Over the last six decades Wightman’s has grown into a full-scale wood-manufacturing operation committed to bringing the highest quality wood products to the market.

Join us for a NYFOA woods walk at the Rielly log cabin & tree farm on Saturday, September 29th. About 6 years ago the property was placed under a Conservation Easement, and the landowner will share his experiences.

Jason Post, co-owner of Hudson River Hardwood Exports, is an experienced log grader and buyer. His tour will focus on log scale, the way logs are measured for the lumber they contain.

The Taste of the Catskills Festival is a family-friendly event that showcases the food, beer, crafts, and wine of our region. With a variety of vendors including farmers, value-added food producers, and restaurants, attendees learn how food travels from farm to fork during a fun-filled autumn weekend on the grounds of Maple Shade Farm, a family-run farm in Delhi.

Dr. James Lendemer will lead an exploration of the fascinating lichen found throughout the Arboretum property.

Fall Festival showcases logging, sawing and woodworking history