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 LEVELContinue Reading
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
