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May 2021
Game Of Logging Level I
The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This is a…
Find out more »June 2021
Chainsaw Safety, Sharpening, and Maintenance
Unfortunately for customers, chainsaws don't come with a complimentary day-long course on how to use them! As chainsaw is a must-have tool for most Catskill Mountain landowners, we've decided to create this course to help people learn the simple ins-and-outs of properly using and maintaining a saw. These tools can…
Find out more »Game Of Logging Level I
The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This is a…
Find out more »Backyard Edibles & Medicinals Talk
Learn how to ID plants in your backyard for edibility and medicinal use with Amy Metnick. Non-Members: $10 Members: Free
Find out more »Tree ID Walk with Ryan Trapani
We'll take a walk to both identify trees as well as figure out why that tree might be growing there using a little forest forensics. Learn about how past land use may have sculpted the diversity or our Catskill forests. Non-Members: $10 Members: Free
Find out more »August 2021
Chainsaw Safety, Sharpening, and Maintenance
Unfortunately for customers, chainsaws don't come with a complimentary day-long course on how to use them! As chainsaw is a must-have tool for most Catskill Mountain landowners, we've decided to create this course to help people learn the simple ins-and-outs of properly using and maintaining a saw. These tools can…
Find out more »Ginseng Woods Walk
Join Anna Plattner, General Manager of American Ginseng Pharm, for a workshop on growing American Ginseng in the Catskill Mountains. This program is designed to teach participants everything they need to know to start their own backyard ginseng farm. Topics covered include everything from basic ginseng plant identification and history…
Find out more »Game Of Logging Level I
The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This is a…
Find out more »September 2021
Tree Planting Demonstration
Join ISA Certified Arborist Zane Lawyer for a Tree Planting Demonstration. Zane will give a short lecture on sourcing trees, what to look for in quality nursery stock, and simple site preparation. He will then demonstrate the best practices according to the ANSI Standards for tree planting and installation. This includes…
Find out more »Portable Sawmill Demonstration
Have you ever wanted to learn how a round log becomes dimensional square lumber? For the novice or more advanced, CFA staff will be demonstrating our portable sawmill and answering any questions you might have on the process of making lumber. We will begin with discussing the log itself, making…
Find out more »Mushroom Woods Walk
The saying goes “There are old mushroom hunters and there are Bold mushroom hunters, but there are no Old and Bold mushroom hunters.” Don’t be a bold mushroom hunter. Join us at the Rochester Hollow Trailhead at 10 Am – Noon to learn about mushroom identification, best practices, and learn…
Find out more »Game Of Logging Level I
The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This is a…
Find out more »Apple Cider Making Demonstration
Learn how to make truly delicious, homemade apple cider from folks who have been using local produce and simple techniques for years. Non-Members: $10 Members: Free
Find out more »October 2021
Bird Feeder Talk
Join Mike Porter for a tour through the types of feeders you can employ to feed our winter birds, also become aware of the different types of feed that can be incorporated into your feeding regime. We will be outside so dress appropriately. Non-members: $10 Members: Free
Find out more »Game Of Logging Level II
The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This is a…
Find out more »Mushroom Log Inoculation
This outdoor workshop will cover the life cycle, ecological functions of Fungi as well as outdoor cultivation of fungi. We will drill holes in logs, fill them with mushroom spawn, and seal them with wax. You will learn what types of wood are viable sources for the mushroom spawn, how…
Find out more »December 2021
Wreath Making Workshop
Come and join Mike Porter where you will be shown the "art" of wreath-making and build and decorate one for your home. Made of fresh-cut greens of pine and hopefully fir, these wreaths will remain fresh and viable for up to 2 months on your door. We will be outdoors,…
Find out more »Deer Processing Workshop
So you've picked up a deer during hunting season. Now what? Sending a deer away to be processed may cost you $100 or more. Why not learn how to do it yourself? We'll teach you how to process a deer from start to finish, and provide tips and tricks that…
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