Upcoming events

Explore the grounds at the Extension Education Center in Hudson and learn the value of woodlands and fields. Presenters Tusha Yakovleva and Tracey Testo will be your guides to discovering wild edibles in your surroundings. Learn what is available on a seasonal basis and how to collect food safely.

Learn more about the early summer flora of the Thorn Preserve with chef and forager Rob Handel from Heather Ridge Farm and The Bees Knees Café.

The Arboretum’s beekeeper Adam Waldron will address some of the misunderstandings we have about bees, and will introduce participants to beekeeping by showing a hive, explaining how a bee colony is structured, discussing maintenance and, of course, collecting honey!

Join the Saw Mill River Audubon Society for a volunteer work session to improve the trails and habitats of Choate Sanctuary.

Learn how to prune for better vigor, health, balance and beauty with a Catskill Mountains master.

Catskill Fungi owner John Michelotti will take us on a guided walk to discover and learn about the diverse array of fungi growing at the Arboretum.

Learn more about the midsummer flora of the Catskills and Hudson Valley with chef and forager Rob Handel from Heather Ridge Farm and The Bees Knees Café.

Learn how to identify the fiery-colored fall trees native to the Catskills region.

Learn more about the blue, green, gray and red lichens that encrust the Arboretum trees.

Learn more about the fall flora of the Catskills and Hudson Valley with chef and forager Rob Handel from Heather Ridge Farm and The Bees Knees Café.