The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world––and the unforgettable characters who pointed the […]
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment and can be found in marine and freshwater ecosystems, food, air, and drinking water. Learn more about this important issue with consultant, educator, researcher, and explorer Tim Keyes as he shares the results of sampling done around the country, including here at New Pond Farm. Following the discussion, watch […]
On November 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM, ET, Hamptons Observatory and Suffolk County Community College will co-host a free, virtual lecture entitled “Living With A Star: Science that Matters to People.” NASA’s Living With A Star program involves heliophysics and targets specific aspects of the Sun-Earth system that affect life and society. For example, a […]
Join Andrew Schoenfeld, local LCSW and author, for a free and intimate evening celebrating his latest book release - “The Seven Secrets of Psychotherapy” now available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/1iaraPe These Seven Secrets are more than fanciful ideas or the same recycled jargon from every other self-help book. On the contrary, each “secret” guides us […]
Interested in learning about New Pond Farm Education Center and all we have to offer? Stop by anytime between 1 - 4 p.m. to learn more about our stunning landscape, the diverse habitats, our fascinating history, the varied wildlife, the multitude of educational opportunities, in addition to our warm and welcoming staff. Meet our new […]
Opening Reception on Thursday, November 21, 4:00-6:00pm at Pegasus Gallery. Kat Owens creates life-size portraits of animal species impacted by plastics discarded by humans. Each work is composed of consumer waste and recycling stream packaging that are manipulated into visually striking compositions. The basis of her process includes mosaic, quilt, and collage traditions but encompasses […]
Environmental enthusiasts are invited to one of fall’s most festive events! On Saturday, November 23, the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) is hosting its annual Auction for the Environment at South Farms in Morris, Connecticut, with an online silent auction to open on November 11. As the only organization dedicated to the entire tri-state Housatonic watershed, […]