Papscanee Island Nature Preserve Friday, September 24, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am Led by David Chinery enjoy a 1-hour walk through the Papscanee Island Nature Preserve and discover the various species of plants and animals that make the 156-acre Preserve and Hudson River shoreline their home. Cottonwood trees, buckthorn shrub, and bittersweet vine reflect the history of the land farmed by the Mohican Indians for thousands of years. The preserve also boasts a variety of habitats, including marsh, riverbank, and floodplain. This riparian setting is a pristine example of nature reinventing itself. Over 30 acres of the preserve are still farmed today, giving the land the distinction of being under active agriculture (corn) longer than any other lands in the U.S. Over six miles of hiking trails offer public access to over 2 miles of Hudson River shoreline. From 9J, turn Right at the Preserve South Entrance sign onto Staats Island Rd.; go .25 mi. cross Amtrak tracks, right into Preserve parking lot.Sponsoring OrganizationRensselaer County LegislatureContact Informationashaughnessy@rensco.com518-270-2888RegistrationAdvance registration required. Pre-registration not required but appreciated by 9/23/21: (518)270-2888.Additional InformationTrails are relatively flat with some uneven surface and slight ascents/descents, exposed tree roots and limbs. Event Duration (hours): 1 Difficulty: Moderate Length (miles): 1 Path: Returns to start Boots Needed: No Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No ========================================= Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and iMap Invasives Training: Protect your Hemlock Stands Tuesday, October 19, 2021 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Resource Managers, Friends Groups and Citizen Scientists; Please join the Capital Region PRISM and New York State Parks to learn how to protect your hemlock tree stands from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Hemlock trees play an important role in our ecosystems, protecting and providing habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial species. HWA is best visible from the months of October-March, and early detection is key in preventing this invasive species. The event will teach participants how identify, survey, and use iMap Invasives to report sightings of HWA. The program will consist of a presentation on the phenology of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, a training on the iMap Mobile App, followed with an outdoor field survey in Grafton Lakes State Park. Receive one on one assistance with regional experts in the field. Tools for assessing hemlock stands will also be shared and potential methods for management. Participants will meet at Grafton Lakes State Park at the Welcome Center. Contact Kristopher Williams at the Capital Region PRISM with questions at kbw44@cornell.edu. Registration is required and limited. Location: Grafton Lakes State Park at the Welcome CenterDate: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 10:30am-1:30pmRSVP: Register for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and iMap Invasives Training ========================================= 4-H Cloverbud Chefs Workshop Tuesday, October 19, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm This workshop is for youth 5-8 years old and they will be making fun, fall-themed food items via Zoom. There is a $5.00 registration fee, and preregistration is required. To register a youth, go to https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModu2tpz4qEtf7aIKgxhmUXXWIYhOjpfuF For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Grain Storage Management Training Series Thursday, October 21, 2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Each training will have a grain storage facility tour and discussion of grain storage management: sanitation, loading, aeration, monitoring, and safety plus additional topics at each farm. Bring your moisture meter to compare it with a known grain sample. For program questions, contact Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496. For registration questions contact CAAHP, 518-765-3518, cce-caap@cornell.edu.September 23, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (12:45 PM sign-in)Hewitt Farm, 37 Hewitt Lane, Troy, NY 12180$5/person, registration by 9/21 at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=...• How to determine cfm/bushel• Insect pest management• A record keeping system for Determining Cost of Storage• 3 CCA creditsOctober 21, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (12:45 PM sign-in)Hudson Valley Hops & Grains, 2993 Route 82, Ancramdale, NY 12503$5/person, registration by 10/19 at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=...• Demonstration and discussion of Clipper fanning mill, gravity table, home-made air column, grain de-huller, and grain roller mill• Introduction to using carbon dioxide for managing stored grain insectsNovember 18, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (12:45 PM sign-in)West Wind Farm, 141 Verbeck Ave., Schaghticoke, NY 12154$5/person, registration by 11/16 at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=...• Insect pest management and including using CO2 for insect control in lots of grain up to a couple of tons.• Tour & discussion of soybean extruder and corn extruder• Introduction ========================================= 4-H Chefs Winter Workshops Monday, November 8, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Eileen via Zoom on Monday evenings to make some fun and tasty food items! At each workshop we will make a different food. November 8th will be cookies, November 15th we’ll make hand pies, November 22nd will be muffins, and on December 6th we’ll make some gifts from the kitchen that can be shared for the holidays. You can sign up for all, or just some of the evenings.    Cost: $5.00 per workshop.     Please register at https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91899706399?pwd=RlhkL3hwTU8yVUJqL0tUd0w3VkQxdz09 After registering you will receive a copy of the recipes we will be using and a supply list as needed. For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. For safety, please have an adult present to supervise in the kitchen during the workshop. ========================================= 4-H Chefs Winter Workshops Monday, November 15, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Eileen via Zoom on Monday evenings to make some fun and tasty food items! At each workshop we will make a different food. November 8th will be cookies, November 15th we’ll make hand pies, November 22nd will be muffins, and on December 6th we’ll make some gifts from the kitchen that can be shared for the holidays. You can sign up for all, or just some of the evenings.    Cost: $5.00 per workshop.     Please register at https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91899706399?pwd=RlhkL3hwTU8yVUJqL0tUd0w3VkQxdz09 After registering you will receive a copy of the recipes we will be using and a supply list as needed. For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. For safety, please have an adult present to supervise in the kitchen during the workshop. ========================================= Grain Storage Management Training Series Thursday, November 18, 2021 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Each training will have a grain storage facility tour and discussion of grain storage management: sanitation, loading, aeration, monitoring, and safety plus additional topics at each farm. Bring your moisture meter to compare it with a known grain sample. For program questions, contact Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496. For registration questions contact CAAHP, 518-765-3518, cce-caap@cornell.edu.September 23, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (12:45 PM sign-in)Hewitt Farm, 37 Hewitt Lane, Troy, NY 12180$5/person, registration by 9/21 at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=...• How to determine cfm/bushel• Insect pest management• A record keeping system for Determining Cost of Storage• 3 CCA creditsOctober 21, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (12:45 PM sign-in)Hudson Valley Hops & Grains, 2993 Route 82, Ancramdale, NY 12503$5/person, registration by 10/19 at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=...• Demonstration and discussion of Clipper fanning mill, gravity table, home-made air column, grain de-huller, and grain roller mill• Introduction to using carbon dioxide for managing stored grain insectsNovember 18, 2021, 1:00 – 4:00 PM (12:45 PM sign-in)West Wind Farm, 141 Verbeck Ave., Schaghticoke, NY 12154$5/person, registration by 11/16 at https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=...• Insect pest management and including using CO2 for insect control in lots of grain up to a couple of tons.• Tour & discussion of soybean extruder and corn extruder• Introduction ========================================= 4-H Chefs Winter Workshops Monday, November 22, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Eileen via Zoom on Monday evenings to make some fun and tasty food items! At each workshop we will make a different food. November 8th will be cookies, November 15th we’ll make hand pies, November 22nd will be muffins, and on December 6th we’ll make some gifts from the kitchen that can be shared for the holidays. You can sign up for all, or just some of the evenings.    Cost: $5.00 per workshop.     Please register at https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91899706399?pwd=RlhkL3hwTU8yVUJqL0tUd0w3VkQxdz09 After registering you will receive a copy of the recipes we will be using and a supply list as needed. For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. For safety, please have an adult present to supervise in the kitchen during the workshop. ========================================= 4-H Chefs Winter Workshops Monday, December 6, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Eileen via Zoom on Monday evenings to make some fun and tasty food items! At each workshop we will make a different food. November 8th will be cookies, November 15th we’ll make hand pies, November 22nd will be muffins, and on December 6th we’ll make some gifts from the kitchen that can be shared for the holidays. You can sign up for all, or just some of the evenings.    Cost: $5.00 per workshop.     Please register at https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91899706399?pwd=RlhkL3hwTU8yVUJqL0tUd0w3VkQxdz09 After registering you will receive a copy of the recipes we will be using and a supply list as needed. For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. For safety, please have an adult present to supervise in the kitchen during the workshop. ========================================= 4-H Chefs Winter Workshops Wednesday, December 15, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Eileen via Zoom on Monday evenings to make some fun and tasty food items! At each workshop we will make a different food. November 8th will be cookies, November 15th we’ll make hand pies, November 22nd will be muffins, and on December 6th we’ll make some gifts from the kitchen that can be shared for the holidays. You can sign up for all, or just some of the evenings.    Cost: $5.00 per workshop.     Please register at https://cornell.zoom.us/j/91899706399?pwd=RlhkL3hwTU8yVUJqL0tUd0w3VkQxdz09 After registering you will receive a copy of the recipes we will be using and a supply list as needed. For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. For safety, please have an adult present to supervise in the kitchen during the workshop. ========================================= Building Status Monday, March 1, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Due to guidance on COVID-19 by USDA, NYSDOH, and RCDOH, all are required to make an appointment before coming into our office. Additionally, you will only be able to enter our office if you can answer NO to the following questions:1.Have you or someone living in your household, been in close or frequent contact with, or someone you are caring for been diagnosed with COVID-19?2.In the last 10 days, have you or someone living in your household, you have been in close or frequent contact with or someone you are caring for returned from or made a travel connection through a CDC Level 3 or Level 2 country or State Department Level 3 or Level 4 Country?3.Do you currently have, or have you had within the last 24 hours any cold or flu symptoms with a fever higher than 100.4 or acute respiratory distress (shortness of breath/coughing)?To make an appointment please call our office at 518-272-4210.To reach out directly to our staff, please go to our staff page  staff contact informationThank you for your patience as we work through the COVID-19 threat together! =========================================