The Basics of Maple Syrup Production

Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $10
This workshop covers the basics of maple production including: Why make maple syrup, what trees can you tap, how to tap, sap collection, sap processing, when is it syrup, canning and preserving syrup, what else can I make from maple syrup and regulations related to making maple syrup. Whether you are a New Producer, a Beginner Producer, or a Small Commercial Producer, this maple syrup workshop will provide you with valuable production information on methods, materials, management, and much more.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Adult First Aid/CPR

SWCD Office Building, 44 West Street, Walton, NY
Cost: $25
A required course for Trained Logger Certification.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Landowners and Your Woods: A Forest Management Primer

Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: $10/person, $15/family
Do you own woods? Do you have woodlands you would like to manage in some way? Do you want to know about the value of trees as timber? Would you like to know about other opportunities your forests provide? Would you like to develop and implement the best long term plan for your woodland? Mary Spring, professional forester, will provide basic concepts of best forestry management practices, and forest management planning as well as the value of working with a forester. You will also get lots of valuable resources to help you after you leave. Come dressed for the weather, as we will have an outdoor component illustrating forestry management strategies.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Game of Logging: Level 1

Southern Catskill Region, Location TBD
Cost: $25
A required course for Trained Logger Certification focusing on chainsaw safety and open-face felling techniques.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - GPS For Loggers (CE credits)

Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
Cost: $15
A continuting education class for TLC loggers. Workshop will focus on basic GPS use and field application for loggers.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Forest Ecology and Silviculture

4H Camp Shankitunk, Delhi, NY
Cost: $15
A required course for Trained Logger Certification. Training covers wildlife habitat, harvest planning, soil and water quality protection and other topics.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Deposit Lumberjack Festival

Festival Field, Borden Street, Deposit, NY
Cost: n/a
34th Annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival

Catskill Forest Festival

Village Pavillion, Margaretville, NY
Cost: n/a
A celebration of the Catskill Region's forests to foster an appreciation for the many benefits these working forests provide.

NYS Woodsmen's Field Days

Oneida County Fairgrounds, Schuyler Street, Boonville, NY
64th Annual NYS Woodsmen's Field Days.

Trained Logger Certification - Hands On BMP Installation Workshop (CE credits)

Siuslaw Model Forest, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
Cost: $25
A continuing education class for Trained Logger Certification. Participants will flag trails on a harvest site then practice installing waterbars using a bulldozer.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Skidder Bridge Construction Workshop (CE credits)

Axtell-Bradtke Lumber, 113 Beals Pond ROad, Masonville, NY
Cost: $25
A continuing education class for Trained Logger Certification. Hand-on construction of a portable 20ft, 3 panel, skidder bridge.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Forest Ecology and Silviculture

Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
Cost: $15
A required course for Trained Logger Certification. Training covers wildlife habitat, harvest planning, soil and water quality protection and other topics.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Forest Pests and Diseases (CE credits)

Siuslaw Model Forest, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
Cost: $10
A continuing education class for Trained Logger Certification. An introduction to invasive and native forest insects, plants and weeds.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Game of Logging: Level 1

Northern Catskill Region, Location TBD
Cost: $25
A required course for Trained Logger Certification focusing on chainsaw safety and open-face felling techniques.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820

Trained Logger Certification - Adult First Aid/CPR

Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY
Cost: $25
A required course for Trained Logger Certification.
To register, contact CCE Greene County (518) 622-9820