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Stony Kill Foundation’s mission is to educate the public and cultivate environmental stewardship through interpretation of the rich historical, environmental and agricultural heritage of Stony Kill Farm.

06/02/2026

Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise chicks into healthy, happy chickens? Join us for our upcoming Hatch to Hen class and learn how to start your own flock.

In this hands-on class, we'll cover:
✨ Incubation process
✨ Brooder setup and care
✨ Feeding and nutrition
✨ Health and safety basics
✨ What to expect as chicks grow into laying hens

This class is a fun and educational experience for all ages with plenty of time spent with our newly hatched chicks and adult heritage flock.

Reserve your spot today at stonykil.org/publicprograms or click the link in our bio. We can't wait to help you start your chicken-raising journey!

06/01/2026

Our Education Intern Liam led a Honeybee and Pollinator program at last week's Youth Climate Summit held at Garrison Union Free Schools - teaching the important role these critters play in supporting our local food systems, sustaining food webs, and preserving biodiversity.

Liam and the students talked through ways in which climate change and human development are putting our bee populations at risk. Students offered up solutions like promoting the need to conserve floral resources for bees by preserving native wildflower fields and the need to reduce our reliance on industry, vehicles, and technology that emit immense amounts of greenhouse gas into our atmosphere.

Liam and the students finished off the lesson by playing our Pollinator Game, Bee Edition! Students developed an understanding of the various obstacles and challenges pollinators face in light of climate change, disease, pesticides, invasive species, and habitat loss due to human development. Bees sure live a fruitful but difficult life! 🐝
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Hosted by The Garrison Union Free School District, the Youth Climate Summit is a community event created to foster stronger connections between students and their environment. Opening doorways to a future of sustainable careers, the event features long-term research projects from PK-12 students and hands-on workshops led by experts in the field.

05/29/2026

We still have spring seedlings available for purchase this Sunday from 11 AM–1 PM in the greenhouse! 🌱

All spring plants are priced to sell at just $2 each while supplies last. Stop by, browse the greenhouse, and bring home something green for your garden!

Don't forget to stop in at the barn for a visit with our farm animals. 🐑

05/26/2026

New to gardening and not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! 🌱

Our Garden Planning 102 class with Tim Hetrick is happening TOMORROW, and there are still a few spots open for beginner and seasoned gardeners looking for guidance, confidence, and a solid plan for the growing season ahead.

We’ll cover the basics of planning your garden, choosing what to grow, and setting yourself up for success — along with time for a Q & A.

Whether you have a backyard, raised beds, or just a few containers, this class is a great place to start. Register at the link in our bio or stonykill.org/adulteducation. 👩‍🌾

05/20/2026

It’s lockdown time in our incubator! 🐣

We started with 22 eggs and are down to 15 viable eggs as we head into the final days before hatching. If all goes well, we should start seeing pips in the next two days!

Inside the incubator are Crevecoeur eggs, one of our heritage chicken breeds that we are actively working to help preserve and grow. Originating in France and introduced to the United States in 1852, Crevecoeurs are known for their striking feathers and unique crest. Despite being a hardy and productive dual-purpose breed (meat & eggs), they eventually fell out of favor and are now listed as critically endangered on The Livestock Conservancy Watch List.

Pictured is a Crevecoeur chick that was raised by Mrs. Ansar's classroom at Glenham Elementary and given back to Stony Kill Farm to be part of our flock. The adult Crevecoeur pictured is Megan the Rooster, a blue variety who is cared for by our 4H Flourishing Farmer Ora.

We’re excited to be part of the effort to restore these beautiful birds to their original glory.
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Want to learn more about raising chicks and our heritage flocks? Join us for our upcoming Hatch to Hen class on June 6! Register at our website or the link in our bio.

05/15/2026

If you missed our plant sale last weekend, we still have some available for sale this weekend! 🌻

Stop by the greenhouse this Saturday from 11am-1pm or Sunday from 11am-12pm to choose from our variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers for your garden. While you’re here, enjoy Open Barn tours with our heritage livestock for a fun day on the farm.

Come support Stony Kill and bring something green home for your garden this season! 🌱

05/13/2026

Surprise visitors in the pasture today! One of our hives decided that a fence post was the perfect place to stop and regroup before finding a new home. 🐝

With a little patience and some expert beekeeping skills from Mary Ellen, our beekeeper, we were able to safely catch the swarm and relocate them back into our hive box. Swarming is a natural process where a colony splits and heads off with the queen to find a new nesting spot. It’s always amazing to witness and it’s even cooler when you catch them.

As we say here at the farm - “There’s never a dull moment”😉

05/08/2026

Rain or Shine, we'll be at the farm for the Sheep and Wool Growers Tours tomorrow!

Stop by for a barn tour of our heritage livestock, then head into the classroom to join the Skirt-a-thon and help clean our sheep fleeces, and finish off the day at our spring plant sale outside the greenhouse. At 12 pm, Donald Kading will be shearing our sheep with a human powered shearer.

Lots to see and learn this Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. See you at the farm! 🐑

05/07/2026

We loved welcoming the students from Poughkeepsie Day School to the farm for a day of hands-on learning and outdoor exploration! 🌿🐑

Students spent time meeting our lambs, learning about animal care, and discovering how sheep grow and thrive on the farm. We also explored the pond together and found the resident bull frog that's been eluding the SKF staff.

There’s nothing better than seeing curiosity come alive outside the classroom. ❤🐸

05/04/2026

This Saturday, come join us at the farm for the Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Tour and our Spring Plant Sale!

We’re excited to share that sheep shearing will now be part of the day’s activities. Donald Kading will be shearing our flock starting at noon. You can also take part in our Skirtathon fundraiser and help clean our fleeces before they’re processed. Check out our fiber art displays and demos and watch our sheep get fitted by the Stony Ground 4-H Shepherds.

Don’t forget to stop by the greenhouse for our annual spring plant sale, featuring a wide selection of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings. 🌱

Celebrate spring with us at the farm — Saturday, May 9, from 10 AM to 4 PM!🐑

For more information about the DC Sheep & Wool Growers Tour visit dcswga.org.

Address

79 Farmstead Lane
Wappingers Falls, NY
12590

Telephone

+18458313800

Website

https://stonykill.org/

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