Catskill Forest Association

Alaskan Sawmill Demonstration
2025-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | New CFA Office, 42710 State Route 28, Arkville, NY, 12406, United States
The concept of “wilderness” has changed throughout history, and can influence the way we relate to the natural world. Zane Lawyer, CFA Education Arborist, will give a talk on the evolving meaning of wilderness and its significance for the future of the Catskill region. Following the presentation, a wide-ranging open discussion on wilderness will be held with attendees to further clarify the role of humans in the environment. Participants are encouraged to tell their own stories, perspectives, and first-hand experiences with wilderness and how their understanding has or hasn’t evolved over time. Recommended readings for discussion: The Trouble with Wilderness or, Getting Back to the Wrong Nature by William Cronon [short read]The Land Ethic essay by Aldo Leopold [short read]Wilderness and the American Mind by Roderick Frasier Nash [long read]This event is free to attend. RSVP is encouraged but not required.

Greene Lumber Sawmill Tour
2025-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Greene Lumber Co., 16991 NY-23, Davenport, NY, 13750, United States

Tree Identification Walk
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | SUNY Delhi Outdoor Education Center, 19692 NY-28, Delhi, NY, 13753, United States

Pulling Trees for Homeowners
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 | New CFA Office, 42710 State Route 28, Arkville, NY, 12406, United States

Game of Logging Level I
2025-08-02 07:30 - 17:00 | 3746 Atwood Road, Stone Ridge, NY, 3746 Atwood Road, Stone Ridge, NY, 12484, United States

Orienteering and Bushwhack Hike
2025-08-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Davidson’s General Store, 2 Goff Road Suite 1, Livingston Manor, NY, 12758, United States

Fruit Tree Planting Demonstration
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | New CFA Office, 42710 State Route 28, Arkville, NY, 12406, United States

Game of Logging Level II
2025-09-27 07:30 - 17:00 | 901 Stanley Slater Road, Prattsville, 901 Stanley Slater Road, Prattsville, 12468, United States

2025 Annual Membership Meeting
2025-10-04 09:30 - 13:00 | New CFA Office, 42710 State Route 28, Arkville, NY, 12406, United States

Game of Logging Level I
2025-10-11 07:30 - 17:00 | 99 Van Buskirk Rd, Saugerties, NY 12477

Wild Mushroom Woods Walk
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Rider Hollow Trail Head, Rider Hollow Shelter, Arkville, NY, 12406, United States

Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop
2025-10-18 14:30 - 17:00 | Catskill Fungi Kitchen, 8553 NY-28, Pine Hill, 12465, United States

Backyard Bird Feeding Talk 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | 133 Orchard Street, 133 Orchard Street, Margaretville, NY, 12455, United States

Wreath-Making Workshop
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | New CFA Office, 42710 State Route 28, Arkville, NY, 12406, United States
