Upcoming Programs
Join Strawtown at these upcoming events!
Garner Arts Fest
Sat & Sun May 17th & 18th, 12 â 6pm
Join us at the Garner Arts Fest! Have fun engaging in a nature, arts and science workshop along Garnerâs Creekside Trail. You will have the opportunity to get hands-on with nature-inspired art activities and learn about the wonders of Minisceongo Creek!
EcoTones Concert
Sun. June 1st, 2 â 6pm
At River Hook in Upper Nyack
EcoTones Concerts are whimsical outdoor performances, braiding world-class musicians, audiences, and local public nature spaces to grow new audiences for live instrumental music and an ecosocial worldview of interrelatedness amongst humans, flora, and fauna.
Hudson River Music Festival
Sat. June 14
Join us for an environmental outdoor music festival to honor Pete and Toshi Seegerâs legacy! FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES ⢠BOAT FLOTILLA CELEBRATION ⢠THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE ⢠TOWERING PUPPETS ⢠FLOATING FISH PARADES ⢠MUSIC FOR KIDS & FAMILIES ⢠ACTIVISM AREA ⢠WORKSHOPS ⢠& MORE
Online Talk: Nature-Based Learning in Five Phases, by Dr. Stephen Cowan
Mon. June 2, 7:00 – 8:15PM
Join Strawtownâs Founder Laurie Seeman as she hosts Dr. Stephen Cowan, holistic developmental pediatrician and author of âFire Child, Water Childâ. You will become inspired as you hear about his approach for helping children navigate the challenges of growing up in todayâs world.
Suggested Donation: $10
NOTE: This talk is paired with our upcoming educator workshop below.
The Elements at Play: An Introduction to the Elements of Nature in Youth Education
Strawtown Educator Workshop
Online, Mon. June 9, 6:30 – 9:00pm
Paired with Talk by Dr. Stephen Cowan on June 2nd
For all who are teaching or raising children, teachers, youth leaders, parents, caregivers, artists, community leaders.
Gain new perspectives and learn Strawtown’s approaches in an interactive Zoom workshop that is paired with Dr. Stephen Cowanâs talk on June 2nd. In this hands-on session we will explore the elements at play (earth, air, fire, water) as a basis for nature connection, healthy child development, and awareness of the world around us. You will enjoy a balance of discussion, visual presentation, and hands-on art-making activities.
Fee: $48 (includes Dr. Stephen Cowanâs talk on June 2, see above)
