Free Social Media Workshops for WoodNet Members

The Forestry Program teamed up with Delaware County eCenter to offer an 8-week series dedicated to connecting your business to consumers through social media and networking channels. Be it Facebook, LinkedIn, online stores or eBay, mix-and-match these one-hour Thursday learning sessions to fill the gaps in your online marketing strategy. Catskill WoodNet members are eligible for workshop reimbursement ($15 per workshop plus mileage). Here's a look at this month's classes which start promptly at 8:30am:

Click here for more details on the "Get Wired for Breakfast" series or contact Wood Products Utilization & Marketing Specialist Josh VanBrakle for refund information.    

Insights from the Hive

Thanks to Heidi Ruelmann (pictured at right with one of many local foods-sampling movie-goers) for sharing her expertise on pollinators and the Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club following the screening of "Vanishing of the Bees." Two dozen people attended the free movies during Schoharie Watershed Month. Schumei farmer Kenji Ban of Catskill Mountain Foundation's organic farm also spoke to the group. The Council will continue showing "Bees" and other educational documentaries throughout the summer; click here for upcoming showtimes and locations of the free Environmental Film Series.     

Warming Up the Fairgrounds

Aimed at providing children a chance to hone their showmanship skills before the Delaware County Fair, the Walton Regional Livestock Show will hold competitive livestock exhibitions June 17 through 19. Join the Council and Purina Feed as an event sponsor or enroll your animal and handler in one of the many showmanship classes. 

Latin American Lessons

The Council -- with watershed partners DEP, CWC, NRCS and Frost Valley YMCA -- helped 30 watershed professionals understand the mechanics and process of protecting water quality in the New York City watershed. Chairman Fred Huneke explained to the group the dynamics of this public-private partnership, the Council's history and the development of our programs in agriculture, forestry and conservation easements. The group, sponsored by The World Bank, also visited the DEP water quality lab in Kingston, the Croton Water Treatment Plant and the NYC Water Board.

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