Pressing apples for cider is a tale as old as time. Apple trees, growing wild or planted by farmers long ago, can be found all over the Catskill region. Though not all wild apples are good for fresh eating, plenty are perfect for cider-making. Take advantage of this abundant CatskillContinue Reading
Please join us for this year's Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, October 5th! This is a MEMBERS ONLY event in which we gather, reflect on the past year's programs, services, and events, and hear important updates from CFA's staff and Board of Directors over a delicious meal. In-person registration will beginContinue Reading
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 Rider Hollow Trail Head to learn about mushroom identification, best practices, and learn where to look, whatContinue Reading
This outdoor workshop with John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi will cover the life cycle, ecological functions of fungi, as well as their outdoor cultivation. Learn about what types of wood are viable sources for the mushroom spawn, how to take care of your log, fruiting mushrooms, harvesting, and pest control.Continue Reading
It is well-known that the majority of our Catskill forests were once cleared for agricultural use and have since grown back after farm abandonment. These "second-growth" forests are often overly dense and lacking in diversity. Just as weeding a garden helps plants thrive, forests too can benefit from some "weeding".Continue Reading
