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Soil, Suds, and Squash Bugs: A FREE Workshop for gardeners
On Thursday July 14th, 2011 the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY), Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, and Syracuse Grows are hosting a free Holistic Pest and Weed Management workshop open to all area gardeners at the Stone Soup Community Education Garden at 410 Gifford Street. The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Through this workshop gardeners will learn to create systems to combat weeds and pests. Strategies include learning to identify weeds native to the environment, building healthy soil, and cultivating plants that provide habitat for beneficial insect “allies.” We’ll conclude with refreshments and conversation in the garden, located at 410 Gifford St. Syracuse, NY 13204.
The workshop will be led by Karen Kerney, who has been farming sustainably in Cortland, NY for nearly three decades and is a founding member of NOFA-NY. Karen is also an artist and an activist, working as the Art Director for Syracuse Cultural Workers. She works, hands-on, to build a better world.
Funding for this workshop is provided by the Heifer-MORE Fund, the Future Fund of Central New York and Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection.
If you have any questions, or to RSVP, contact Kayleigh Burgess at kmb337@cornell.edu or (315)424-9485 ext. 229.
About NOFA-NY
NOFA NY, Inc is an organization of consumers, gardeners, and farmers working together to create a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. Through demonstration and educational opportunities, we promote land stewardship, organic food production, and local marketing. NOFA NY brings consumers and farmers closer together to make high quality food available to all people. For more information, contact Kristina Keefe-Perry at kristina@nofany.org or (315) 585.271.1979 ext. 505.
About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County
The Cornell University Cooperative Extension educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. CCE Onondaga provides education to the public on topics including nutrition, the environment, and agriculture.
About Syracuse Grows
Syracuse Grows is a grassroots coalition of individuals, gardens, and community collaborators working to cultivate a just foodscape in the City of Syracuse. We provide advocacy, programming, education, and resources to support food justice and community development through community gardening and urban agriculture. To learn more about Syracuse Grows, or to get involved, contact Syracuse Grows at syracusegrows@gmail.com.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County to host “Water Quality Monitoring FAMILY EVENT”
DATE: Thursday, July 14, 2011
TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: Required
LOCATION: Carpenter’s Falls Parking Lot (west side of Skaneateles Lake, just north of the Village of New Hope at the junction of Appletree Point Rd and Carver Rd)
Come join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators outside and learn about water quality monitoring! What is a great indicator of a stream’s water quality? Critters! Macro invertebrates to be precise. Come play in the water, identify all the macro invertebrates you can and learn how determine waterway health. Families are welcome and encouraged.
Funding for this workshop is provided by the City of Syracuse Department of Water. Admission is free but an RSVP is encouraged. You can RSVP by visiting www.ExtendOnondaga.org or by contacting Tara Dougherty at 315-424-9485 ext 232 or by e-mail at tmd227@cornell.edu.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County to host “Landscaping for Erosion Control Workshop”
DATE: Wednesday, July 20, 2011
TIME: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: Required
LOCATION: First Presbyterian Church of Skaneateles, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles
No one wants a brown lake! Come learn about landscaping techniques to prevent soil erosion on your property. Implementing erosion control landscaping techniques can improve the beauty and stability of your property while protecting downstream water resources.
Funding for this workshop is provided by the City of Syracuse Department of Water. Admission is free but an RSVP is encouraged. You can RSVP by visiting www.ExtendOnondaga.org or by contacting Tara Dougherty at 315-424-9485 ext 232 or by e-mail at tmd227@cornell.edu.