Sustainable Tompkins subscribers may be interested in the following
workshops, to be offered at Cornell's Arnot Forest. Send questions
or register by calling (607) 535-7161, or by emailing
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Climate Change and Your Water, Woods and Wildlife
We hear about climate change and effects on polar bears and arctic
sea ice, but what will it mean to New York's water, woods and
wildlife? Changes in temperatures, season lengths, snowpack, and
severe weather events are predicted and are already occurring. As
temperature and rainfall patterns change, floods and droughts will
become more common. Populations of some wildlife species may benefit,
but others will decline or shift to new areas. Learn about how our
forests may change, and how different kinds of wildlife may be
affected. Get tips on steps you can take to manage your water, woods,
and wildlife in the face of change.
Date: Wednesday, May 27 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Pre-registration Cost: $12/person Day of event Cost:
$15/person
Tree Identification
The most important thing you can do to take care of your land is to
know your forest well. Some trees are essential in order to attract
certain types of wildlife. Some species will grow very well on a
given site, while others will not. Different species also have
different potential timber values. At this session, you'll learn how
to identify some of the most important trees in your area. We'll also
discuss relationships between tree species and habitat types in your forest.
Date: Wednesday, June 3 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Pre-registration Cost: $12/person Day of event Cost:
$15/person
GPS Basics
This GPS workshop is for those who are interested learning basic GPS
skills. During this class, we will provide an overview of the basic
concepts of GPS including becoming familiar with the GPS screens,
marking waypoints, saving tracks, and navigating to a previously
marked place. GPS units will be provided.
Date: Thursday, June 11 Time: 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Pre-registration Cost: $15/person Day of event Cost:
$20/person
Hemlocks In Jeopardy
An insect pest newly arrived in the Finger Lakes region -- the
hemlock woolly adelgid -- was recently discovered in the Ithaca
area and is threatening hemlock trees and the biodiversity they
support. This invasive species has decimated hemlock populations
across the eastern United States, where altered habitats due to the
loss of the hemlocks have caused a cascade of environmental changes.
Early detection of new sites of infestation is a high priority, and
local conservation groups are organizing volunteer surveys as a
critical first step in managing this devastating invasive species.
Participants in this workshop will learn about the biology of the
adelgid and the threat it poses to local hemlock forests, as well as
methods for detecting hemlock woolly adelgid, and available treatment
options. This workshop will include indoor presentations, and an
outdoor component.
Date: Sunday, June 14 Time: 2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
Pre-registration Cost: $15/person Day of event Cost:
$20/person
Preserving Your Woods for Future Generations
New York's private forestland is facing unprecedented threats as
invasive pests, escalating property taxes and other negative
pressures continue to force woodland owners to sell their property or
liquidate their timber. During this workshop, we will discuss
strategies for mitigating the major challenges to long-term woodland
ownership in New York including ways to make your woods more
productive and valuable, property and income tax abatement
strategies, alternative non-timber income opportunities, conservation
easements, and generational transfer.
Date: Wednesday, June 17 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Pre-registration Cost: $15/person Day of event Cost:
$18/person
Important: All courses will meet at the Arnot Lodge, unless
otherwise specified. To register for programs and pay on-line, visit
<http://www.arnotconservation.info/>Arnotconservation.info. You may
also register by phone (607) 535-7161, or by emailing
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]. Pre-registration
allows us to notify you in case of cancellation due to severe weather
or lack of enrollment. Most of our courses are held partially or
entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather!
The Arnot Forest is located on Schuyler County Route 13, 1 mile north
of NY Route 224, between Cayuta and Van Etten, NY. For directions
and a map visit: www.arnotforest.info
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