February 2024 News

February 2024 News

Check out the February 2024 News from the Watershed Agricultural Council. Topics include: applying for a Micro Grant, joining Pure Catskills, attending a workshop and career opportunities.

MAPLE SEASON IS HERE!

With the unusually warm temperatures, maple season in New York has come early. MyWoodlot.com has a fountain of information if you want to try your hand at making it yourself.

In order to tap a maple tree, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how to identify different kinds of maple trees. Only certain ones are well-suited for tapping. This blog covers three common maples you might find in your yard or woods and explain tricks you can use to differentiate these seemingly-similar trees.

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Three Tricky Maples: Red, Norway, Sugar

Read the February News here