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February
14, Sunday 12pm-2pm
SECOND SUNDAY SNOWSHOE
Using the outdoor laboratory of 548-acres Landis Arboretum, participants will learn how to recognize
major trees and shrubs of the Northeast in winter. No snow? We’ll take a hike. Adult and children's snowshoes available so arrive early if you need them or bring your own. No snow? We'll take a hike. Meet at the barn.
Guide: Fred Breglia, ISA certified arborist and snowshoe king
Members: $5/person, $15 for family; $10 non-members, $25 family.
Donations to support the Arboretum are welcome.
March 14, Sunday 12pm-2pm
SECOND SUNDAY SNOWSHOE
Using the outdoor laboratory of 548-acres Landis Arboretum, participants will learn how to recognize
major trees and shrubs of the Northeast in winter. No snow? We’ll take a hike. Adult and children's snowshoes available so arrive early if you need them or bring your own. No snow? We'll take a hike. Meet at the barn.
Guide: Fred Breglia, ISA certified arborist and snowshoe king
Members: $5/person, $15 for family; $10 non-members, $25 family.
Donations to support the Arboretum are welcome.
March 20, Saturday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
and April 17, Saturday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC
STONE MASONRY TECHNIQUES
This course will be given in two
parts. Part I will include a PowerPoint
presentation covering preparation for re-laying
drystone walls, along with some soil mechanics and
the use of geo-textiles. The course will also cover
the use of tools -- hammers, chisels, power saws and
grinders, etc. Part II will involve hands-on work
at the Arboretum and will take place on April 17.
Bring work clothes to both sessions. Please e-mail
zenstoneguy@hotmail.com with any questions.
Advanced registration is necessary: contact the
Arboretum at 518-875-6935 to reserve your space or
mail check to Box #186, Esperance, NY 12066 by March
13.
Instructor: Roy Melby, owner of Ichiban Gardens
Landscape Design and Construction
Location: Library
Members: $50; non-members, $65 (for both sessions)Both Classes
March 21, Sunday, 12:00 PM – 3:00
PM
ARBORETUM RITE
OF SPRING
Join us with your friends and
associates for the Arboretum’s own passage into
spring with a little March madness at our special
brunch and auction. Music, delicious food -- and a
champagne fountain. Check the Landis Arboretum's
website (www.landisarboretum.org) for details.
Location: The Settles Hill Tree Farm, 1123 Settles
Hill Road, Route 20, Altamont, NY.
Contact the Arboretum at 518-875-6935. Send checks
to Box #186, Esperance, NY 12066.
Tickets: $25.00
March 26 – 28, Friday -Sunday
22nd ANNUAL CAPITAL
DISTRICT GARDEN & FLOWER SHOW
Show hours are Friday, from 10 AM – 8
PM; Saturday, from 10 AM – 7 PM; and Sunday, 10 AM –
5 PM. Volunteers are needed to enhance our presence
and run the booth at the show. If you can volunteer,
please call Susan Sagendorf at (518) 234-8970 or
e-mail ssagendorf@yahoo.com
Presentations will be given by two of our experts:
Fred Breglia, on prudent pruning (Saturday, 1 PM)
and new and unusual trees for the landscape
(Saturday, 3 PM), and Viktoria Serafin, on hostas
and their companion plants (Friday, 1 PM).
For
additional information:
http://www.gardenandflowershow.com/lectures.html
Location: McDonough Physical Education Center at
Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburg Ave.
(Rt. 4), Troy, New York 12180.
March 26 , Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:00
PM
AN INTRODUCTION TO
WINTER SOWING
Got the itch to sow some seeds
but no grow light set-up? Don't worry! The
practice of winter sowing allows you to sow seeds
anytime in the winter and keep them outside until
they are ready for germination. A brief presentation
explaining winter sowing will be followed by a
get-dirty planting session. Materials provided
include seeds known to be successful, containers,
and soil. You're welcome to bring your own seeds.
Appropriate for children and adults.
Location: Arboretum Greenhouse.
Instructor: Gina Nielsen.
Members: $5.00; non-members: $10.00.
A class minimum of 5 is necessary to run the class.
Register by calling the Arboretum by March 20th to
reserve your spot.
April 7, Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
NY WILDLIFE
Meet several live animals that can be
found in New York State and learn about the role
wildlife plays in our world and has played in our
history. For additional information:
www.wildlearn.com.
Location: Meeting House.
Instructor: Jeff O'Handley of Wildlife Learning
Company.
Members: $5.00; non-members, $7.00.
April 9 and 10, Friday/Saturday, 8:30
PM
PUBLIC STAR PARTY
Join the Albany Area Amateur
Astronomers for star gazing under the dark Arboretum
skies. A variety of telescopes will treat you to
views of nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, planets,
and other celestial sights. Alan French will hold
an introductory program in the Meeting House
followed by a short, outdoor tour of the prominent
constellations. This program will start fifteen
minutes after the scheduled star party time. Free
admission and parking - but donations to aid the
Arboretum are always welcome. Star parties are
canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy. Call Alan
at 374-8460 if there is any doubt about the weather
or for more information.
Free admission and parking -- but donations to aid
the Arboretum are always welcome.
April 10, Saturday, 10:0 0 AM -
12:00 PM Raindate: April 11,
Sunday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PROPAGATION IS
REWARDING
We'll begin with a brief talk about
the advantages of being able to produce plants for
the garden from seeds, spores, cuttings, etc. Armed
with clippers, alcohol, labels and containers, we'll
take cuttings from pre-selected Arboretum shrubs
(willows and others), bring them back to the
propagation room, and pot them up. Participants
will take cuttings home to tend and grow out for
their own gardens. Bring clippers if you have them;
some will be available. Dress appropriately for the
weather. If it is precipitating mildly, we will
proceed. Program will be cancelled if there are
blizzard or hurricane conditions. Bring a bag lunch
and drink if you want to sit around and chat
afterwards.
Location: Arboretum Library.
Instructor: Cindy King.
Pre-register by calling the Arboretum 875-6935 to
supply address, phone, and e-mail. Instructor will
directly contact registrants.
Members, $10; non-members, $15.
April 16, Friday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2010 OLD GROWTH
FOREST TOUR KICKS OFF EARTH DAY 2010
Join Breglia for an insightful
walking tour of the Arboretum's ancient forests in
an invigorating Earth Day activity. Fred is
Director of Horticulture and Operations for the
Landis Arboretum. He is also co-founder and
president of the New York Old Growth Forest
Association, active in the New York State Big Tree
Register, and serves on the New York State Big Tree
Advisory Committee. Brown-bag it! Instructor: Fred
Breglia.
Free-but donations are welcome.
April
17, Saturday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PART II:
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC STONEMASONRY TECHNIQUES
See March 20th for more details
April 24, Saturday, 10:00 AM -
4:00 PM
SPRING
HAWK WATCH (with HAWK IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP: 2:00
-3:30)
Join us for a day on the look out for
hawks in migration. The Arboretum offers a great
view out over the Schoharie Valley, a natural
corridor for hawks on the wing. There will be a
Hawk Identification Workshop at 2:00 PM to help you
hone your hawk watching skills.
Instructor: George Steele.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
May 2, Saturday, 2:00
PM - 3:30 PM.
SPRING
NATURE WALK
Celebrate the
reawakening of nature with this spring nature walk.
We will explore the fields and forests of the
Arboretum to find plants and animals that are
starting their yearly cycle of growth and
reproduction. Dress for the weather and the
possibility of muddy trails.
Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
May 7, Saturday, 9:00
AM - 3:00 PM
NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY and SPRING WORKFEST
Help celebrate the
stewardship of America's public gardens. Bring your
friends and your work gloves to Landis to prepare
the Arboretum for the season ahead. Come for part of
the day or the full day. Just do it—and have some
fun, lots of laughs, and free exercise among
like-minded and environmentally conscious spirits
like yourself. Light lunch provided. Heighten the
experience by bringing a favorite dessert to share.
Can we count on you? If you are interested in
volunteering, please call Susan Sagendorf at (518)
234-8970 or e-mail ssagendorf@yahoo.com
Meet at the Welcome Center where you can drop off
your desserts and sign in.
May 7 and 8,
Friday/Saturday, 9:30 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan French and Albany
Area Astronomers. Free admission and parking – but
donations to aid the Arboretum are always welcome.
See April 9/10 description for details.
May 11–14,
Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ARBORETUM’S SIGNATURE SPRING PLANT/BOOK SALE SET-UP
Volunteers needed the
week prior to the sale. Workers and bakers needed
for plant sale weekend also. Lunch provided on
Thursday through Sunday for volunteers. If you are
interested in volunteering, please call Susan
Sagendorf at (518) 234-8970 or e-mail
ssagendorf@yahoo.com
May 12, Friday, 10:30
AM - 1:30 PM
NATIVE
PLANTS AND BIODIVERSITY
Bring a bag lunch and
walk the Native Plant Trail with the trail's
curator, Ed Miller. The focus will be on native
plants and how to key them out using a field guide.
Diversity, evolution, and the role native plants
play in sustaining wildlife will be considered as
well. Bring your field guides, and Ed will help you
use them; field guides to native plants are also
available at the Arboretum.
Guide: Ed Miller
Members: $10. Non-members: $15.
May 14, Friday, 5:00
PM – 8:00 PM
MEMBERS’ PREVIEW PARTY
By longstanding tradition, the Friday
before the Plant Sale opens to the general public is
designated as “Pick of the Pots” (PoPs), a
member-only preview and plant sale. Details will
be announced in the
Newsletter
and at
www.landisarboretum.org. Always a memorable
event when old friends meet once again – and
introduce new ones to an Arboretum tradition.
May 15 and 16,
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SPRING
PLANT SALE
Out-of-the-ordinary
trees, shrubs, and perennials. Bake sale on both
days. Free admission and free parking. Volunteers
needed and welcome. If you are interested in
volunteering, please call Susan Sagendorf at (518)
234-8970 or e-mail ssagendorf@yahoo.com.
May 22, Saturday, 6:00
AM - 9:00 AM
EARLY
MORNING BIRD WALK
A walk for the
beginning to serious birder. We will explore the
Arboretum grounds to locate by sight and sound
resident and migrating birds.
Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family
June 4, Saturday,
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
MOTH
WATCH
There are many species
of moths, some quite showy and spectacular, that go
unnoticed because of their nocturnal behavior. Join
us for this evening event as we set up a light to
attract moths and see what shows up. If we're lucky
we'll see Luna, Polyphemus, Io and a variety of
sphinx moths along with many other nighttime
insects. We will also discuss the ecology and
behavior of moths and the role they play in our
environment.
Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family
June 11 and 12,
Friday/Saturday, 10:00 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan French and Albany
Area Astronomers. Free admission and parking – but
donations to aid the Arboretum are always welcome.
See April 9/10 for details.
June 12, Saturday,
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BROWNIE ECO-EXPLORER
BADGE
Learn about the ecology of the plants and animals
living in the various habitats of the Arboretum's
548-acre woodland. Activities associated with this
"try-it" event will be provided, and the troops
are encouraged to picnic after receiving their
badges. Register your troop by June 4th at
518-875-6935. Class size limited to 5 participants.
Please call early to register.
Location: Welcome Center
Instructor: Gina Nielsen
Fee: $10/girl (includes badge).
June 12, Saturday, 9
AM - 1 PM
DOG
STROLL
Sponsored by the Schoharie County
Animal Shelter. The Landis Arboretum is hosting
this event for the first time! A short or long
designated trail walk with your dog will benefit the
shelter, Fee includes a t-shirt commemorating this
event. Blessing of the animals, Frisbee and
newspaper throwing competition, as well as other
activities and vendors on the premises.
Call to register: (518) 296-8938 or (518) 424-0132
June 19, Saturday,
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
POND
ECOLOGY
The pond ecosystem is
full of life. Join us as we explore who is who,
what they do, how they grow and where they go in the
pond environment.
Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family
June 19, Saturday,
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
GARDEN
PARTY
Twilight dinner. Live
entertainment. Silent Auction. Cash bar. All
under the Great Tent with sweeping views of the
rolling hills of the Schoharie Valley. $40/pp
prepaid; $45 pp after June 10. To purchase tickets,
call 518-875-6935. To donate to the silent auction,
please call Donna Vincent at 518-469-1491. Always a
night to celebrate and remember – especially with a
table of friends!
June 22, Tuesday, 6:00
PM - 8:00 PM
PRUNING WORKSHOP #1
A two-part course. Taking both
sessions is recommended but not mandatory.
Learn how to promote
plant health through proper pruning. Join Landis’
Director of Horticulture and Operations Fred
Breglia, an ISA certified arborist, as he delves
into the when, why, and how to prune trees and
shrubs. This class will be an in-depth lecture
complete with handouts and pruning calendar.
Register by June 20.
Members, $25; non-members, $40. All levels welcome
June 29, Tuesday, 6:00
PM - 8:00 PM
PRUNING WORKSHOP #2
Learn how to promote
plant health through proper pruning. Work and learn
with an ISA certified arborist. If possible,
participants should bring their own pruning tools
and gloves since this will be a hands-on outdoor
workshop. Some of the Arboretum’s pruning equipment
will be available for use during the program. The
Acorn Gift Shop at Landis has quality pruning tools
for sale.
Register by June 20.
Instructor: Fred Breglia.
Members, $25; non-members, $40. All levels welcome.
June 30, Wednesday,
10:00AM-11:30AM
THE
MICROSCOPIC WORLD OF THE ARBORETUM'S PONDS
Ever wonder what's in
that mouthful of lake water you just swallowed? We
will travel to the four ponds on the Arboretum's
grounds to collect samples to look at under the
microscope. Bring a bagged lunch to join us in
friendly conversation pondside afterwards.
Instructor: Gina Nielsen, biology teacher.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
July 2, Friday 8:00
PM - 9:30 PM
NATURE
SONGS AND CAMPFIRE
Celebrate nature with
songs and stories in the tradition of a campfire
sing-a-long. You'll be part of the ballet of the
air, a rain storm, and frog chorus -- and spend a
day in the life of a rabbit. You'll sing a variety
of songs about plants, animals, and ecology.
Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family; $10 non-members,
$25 family
July 9 and 10, Friday/Saturday, 10:00 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan
French and Albany Area Astronomers. Free admission
and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are
always welcome.
See April 9/10 for details.
July 14, Wednesday 10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
TURTLES WITH WILDLIFE LEARNING COMPANY
Animal Tales: Everybody loves a
turtle! We'll read the story
One Tiny Turtle
and then meet several live turtles and learn about
their lives.
Instructor: Jeff O'Handley.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
July 14, Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ANCIENT FORESTS
Join
the Arboretum Arborist and President of the New York
Old Growth Forest Association on a guided tour of
Landis Arboretum's Ancient Forests. Learn to
recognize old growth forests by the many
characteristics that make them unique.
Instructor: Fred Breglia
Members, $10; non-members, $15.
July 21, Wednesday 10:00 AM-12:OO PM
GEOCACHING
Come to
the Arboretum and learn how to navigate using a GPS
unit. We will learn how to use the eTrex GPS unit.
Participants will be introduced to the geocaching
website where caches are listed and described.
There are several geocaches hidden on the
Arboretum's grounds -- come see if you can find
them!!
Instructors: Gina Nielsen and Katie Long.
Class Limit: 10.
Reservations necessary by calling the Arboretum
518-875-6935 or registering on-line at
www.landisarboretum.org
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
July 24, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BROWNIE PLANTS TRY-IT BADGE
There
is not better place to earn your plant try-it
badge! Come to the Arboretum and complete the
activities to earn this badge. Participants are
encouraged to picnic on the grounds. Register your
troop by July 16th at 518-875-6935.
Class size limited to 20 participants.
Location: Welcome Center.
Instructor: Gina Nielsen.
Fee: $10/scout (includes badge).
July 24, Saturday, 2:00 PM -- Rain or Shine
HOT
TUNES FOR HARD TIMES--IN TWO PARTS!
ROCKIN' SATURDAY
Join us
on the beautiful grounds of the Arboretum for a
variety of performances from area bands. The
musicians and event organizer, Walter Wouk, have put
together a wonderful program. Check the Arboretum's
website for more information or phone at
518-875-6935. Set up your picnic basket where you
get the best view of the sweeping Schoharie Valley.
Soft drinks and water for sale.
Location: Meeting House.
Suggested donation: $10.00 person; children free.
July 25, Sunday, 2:00 PM -- Rain or Shine
HOT
TUNES FOR HARD TIMES--CLASSICAL EDITION
Join us
on the beautiful grounds of the Arboretum for a
variety of performances from area bands. The
musicians and event organizer, Walter Wouk, have put
together a wonderful program. Check the Arboretum's
website for more information or phone at
518-875-6935. Set up your picnic basket where you
get the best view of the sweeping Schoharie Valley;
soft drinks and water for sale.
Location: Meeting House.
Fee: $10.00 person; children free.
July 28, Wednesday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES
Dragonflies love these hot summer days! You will
learn what to look for, how to tell dragonflies from
damselflies, how to recognize habitat preferences,
and how to capture and identify using a field
guide. We will visit the various Arboretum ponds,
representing different habitats, and capture,
identify, and release these winged jewels.
Instructor: Anne Donnelly, official dragonfly
surveyor for the NYS Natural Heritage Program and
Arboretum President.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
July 31, Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
HERPETOLOGY HIKE
Enjoy
a walk about the Arboretum's fields, forests and
ponds in search of amphibians and reptiles. We hope
to see several salamanders, frogs, snakes, and
turtles as we learn about their habits and habitats.
Educator: George Steele.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
August 7, Saturday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
SEARCH
FOR THE ARTHROPOD SQUAD
Who are
the arthropods? Insects, spiders, centipedes. and
millipedes -- and the Arboretum is full of them.
We'll search high and low and use sweep nets to find
these creepy crawlies and learn about who is who,
what they do, how they grow and where they go.
Educator: George Steele.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
August 11, Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
GEOCACHING
Come to
the Arboretum and learn how to navigate using a GPS
unit. We will learn how to use the eTrex GPS unit.
Participants will be introduced to the geocaching
website where caches are listed and described.
There are several geocaches hidden on the
Arboretum's grounds -- come see if you can find
them!!
Instructors: Gina Nielsen and Katie Long.
Class Limit: 10.
Reservations necessary by calling the Arboretum
518-875-6935 or registering on-line at
www.landisarboretum.org
Members, $5. Non-members, $10.
August 13 and 14, Friday/Saturday, 9:30 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan
French and Albany Area Astronomers. Free admission
and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are
always welcome. See April 9/10 for details.
August 17, Tuesday, 7:30 PM
ALBANY
AREA ASTRONOMERS CLUB MEETING --
followed by LUNAR VIEWING and STAR PARTY (weather permitting)
August 21, Saturday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES
Dragonflies love these hot summer
days! You will learn what to look for, how to tell
dragonflies from damselflies, how to recognize
habitat preferences, and how to capture and identify
using a field guide. We will visit the various
Arboretum ponds, representing different habitats,
and capture, identify, and release these winged
jewels.
Instructor: Anne Donnelly, official dragonfly
surveyor for the NYS Natural Heritage Program and
Arboretum President.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
August 29,
Sunday, 9:00PM - 10:30 PM
BATS
AND OTHER CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
There are many creatures of the night., but bats are
probably the best well known. We’ll explore the
Arboretum’s fields and forests for these small
flying mammals along with other night creatures like
katydids, crickets, frogs, owls, and maybe even
coyotes. We’ll make use of our sense of hearing and
fine tune our night vision along with the aid of a
bat sound translator/finder to find these night time
inhabitants of the Arboretum.
Instructor: George Steele.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family; $10 non-members,
$25 family.
September 10 and 11, Friday/Saturday,
8:30 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan
French and Albany Area Astronomers. Free admission
and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are
always welcome.
See April 9/10 for details.
September 11, Saturday, 11:00 AM – 3 :00 PM
PAINT-OUT
Mohawk
Region Chapter of the New York Plein-Air Painters
will sponsor a "Paint-Out" on the grounds of the
Landis Arboretum. Plein-air painting is practiced
internationally and is growing in popularity. It
refers to artwork, usually landscapes, created
outdoors on site. Artists typically work in oils
and create relatively small paintings that can be
completed in a few hours using folding easels and
lightweight, portable equipment. All materials are
carried in and carried out by the artists with a
careful respect of the environment. Artists can
park at the Meeting House. We will reconvene at
3:30 for a casual group critique, refreshments, and
a welcome chance to visit. Donations of paintings
to the Arboretum's Acorn gift shop as well as
paintings left for commission sale are encouraged,
but not required. In the event of rain (as in
downpour) the event will be postponed to the same
time the following day, Sunday, September 12.
To
sign up, or for more information, participating
artists can call Mary Beth Vought at 518-868-2807.
September 14 - 17, Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
PLANT
SALE SET-UP
Volunteers are needed during the week prior to sale.
Workers and bakers are also needed for plant sale
weekend. Lunch provided for volunteers Thursday
through Sunday! If you are interested in
volunteering, please call Susan Sagendorf at (518)
234-8970 or e-mail
ssagendorf@yahoo.com.
September 15, Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NY
RAPTORS
Fall
raptor migration is underway! Meet several
permanently-injured birds of prey and learn about
the importance of these magnificent birds in our
world.
Instructor: Jeff O'Handley of Wildlife Learning
Company.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
September 18, Saturday
5 K
RUN (with
FALL
PLANT SALE:
see below)
Capital Region runners of all ages
and levels of proficiency will have the opportunity
to run and compete while enjoying spectacular views
of the Schoharie region countryside at this
Arboretum classic. The cross country course
traverses many notable sites at Landis – including
the Pioneer and Woodland trails, the 400-year-old
iconographic Great Oak, symbol of the Arboretum; the
Fred Lape Memorial stone; and the beautiful Van
Loveland Gardens. Awards: Male/Female—Top in each
age group: Under 15, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49,
50–59, 60–69, 70+.
Race
Day Registration: 8:00-9:00 AM. Free tee-shirts to
the first 50 people registered. Race start: 9:30 AM
on the Meeting House lawn. Tot Trot: 10:30 AM.
Refreshments and tee-shirts will be available at the
Meeting House after the race.
All proceeds to benefit Landis, the Capital Region’s
Arboretum.
The race will be held concurrent with the Landis
signature Fall Plant and Book Sale.
For more information–including registration fees and
forms visit www.landisarboretum.org.
September 19, Sunday, 6:30 AM
EARLY
MORNING BIRD WALK
Before
the Sunday Plant Sale; explore the Arboretum grounds
to locate by sight and sound resident and migrating
birds. We'll make coffee, bring a bag breakfast and
be first for the Plant Sale.
Instructor: Barbara
Brabetz, SUNY professor and Arboretum Treasurer
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
September 18 and 19, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM –
4:00 PM
ANNUAL
FALL PLANT/BOOK SALE
Out-of-the-ordinary trees, shrubs and perennials.
Bake sale on both days. Free admission and free
parking. Volunteers always needed and welcome. If
you are interested in volunteering, please call
Susan Sagendorf at (518) 234-8970 or e-mail
ssagendorf@yahoo.com.
September 25, Sunday, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
FINDING YOUR WAY IN THE WOODS
Learn
how to explore our wild environments without getting
lost. A variety of navigational methods will be
taught, including map and compass, reading the lay
of the land, and using the latest GPS technology.
GPS units will be provided.
Instructor: George Steele.
Members: $5/person, $15 for family. $10,
non-members; $25, family.
October 2, Saturday, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PARTY AND PLANT SWAP
We will
honor the scores of hard-working volunteers who are
the heart of the Arboretum. Plant Swap begins at
3:30. Buffet at 4:30. Campfire at twilight.
Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs and
blankets, comfortable shoes, and bug spray.
Refreshments will be provided by our Board members.
No rain date is scheduled. Admission and parking are
free. Please check the Arboretum's website for plant
swap rules.
Suggested donations of $5 per person and $15 per
family are strongly encouraged to support Landis
through the coming winter. Sign up early for a day
you won’t soon forget. 518-875-6925.
October 1 and 2 , Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan
French and Albany Area Astronomers. Free admission
and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are
always welcome. See April 9/10 for details.
October 9, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TREE
ID WITH FRED
Join
Fred Breglia, the Arboretum's arborist, and learn to
recognize the many different native trees and shrubs
that grow in New York State. Participants will
learn methods to determine what type of plant they
see and will be able to identify the common plants
around them.
Members, $10; non-members, $15.
October 16, Saturday 9:00AM - 3:00PM
EMPIRE STATE
CAPITAL VOLKSSPORTERS WALKING
CLUB
Landis
Arboretum welcomes this local walking group. Other
walkers are free to join them and meet others.
For
more information:
http://www.ava.org/clubs/escv/
Location: Welcome Center.
The Arboretum is free to visitors, but donations are
appreciated.
October 23, Saturday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
STARTING OUT WITH
HONEY BEES
If you
have been thinking about honey bees, here is a
beginner's class for you. Since the beekeeper's
year starts in the fall, now is the time to find
out if beekeeping is right for you. This class will
lay the groundwork so that you'll feel comfortable
as a new beekeeper in 2011. It will be taught
through a combination of lecture and video. You
will learn how to buy and assemble equipment, where
to place your hives, how to acquire bees, and how
care for your growing colonies. Basic prevention,
identification, and treatment of diseases will be
presented. Beekeeping has changed little over the
past 150 years, but diseases and pests now make
beekeeping even more of a challenge. Integrated
Pest Management will be emphasized. Though the
first summer's honey is mainly left for the bees to
get through their first winter, harvesting will be
touched upon briefly. The goal of this class is to
help you begin beekeeping more confidently than if
you were on your own. Class is limited to 12 people
and will be held in the library.
Instructor: Anne Frey. Anne has had bees since
1989 and has been a beekeeper since 1994. She has
been an EAS Master Beekeeper since 2002. From 2003
to 2007, she was president of the Southern
Adirondack Beekeepers’ Association.
Fee: $35; non-members, $45. Pre-registration is
required.
October 29, Friday 8:00
PM - 9:30 PM
HALLOWEEN OWL PROWL
Join us as we prowl the Arboretum’s woods listening
for owls. We'll start at the Meeting House with a
talk on owls and their behavior. Then it's into the
woods to listen for and, if we're lucky, a look at
owls.
Instructor: George Steele, Science Educator.
Members:
$5/person, $15 for family. $10, non-members; $25.
family
November
5 and 6, Friday/Saturday, 8:00 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan
French and Albany Area Astronomers. Free admission
and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are
always welcome. See April 9/10 for details.
November
12 and 13, Friday/Saturday, 8:00 PM
PUBLIC
STAR PARTY
Alan
French and Albany Area Astronomers. Free admission
and parking – but donations to aid the Arboretum are
always welcome. See April 9/10 for details.
November 17, Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7:30
PM
2nd ANNUAL WINE
TASTING AT GRAPEVINE FARMS TO BENEFIT ARBORETUM
Wines from New York's finest vineyards now available
at Grapevine Farms will be featured in an exclusive
tasting. All proceeds will benefit the Arboretum. A
selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres will be served
to complement the wines. You'll be able to learn
more about the winemaking process from vintners
representing their vineyards on hand at the event.
A beautiful New York State wine basket will be
raffled during the course of the evening. Grapevine
Farms' famous holiday shopping will be available to
all as they keep their doors open late for us!
Tickets: $10, members; $15, non-members.
Location:
Grapevine Farms, 2373 State Route 7, Cobleskill NY
12043. Admission at the door or advance tickets
available from Landis Arboretum. Call 518- 875-
6935.
