Prints and Plants: Plant ID and Printing Workshop at The Preserve at Vassar | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Prints and Plants: Plant ID and Printing Workshop at The Preserve at Vassar

Location

The Environmental Cooperative at the Vassar Barns
50 Vassar Farm Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

41.678132 -73.897141

County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 27, 2025, 10:00AM (rain or shine)

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description This event features a guided hike through the Preserve’s North and Swain Trails (~1 mile), where visitors will learn how to identify native plant species. Following the hike, participants will gather at the Environmental Cooperative and make monoprints using the same plants; a fun and creative way to showcase a plant’s characteristics. This is a free event happening from 10-12 PM on Saturday, September 27th. Organization Hosting the Event The Environmental Cooperative Phone Number (845) 437-7422

Registration

Advance registration required.
Registration Deadline: September 13th Email: ecooperative@vassar.edu Register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgGxpCRCqja_-6tk3GTQ9A1z1TFA8IbY_JOV7cjWqen5YTgQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Additional Information

Potentially some muddy areas

Trip Duration (hours): 1
Difficulty: Moderate
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 8
Length (miles): 1
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The print-making portion of the workshop is wheelchair accessible
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