Poughkeepsie Farm Project

General Admission

The winter solstice is the longest night of the year and we&rsquo;d like to spend the start of it outside with the Giving Circle! Join us on the farm for a short hot chocolate walk while I explain (to the best of my capabilities - lol) how we shut the field down for the winter and a look at the winter sky. Volunteers from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will set up telescopes in our open field. The moon will be more than 90 percent full, and Saturn will be high in the sky shortly after dark, so both should be easy to see. We&rsquo;re close enough to the city that faint stars will be hard to spot, so we&rsquo;re keeping our promises modest and our hot chocolate generous. It gets cold quickly after sunset, so please dress in warm layers. The evening depends on clear skies, and we&rsquo;ll share any weather updates ahead of time. You&#39;ll have a chance to warm up in the high tunnels. Come as you are, bring someone you love, and see Saturn up close with your neighbors. Kids welcome! My little buddy will probably be there!

The winter solstice is the longest night of the year and we’d like to spend the start of it outside with the Giving Circle! Join us on the farm for a short hot chocolate walk while I explain (to the best of my capabilities - lol) how we shut the field down for the winter and a look at the winter sky. Volunteers from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will set up telescopes in our open field. The moon will be more than 90 percent full, and Saturn will be high in the sky shortly after dark, so both should be easy to see. We’re close enough to the city that faint stars will be hard to spot, so we’re keeping our promises modest and our hot chocolate generous. It gets cold quickly after sunset, so please dress in warm layers. The evening depends on clear skies, and we’ll share any weather updates ahead of time. You'll have a chance to warm up in the high tunnels. Come as you are, bring someone you love, and see Saturn up close with your neighbors. Kids welcome! My little buddy will probably be there!

Poughkeepsie Farm Project

Hot Chocolate and Stargazing

51 Vassar Farm Ln

General Admission

Free

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