Annual “Butterflies and Blooms” Festival

Local artist, Hilary Astrid, works on her floral painting during last Saturday’s opening day of the week-long “Butterflies and Blooms” festival, held at Fishkill’s Stony Kill Farms Environmental Center.
Local artist, Hilary Astrid, works on her floral painting during last Saturday’s opening day of the week-long “Butterflies and Blooms” festival, held at Fishkill’s Stony Kill Farms Environmental Center.

By Jennifer L. Warren

FISHKILL – The annual “Butterflies and Blooms” event at Stony Kill Farm in Fishkill kicked off a fun and educational week, filled with activities celebrating the beauty and ecology of local pollinators.

Here, children work on a recycle craft as they listen in closely to details on fireflies and other outdoor friends from Stony Kill educator staff. The night also included a live artist, Hilary Astrid, working on her floral artwork, music, refreshments, a nature walk, camp fire and outdoor screening of the documentary, “Flight of the Butterflies.”

he evening also included music, refreshments, a kids craft segment as well as an outdoor screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Flight of the Butterflies.” Educational, fun activities for all ages continue throughout the week, culminating with a grand finale musical production Saturday night.
he evening also included music, refreshments, a kids craft segment as well as an outdoor screening of the acclaimed documentary, “Flight of the Butterflies.” Educational, fun activities for all ages continue throughout the week, culminating with a grand finale musical production Saturday night.

Activities continue throughout the week. Check out their website: stonykill.org, and click on activities to learn more.

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