UPCOMING EVENTS
03/01/2021
Explore & Draw with Wendy Hollender
Students 7 to adult are invited to learn about nature, color, and form with world-renowned botanical artist Wendy Hollender. Become inspired to forage, draw, and paint with eyes newly opened to the beauty of the natural world.
03/07/2021
Biomimicry with Dorna Schroeter Part 1: Cool Ideas from Nature to Solve Human Problems
Do you know the connection between a $100 bill and a beetle? If not, come learn about Biomimicry and how scientists, engineers, designers, and even the fashion industry are studying nature’s best ideas and mimicking them to solve problems…
03/08/2021
5-6PM eastern
Tap the Sap! Maple Sugaring Science & History
What makes the sugar maple tree so special? Did Indigenous people eat pancakes? Learn the history of maple sugaring in NY State from pre-Colonial era to today’s modern methods, explore the fascinating science of sap & syrup, and examine potential
03/09/2021
11am - 12pm EST
YESS! Student Empowerment Panel: Climate Leadership in Action!
Students who attended the YESS! Feb 2020 Summit will share their successes and challenges in developing and implementing action plans in their communities. Facilitated by Dan Shornstein at the Ashokan Center, Sophia Sagan, Kingston High School science teacher, and student
03/14/2021
Biomimicry with Dorna Schroeter Part II: Biomimicry Design Challenge
In Part II participants will be walked through a simple biomimicry design challenge. After an explanation about the difference between bio-inspired and biomimicry and examining the earth friendly principles, participants will be walked through a design challenge process….
03/15/2021
5-6PM eastern
Climate Science: From Evidence to Action
What’s the difference between climate and weather? What are the scientific indicators of Earth’s changing climate over time and how are young people and adults studying its causes and effects? Learn and investigate with biologist Hailey Luedtke and discover what
03/20/2021
03/21/2021
Maple Fest 2021
Pancake brunch, self-guided nature hikes, syrup demos, live music! All-ages welcome! Lodging available!
03/22/2021
5-6PM eastern
Climate Science: From Evidence to Action
What’s the difference between climate and weather? What are the scientific indicators of Earth’s changing climate over time and how are young people and adults studying its causes and effects? Learn and investigate with biologist Hailey Luedtke and discover what
04/14/2021
9 am EST – 6 pm EST
Spring Summit: Educators and Youth for a Sustainable Future
The Dutchess BOCES Center for Sustainability and Climate Education: announces its first annual Summit for School District Leaders, Educators, Facilities and Operations Staff, PTSO Members, and Students.
Future in-person public gatherings at Ashokan?
Do to the Covid-19 pandemic, our future in-person Music & Dance Camps, public festivals, and events are on hold. Any registered participants for 2020 Music & Dance Camps have been rolled over to 2021 registration. Our cancelation deadline has been extended to December 31, 2020. Until that date, registrants may request a full refund or remain registered for the 2021 camp. Learn More.
Maple Fest 2021
Climate Science: From Evidence to Action
Climate Science: From Evidence to Action
Tap the Sap! Maple Sugaring Science & History
Hot Chocolate Fest 2021
CATSKILL CONVERSATIONS: Maple Sugaring
Explore & Draw with Wendy Hollender
YESS! Student Leadership Forum
Biomimicry with Dorna Schroeter Part II: Biomimicry Design Challenge
Biomimicry with Dorna Schroeter Part 1: Cool Ideas from Nature to Solve Human Problems
Explore & Draw with Wendy Hollender
Winter Hoot From Home 2021
Hot Chocolate Fest 2021 • Sunday
Hot Chocolate Fest 2021 • Saturday
Lovers' Waltz Weekend 2021
Winter Hoot From Home
Spring Summit: Educators and Youth for a Sustainable Future
YESS! Student Empowerment Panel: Climate Leadership in Action!
YESS! Climate Action Workshop: Engineering Sustainable Solutions
YESS! Student Leadership Forum
New Year's Eve Auld Lang Zoom
Holiday Sing with Joe Newberry
Harvest Home Weekend
Forest Mysteries Revealed
Rescued Birds of Prey
Stream & Pond Investigations
Bite-Sized Fall Fest
WORKSHOP SERIES: Dance the Charleston #2
WORKSHOP SERIES: Dance the Charleston #3
WORKSHOP SERIES: Dance the Charleston #4
WORKSHOP SERIES: Dance the Charleston
WORKSHOP SERIES: Sunday Singing Sessions #4
WORKSHOP SERIES: Sunday Singing Sessions #3
WORKSHOP SERIES: Sunday Singing Sessions #2
WORKSHOP SERIES: Honky Tonkin at Home #4
WORKSHOP SERIES: Honky Tonkin at Home #2
WORKSHOP SERIES: Sunday Singing Sessions
CATSKILL CONVERSATIONS: Art that Builds A Story Of Resilience
CATSKILL CONVERSATIONS: African Traditions in American Roots Music
CATSKILL CONVERSATIONS: In Defiance - Resistance and the Persistence of Racism in American History
CATSKILL CONVERSATIONS: Food Forests & Indigenous Leadership
Ashokan Hello (episode 14)
Ashokan Hello (episode 13)
Ashokan Hello (episode 12)
Ashokan Hello (episode 11)
Southern Week Online
Bluegrass Camp Online
Family Camp Online
Acoustic Guitar Camp Online
Northern Week Online
Western & Swing Week Online
Rollick Jam & Tea #4
Rollick Jam & Tea #3
Rollick Jam & Tea Series
Rollick Jam & Tea #1
Ashokan Hello (episode 10)
Ashokan Hello (episode 9)
Ashokan Hello (episode 8)
Autoharps & Dulcimers Cyber-Gathering
Ukes In Space 2020
Ashokan Hello (episode 7)
Ashokan Hello (episode 6)
Ashokan Hello (episode 5)
Ashokan Hello (episode 4)
Jay & Molly Teach A Waltz
Cyber String Fling
Music From The Quiet Room (episode 003)
Ashokan Hello (episode 2)
Ashokan Hello (episode 3)
Ashokan Hello (episode 1)
Online Rollick 2020
Maple Fest LIVE
Water/Ways Concert
Autoharps & Dulcimers II 2021
The Power of Pollinators
Halloween at Ashokan
Wyatt Rice, Russ Barenberg, Chris Luquette, Live at Ashokan
Spring Day Camp (tentative dates)
Western & Swing Week 2021
Hudson River Stories, Short Films with Jon Bowermaster
New Year's Eve Dance & Dinner
Hot Chocolate Fest
Winter Day Camp
The Ancient Law with Donald Sosin and Alicia Svigals
Maple Fest
Uke Concert
Old Time Rollick
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas’ Scottish String Fling 2021
Uke Fest 2021
Swing Dance 2021
Acoustic Guitar Camp 2021
Bluegrass Camp 2021
Winter Hoot
Youth Environmental & Sustainability Summit (YESS!)
Contra Dance 2021
Northern Week 2021
Zydeco & Square Dance 2021
Southern Week 2021
Summer Hoot
New Year's Camp 2020
Beyond the 7th Fire, Live Broadcast with Sachem HawkStorm
Family Camp 2021
Flatpicking Camp
Music & Dance Camps
camps@ashokancenter.org
Event Publicity
max.rainwater@ashokancenter.org
Private Events
lisa.hurley@ashokancenter.org
Public Events
events@ashokancenter.org