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[Sandra Repp <sjr37 AT cornell.edu>]

Tractor Workshop for Small Farms
Saturday March 12, 9:00am-12:00pm
Dryden Lawn & Recreation, 54 North Street (Route 13),
Dryden
Is there a tractor in your future?  Small farmers and rural
landowners who are considering purchasing a tractor or who need some
basic operation, maintenance, and safety practices are invited to attend
this workshop sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative Extension SCNY
Agriculture Program. Instructors include Fred Carpenter, owner of the
John Deere dealership, and Dave Buck, Lansing farmer, who has been
actively involved in teaching tractor safety courses. The dealership
where this workshop will be held carries and repairs smaller tractors
that are suitable for small farm use.  To register, call (607)
272-2292 or email mjc72 AT cornell.edu.  There is a $5 fee for this
class payable at the door. Dress warmly, workshop is mostly indoor in a
heated garage.
 
Garden Travel Slide Show: Botanical Travel to the Finger Lakes (and
Beyond)
Saturday, March 12, 2:00-3:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue,
Ithaca NY
This slide presentation by Daniel Segal of The Plantsmen Nursery will
feature some of the most beautiful native species that make Ithaca and
surrounding areas truly a travel destination. For a fun twist, we will
also look at some related species from other regions, and discuss some
basics regarding relationships between these plants and our own. A light
dose of plant geography and ecology with a heavy dose of pretty plant
slides.  Refreshments and time to socialize will follow the
talk.  Free and open to the public but a $3 suggested donation helps
support the Horticulture Program.  Please call (607) 272-2292 for
more information.
 
G4H / Garden Educator Training
(4) Mondays March 14 & 28, & April 11, 6:00-9:00pm, Saturday
April 2 10:00am-4:00pm
Must attend all 4 sessions.
A FREE 15-hour training to create more garden educators in our community,
with the Gardens 4 Humanity program.  This 'garden based learning'
training covers topics including gardening basics, effectively teaching
kids and adults in and out of the classroom setting, and garden and food
related activities. Registration required. Application available online
at

www.ccetompkins.org/g4h or for pick-up at CCE-Tompkins and GIAC. For
questions please contact Liz Falk erf59 AT cornell.edu.
 
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Saturday March 19 OR 26, 9:00am-12:00pm
Reisinger's Apple Country Orchards, 2750 Apple Lane, Watkins Glen
14891
This fun, educational workshop is ideal for those that are new to
fruit growing as well as the seasoned fruit grower. Instructor Rick
Reisinger will demonstrate pruning techniques on apples, stone fruits,
nuts and berries throughout his family orchard. Other topics to be
covered include grafting and apple tree and renovating an older tree to
improve fruit production. This is an outdoor demonstration; participants
should dress for the weather. Cider and donuts will be provided.
$15/person or $25/couple  Preregistration is required by March 4,
2011 for admission to either workshop.  Call Schuyler County
CCE to register at 607-535-7161.

Community Beautification Volunteer Training
(2) Tuesdays, March 22 & 29, 6:00-8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue,
Ithaca NY
The Beautification Brigade takes care of public flower plantings in
Ithaca. Have fun, learn gardening techniques, and keep Ithaca
gorgeous.  Free dinner provided at the trainings.  Free and
open to anyone who wishes to volunteer with the program.  Email Dan
Klein at dek22 AT cornell.edu, or call (607) 272-2292, for more information
or a volunteer application.  

Learn to Prune Trees & Shrubs
(3) Mondays, April 4, 11 & 18, 7:00-8:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue,
Ithaca NY
Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a training series for individuals
who wish to volunteer with the Citizen Pruner Program and for members of
the general public. Three workshops will be offered this year:
·         (4/4) Trees for
Challenging Sites, with Dr. Nina Bassuk of Cornell's Urban Horticulture
Institute
·         (4/11) Training Young
Trees, Pruning Older Trees, and Tools of the Trade, with City Forestry
Technician Jeanne Grace and arborist Keith Vanderhye.
·         (4/18) Pruning Shrubs,
with Monika Roth, Agriculture Extension Educator at CCE-Tompkins.
Take one or all: classes are $5/each for the general public and FREE to
volunteers! Join the Citizen Pruner Program! Citizen Pruner volunteers
prune trees and shrubs on streets and in parks throughout the City of
Ithaca.  Volunteer once a week or when available, from May through
October.  Training dates are held at the CCE-Tompkins Education
Center.  For more information, contact Monika Roth at (607) 272-2292
or mr55 AT cornell.edu.