Sandra J. Repp | 20 May 2013 14:21
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5/21: 'After-the-Plant-Sale' Sale at CCE-Tompkins!

Greetings, fellow gardeners!

 

The Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale this past Saturday was a big success, but the Master Gardeners brought in TOO MANY GREAT PLANTS to sell, and we still have some left!  So please come to our


After-the-Plant-Sale Sale

Tuesday, May 21, 4:00-6:00pm

at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca


In addition to quality Master Gardener plants, there will be garden-related items, such as books, tools, and maybe houseplants!

 

SEE YOU THEN!  Please spread the word to your friends and lists!

 

Thanks,

Pat Curran for the Master Gardeners

 

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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings, fellow gardeners!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Spring Garden Fair &amp; Plant Sale this past Saturday was a big success, but the Master Gardeners brought in
TOO MANY GREAT PLANTS to sell, and we still have some left!&nbsp; So please come to our<br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After-the-Plant-Sale Sale</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, May 21, 4:00-6:00pm</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">at Tompkins County Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca<br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In addition to quality Master Gardener plants, there will be garden-related items, such as books, tools, and maybe houseplants!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">SEE YOU THEN!&nbsp; Please spread the word to your friends and lists!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pat Curran for the Master Gardeners</p>
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Steve Gabriel | 13 May 2013 21:07

Jonathan Bates <at> TCPL TONIGHT!

Jonathan Bates, contributing author of “Paradise Lot: Two plant geeks, one-tenth of an acre, and the making of an edible garden oasis in the city,” speaks about his 10-year-old edible forest garden in Holyoke, MA.

101 E. Green St., Ithaca, New York 14850
6:00pm until 8:00pm
By using the principles of permaculture design, Jonathan and co-author Eric Toensmeier created a thriving edible ecosystem from a blighted dead landscape. Enjoy learning about our delicious uncommon fruit and perennial vegetables, a year-round food bioshelter greenhouse, raising micro-livestock like black soldier flies and aquaponic fish, using microclimates for growing figs and kiwis, starting a successful backyard plant nursery (www.foodforestfarm.com), and enjoying the cornucopia with friends and family. Jonathan will present his challenge-to-opportunity story through vibrant pictures and enlightening discussion.

Signed books will be available for purchase.

MORE: http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/?p=2167

 
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  <span><p>Jonathan Bates, 
contributing author of &ldquo;<a href="http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/paradise_lot:paperback" target="_blank">Paradise Lot:</a>
 Two plant geeks, one-tenth of an acre, and the making of an edible 
garden oasis in the city,&rdquo; speaks about his 10-year-old edible forest 
garden in Holyoke, MA.</p>
<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tcplny">Tompkins County Public Library</a></div>
<div>101 E. Green St., Ithaca, New York 
14850</div>
<div>6:00pm until 8:00pm</div>

<div>By using the principles of 
permaculture design, Jonathan and co-author Eric Toensmeier created a 
thriving edible ecosystem from a blighted dead landscape. Enjoy learning
 about our delicious uncommon fruit and perennial vegetables, a 
year-round food bioshelter greenhouse, raising micro-livestock like 
black soldier flies and aquaponic fish, using microclimates for growing 
figs and kiwis, starting a successful backyard plant nursery (<a href="http://www.foodforestfarm.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.foodforestfarm.com</a>),
 and enjoying the cornucopia with friends and family. Jonathan will 
present his challenge-to-opportunity story through vibrant pictures and 
enlightening discussion.</div>
<p>Signed books will be available for 
purchase. <br></p>
    <p>MORE: 
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/?p=2167">http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/?p=2167</a><br></p>
&nbsp;</span>
  <div class="moz-signature">-- <br>I am working on a book! 
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.FarmingTheWoods.com">www.FarmingTheWoods.com</a><br><br><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org">www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org</a><br>

607.527.0607<br><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:steve@...">steve@...</a><br><br>
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Joshua Dolan | 13 May 2013 17:50
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G4H Volunteer opportunity Wednesday AM

Hello, This Wednesday morning we will be making a push to take down the last of the deer fencing that we purchased last year.  Please come on out and lend a hand if you are able.  Car pool will leave from Cornell Cooperative Extension at 9pm sharp, or if you would like to drive yourself, please give me a call for directions to the location in Enfield at 607-280-8498.  Hope to see you there!

Josh Dolan
<div><div dir="ltr">Hello, This Wednesday morning we will be making a push to take down the last of the deer fencing that we purchased last year. &nbsp;Please come on out and lend a hand if you are able. &nbsp;Car pool will leave from Cornell Cooperative Extension at 9pm sharp, or if you would like to drive yourself, please give me a call for directions to the location in Enfield at 607-280-8498. &nbsp;Hope to see you there!<div>
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<div>Josh Dolan</div>
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Sandra J. Repp | 13 May 2013 16:42
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5/18: Spring Garden Fair & PLANT SALE

2013 Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale

Saturday, May 18, 9:00am-2:00pm

at Ithaca High School, 1401 N. Cayuga Street off Rt. 13, Ithaca NY

After 3 years at other locations, the Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale is back at Ithaca High School – with an extra hour to shop!  Over 30 area growers and 5 local garden groups will offer a huge variety of annuals, herbs and specialty perennials at the largest Garden Fair in our region! Find organically grown and heirloom vegetable transplants, flowering shrubs, trees, hardy roses, fruit crops and MORE!  FREE admission!  FREE soil pH testing by CCE's Master Gardeners.  Educational exhibits, food concession, and hands-on activities for kids with Ithaca Children's Garden.  Customers should bring wagons or carts to help transport purchases to your car.  For more information about the event and a list of vendors, visit http://ccetompkins.org/plantsale or call (607) 272-2292Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County Master Gardeners.   

 

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<p><span>2013 Spring Garden Fair &amp; Plant Sale<p></p></span></p>
<p><span>Saturday, May 18, 9:00am-2:00pm<p></p></span></p>
<p><span>at Ithaca High School, 1401 N. Cayuga Street off Rt. 13, Ithaca NY<p></p></span></p>
<p><span>After 3 years at other locations, the Spring Garden Fair &amp; Plant Sale is back at Ithaca High School &ndash; with an extra hour to shop!&nbsp; Over
 30 area growers and 5 local garden groups will offer a huge variety of annuals, herbs and specialty perennials at the largest Garden Fair in our region! Find organically grown and heirloom vegetable transplants, flowering shrubs, trees, hardy roses, fruit
 crops and MORE!&nbsp; FREE admission!&nbsp; FREE soil pH testing by CCE's Master Gardeners.&nbsp; Educational exhibits, food concession, and hands-on activities for kids with Ithaca Children's Garden.&nbsp; Customers should bring wagons or carts to help transport purchases to
 your car.&nbsp; </span><span>For more information about the event and a list of vendors,
<span>visit </span><a href="http://ccetompkins.org/plantsale">http://ccetompkins.org/plantsale</a> or call (607) 272-2292<span>.&nbsp;
</span>Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County Master Gardeners.&nbsp;
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Michael G. Burns | 12 May 2013 19:49
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Urban Permaculture Presentation with Jonathan Bates in Ithaca, May 13th

via http://fingerlakespermaculture.org/?p=2167

Jonathan Bates, contributing author of “Paradise Lot: Two plant geeks,  
one-tenth of an acre, and the making of an edible garden oasis in the  
city,” speaks about his 10-year-old edible forest garden in Holyoke, MA.

Tompkins County Public Library
101 E. Green St., Ithaca, New York 14850
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

By using the principles of permaculture design, Jonathan and co-author  
Eric Toensmeier created a thriving edible ecosystem from a blighted  
dead landscape. Enjoy learning about our delicious uncommon fruit and  
perennial vegetables, a year-round food bioshelter greenhouse, raising  
micro-livestock like black soldier flies and aquaponic fish, using  
microclimates for growing figs and kiwis, starting a successful  
backyard plant nursery (www.foodforestfarm.com), and enjoying the  
cornucopia with friends and family. Jonathan will present his  
challenge-to-opportunity story through vibrant pictures and  
enlightening discussion.

Signed books will be available for purchase. (In the meantime, Home  
Green Home has copies if you'd like to read "Paradise Lot" before  
Jonathan's talk.)

This event is free.

Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (www.ccetompkins.org 
)
Ithaca Children's Garden (www.ithacachildrensgarden.org)
Cornell Garden-based Learning (www.gardening.cornell.edu)
Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute (www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org)
Home Green Home (www.homegreenhome.com)
Groundswell (www.groundswellcenter.org)

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Sandra J. Repp | 9 May 2013 16:52
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TONIGHT! Dividing Daylilies & Other Perennials at CCE-Tompkins!

There are still a couple of spots open in tonight’s class. Call 272-2292 to enroll!

 

 

Dividing Daylilies and Other Perennials
Thursday May 9, 6:00-8:00 pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Spring is the best time to divide many perennials, and an OK time for many more.  In this hands-on workshop, we will demonstrate how to divide perennials such as daylilies, Siberian iris, Hosta, bearded iris, or phlox.  Come prepared to work!  We will tackle plants from the Teaching & Demonstration Gardens at Extension and Master Gardener private gardens.  Rain or shine (indoors if wet).  Fee:  $12.  Limited to 10 participants; prepayment is required to hold your place.  Please call (607) 272-2292 to register, direct questions to Pat Curran at pc21-HmMyXyqgL2Ceodoxqx+5/w@public.gmane.org

 

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>There are still a couple of spots open in tonight&rsquo;s class. Call 272-2292 to enroll!<p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dividing Daylilies and Other Perennials<br>
Thursday May 9, 6:00-8:00 pm<span><br></span></span><span>at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca<span><br></span></span><span>Spring is the best time to divide many perennials, and an OK time for many more.&nbsp; In this hands-on workshop, we will demonstrate how to divide
 perennials such as daylilies, Siberian iris, Hosta, bearded iris, or phlox.&nbsp; Come prepared to work!&nbsp; We will tackle plants from the Teaching &amp; Demonstration Gardens at Extension and Master Gardener private gardens.&nbsp; Rain or shine (indoors if wet).&nbsp; Fee:&nbsp; $12.&nbsp;
 Limited to 10 participants; prepayment is required to hold your place.&nbsp; Please call (607) 272-2292 to register, direct questions to Pat Curran at pc21@...</span><span><p></p></span></p>
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Sandra J. Repp | 8 May 2013 15:28
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TODAY <at> 4PM: "The Practical Earthkeeper" debuts on WRFI 88.1

Tune in to Ithaca Community Radio/WRFI at 88.1 FM from 4:00-5:00pm for the first edition of “The Practical Earthkeeper”, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County’s new weekly program. Mila Fournier and Josh Dolan will be chatting it up with CCE veteran Monika Roth and giving listeners an overview of CCE’s broad array of programs.

 

 

Sandy Repp

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County

615 Willow Avenue

Ithaca, New York 14850-3555

(607) 272-2292 x158

 

Visit http://ccetompkins.org

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<p class="MsoNormal">Tune in to Ithaca Community Radio/WRFI at 88.1 FM from 4:00-5:00pm for the first edition of &ldquo;The Practical Earthkeeper&rdquo;, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County&rsquo;s new weekly
 program. Mila Fournier and Josh Dolan will be chatting it up with CCE veteran Monika Roth and giving listeners an overview of CCE&rsquo;s broad array of programs.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sandy Repp<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">615 Willow Avenue<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ithaca, New York 14850-3555<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(607) 272-2292 x158<p></p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Visit <a href="http://ccetompkins.org"><span>http://ccetompkins.org</span></a><p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Find CCE-Tompkins on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Cooperative-Extension-of-Tompkins-County/160713570642799?sk=wall">
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Sandra J. Repp | 7 May 2013 16:05
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CLARIFICATION RE: (6/8-6/9) Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest - June 8-9

Please note that this event is open to anyone with an interest in ecology and natural history. The additional commitment is only for people who would like to become Master Naturalists.

 

 

From: Paula Davis [mailto:pdavis-xDbieog0Q2g3uPMLIKxrzw@public.gmane.org]
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:07 AM
To: Sandra J. Repp; TC-HSC-L; SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L; CCE-TOMPKINSSTAFF-L; Fingerlakes Permaculture List (fingerlakespermaculture-rm8PX32fqvbgJpuni7+mkA@public.gmane.org.org)
Cc: Kristi L. Sullivan
Subject: RE: (6/8-6/9) Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest - June 8-9

 

Dear Kristi,

 

It’s unclear from this posting and the linked website--is there a commitment for participants to volunteer a certain amount of time after this training? Or is this just something that anyone can sign up for if they’re interested in local flora and fauna?

 

Thanks

 

Paula

 

From: On Behalf Of Sandra J. Repp
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:38 AM
To: TC-HSC-L; SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L; CCE-TOMPKINSSTAFF-L; Fingerlakes Permaculture List (fingerlakespermaculture-rm8PX32fqvbMZ2x0e22RKNi2O/JbrIOy@public.gmane.org)
Cc: Kristi L. Sullivan
Subject: (6/8-6/9) Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest - June 8-9

 

Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest

Saturday June 8, 9:00am-Sunday June 9, 12:00pm

Arnot Teaching Forest, 611 County Rd. 13, Van Etten NY

 

Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources will hold a fun and educational “Naturalist Weekend” at the Arnot Forest.  Explore the plants, animals and ecosystems of New York State. Lodging will be available in bunk-style cabins at the Arnot Forest. The agenda has not been finalized, however potential topics amphibians and reptiles, owls, insects, stream ecology, forest ecology and tree id, and others.  $120/person includes meals, overnight stay on Saturday, materials and training.  Learn more about this weekend and register online at: http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm

Directions to the Arnot Forest: http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot/about/MapDirections2012.pdf

 

Thank you for your interest in the program,

 

Kristi Sullivan, Certified Wildlife Biologist

Co-Director, Conservation Education and Research Program

Director, New York Master Naturalist Program

Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources

B20 Bruckner

Ithaca, NY 14853

607-255-5508

 

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Please note that this event is open to anyone with an interest in ecology and natural history. The additional commitment is only for people who would like to become Master Naturalists.<p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>From:</span><span> Paula Davis [mailto:pdavis@...]
<br>Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:07 AM<br>To: Sandra J. Repp; TC-HSC-L; SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L; CCE-TOMPKINSSTAFF-L; Fingerlakes Permaculture List (fingerlakespermaculture@....org)<br>Cc: Kristi L. Sullivan<br>Subject: RE: (6/8-6/9) Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest - June 8-9<p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dear Kristi,<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><p>&nbsp;</p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>It&rsquo;s unclear from this posting and the linked website--is there a commitment for participants to volunteer a certain amount of time after this training? Or is this just something that anyone can sign up for if
 they&rsquo;re interested in local flora and fauna?<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><p>&nbsp;</p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Thanks<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><p>&nbsp;</p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Paula</span><span><p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><p>&nbsp;</p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>From:</span><span>
On Behalf Of Sandra J. Repp<br>Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 10:38 AM<br>To: TC-HSC-L; SUSTAINABLE_TOMPKINS-L; CCE-TOMPKINSSTAFF-L; Fingerlakes Permaculture List (fingerlakespermaculture@...)<br>Cc: Kristi L. Sullivan<br>Subject: (6/8-6/9) Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest - June 8-9<p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Saturday June 8, 9:00am-Sunday June 9, 12:00pm<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Arnot Teaching Forest, 611 County Rd. 13, Van Etten NY<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><p>&nbsp;</p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources will hold a fun and educational &ldquo;Naturalist Weekend&rdquo; at the Arnot Forest</span><span>.&nbsp; Ex</span><span>plore
 the plants, animals and ecosystems of New York State. Lodging will be available in bunk-style cabins at the Arnot Forest. The agenda has not been finalized, however potential topics amphibians and reptiles, owls, insects, stream ecology, forest ecology and
 tree id, and others</span><span>.</span><span>&nbsp;
</span><span lang="EN">$120/person includes meals, overnight stay on Saturday, materials and training.&nbsp;
</span><span>Learn more about this weekend and register online at:
<a href="http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm">
<span>http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm</span></a>
<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Directions to the Arnot Forest:
<a href="http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot/about/MapDirections2012.pdf">http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot/about/MapDirections2012.pdf</a><p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Thank you for your interest in the program,<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><p>&nbsp;</p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Kristi Sullivan, 
Certified Wildlife Biologist<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Co-Director, Conservation Education and Research Program<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Director, New York Master Naturalist Program<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>B20 Bruckner<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Ithaca, NY 14853<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>607-255-5508<p></p></span></p>
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Sandra J. Repp | 7 May 2013 15:04
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5/13: "Paradise Lot: Growing an Edible Garden Oasis" - a talk by Jonathan Bates

 

“Paradise Lot: Growing an Edible Garden Oasis” - a talk by Jonathan Bates

Monday May 13, 6:00-8:00pm

Tompkins County Public Library- Borg Warner Room, 101 East Green Street, Ithaca 14850

 

Jonathan Bates, contributing author of “Paradise Lot: Two plant geeks, one-tenth of an acre, and the making of an edible garden oasis,” speaks about his 10-year-old edible forest garden in Holyoke, MA.  By using the principles of permaculture design, Jonathan and co-author Eric Toensmeier created a thriving edible ecosystem from a blighted dead landscape. Enjoy learning about our delicious uncommon fruit and perennial vegetables, a year-round food bioshelter greenhouse, raising micro-livestock like black soldier flies and aquaponic fish, using microclimates for growing figs and kiwis, starting a successful backyard plant nursery (foodforestfarm.com), and enjoying the cornucopia with friends and family. Jonathan will present his challenge-to-opportunity story through vibrant pictures and enlightening discussion. Signed books will be available for purchase. More about the book here: http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/paradise_lot:paperback#

 

Hosted by:
Cornell Garden-based Learning (www.gardening.cornell.edu)

Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute (www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org)

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (ccetompkins.org)

Ithaca Children's Garden (ithacachildrensgarden.org)

Home Green Home (www.homegreenhome.com)

 

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<p class="MsoNormal">&ldquo;Paradise Lot: Growing an Edible Garden Oasis&rdquo; - a talk by Jonathan Bates<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Monday May 13, 6:00-8:00pm<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tompkins County Public Library- Borg Warner Room, 101 East Green Street, Ithaca 14850<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jonathan Bates, contributing author of &ldquo;Paradise Lot: Two plant geeks, one-tenth of an acre, and the making of an edible garden oasis,&rdquo; speaks about his 10-year-old edible forest garden in Holyoke, MA. &nbsp;By using the principles of
 permaculture design, Jonathan and co-author Eric Toensmeier created a thriving edible ecosystem from a blighted dead landscape. Enjoy learning about our delicious uncommon fruit and perennial vegetables, a year-round food bioshelter greenhouse, raising micro-livestock
 like black soldier flies and aquaponic fish, using microclimates for growing figs and kiwis, starting a successful backyard plant nursery (<a href="http://foodforestfarm.com" target="_blank">foodforestfarm.com</a>), and enjoying the cornucopia with friends
 and family. Jonathan will present his challenge-to-opportunity story through vibrant pictures and enlightening discussion. Signed books will be available for purchase. More about the book here:
<a href="http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/paradise_lot:paperback">http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/paradise_lot:paperback#</a><p></p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hosted by:<br>
Cornell Garden-based Learning (<a href="http://www.gardening.cornell.edu" target="_blank">www.gardening.cornell.edu</a>)<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute (<a href="http://www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org">www.FingerLakesPermaculture.org</a>)<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County (<a href="http://ccetompkins.org" target="_blank">ccetompkins.org</a>)<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ithaca Children's Garden (<a href="http://ithacachildrensgarden.org" target="_blank">ithacachildrensgarden.org</a>)<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Home Green Home (<a href="http://www.homegreenhome.com" target="_blank">www.homegreenhome.com</a>)<p></p></p>
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Sandra J. Repp | 6 May 2013 16:37
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(6/8-6/9) Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest - June 8-9

Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest

Saturday June 8, 9:00am-Sunday June 9, 12:00pm

Arnot Teaching Forest, 611 County Rd. 13, Van Etten NY

 

Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources will hold a fun and educational “Naturalist Weekend” at the Arnot Forest.  Explore the plants, animals and ecosystems of New York State. Lodging will be available in bunk-style cabins at the Arnot Forest. The agenda has not been finalized, however potential topics amphibians and reptiles, owls, insects, stream ecology, forest ecology and tree id, and others.  $120/person includes meals, overnight stay on Saturday, materials and training.  Learn more about this weekend and register online at: http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm

Directions to the Arnot Forest: http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot/about/MapDirections2012.pdf

 

Thank you for your interest in the program,

 

Kristi Sullivan, Certified Wildlife Biologist

Co-Director, Conservation Education and Research Program

Director, New York Master Naturalist Program

Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources

B20 Bruckner

Ithaca, NY 14853

607-255-5508

 

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Naturalist Weekend at the Arnot Forest<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Saturday June 8, 9:00am-Sunday June 9, 12:00pm<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Arnot Teaching Forest, 611 County Rd. 13, Van Etten NY<p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources will hold a fun and educational &ldquo;Naturalist Weekend&rdquo; at the Arnot Forest</span><span>.&nbsp; Ex</span><span>plore
 the plants, animals and ecosystems of New York State. Lodging will be available in bunk-style cabins at the Arnot Forest. The agenda has not been finalized, however potential topics amphibians and reptiles, owls, insects, stream ecology, forest ecology and
 tree id, and others</span><span>.</span><span>&nbsp;
</span><span lang="EN">$120/person includes meals, overnight stay on Saturday, materials and training.&nbsp;
</span><span>Learn more about this weekend and register online at:
<a href="http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm">
<span>http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm</span></a></span><span>
</span><span><p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Directions to the Arnot Forest: http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot/about/MapDirections2012.pdf</span><span><p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Thank you for your interest in the program,<p></p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Kristi Sullivan, 
Certified Wildlife Biologist<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Co-Director, Conservation Education and Research Program<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Director, New York Master Naturalist Program<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Cornell Dept. of Natural Resources<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>B20 Bruckner<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Ithaca, NY 14853<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>607-255-5508<p></p></span></p>
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Sandra J. Repp | 2 May 2013 14:49
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TONIGHT! "Planning & Planting a Seed Saving Garden" at CCE

CCE-Tompkins will offer a new 3-part series with Chrys Gardener designed to help you master the process of saving your own seeds!  Call now to sign up – space is limited!

 

Planning and Planting a Seed-Saving Garden
Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Learn how easy it is to incorporate seed saving in your garden by growing vegetables that you can eat and still harvest seed from. You will learn the basics of getting started with seed saving, then we will do some hands-on planting in the seed saving demonstration garden at CCE.  Cost: $5-$10 (self-determined sliding scale). Please call (607) 272-2292 to sign up, contact Chrys Gardener at CAB69-HmMyXyqgL2CVc3sceRu5cw@public.gmane.org with questions.

 

Seed Saving Techniques: Selection, Rogueing and Hand-Pollination
Wednesday, July 3, 6:30 -8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
This class will cover some techniques that will help you save healthy, viable seed for next year’s garden. You will gain hands-on experience in learning to select the best plants for seed production, rogueing out off-types, identifying disease symptoms on seed-bearing plants, and will learn how to hand-pollinate crops like summer squash to prevent out-crossing. Cost: $5-$10 (self-determined sliding scale). Please call (607) 272-2292 to sign up, contact Chrys Gardener at CAB69-HmMyXyqgL2CVc3sceRu5cw@public.gmane.org with questions.

 

Seed Saving Techniques: Harvesting and Drying
Wednesday September 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
How do you know when your seeds are ready to harvest? This hands-on class will include collecting seed from the CCE seed saving demonstration garden, fermentation of tomato seeds, and drying and packaging techniques for long-term storage/  Cost: $5-$10 (self-determined sliding scale). Please call (607) 272-2292 to sign up, contact Chrys Gardener at CAB69-HmMyXyqgL2CVc3sceRu5cw@public.gmane.org with questions.

 

 

Sandy Repp

Communications Coordinator

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County

615 Willow Avenue

Ithaca, New York 14850-3555

(607) 272-2292 x158

 

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<span>CCE-Tompkins will offer a new 3-part series with Chrys Gardener designed to help you master the process of saving your own seeds!&nbsp; Call now to sign up &ndash; space is limited!<p></p></span></p>
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<span>Planning and Planting a Seed-Saving Garden<br>
Thursday, May 2, 6:30-8:30 pm<br></span>at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca<span><br></span><span>Learn how easy it is to incorporate seed saving in your garden by growing vegetables that you can eat and still harvest seed from. You will learn the basics of getting started with
 seed saving, then we will do some hands-on planting in the seed saving demonstration garden at CCE.&nbsp; Cost: $5-$10 (self-determined sliding scale). Please call (607) 272-2292 to sign up, contact Chrys Gardener at
</span><a href="mailto:CAB69@..."><span>CAB69@...</span></a><span> with questions.<p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><p>&nbsp;</p></p>
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<span>Seed Saving Techniques: Selection, Rogueing and Hand-Pollination
<br>
Wednesday, July 3, 6:30 -8:30 pm<br></span>at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY<br><span>This class will cover some techniques that will help you save healthy, viable seed for next year&rsquo;s garden. You will gain hands-on experience in learning to select the best plants for seed production,
 rogueing out off-types, identifying disease symptoms on seed-bearing plants, and will learn how to hand-pollinate crops like summer squash to prevent out-crossing. Cost: $5-$10 (self-determined sliding scale). Please call (607) 272-2292 to sign up, contact
 Chrys Gardener at </span><a href="mailto:CAB69@..."><span>CAB69@...</span></a><span> with questions.</span><span><p></p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><p>&nbsp;</p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE">Seed Saving Techniques: Harvesting and Drying<br>
Wednesday September 4, 6:30 &ndash; 8:30 pm<br></span>at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY<span lang="EN-IE"><br></span><span lang="EN-IE">How do you know when your seeds are ready to harvest? This hands-on class will include collecting seed from the CCE seed saving demonstration garden, fermentation of tomato seeds, and drying and packaging techniques for long-term
 storage</span><span>/&nbsp; Cost: $5-$10 (self-determined sliding scale). Please call (607) 272-2292 to sign up, contact Chrys Gardener at
</span><a href="mailto:CAB69@..."><span>CAB69@...</span></a><span> with questions.</span><p></p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><p>&nbsp;</p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sandy Repp<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Communications Coordinator<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">615 Willow Avenue<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ithaca, New York 14850-3555<p></p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(607) 272-2292 x158<p></p></p>
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