Hawthorne Valley Winter Intensives - “Plants, Earth and Cosmos” — 2012 Biodynamic Winter Intensive
| Place: | Week 2: Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center, Harlemville, NY |
| Start date: | Sunday 19, February 2012 |
| End date: | Friday 24, February 2012 |
| Times: | |
| Price: | Sliding scale $450-250 per week or $800-400 for both sessions, includes morning snack and lunch. Work-study scholarships are available. |
North American Biodynamic Apprenticeship Program > Participating Classroom Study Programs
Name of Program:
“Plants, Earth and Cosmos” — 2012 Biodynamic Winter Intensive
"Animals, Humanity and the Living Context of Agriculture" — 2013 Biodynamic Winter Intensive
Location:
Week 1: The Nature Institute, Harlemville, NY
Week 2: Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center, Harlemville, NY
Dates:
February 12-17 and February 19-24, 2012
(2013 dates TBA)
Website: http://www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org/biodynamics
Program Coordinator: Rachel Schneider E-mail: rachel@hawthornevalleyfarm.org Phone Number: (518) 672-7500 x 236
Program Description:
The Biodynamic Winter Intensive is a two-week course for farmers, gardeners, and those seeking a working relationship with the living land. During the Winter Intensive, The Nature Institute and Hawthorne Valley Farm Learning Center offer two complementary weeks of instruction for those wishing to gain a fuller understanding of Biodynamic agriculture.
Participants may choose to attend one or both sessions.
Sliding scale $450-250 per week or $800-400 for both sessions, includes morning snack and lunch. Work-study scholarships are available.
Week 1: February 12-17, 2012
Week 2: February 19-24, 2012
The first week of the Winter Intensive encourages participants to deepen their own observations in relation to the world of plants and to practice flexibility of thought as a means of becoming more perceptive land workers.
The second week focuses on concepts and practices more specifically related to biodynamic agriculture including the genesis and management of soils; the diversity of plant growth forms in relation to soil, climate and cosmos; ecological methods of weed management; and principles of crop rotation.
Various housing options are available including Bed & Breakfasts, motel and home stays. Prices vary from $25-85 per night.
