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SUMMARY:Bird-friendly Maple Woods Walk – Uihlein Maple Research Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA)\, Audubon New York\, and Cornell’s Uihlein Maple Research Forest for a Woods Walk Workshop focused on the Audubon Bird-Friendly Maple Program. Through the Bird-friendly Maple program Audubon partners with maple producers to enhance sugarbush habitat for forest birds—supporting bird conservation while maintaining productive maple operations. Recognized Bird-Friendly Maple producers commit to managing their forests in ways that improve habitat conditions for priority bird species\, without compromising syrup production. During this workshop\, we will tour Cornell’s Uihlein Maple Research Forest—an officially recognized Bird-Friendly Maple site—and explore how forest management practices can benefit both birds and maple producers. While the event is geared toward maple producers\, forest landowners and managers who do not produce syrup will also gain valuable insights into habitat-friendly forest stewardship.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/bird-friendly-maple-woods-walk-uihlein-maple-research-forest/
LOCATION:Uihlein Maple Research Forest\, 157 Bear Cub Lane\, Lake Placid\, NY\, 13946\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Currans Renewable Energy Pellet Mill Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Curran Difference – We are a family-owned and operated group of companies with over 40 years of experience in the forest harvesting industry. We produce premium wood products like wood fuel pellets\, BBQ pellets\, and cedar mulch from locally and sustainably harvested timber sourced in the North Country. Our History – With only a few chainsaws\, one used logging truck\, and a doodle-bug built to operate as a skidder\, Patrick Curran and his brothers started a family logging business in Massena\, NY\, in 1976. Curran Logging\, Inc. came together in 1984\, and Seaway Timber Harvesting\, Inc followed in 1990. The companies are owned and operated by brothers Pat\, Tim\, and Lee. Other family members have worked for the company from its early days\, and some continue today\, along with over 100 dedicated employees. Vertical Integration – Seaway Timber Harvesting and Curran Logging harvest timber for paper and board plants in NY\, Ontario\, and Quebec\, Canada. Due to changes in paper market demands\, Curran looked to opportunities in the biomass industry to keep hardworking North Country locals employed. Seaway Timber’s history and expertise paved the way for the establishment of Curran Renewable Energy\, LLC in 2009. Curran Renewable Energy produces Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI) certified – premium grade wood pellet fuel. CRE purchases the necessary feedstock from our sister company\, Seaway Timber Harvesting\, to manufacture our pellets. This relationship allows CRE to control the supply\, wood species\, and the parts of the trees that end up in the products\, giving higher quality wood pellets to meet the demands of our customers. The Future of Biomass – Curran Renewable Energy has been producing renewable biofuel for 14 years. We at CRE are proud of our products because they come from our backyard. Stewardship of the land drives Seaway Timber Harvesting\, Curran Logging\, and Curran Renewable Energy to be innovative leaders in harvesting and manufacturing forest products today.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/currans-renewable-energy-pellet-mill-tour/
LOCATION:Currans Renewable Energy Pellet Mill\, 20 Commerce Drive\, Massena\, NY\, 13662\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
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SUMMARY:SOT Tree Identification Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:The woods walk will be held at Jerry Michael’s tree farm\, 3192 State Route 206 in Whitney Point\, NY. The property is one mile east of the village of Whitney Point and parking will be along the wide eastbound shoulder of the road. The walk will be approximately one mile in length on mostly level ground. There are 15 different hardwood and 8 conifer tree species on the property. Some of the less-common trees are Swamp White Oak\, Sycamore\, Tulip Poplar\, American Chestnut and Cedar of Lebanon. \nIf you have a tree identification app\, bring your phone and test your app against the real thing. Wi Fi is available from most points on the property\, but not all. Bring your kids and grandkids and introduce them to a basic skill for woodlot management and enjoyment. Please call Jerry at (607) 648-2941 if you are coming so we can plan for parking\, and leave a phone number we can call if we have to cancel due to severe weather (we won’t cancel for a drizzle).\n\nPeter Smallidge\, NYS Extension Forester\, wrote an article in the November 2023 NY Forest Owner with recommendations for plant ID apps.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/sot-tree-identification-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Jerry Michael\, 3192 State Route 206\, Whitney Point\, NY\, 13862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Tier (SOT)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kutney":MAILTO:stephen_kutney@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
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SUMMARY:SAC Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Diane Corvetti\, 407 South Shore Road\, Lake Pleasant\, NY 12108 \nArrive: 9:30 —10:00am (refreshments available) \nWoodswalk— 10:00 am \nPicnic following woodswalk – Hamburgers\, hotdogs and beverages\, paper products will be provided. \nPlease bring:  A salad or food item to share and lawn chairs \nPlease RSVP to Kurt Edwards 518-661-5685 or at edwardsk922@gmail.com  by 9/12 \nAfter passing the Welcome to Speculator sign on Route 30\, you will see a Camp of the Woods sign on the left. Turn off Route 30\, go past Camp of the Woods\, go up the hill and South Shore Road takes a sharp right curve. Red Pines is 3 miles after you turn off Rt 30.  It is the next driveway after Pearson Lane (about another 1/2 mile). \nThere is a small sign “Red Pines” sign. Go slowly down the driveway which is almost a half mile. It is the only house and on the lake.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/sac-annual-picnic/
LOCATION:SAC Annual Picnic\, 407 South Shore Road\, Lake Pleasant\, NY\, 12108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeastern Adirondack (SAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kurt Edwards":MAILTO:edwardsk922@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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
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CREATED:20251007T124427Z
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SUMMARY:Forests Under Pressure: A Hike on Hunting & Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided hike at Winnakee’s Sister’s Hill Woods during hunting season to explore how conservation\, hunting\, and forestry go hand-in-hand.  We will observe the forest through the eyes of different environmental experts and seasoned hunters. \nWe will venture through hemlock stands\, wetlands\, and mixed hardwood forests\, discussing topics such as the effects of overabundant deer populations on our local forests\, habitat needs for wildlife and game animals and how to improve the forest to meet different management goals. We will also discuss trail cameras\, wildlife viewing\, and how & where landowners can use them to learn about the wildlife using their properties. \nParticipants will come away with a greater understanding of why we manage deer on Winnakee preserves for forest health and to improve habitat for species dependent on young forests\, insights into how deer hunting might fit with your property and a connection with other conservation-centric hunters through the Winnakee community.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/forests-under-pressure-a-hike-on-hunting-conservation/
LOCATION:Sisters Hill Woods\, 176 Sisters Hill Road\, Stanfordville\, NY\, 12581\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
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SUMMARY:Timber Stand Improvement - In-Progress
DESCRIPTION:Park along Indian Ridge Road at the corner of Harold Myers Rd. coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nxuh4A9aVYgzgXWr8\nThis property has a historic old boarding house.  We will visit a locust\, mulberry and hybrid chestnut silvopasture project. We will see parts of the property that are under USDA-EQIP contracts for brush management and timber stand improvement.\nGoals on the property are to transition from an even age stand to a more climate resilient multiage ecosystem.\nBrush management includes controlling undesirable plants: barberry\, buckthorn\, honeysuckle\, multiflora rose\, stiltgrass. We have been doing this for one year with 2 more years left on the contract.\nInteresting flora include: some very large mid-story and shrub spicebush\, winterberry holly\, serviceberry\, surviving American chestnut\, population of flowering dogwood\, and a very old stand of declining hemlock.\nThere is a Catskill Mountain View. \nPlease wear ankle supporting sturdy shoes since footing can be uneven.\nRSVP with Carol at happyinthehollow@gmail.com by October 16 so we know how many to expect.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/timber-stand-improvement-in-progress/
LOCATION:The Boarding House\, 212 Harold Myers Road\, Earlton\, NY\, 12058\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol McDonald":MAILTO:happyinthehollow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20251010T172434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T172434Z
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SUMMARY:2025 NYNGA Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New York Nut Growers Association announces that our 2025 Fall Meeting will be held on Oct. 18\, 9 am – 3 pm\, at Ramble On\, 3383 Colegrove Rd\, Trumansburg\, NY. \nBreakfast starts at 9:00 am\, and the program begins at 9:30 am. Speakers and discussion topics will include Jeff Zarnowski (Establishing a Commercial Nut Orchard – the First 8 Years); Bryan Caldwell (Growing Chestnuts Organically); Peter Haarmann (Cloning Hazelnut by Stooling); Bradford Smith (My Experiences Growing Chestnut and Other Nut Crops); and Bonny and Rick Monheim (50 Years of Planting and Nurturing Nut Trees: from Almonds to Walnuts).\n\n A light breakfast and lunch are included in the cost of meeting registration\, which is $20/member\, $25/non-member. Pre-registration is required to facilitate meal planning.\n\n Please feel free to share this announcement with others who may be interested.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor additional information and to register for the meeting\, use the link below. Thanks for your ongoing interest in and support of nut growing in New York!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve your ticket
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/2025-nynga-fall-meeting/
LOCATION:Ramble On\, 3383 Colegrove Road\, Trumansburg\, NY\, 14886\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20251007T125550Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Wetlands for Wildlife\, Water & Resilience - WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:Join Winnakee for a free educational webinar focused on the vital role of wetlands in supporting biodiversity\, clean water\, and climate resilience. We will share insights from our joint projects to monitor wildlife and enhance habitat\, as well as how landowners can play a key role in protecting and enhancing wetland ecosystems. Learn more about Winnakee’s wetland programs\, youth stewardship initiatives\, and how local partnerships are making a lasting impact across the Hudson Valley. \nRegister Here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E74841&id=136&formid=1362&Preview=true
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/protecting-wetlands-for-wildlife-water-resilience-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000
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CREATED:20251020T113239Z
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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:20260117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20251108T162950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T162950Z
UID:3385-1768656600-1768665600@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:Southern Tier Annual Potluck
DESCRIPTION: The Southern tier Chapter of the New York Forest Owners Association will have Tom Tasber speak on American black bears at our free\, open-to-the-public annual Potluck Dinner (late lunch). 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 that you will attend. This will allow us to plan for seating and beverages.\nThomas Tasber works for Broome County Cooperative Extension as a naturalist and educator. He runs the popular “Lunch with Tom” educational seminars\, sponsored by the Broome County Cooperative Extension. Research has shown that residents would like to see a black bear\, but not necessarily have them living near their homes. With the black bear population increasing across our area since the 1980s\, sightings and encounters are more frequent. Tom will examine the bear’s natural history in addition to discussing ways to coexist with this widespread species.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/southern-tier-annual-potluck/
LOCATION:Broome County Cooperative Extension\, 840 Front Street\, Binghamton\, NY\, 13901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Tier (SOT)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kutney":MAILTO:stephen_kutney@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260206T203336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T203336Z
UID:3459-1772888400-1772895600@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:American Black Bears with Thomas Tasber
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 at 1 pm\, the CNY Chapter of NYFOA will have Thomas Tasber speak on American black bears at our free\, open-to-the-public meeting at Cornell Cooperative Extension-Madison County\, 100 Eaton Street\, Morrisville\, NY 13408.\nThomas Tasber works for Broome County Cooperative Extension as a naturalist and educator. He runs the popular “Lunch with Tom” educational seminars\, sponsored by the Broome County Cooperative Extension.\nThe black bear population has been increasing and spreading across our area since the 1980’s\, with sightings and encounters more frequent. Tom will examine the bear’s natural history\, in addition to discussing ways to safely co-exist with this popular species.\nPlease let us know if you plan to attend so we can set up seating. You can email Eric Gantley\nat Eric@Frigodesign.com or call Bruce Revette at (315) 447-2741 or Ralph Meyer at (315) 264-1087.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/american-black-bears-with-thomas-tasber/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension – Madison County\, 100 Eaton Street\, Morrisville\, NY\, 13408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central New York (CNY)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Gantley":MAILTO:Eric@Frigodesign.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
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CREATED:20260215T131518Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Maple Producers
DESCRIPTION:From one tree to one thousand\, this event is designed for producers at every scale. Join fellow producers for an evening focused on connection\, collaboration\, and shared learning. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers\, troubleshoot common challenges\, explore mentorship opportunities\, and hear from a featured keynote speaker. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow and refine your operation\, this event offers valuable insights and meaningful connections for producers at every stage. \nLink to Register:\nhttps://apps.ideal-logic.com/cornellcoop?key=NYCG-GFKZS_K9KH-5PTF_b2ab762ac71e
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/calling-all-maple-producers/
LOCATION:Cornell Cooperative Extension – Jefferson County\, 203 North Hamilton Street\, Watertown\, NY\, 13601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-Affilliate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taylor Rollins":MAILTO:tar234@cornell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260311T181543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T181543Z
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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:20260421T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260324T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184622Z
UID:3535-1776735000-1776785400@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:Sawmill Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Tier Chapter\, NY Forest Owners Association\, has arranged a tour of the A.D. Bowman & Sons Lumber Co. sawmill for April 21st\, starting at 1:30. The sawmill is located at 1690 US Route 11 North\, Castle Creek\, NY 13744. Castle Creek is approximately seven miles north of Binghamton\, taking exit 7 from Interstate 81. Drive north on Rt. 11 for approximately 2.2 miles from the exit 7 interchange and park in the lot on the east side of the road\, across from the sawmill buildings.\nA.D. Bowman & Sons is celebrating its Centennial Anniversary this year and is currently operated by Adam and Aaron Bowman\, the fourth generation of the Bowman family in the business. Many of us with woodlots in this part of the state have seen our sawtimber go to the Bowman sawmill. Before starting the tour\, we will meet in the employee lunchroom for a brief discussion about current sawtimber markets and an overview of the Bowman operation. The tour will include their wood pallet manufacturing line and should conclude by 3:30 or sooner. Earplugs and safety glasses will be provided.\n\nPlease call Jerry Michael to reserve a spot for this tour (607) 648-2941\, or email GoTreeGo80@gmail.com.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/sawmill-tour/
LOCATION:A.D. Bowman and Sons Lumber Co.\, 1690 US 11\, Castle Creek\, NY\, 13744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Tier (SOT)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kutney":MAILTO:stephen_kutney@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260417T152315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T152315Z
UID:3597-1777050000-1777057200@nyfoa.org
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:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260324T152102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152102Z
UID:3529-1777402800-1777410000@nyfoa.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260415T194432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T194432Z
UID:3568-1778322600-1778328000@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:Lepak Farm Spring Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:This spring woods walk will cover a variety of topics\, including: \n·         Brief discussion on the use of the Cornell Bird Call Identification app\, Merlin. \n·         Local spring birding update by John Knapp. \n·         Grassland bird habitat lands are under the Conservation Reserve Program. \n·         White spruce tree disease observation. \n·         Porcupine activity observation. \n·         Manmade 5-acre wildlife marsh habitat observation at 30 years old. \n·         Pond building discussion\, if desired by the group. \n·         Water control structures- pluses and minuses. \n·         Beaver issues. \nThe woods walk will be approximately 1 mile long on uneven\, natural forest terrain. Hiking poles and waterproof footwear are recommended\, as the trail could be wet after recent rains. Restrooms are not available. The woods walk program will be one to one and a half hours long\, depending on the number of questions. \nThe Lepak Farm is located two miles from the village of Whitney Point at 229 Hemingway Road\, Whitney Point\, NY 13862. Turn left onto Hemingway Road approximately one mile east of the village\, just off State Route 206. On Hemingway Road\, drive one mile to the end\, where the farm is located. The road becomes gravel for the last 200 yards and ends in a cul-de-sac. Parking is limited to the cul-de-sac and along the road. Please Park as close as possible to other vehicles to allow adequate space for all. Reservations are not required. If you have questions\, call Steve at 607-902-4090.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/lepak-farm-spring-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Lepak Farm\, 229 Hemingway Road\, Whitney Point\, NY\, 13862\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southern Tier (SOT)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Kutney":MAILTO:stephen_kutney@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260501T180707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T180707Z
UID:3655-1778923800-1778938200@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:Pack Forest Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:At SUNY ESF’s Demonstration Forest in Warrensburg we will tour new projects recently completed. \nLunch to follow – please bring your own bag lunch and beverage
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/pack-forest-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Pack Forest\, 136 Pack Forest Road\, Warrensburg\, NY\, 12885\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeastern Adirondack (SAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kurt Edwards":MAILTO:edwardsk922@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260311T180323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T180323Z
UID:3502-1780736400-1780761600@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:NAC Chateguay Woodlands Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:The New York Forest Owners Association’s Northern Adirondack Chapter\nannounces an upcoming Woodswalk in Franklin County on Saturday June 6\, 2026\,\nnear Chateguay Lake in Eastern Franklin County\, NY. Starting location is a\nsnowmobile parking lot off Goldsmith Road coordinates\, 44.57335296049713\, –\n73.98761132436125. The walk will commence at 9:00 am with a break at noon for\na brown bag lunch\, then proceed with an afternoon session concluding at about\n3:30-4:00 pm. The host property “Chateguay Woodlands” owned by Aurora\nSustainable Lands\, Chapel Hill NC and managed by Landvest Forest Resources\,\nConcord NH\, is 80\,000 thousand acres in size and is managed by District Forester\nAdam Bullis\, based at the Lowville\, NY Office. Participants will have an\nopportunity to view various regenerative silviculture methodologies\, including\nshelterwoods\, clearcut blocks\, and overstory removals with a special focus on\nExpanding Gap Shelterwood Systems. Adam will discuss ongoing roadwork and\nrepair to maintain access to Chateaugay Woodlands inclusive of a difficult project\nbrought about by the devasting 2023 rainstorm/flood. Finally\, he will discuss\nAmerican Beech management strategies employed over the years on the\nproperty. Depending on harvest schedules we may have opportunity to view\nsome modern commercial harvesting equipment. Note that participants may be\nrequired to sign a liability waiver.\nPlease pack a lunch\, bring a friend\, and enjoy a day in the field\, rain or shine\, for\nyour chance to network with friends and take home a door prize. You may just be\nable to see a moose. This will be a multiple-stop vehicle tour with some walking\ninvolved. Walking is generally easy and participants have the option of skipping\nindividual site visits if necessary. Please note\, no bathroom facilities are available\nfor this event. Pré-register by text message with Scott Bonno at 315-854-7788 or\nby email glenmeal@yahoo.com by June 1\, 2026.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/nac-chateguay-woodlands-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Chateguay Woodlands\, Goldsmith Road
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260501T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T175840Z
UID:3637-1782203400-1782228600@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:Pack Forest Open House - What Does Forestry Mean to You?
DESCRIPTION:From landowners and managers to contractors and manufacturers\, each of us plays a vital role in sustainable forest management. Join fellow industry members for a day of field-based discussion as we bring all facets of forestry together to build a more sustainable future. \nRegister Now! \nClick here to register https://forms.gle/ZeUUxuyuL5s4Vxms8 \nRegistration & Coffee – 8:30 AM – provided at no cost to attendees. \nOpening Discussion– 9 AM \nField Tours – 10:15 – 12:30PM \nClimate Adaptive Silviculture \nPrescribed fire \nTree marking exercise & discussion \nLunch – 12:30 – 1:15PM – provided at no cost to attendees. \nDoor prizes announced! \nField Tours – 1:15 – 3:30 PM \nOld growth and recreation \nHemlock management \nBest Management Practices (BMPs)
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/pack-forest-open-house-what-does-forestry-mean-to-you/
LOCATION:Pack Forest\, 136 Pack Forest Road\, Warrensburg\, NY\, 12885\, United States
CATEGORIES:Southeastern Adirondack (SAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kurt Edwards":MAILTO:edwardsk922@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260324T175310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T013322Z
UID:3541-1784970000-1784984400@nyfoa.org
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:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260311T174556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174556Z
UID:3498-1784973600-1784982600@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:NAC Wellesley Island Woodswalk
DESCRIPTION:The New York Forest Owners Association’s Northern Adirondack Chapter\nannounces its second Woodswalk of the 2026 season\, to be held at 45608 Landon\nRd\, Wellesley Island NY in Jefferson County on Saturday July 25\, 2026. Our hosts\nDarrel and Judy Rippeteau will show us the effects of an eight-foot deer exclusion\nfence on plant growth. Participants will see firsthand the progress created over\nthree years\, as wildflowers\, native grasses and desired tree species have taken\nhold and continue to thrive in this setting. Darrel will further explain his efforts to\ncompost forest cuttings and display his ongoing garden projects.\nThis is an easy walking\, minimal effort event limited to 20 participants\ncommencing at 10:00am. Lunch will be served overlooking the American channel\nof the St. Lawrence Seaway at the conclusion of this approximately two-hour\nevent. Bathroom facilities are available on site. Pré-register by text message\nScott Bonno at 315-854-7788 or by email glenmeal@yahoo.com by July 23\, 2026.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/nac-wellesley-island-woodswalk/
LOCATION:Darrel and Judy Rippeteau\, 45608 Landon Road\, Wellesley Island\, NY\, 13640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162141
CREATED:20260311T174022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174022Z
UID:3494-1787994000-1788015600@nyfoa.org
SUMMARY:NAC Final Woodswalk - 2026
DESCRIPTION:We have an exceptional event in store for you on Saturday August 29\, 2026. The\nNew York Forest Owners Association’s Northern Adirondack Chapter announces\nits final Woodswalk of the season\, to be held at 301 Chipman Corners Rd\, Lisbon\nNY 13658 commencing at 9:00 am. Our host Dan Rutherford is very active in his\nforest and is the face of a multi-generational effort involving his father\, siblings\nand many other family members\, who collectively own over 400 acres. There is a\nlong history of silvicultural work\, which continues today with Dan’s participation\nin grant opportunities. The family has undertaken planting several different tree\nspecies and Dan continues to operate a Bandsaw mill to market forest products\nfrom the property. We will make a stop at the mill to get a real time view of the\nmill in operation. Dan will also highlight the history and current state of the maple\noperation\, which is a blend of modern practices and some old school tried and\ntrue methods. Finally\, he will also discuss efforts to manage the deer herd by\nleasing a family-built cabin to an out-of-the-area hunt club and his lease\narrangements with local farmers to offset property taxes.\nThere will be a significant bit of walking involved in this event; however\, the\nterrain is very friendly with little elevation change. We will break at midday for a\nbrown bag lunch. Please note\, there are bathroom facilities available at one stop.\nDoor prizes will be awarded at days end. Pre-register by text message Scott\nBonno at 315-854-7788 or by email glenmeal@yahoo.com by July 23\, 2026.
URL:https://nyfoa.org/event/nac-final-woodswalk-2026/
LOCATION:Dan Rutherford\, 301 Chipman Corners Rd\,\, Lisbon\, NY\, 13658\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Adirondack (NAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Bonno":MAILTO:glenmeal@yahoo.com
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