Past Events
April 2022
Meet with a NYS DEC stream permit forester to learn about requirements. A NYS DEC officer will also be available to discuss conditions for ticketing. Network with fellow loggers and WAC foresters about stream crossings and WAC cost share incentives. Location to be determined – likely NYC watershed region.
Find out more »May 2022
Maximizing chainsaw performance through maintenance, carburetor settings, and filing techniques. Limbing and bucking techniques are introduced, spring pole cutting is covered and more felling is practiced. Location to be determined – likely NYC watershed region.
Find out more »September 2022
Introduces open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength. Location to be determined – likely NYC watershed region.
Find out more »This training covers wildlife habitat, timber harvest planning, soil and water quality protection, and other topics. This course may be offered virtually.
Find out more »October 2022
Every year, regional partners for clean water and a healthy environment host a community hazardous waste collection day, known as Clean Sweep. Now in its 26th year, Clean Sweep provides a safe disposal venue by collecting chemicals and other materials which pose a threat to public health, water and environment. Download the CLEAN SWEEP 2022 Flyer and this Tip Sheet for more details. Clean Sweep is free to farmers in the eight watershed counties and free to all Delaware…
Find out more »Focuses on techniques for handling difficult trees. Limbing, height measurement, segment calculations, wedging techniques, hinge placement and felling against the trees natural lean are covered.
Find out more »December 2022
These classes are also offered by local schools, hospitals and fire departments.
Find out more »January 2023
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, in partnership with the Watershed Agricultural Council, will be hosting the 20th Annual Catskill Regional Agriculture Conference on Thursday, January 12, 2023. After two years of holding the conference virtually, we will back in person; and offering the conference virtually at the same time. Come and join farmers from around the region for this premier agricultural event. Our top-notch speakers will be presenting timely information about dairy, livestock, vegetable, cut flower production as well as grazing management with…
Find out more »March 2023
The 2023 grazing season is rapidly approaching. Now is the perfect time to review last years’ experience and to set goals for the coming year. This workshop will review some basic grass plant biology within the context of early season grass management strategies. In addition, we will provide a summary of 2022 data collected on hay field cutting management and timing – and relate what was learned to a similar pasture management situation. Finally, we will discuss pasture management techniques…
Find out more »The 2023 grazing season is rapidly approaching. Now is the perfect time to review last years’ experience and to set goals for the coming year. This workshop will review some basic grass plant biology within the context of early season grass management strategies. In addition, we will provide a summary of 2022 data collected on hay field cutting management and timing – and relate what was learned to a similar pasture management situation. Finally, we will discuss pasture management techniques…
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