Come and help us with some home projects at our new home - April Hill Conservation and Education Center (formerly Kellogg Conservation Center)!
From our friends at the Egremont Agricultural Commission:
Save the Date! Bee-ing Friendly Toward Pollinators
Elia Del Molino is leading birding walks at April Hill (now an e-bird hot spot!) every Monday in May (8:15 to 9:15 a.m.). Recent sightings include: bobolinks, scarlet tanagers, yellow and pine warblers, and much more.
For more information, contact Elia.
We are so happy to be hosting two 1-week sessions of Flying Cloud Institute's wonderful S*M*ART summer program here at April Hill. Go to Flying Cloud Institute for more information and to register.
When: Wednesdays, July 3rd thru August 7th 6 -8 pm. Open to youth aged 14-24. Participants must commit to the 6-week course.
This 6-week program is designed to immerse participants in connection with nature, practical skills for growing food, and critical thinking about our food system. Through experiential learning, peer conversation and personal reflection, we will help participants recognize the empowering potential of making healthy, local food choices.
Each week will focus on curriculum, including hands-on activities, team building and constructive dialogue
The Town of Egremont and the Egremont Historical Commission will be holding Egremont's annual birthday bash at April Hill this year. We are very honoured to be able to host this event at our new home here in South Egremont.
There will be great music by Karen Berger and David Hodge and plenty of cake and lemondae!
Hike on the AT! Connect with conservation leaders! Develop stewardship, leadership, and trail skills! Let's create a conservation network to expand employment and stewardship opportunities for youth!
Workshops include: Leave No Trace; Trails Maintenance, Rigging, Blacksmithing, Artdoors, Night Sky program, and more.
Join local artist and naturalist Elizabeth Orenstein for an evening of getting to know and paint our winter woodland plants. Topics will include common plants you can easily identify all year round, strategies for selecting a subject, composition, and watercolor technique. Participants will create a beautiful watercolor painting of the plant of their choice. Suggested…
Led by Certified Arborist, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, these workshops will help any newcomer learn safe and effective ways of using the chainsaw. Ages 18+ General Public: $200 Farmers: $150 Ages 18-24: $100 Scholarships Available and Discounts for Multiple Classes Contact Aretha for more information - aretha@greenagers.org Level I April 4th May 2nd Level II (Level…
Led by Certified Arborist, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, these workshops will help any newcomer learn safe and effective ways of using the chainsaw. Ages 18+ General Public: $200 Farmers: $150 Ages 18-24: $100 Scholarships Available and Discounts for Multiple Classes Contact Aretha for more information - aretha@greenagers.org Level I April 4th May 2nd Level II (Level…
Led by Certified Arborist, Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, these workshops will help any newcomer learn safe and effective ways of using the chainsaw. Ages 18+ General Public: $200 Farmers: $150 Ages 18-24: $100 Scholarships Available and Discounts for Multiple Classes Contact Aretha for more information - aretha@greenagers.org Level I April 4th May 2nd Level II (Level…
