Unconventional by Nature

Hawthorne Valley Association

New Podcast Episode with Spencer Beebe

Spencer Beebe soundbite from Roots to Renewal Podcast.

In our latest Roots to Renewal conversation, host Martin Ping sits down with conservation pioneer Spencer Beebe, founder of Salmon Nation, @conservationorg and @ecotrust . Spencer shares his journey of developing “Salmon Nation” – a visionary approach that views conservation through bioregional identity and community empowerment. His work shows how grassroots leadership is transforming environmental stewardship across the Pacific

Ancient Forest Exploration with FEP

Join Farmscape for a series of three guided explorations into these at-risk habitats. This months exploration is at Harris Conservation Area. Discover their distinguishing characteristics, delve into land use history, and sharpen your skills in winter botany.  

Field Day with FEP

Yellow butterfly landed on a coneflower

Join the Farmscape team and colleagues from the Applied Farmscape Ecology Research Collaborative to learn about and discuss the different Farmscape Ecology research projects that occur at the Farm Hub. This event is for farmers, conservation professionals, land managers, and others interested in on-farm ecology.

Alkaline Battery Recycling at the Farm Store

call2recycle battery box at the Farm Store

Hawthorne Valley’s battery recycling box has gotten an upgrade! Those who have used the box to deposit your spent batteries may have noticed that it is no longer in its place near the Farm Store entrance. We have installed a more durable box at the corner of the Farm Store (just look for the bright green box!) to continue