Mushroom Foray October 2022 Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 One of the best ways to learn about wild mushrooms is to accompany an experienced mushroom person into the field. We will meet at the CCE’s Agroforestry Resource Center and walk across the road to the Siuslaw Model Forest for the foray. As we explore its mushroom-rich woods, we will talk about the mushroom ID and discuss their edible, medicinal, and other usages. After the walk, we will sort and display the mushrooms on tables in a hands-on session, and learn some of the methods used in identifying them. Join us for an interesting outing and ID class. Dress for the weather. In the event of extended dry conditions, the foray may be rescheduled.This class has been rescheduled from August. If you were registered before you are already registered for this class. $10 Tracey Testo, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomForayAugust2022_210 ========================================= Columbus Day Holiday-Office Closed Monday, October 10, 2022 8:30 am - 4:30 pm ========================================= Easy Home Composting Practices and Bin Building Thursday, October 13, 2022 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Do you have kitchen scraps and yard waste that you haul to the transfer station every month? Would you like an easy solution and compost at home? Join Jean Bonhotal on October 13 at 10:00AM at the Extension Education Center in Hudson, to learn the basics and benefits of composting.Jean Bonhotal is the Waste Management Specialist and Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute in Soil and Crop Science. Jean will talk about the benefits and science of composting. She will present designs to make or purchase appropriate bins for the waste you normally generate. We will also have a workshop on how to build a simple system at home. You will be able to generate rich compost (black gold) from waste that will provide nutrients for your garden and simultaneously help reduce the bio-waste in our landfills that emit methaneRegistration to be announced. $18 Sandra Linnell, sml334@cornell.edu, (518) 828-3346 ext 106 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Composting2022_210 ========================================= Looking to the Future of the Hudson Office: Public Feedback Dates Saturday, October 22, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties invites the friends and stakeholders of Extension to participate in a collaborative planning process that will chart the future of the Extension Education Center, our office in Hudson, NY. If you have any ideas, big or small, on how to add more interactive and modern educational spaces to the Hudson office please join us on one of the following dates: October 22nd 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday October 26th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesday November 4th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Friday November 4th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Friday Executive Director, Lisa Gallina, will provide tours and insights into the property, our organization, and our vision moving forward. No need to preregister but if you are interested please use the form below to receive updates. Lisa Gallina, lag292@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x 220 ========================================= Shiitake Workshop with NYFOA Saturday, October 22, 2022 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The Uplands, Dunk Hill Rd , Walton, NY 13856 Learn how to produce your own Shiitake logs using your less desirable trees. Participants will receive a 40" inoculated log, that you will prepare during our workshop while learning all aspects of production. Lunch, and an informative woods walk by Tracey Testo-Smith of Cornell Cooperative Extension will also be provided. Enjoy this fun filled day sponsored by the NY Forest Owners Association & the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and our friends and neighbors at “The Uplands”. Advanced reservations required by calling Ken & Sharon Semanovich (607) 204-0101 $75 for non-NYFOA members and $50 with NYFOA membership Tracey Testo, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Looking to the Future of the Hudson Office: Public Feedback Dates Wednesday, October 26, 2022 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties invites the friends and stakeholders of Extension to participate in a collaborative planning process that will chart the future of the Extension Education Center, our office in Hudson, NY. If you have any ideas, big or small, on how to add more interactive and modern educational spaces to the Hudson office please join us on one of the following dates: October 22nd 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday October 26th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesday November 4th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Friday November 4th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Friday Executive Director, Lisa Gallina, will provide tours and insights into the property, our organization, and our vision moving forward. No need to preregister but if you are interested please use the form below to receive updates. Lisa Gallina, lag292@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x 220 ========================================= (Full) Game of Logging: Level 1 Training for Women (chainsaw safety and use) Friday, October 28, 2022 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 This class is full. If are interested in our next chainsaw safety class sign up for our event announcement emails.The Game of Logging is a world-recognized training curriculum that teaches chainsaw skills. At this women-only full day class, participants come with their own chainsaw and safety gear to engage in hands on learning under the guidance of a qualified instructor. The "game" refers to the necessity of having a winning plan for felling trees and working safely. A fun scoring system helps focus participants' attention on the most important details.Advanced registration required. Don’t delay, space is limited!To register: Call or email Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu or 518-622-9820 $25.00 Tracey Testo, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Game of Logging: Women's Refresher Course Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Game of Logging: Level 1 certification is required for participation in this course. The Game of Logging is a world-recognized training curriculum that teaches chainsaw skills. At this women-only full-day class, participants come with their own chainsaw and safety gear to sharpen up their skills under the guidance of a qualified instructor. The "game" refers to the necessity of having a winning plan for felling trees and working safely. A fun scoring system helps focus participants' attention on the most important details.Advanced registration is required. Don’t delay, space is limited!To register: Call or email Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu or 518-622-9820 $25.00 Tracey Testo, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 Registration: Call or email Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu or 518-622-9820 ========================================= Looking to the Future of the Hudson Office: Public Feedback Dates Friday, November 4, 2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties invites the friends and stakeholders of Extension to participate in a collaborative planning process that will chart the future of the Extension Education Center, our office in Hudson, NY. If you have any ideas, big or small, on how to add more interactive and modern educational spaces to the Hudson office please join us on one of the following dates: October 22nd 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday October 26th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesday November 4th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Friday November 4th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Friday Executive Director, Lisa Gallina, will provide tours and insights into the property, our organization, and our vision moving forward. No need to preregister but if you are interested please use the form below to receive updates. Lisa Gallina, lag292@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x 220 ========================================= Looking to the Future of the Hudson Office: Public Feedback Dates Friday, November 4, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties invites the friends and stakeholders of Extension to participate in a collaborative planning process that will chart the future of the Extension Education Center, our office in Hudson, NY. If you have any ideas, big or small, on how to add more interactive and modern educational spaces to the Hudson office please join us on one of the following dates: October 22nd 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday October 26th 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesday November 4th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Friday November 4th 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Friday Executive Director, Lisa Gallina, will provide tours and insights into the property, our organization, and our vision moving forward. No need to preregister but if you are interested please use the form below to receive updates. Lisa Gallina, lag292@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x 220 ========================================= Star lore! The importance of the stars, moon, and night to Northeastern native peoples Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Ooms Conservation Area, 480 Rock City Road , Chatham, NY 12037 Join us on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 as we visit Ooms Conservation area to explore the night sky. Human cultures have directed their gaze towards the heavens for thousands of years. Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley will guide us for a night of learning about the importance of the stars, the moon, and the darkness of night for Northeastern native peoples.Please dress appropriately for the weather. All are welcome for this fun family event!  $15 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Starlore2022_210 =========================================