Welcome in the winter season with us by learning the art of wreath-making. Mike Porter, CFA's Board President, will show you how to build and decorate one for your home. Made of locally harvested Catskill pine and fir, these wreaths will remain fresh and viable for up to 2 monthsContinue Reading
So you've harvested a deer during hunting season–great job! Now what? Learning to butcher your own meat is an invaluable life skill, not to mention the dollars you'll save doing it at home instead of sending your deer away to be processed. Join John MacNaught, our Forest Program Manager andContinue Reading
Many properties in the Catskills have an apple tree or two, planted by a farmer years ago or growing wild. Most of them have been neglected or never pruned at all. Or, maybe your property has a younger tree you'd like to set up for success. A well-developed structure enhancesContinue Reading
Turning maple sap into syrup is an age-old tradition in the Catskills, dating back hundreds of years. As winter sets in, many Catskill residents know that maple season is on its way and have already stocked their woodpiles for a season of boiling. Today, the Catskill Region sits right inContinue Reading
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
