜 #farmscapeecology
Wishing you a safe and warm weekend amidst this bi Wishing you a safe and warm weekend amidst this bitter weather. The Farm Store is open daily 7:30 am to 7:00 pm for hot coffee, fresh baked goods, and all your weekend shopping needs 🤍
Registration is now open for Alkion's summer cours Registration is now open for Alkion's summer courses running June 18th-23rd. All courses are open to the public on a full or partial day basis. Courses include Painting, Clay Sculpture, History Through Music, Eurythmy, and more. Completion receives credit towards Foundation Studies, Teacher Ed. and Early Childhood programs, as well as provides prime opportunities for personal renewal and professional development. 

For course descriptions and to register, please follow the link in our bio.
Calf snuggles to make your #cowednesday a bit brig Calf snuggles to make your #cowednesday a bit brighter 🐄🥰 This little one was born over the weekend to Quail, and has already become quite the snuggle bug. Our visiting students have been spending quality time in the milking barn petting him and learning more about the rhythms of farm life.
This Barred Owl was spotted on a low branch in the This Barred Owl was spotted on a low branch in the late afternoon, surveying the surrounding open land. By this time of year, male Barred Owls have often found nesting sites, and females may be starting to incubate eggs. Barred Owls make the distinctive “Who Cooks for You” call.
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We’re stocked up on ferments, seasonal veggies, We’re stocked up on ferments, seasonal veggies, yogurts, baked goods, and more at today’s @grownyc markets 🌈🌱

Follow the link in our bio for our full Green Market schedule or swing by the Columbia or Jackson Heights markets today to shop.
Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School 3rd through 8th gr Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School 3rd through 8th grade musicians have been hard at work! 🎶
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The Third Grade is beginning work on music literacy, recognizing open A, D and a whole assortment of rests. Happy Birthday is their latest project. Fourth Grade is working on the Tallis Canon, and starting Old Joe Clark, with its characteristic foot stomping energy. Fifth Grade is playing the melancholy By the Waters of Babylon and starting Pachelbel Canon. The Middle School orchestra is now split, which allows more room to breathe and move. The strings are working on a powerful piece called Boreas, about the cold north wind. Full orchestra including winds and percussion is learning the William Tell Overture.

We are currently lucky enough to have an amazing group of private teachers guiding our students. Huge thanks to them, and to our school families!
Sign-ups for our 2023 CSA are now open! Our Growin Sign-ups for our 2023 CSA are now open! Our Growing Season CSA runs from mid-June through late October. We offer two different shares at all sites: full and partial. The full share contains approximately 10 items per week and the partial share provides approximately 6 items per week. All items are selected by Hawthorne Valley farmers, who aim to offer you diversity across the season. 

This season’s locations are as follows:
🌱 Local: Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent, NY
🌱NYC Neighborhoods:  Inwood, Garden City, Riverdale
🌱NYC Greenmarkets:  Union Square, Dag Hammarskjold, 82nd St, and Columbia

For more info and to sign up now, follow the link in our bio.

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About Hawthorne Valley

Hawthorne Valley Association is a diverse nonprofit 501(c)3 organization committed to social and cultural renewal through the integration of education, agriculture, and the arts.

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

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