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SUMMARY:Jensen Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a scenic woods walk in the Finger Lakes region that seamlessly transitions through diverse ecosystems. We will begin by walking on well-maintained paths through sunlit meadows buzzing with pollinators and wildflowers; then alongside rolling corn fields where the monarchs are abundant; then winding through shaded mature timber of towering oaks and maples. Finally\, we will pass through successional forests thick with young saplings. Dogs are welcome.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/jensen-woods-walk/
LOCATION:Nick Jensen\, 11505 Nickles Road\, Prattsburgh\, NY\, 14873\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Jensen":MAILTO:silvoplanning@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
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SUMMARY:Releasing the Reality of the Existing Forest - WFL/AFC
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Robinson\, our Forester for over the past 20 years\, will guide us through one of the great challenges facing landowners.  Specifically\, ownership of a commercially high-graded forest (approximately 99.7%).  The existing forest has a high percentage of trees which have already been rejected by the industry.  Unfortunately\, these low-quality trees have the ability to represent the future forest.  Starting over is impractical for private landowners.  Few landowners have the luxury of 60-90 years needed for the new forest development.  Substantial Taxes\, the greatest ownership deterrent and combined with the element of time\, create the negative side of the equation.  Forest managers must apply management which improves the grade of the forest and shortens the number of years without forest income.  This recovery should begin with and be sustained by commercial cutting.\nWe will discuss the difference between a forest which has developed naturally to attain certain attributes such as volume\, quality\, vigor and vitality in contrast with that of a forest that might have the same volume but the quality\, vitality\, and vigor have been compromised.  Why do some trees\, and entire forests\, seem to grow so slowly\, while trees of similar size in another forest seem superior?  We will discuss what makes a tree young (it is not age)\, mature (yes\, it has everything to do with upbringing)\, and even how to recognize over-maturity (it happens even with seedlings).  Wouldn’t it be great to find superior trees throughout the forest and make them young again? Our theme will be ‘Releasing the Reality of the Existing Forest’. As Bruce would say\, Love the Forest!\nPlease arrive at 9 a.m.  Light breakfast fair will be available as well as fresh water.  A short preview of the woods walk will be made by Bruce Robinson before we head out into the woods.  There are stairs to consider\, rocky roads and paths\, some mild uphill challenges for some folks\, and dress for the weather/bugs/outdoors.  We will host this woods walk rain or shine. \n     After the presentation\, we invite you to please stay for lunch.  Cook your own hot dog(s) over an open fire\, chili\, salads\, snacks\, fruit\, and s’mores for dessert.  You are welcome to stay and enjoy time around the campfire\, visit with friends\, and in his usual delightful humor\, Bruce is always available to answer questions.  All are welcome. We would appreciate your communicating directly with us as to the number of people in your group attending\, so that we might better prepare the food needed to satisfy each of you. \nPlease RSVP that you will attend and the number in your party to:  colettemorabito57@gmail.com or call 585/248-0654\, please leave a message.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/releasing-the-reality-of-the-existing-forest-wfl-afc/
LOCATION:Collette and David Morabito\, 6067 White Creek Road (County Road 17)\, Friendship\, NY\, 14739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allegheny Foothills (AFC),Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Collette & David Morabito":MAILTO:colettemorabito57@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Oak Wilt: A Free Workshop for Landowners and the Community
DESCRIPTION:Join the Finger Lakes Land Trust and the Western Finger Lakes Chapter of NYFOA for a free informational workshop on oak wilt presented by Austin Shay of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Landowners and community members will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of oak wilt\, properly report suspected cases\, and take steps to help prevent its spread. DEC staff will also share the latest updates on monitoring and management strategies being implemented locally\, along with practical guidance for protecting oak trees on your property and across our region’s forests. \nNo registration required. \nPowerPoint Presentation
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/understanding-oak-wilt-a-free-workshop-for-landowners-and-the-community/
LOCATION:South Bristol Town Hall\, 6500 West Gannett Hill Road\, Naples\, NY\, 14512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Allison":MAILTO:dallison1961@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:WFL General Meeting - Alaska Surveying for the US Government
DESCRIPTION:The evening’s featured speaker will be Dan Holtje\, co-owner of Finger Lakes Land Surveying (FLLS). Dan holds a dual degree in forestry and surveying from Paul Smith’s College (1988) and brings decades of wide-ranging experience to his work\, including contract surveying for National Grid\, highway and topographic surveys\, Native allotment surveys in Alaska\, surveying Akzo salt mines\, and snow surveys at Sacandaga Lake. He and his wife Julie have operated FLLS together since 2006; Julie also serves as zoning officer for the Town of West Bloomfield.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/wfl-general-meeting-alaska-surveying-for-the-us-government/
LOCATION:Honeoye United Church of Christ\, 8758 Main Street\, Honeoye\, NY\, 14471\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dana Allison":MAILTO:dallison1961@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Western Finger Lakes Chapter Dinner and Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please come and join us for what is always a great evening of friends\, sumptuous food\, and a lot of exciting raffles: door prizes\, 50/50 raffle\, and other surprise items. As you are aware\, these raffles\nhelp to keep our chapter’s funds at a healthy level so that we might continue to offer great programming and educational events. \nBrad Stevenson\, of Laurier Catering\, will once again grace us with his superb cuisine. The WFL Chapter will continue to subsidize the cost of the dinner by charging less than the caterer charges. \nThe cost is $45 per ticket. Your check should be made out to WFL/NYFOA and mailed to Ron Reitz\, 6086 Canadice Hill Road\, Springwater\, NY 14560. \nPlease consider joining us along with your family members and fellow woodland owners. All are welcome!
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/western-finger-lakes-chapter-dinner-and-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Mendon NY Fire Hall\, 101 Mendon Ionia Road\, Mendon\, NY\, 14506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Jensen":MAILTO:silvoplanning@gmail.com
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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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SUMMARY:WFL Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nWe have tentatively set the date for the 2024 WFL Annual dinner \nPlease save the date \nTuesday\, OCTOBER 1st
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/wfl-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Western Finger Lakes (WFL)
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