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earlier monthsAugust 2023
Soil Health and Compost Basics (Part 1 of 2)
August 3, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Partnerships for Parks, and NYC Parks GreenThumb bring you a two-part learning series on soil vitality and its impact on plants. Plant health is directly linked to the health of the soil it's growing in. If we take care of the soil, the soil will take care of our plants and crops.
Join us in this lunchtime webinar to learn the basics of soil science and soil health and different ways to assess, prepare, and amend the soil in order to improve its vitality.
Join us in this lunchtime webinar to learn the basics of soil science and soil health and different ways to assess, prepare, and amend the soil in order to improve its vitality.
Biological Besties -- A Cornell IPM Skillshare Event
August 3, 2023
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY
Join the Cornell Agriculture Extension team for an evening of nerding-out about beneficial insects and integrated pest management hosted by Pink Houses Farm. We'll spend some time guiding you through how to distinguish beneficial insects from harmful ones, ways to bring more beneficials into your growing space, and meet (or re-connect!) with fellow farmers and gardeners from the region.
Soil Health and Compost Practicum (Part 2 of 2)
August 5, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Manhattan, NY
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Partnerships for Parks, and NYC Parks GreenThumb bring you a two-part learning series on soil vitality and its impact on plants. Plant health is directly linked to the health of the soil it's growing in. If we take care of the soil, the soil will take care of our plants and crops.
This hands-on workshop will build on our knowledge of soil health basics and dive into practical ways of assessing and improving soil health. We will look at an example of a thriving garden compost system and see how compost amendments affect different soil types. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
This hands-on workshop will build on our knowledge of soil health basics and dive into practical ways of assessing and improving soil health. We will look at an example of a thriving garden compost system and see how compost amendments affect different soil types. Prepare to get your hands dirty!
2023 Cornell High-Cannabinoid Hemp Field Day
August 10, 2023
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Geneva, NY
Join us for the 2023 Cornell High-Cannabinoid Hemp Field Day on Thursday, August 10 at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. It will feature interactive workshops, demonstrations, and panel discussions on the latest industry research for New York growers. DEC credits available. Peer-based learning encouraged!
Tree Fruit and Small Fruit Twilight Meeting (Lyons, NY)
August 31, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lyons, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management. We will examine seasonal changes in tree fruit and berry crops, demonstrate scouting techniques, and discuss integrative pest management solutions to maximize the health and productivity of berry and fruit plantings.
September 2023
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October 2023
Compost Carnival 2023
October 1, 2023
2:00 - 5:00pm
Brooklyn, NY
Family-friendly afternoon celebrating community composting with performances, talks, and interactive educational opportunities.
Fungus Festival 2023
October 15, 2023
11:00am - 3:00pm
The time has come, the myceliation is almost complete, and soon there will emerge the greatest fungal festival ever to fruit in New York City! Get ready for the second annual Fungus Festival, organized by the New York Mycological Society, in partnership with Randall's Island Park Alliance.
Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art and science, including identification tables of wild mushrooms from the New York area, art and cultivation workshops and activities, lectures, yoga, tastings, urban farms, food vendors, costume corner, games and so much more.
This festival is free and open to all!
Come explore diverse displays and programs at the intersection of community art and science, including identification tables of wild mushrooms from the New York area, art and cultivation workshops and activities, lectures, yoga, tastings, urban farms, food vendors, costume corner, games and so much more.
This festival is free and open to all!