Events at Stony Kill

The Stony Kill Foundation, Inc. announces the opening of the 2011 Community Garden Plots at Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center on Route 9D in Wappinger Falls.  Plots are 20' by 20' and are available immediately, for a fee of $30 for the season.  Please call 845-831-1617 for an application or email us at foundation@stonykill.org.

Join us on Sunday, May 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Family Wilderness Survival Class with instructor Shane Hobel.  This class is made up of many skills and introduces you to the scope of this subject of study and particularly the “Basic 4”: Shelter, Water, Fire & Food.  You will also experience the beginnings of Tracking, Awareness & Movement. Topics are learned through discussion and practice.  Children participating must be in grades 3 and older.  All particpants should bring a bag lunch, snack and drink.  Meet at the barn classroom.  All should dress in layers and bring bug spray.  For further information, visit mt.scoutsurvival@gmail.com.  Reservations are required to attend this program and can be made by emailing foundation@stonykill.org or by calling 845-831-1617.

On Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, from 11 am to 1 pm, we will have homegrown vegetables for sale in the greenhouse at Stony Kill.  The barn will also be open for tours.  Come see the new calves, piglets and lambs.