Invasive Species ID & Reporting Walk at Frost Valley Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Road , Claryville, NY 12725 Join the Catskill Center’s Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) Director, John Thompson, for a walk through the Frost Valley Model Forest to learn how to identify invasive species and report your observations using the free iMapInvasives app. This program is a collaboration between the Catskill Center, Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia-Greene Counties, the Rondout Neversink Stream Program, and the Watershed Agricultural Council. Participants will be asked to complete a brief program evaluation following the walk.Please bring a smartphone and download the iMapInvasives app prior to the program; instructions will be shared after registration. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and bring water. A hand lens may also be helpful for identification. Advance registration is required, this is a free event with a suggested donation of $10.If you have any questions, please contact the Catskill Center CRISP Director, John Thompson, at JThompson@catskillcenter.org. Please Note: Pets are not permitted at Catskill Center programs and events with the exception of trained service animals assisting their handlers.Register for Invasive Species ID Free event with a suggested donation of $10. Shane Stevens, ss3666@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ex 118 ========================================= Stream Side Forest Management Wednesday, October 28, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Join us for an entirely outdoor, hands-on woods walk exploring stream crossings and riparian area management. Participants will visit several types of crossings and structures, including a new bridge, an old footbridge, and a skidder bridge, while learning about different crossing options, best management practices (BMPs), permitting considerations, and trout-spawning stream restrictions. The workshop will also highlight streamside vegetation management, including the role of healthy riparian areas, wetland plants, and herbaceous plant management. Participants will learn about management options for hemlocks impacted by hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and discuss strategies for maintaining healthy streamside vegetation while addressing invasive species and other management challenges in riparian areas.Register for Stream Side Forest Management $15.00 per person Hannah Case, hc2329@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ext 102 ========================================= Paint Making with Invasive Plants Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Through mini presentations and hands-on paint-making, this workshop explores what positive relationships might be possible once we stop seeing invasive plants only as something to fight, without denying ecological harm. The presentation includes color samples made from 30 species of invasive plants, non-native plants and weeds, a brief history of Toringo Crabapple in Japan, and grassland birds whose habitat depends on the local farms where teaching materials were collected. Participants will take home a bottle of plant pigment and a list of low-cost, recycled-material options that allow them to continue paint-making independently.Register for November 1, 2026 in HudsonLocation: Extension Education Center 479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534Register for November 8, 2026 in AcraLocation: Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405 $45 William McCall, wdm72@cornell.edu ========================================= Paint Making with Invasive Plants Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Through mini presentations and hands-on paint-making, this workshop explores what positive relationships might be possible once we stop seeing invasive plants only as something to fight, without denying ecological harm. The presentation includes color samples made from 30 species of invasive plants, non-native plants and weeds, a brief history of Toringo Crabapple in Japan, and grassland birds whose habitat depends on the local farms where teaching materials were collected. Participants will take home a bottle of plant pigment and a list of low-cost, recycled-material options that allow them to continue paint-making independently.Register for November 1, 2026 in HudsonLocation: Extension Education Center 479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534Register for November 8, 2026 in AcraLocation: Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405 $45 William McCall, wdm72@cornell.edu ========================================= Wildlife Tracking with Daniel Hansche Monday, November 9, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Siuslaw Model Forest, 6055 NYS Route 23 , Acra, NY 12405 Join international wildlife tracking expert Daniel Hansche for a walk afield in search of the tracks & signs of our wild neighbors. Landowners, foresters, and citizen scientists can key in on dozens of wild mammals by searching for the signs they leave behind. Tracks, scats, feeding signs, homes, and many more signs help us to know who lives in a property or woodlot and what they need to thrive in the landscape. Wildlife tracking is experiencing a great resurgence as an essential field skill for those managing, monitoring, hunting, or protecting landscapes in North America and beyond. Participants will return to their place with clear tips and practical skills, leading them to know where and how to look for more signs of their local wildlife. Meet Daniel Hansche: A full-time wildlife tracker with 30 years in the field, Daniel’s work in conservation & education has taken them to wolf dens, rhino encounters, lion trails, wild pig families, and more -every moment a special one. Daniel is a Track & Sign Evaluator with Tracker Certification North America and certified in Eurasia & Africa. Daniel has mentored 100's of trackers and taught 1000's through workshops, trainings, and certifications. Brimming with creativity, Daniel's approach to tracking is wholly unique. Everyone has unique gifts, needs, & styles. One of Daniel’s virtues is in learning, respecting, and serving each student’s needs. Spur Wander was founded to offer high-quality experience & trainings to wildlife trackers worldwide.Partnership with NYFOARegister for Wildlife Tracking with Daniel Hansche $50.00 per person Shane Stevens, ss3666@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ex 118 ========================================= Holiday Wreath Workshop with the Master Gardener Volunteers Saturday, November 21, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Celebrate the season with creativity at the Master Gardener Volunteers’ annual Holiday Wreath Workshop! Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at either our Hudson office or Acra office for a hands-on, relaxing morning of wreath-making.For $55, you’ll receive all the materials and tools needed to design your own fresh, beautiful holiday wreath. Before you begin, Master Gardener Volunteers will share the basics of wreath construction and introduce you to the evergreen plants and natural materials used to create holiday wreaths. You’ll also learn about sustainable harvesting practices and how to care for your wreath, so it lasts through the season.Feel free to bring ribbon or other personal touches to make your creation unique. Participants will also receive an educational handout featuring common evergreens and other natural materials used in holiday wreaths.Pre-registration is required. This beloved workshop fills quickly, so reserve your spot today!Locations & RegistrationRegister for Hudson: Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534Register for Acra: Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra, NY 12405 $55.00 per person Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= Winter Blooms Workshop: Festive Amaryllis for Stunning Indoor Flowers! Friday, December 4, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Ready to enjoy fresh blooms in December? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll learn how to care for winter-blooming bulbs so you can enjoy watching amaryllis and paperwhites grow and bloom while the gardens outdoors rest.Participants will create their own indoor garden bowl with amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs, surrounded by seasonal evergreens and decorative elements. These low-maintenance plants will bloom for weeks and can be cared for and encouraged to rebloom for years to come.Nicole will teach you: How to properly pot amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs The best care tips to encourage healthy blooms How to transition your winter planting into a lush indoor garden for year-after-year enjoymentWhether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this workshop is a fun way to get your hands in the soil and brighten your home with winter flowers.Register for Winter Blooms Workshop: Festive Amaryllis for Stunning Indoor Flowers! $50.00 per person Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= Woodland Ecology Walk with a Forester Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Clearpool Model Forest, Carmel Campus , 33 Clearpool Rd , Carmel, NY 10512 Join us for a guided woodland walk at the Clearpool Model Forest! Audubon Endorsed Certified Forester Cory Creagan from Headwater Forestry Inc. will lead us through the trails to discuss the best management practices and land use strategies used at Clearpool to maintain a healthy and productive working forest within the NYC Watershed. Learn about silviculture methods, local forest ecology, and how you can apply these concepts in your woodlands!In addition, learn about the Cornell Master Forest Owner (MFO) program and how you can request a free forest visit to help prioritize your woodland goals or become a volunteer MFO yourself.Participants will receive a follow up email of helpful forestry resources.Register for Woodland Ecology Walk with a Forester $25.00 per person Shane Stevens, ss3666@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ex 118 ========================================= New And Beginning Farmer Seminar Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Are you a new or beginner farmer just getting started? Join us for a series of presenters from CCE and different organizations, learn what resources are available, and how to get started. Topics include: business planning, how to get started with beekeeping, land access, getting started with poultry, Farm Service Agency programs, Soil and Water Conservation District programs, fruit IPM, food systems, becoming a Taste NY vendor, and getting started with silvopasture. Includes lunch, handouts, and books provided by SARE.Register for New and Beginning Farmer Seminar $35.00 per person Ashley Schoenborn, als543@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 x 113 =========================================