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SUMMARY:Hidley Farm Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:Forester Mary Spring will lead a walk on Hidley Farm with hosts Dick and Shari Gibbs who were founders of the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance\, now the Hudson Taconic Lands. Come learn from some amazing people who have dedicated lives and careers in forest conservation and stewardship. This 150-acre piece is a living example of community forestry – neighbors cut and use the firewood\, tap maple\, and hay the fields. Generations have done the same.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/hidley-farm-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Hidley Farm\, 287 Hidley Road\, Wynantskill\, NY\, 12198\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Invasives Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Arbor Day Invasives Plant Walk \nWhen: April 24\, 2026\, 5:00 PM (1-2hrs) \nWhere: Laughing Earth Farm\, 3842 State Route 2\, Cropseyville\, NY 12052. \nJoin Sean Murphy of the Agriculture Stewardship Association (ASA) on a walk about the farm and learn to identify invasive plants in the woodland when they are easiest to spot. Many management options begin in early spring – so let’s get a jump on it! \nThis event is a collaboration between ASA and NYFOA-CDC. \nRSVP to: sean@agstewardship.org
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/arbor-day-invasives-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Laughing Earth Farm\, 3842 State Route 2\, Cropseyville\, NY\, 12052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sean Murphy":MAILTO:sean@agstewardship.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
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SUMMARY:Fruit Tree/Bush Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Mike Basedow Tree Fruit Specialist from Cornell Cooperative Extension will provide information and demonstrate how to properly prune. \nDirections: Dankers Road is 2.3 miles down South Johnsburg Road from its intersection with Route 8 in Johnsburg.  The house is 1/2 mile down Dankers Road on the left. There are no other houses on the road.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/fruit-tree-bush-pruning/
LOCATION:Ed and Donna Welch\, 105 Dankers Road\, Johnsburg\, NY\, 12843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kurt Edwards":MAILTO:edwardsk922@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
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SUMMARY:November Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:Owners: Russell and Forrest Freeman and Katie Campbell-Nelson \nPresenters: Forester Ron Frisbee and the landowners \n84 wooded acres. The property was purchased by Katie and Russell in 2018 and they began living there full time in 2019 when they also began forest management. \nTo focus their efforts\, they secured a forest management plan written by Ron Frisbee\, paid for by USDA-EQIP funds. Contracts for conservation practices (brush management and timber stand improvement) will begin when EQIP funds become available again. \nFrom their forest management plan: \n“Our vision is to develop a climate resilient forest with improved biodiversity and wildlife habitat that can be a place for education of future generations. \nThis vision will be achieved through several goals and objectives: \n1. Coax a multiage\, biodiverse forest out of the trees\, including flora that has been present for over 2 centuries. \n2. Utilize bi-products of forest stewardship- find multiple purposes for the forestry we conduct. \n3. Develop drought resilience with respect to water quantity and quality and support downstream ecosystem health.” \nThings to see: a portable sawmill operation.  We recover lumber from undesirable trees as part of our timber stand improvement and mill them on-site. Thus\, small scale forest openings are created throughout the property while putting low quality timber to use. \nMore to see…  a 4-story barn re-habilitation project utilizing timber from the woods\,  a several hundred log shiitake mushroom operation\, maple sugar-bush conversion\, hemlock grove \nIf conditions permit\, we will get a a peek at a blackgum bog. \nPlease RSVP with Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com by November 6th.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/november-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Freeman – Campbell-Nelson\, 86 Meadow Lane\, Hannacroix\, NY\, 12087\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol McDonald":MAILTO:happyinthehollow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
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SUMMARY:Capital District Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:Tom retired from a career in forestry at NYSDEC\, and he has practiced his skills on their 180 acre property since the day he and Anna made their first woodland purchase. Join us for a walking tour of a special portion of their woodlands. \nThere will be an overview of past and ongoing management practices on this land\, but the focus will be on an area where a timber harvest was conducted in 2023. Many valuable trees were left standing with crowns released to allow continued growth. We will see how the forest has regenerated in areas of past management\, and in the most recent harvest area. Getting desirable vegetation species to return is always a challenge\, so there will be examples of mitigation efforts to help create the next woodlot stand\, one that is healthy and diverse. \nAny disturbance to the woods creates opportunities for wildlife\, and we will see examples of how critters are thriving as a result of the disturbance. The great flush of vegetation that comes in\, responding to added sunlight\, creates rich feeding grounds and physical protection for many wildlife species. \nThe trail leads through an old agricultural field now grown into a forest. Of interest is seeing which tree species naturally seeded in\, and which of those are winning the competition to grow to maturity! \nThe terrain is nearly level and we will be walking on skid/tractor trails and some grassy fields. Sturdy shoes are recommended\, and dress for the weather. \nPlease RSVP with Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com by Thursday September 25. \nSponsored by Capital District Chapter of NY Forest Owners Association\, the event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/capital-district-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Tom & Anna Wolfe\, 88 Curtis Road\, East Berne\, NY\, 12059\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol McDonald":MAILTO:happyinthehollow@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Capital District Chapter Picnic
DESCRIPTION:There is still time to RSVP with Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com \nJoin us for the NYFOA – Capital District Chapter picnic at the Paint Mine Shelter area of Thacher State Park on Sunday August 17\, 11 to 4 (?) pm. As well as being the member picnic\, this will be our annual member meeting with election of officers. \nThacher Park with spectacular views and the cool woodlands surrounding the pavilion\, is a great place to enjoy the friendship of our NYFOA chapter. Grillmeister Russel is wielding spatula and tongs this year\, preparing hamburgers\, hot dogs\, bratwurst and other grill items. The grill food\, the beverages and place settings\, admission to the park and parking fees\, are all paid through chapter funds. However\, please bring a dish of your favorite picnic food to share – we always have great choices prepared by the many wonderful cooks and bakers in the group. \nGrillmeister Russel expects to have the grill items ready starting 12:30-ish\, but arrive as early as 11 for time to visit (or help set up)\, and snack on any contributed hors d’oeuvres. \nWe expect to have a short presentation about the Master Forest Owner Program followed by a short hike into the woods – on these walks there is always sharing of knowledge and individual experience about the natural world around us. We are a smart bunch! \nMEMBER MEETING/ELECTION OF OFFICERS: \nAny CDC member in good standing is eligible to become an officer on the Chapter Steering Committee. Four positions include: \nChapter Chair – Jason Post\, incumbent\, agreed to serve another term if elected. \nChapter Vice-chair – Gerry McDonald\, stepping down\, Russel Freeman agreed to run for this position. (Russel has provided strong leadership and involvement\, and holds vast experience and knowledge that will contribute positively for our members). \nSecretary – Carol McDonald\, incumbent\, agreed to serve another term if elected. \nTreasurer – Phil Walton\, incumbent\, agreed to serve another term if elected. \nAnyone wishing to apply for one of these positions please contact Tracy Lamanec at tlamanec@msn.com or Carol McDonald at happyinthehollow@gmail.com. Election is by voice vote. \nTo facilitate our planning\, please reserve your place(s) by Wednesday August 13th with Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com   We will need to know your grill food preferences (vegetarian options available upon request)\, possible food allergies\, and an idea of the dish you will be bringing. When registering\, please provide a good contact phone number should we need to reach you prior to the event. \nThe Paint Mine Shelter is located at 779 Thacher Park Rd Voorheesville\, NY\, 12186 (coords 42.65236 N\, 74.01541 W) \n____________________________________________________________\nVisit the New York Forest Owners Association online at http://www.nyfoa.org. \nPlease distribute this information to anyone you think would be interested. Most NYFOA events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/capital-district-chapter-picnic/
LOCATION:Thacher State Park\, 779 Thacher Park Road\, Voorheesville\, NY\, 12186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol McDonald":MAILTO:happyinthehollow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
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SUMMARY:Gathering Growth Foundation - Preserving Significant Trees and Forests
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday June 14 at 11am for a program by Brian Kelley of the Gathering Growth Foundation\, highlighting the efforts of the foundation in New York State. The event will be held at \nLawson Lake County Park\n293 Lawson Lake Rd.\nFuera Bush NY 12067 \nThe Foundation was founded in 2019 by photographer Brian Kelley with a mission to visually preserve the legacy of significant trees and forests across the United States. Through powerful\, archival-style photography\, the foundation seeks to inspire a deeper appreciation for the ancient trees and forests that still stand today- encouraging education\, awareness\, and stewardship for future generations. \nWe encourage you to bring a bag lunch; drinks and dessert goodies will be provided by the chapter. Following our repast\, take a short walk with Brian on the park grounds\, and interact with him about his educational work\, and with other attendees about their woodlot experiences. \nPlease RSVP to Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com by the 7th of June. \nThe parking areas are marked; use either the lot near Waldman Lodge where the program is held or\, overflow – further out in the lot just off Lawson Lake Rd. \nTo learn more about the organization\, visit the Gathering Growth Foundation’s website https://www.gatheringgrowth.org/ or check out an interesting TimesUnion article found at this link:\nhttps://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/outdoors/article/gathering-growth-trees-new-york-20171761.php \nWe hope to see you! If walking in the woods\, dress appropriately and remember it is bug season.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/gathering-growth-foundation-preserving-significant-trees-and-forests/
LOCATION:Lawson Lake County Park\, 293 Lawson Lake Rd.\, Fuera Bush\, NY\, 12067\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Post":MAILTO:postjasonr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T090000
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SUMMARY:New Baltimore Antique Machinery & Agricultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Click on the following link for more information: New Baltimore Antique Machinery & Agricultural Festival
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/new-baltimore-antique-machinery-agricultural-festival/
LOCATION:Van Etten Farm\, 1314 Saw Mill Rd.\, Raena\, NY\, 12143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Capital District (CDC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Post":MAILTO:postjasonr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T153000
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SUMMARY:Annual Potluck Dinner (Lunch)
DESCRIPTION:Ed Nizalowski will speak at our annual Potluck Dinner (lunch) on his many observations and items found in the woods. Ed Nizalowski is a director at the Bement-Billings Farmstead in Newark Valley\, NY. Doors will open at 1:30 PM with the meal starting at 2 PM. The meeting will be held at the Broome County Cooperative Extension\, 840 Front Street\, Binghamton\, NY. Bring a dish to pass and your table service. We will provide beverages and a sheet pizza to supplement your gourmet offerings. Please call Steve at (607) 902-4090 to let us know you will attend. This will allow us to plan for seating and beverages.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/annual-potluck-dinner-lunch/
LOCATION:Broome County Cooperative Extension\, 840 Front Street\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allegheny Foothills (AFC),Capital District (CDC),Central New York (CNY),Lower Hudson (LHC),Niagara Frontier (NFC),Northern Adirondack (NAC),Southeastern Adirondack (SAC),Southern Finger Lakes (SFL),Southern Tier (SOT),Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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