August 9, 2022
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden - Registration Requested
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August 9, 2022
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden
Located at the Home of FDR National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538
REGISTRATION REQUESTED
Call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to register
Led by spoken word and voiceover artist Grace Angela Henry, the program will begin with a tour of the Beatrix Farrand Garden, located on the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Site in Hyde Park. Beatrix Farrand was the first professional woman landscape gardener in America, and in 1899, one of the founding members of the Society for Landscape Architects. During the tour, we’ll discuss this legendary landscape gardener’s career, the plantings, and the history of Bellefield–her oldest surviving residential work, completed in 1912–and then enjoy some time to respond artistically to the space. Materials and snacks provided. Bring your own bag lunch and enjoy it al fresco in the garden!
About the Facilitator:
Spoken word and voiceover artist Grace Angela Henry has a background in early childhood development, education administration, planning, and social policy, but made a career change to acting and voice work with great success several years ago. She can be heard officially narrating the books-on-tape of Condoleeza Rice, as well as lending her voice to the award winning documentary short film ‘Shokran Toni’ reading the letters of Toni Morrison. https://graceangelahenry.com/
Tuesday, August 9
11:30 AM
Pollinator Patrol Club Guided Nature Hikes - Dayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
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August 9, 2022
Guided Nature Hikes
Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids
The group will be meeting at a different trail, park or garden each week. This series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible.
Rain or shine; only required materials are appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea too!
To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit #pollinatorpatrolclub or the library website staatsburglibrary.org
August 9 - Dayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
3158 NY-9G, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
1:00 PM
August 16 - Vlei Marsh Trail
186 Vlei Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
1:00 PM
August 26 - Locust Grove
2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1:00 PM
September 2 - Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545
1:00 PM
Meet at the trailhead rain or shine
Tuesday, August 9, 16, 26 & September 2
1 PM
We offer story times and other activities for children, teens, and adults, including a book discussion group. Check our program calendar or call the library at 845-889-4683.
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