Gourmet Gardening!

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location:  Hudson-Chatham Winery 
Presented by:  CCE Master Gardeners
Cost:  $40.00 per person
Registration deadline: Monday, June 17
To register call: 518-828-3346 xO

 The Master Gardeners will be at the winery to explain how to grow and cook with some of the heirloom vegetables that can thrive in our area and are used by great chefs around the world.  Green-Tint Pattypan Squash will be the stars at this session.  You will go home with seeds and recipes.  Light fare will be available.

Master Naturalist Training

Are you interested in learning more about the habitats, plants, and animals of New York State?  Are you a citizen, landowner, park naturalist, farmer, land trust employee, teacher, conservation or planning board member looking to increase your knowledge of the natural environment? 

If so, join us for the next Master Naturalist Training, to be held June 14-15, 2013 at Cornell Cooperative Extension's Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra, NY. Through this program, participants will learn about the ecosystems of New York State, the animals and plants that live in our ecosystems, and current conservation issues affecting our wildlife and natural habitats. The program includes a mix of indoor classroom presentations and outdoor hands-on field sessions where participants will learn to identify a variety of plants and animals and understand key ecological processes. Participants will learn about everything from trees and reptiles to birds and wild edible plants with live animal presentations and take-home materials for future reference.

Participants completing the two-day program will become "Naturalists Trainees". Participants may choose to take additional training and complete volunteer projects to become a "Master Naturalist".

Registration fee of $100 includes the two days of classes, educational materials, and meals sourced from local, sustainable farms. Contact Anna Plattner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or call the Agroforestry Resource Center 518-622-9820 x0. 

Additional Workshop Information:   http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm

Registration Form:           https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eQB8oMZgZBU5prL