Animal Mortality Composting Workshop Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm LOCATION: BREWSTER, NYPlease join us for this informative workshop on how to properly compost farm animal mortalities and road-killed animals. Jean Bonhotal from the Cornell Waste Management Institute will lead us in a workshop that will introduce the idea of carcass composting, burial rules, and guidance, as well as problems and solutions.We aim to encourage new and existing facilities, farms, and homes to compost animal mortalities. We'll explore "digestion" and other disposal ideas that protect human, livestock and environmental health. There will be demonstrations on how to build a carcass composting pile. Presenter: Jean Bonhotal, Cornell Waste Management Institute, Dept. of Crop and Soil ScienceProgram Fee: Tiered Scale ticketing for this event: $10 will cover the cost of staff time and operating fees, $15 will cover the cost of staff time and operating fees PLUS help subsidize a ticket for someone else who can't afford a full ticket, and $5 ticket cost for resource-limited individuals. SELECT ONLY ONE CLASS OPTION BELOW (No Refunds) Workshop: $10 per personWorkshop w/ donation: $15 per personCommunity Ticket: $5 per person varies - read above Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E360490&id=144 ========================================= Putnam County Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale: Pick Up Pre-orders Friday, April 19, 2024 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tilly Foster Farms, 100 New York 312 , Brewster, New York 10509 Orders placed for the 2024 Putnam County Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale will be available for pickup  at the Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster NY (BLDG 3)A reminder will be sent by email one week prior to pick-up dates. Mark your calendar!Putnam County SWCD & CCE Putnam are not responsible for seedlings after acceptance of your order at the pick-up station, or for seedlings not picked up on the pick-up dates. There will be no refunds for orders not picked up.Surplus seedlings and wildlife boxes will be made available for purchase only after orders are fulfilled. Payments accepted cash or credit card. Jennifer Lerner, jjs95@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738 ext. 216 ========================================= Putnam County Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale: Pick Up Pre-orders Saturday, April 20, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tilly Foster Farms, 100 New York 312 , Brewster, New York 10509 Orders placed for the 2024 Putnam County Tree & Shrub Seedling Sale will be available for pickup  at the Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster NY (BLDG 3)A reminder will be sent by email one week prior to pick-up dates. Mark your calendar!Putnam County SWCD & CCE Putnam are not responsible for seedlings after acceptance of your order at the pick-up station, or for seedlings not picked up on the pick-up dates. There will be no refunds for orders not picked up.Surplus seedlings and wildlife boxes will be made available for purchase only after orders are fulfilled. Payments accepted cash or credit card. Jennifer Lerner, jjs95@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738 ext. 216 ========================================= Pony Rides Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd , Carmel, NY 10512 Save The Date!Pony Rides and pony arts and crafts!All rides: $5.00For youth aged 3-12 5.00 per ride ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer May Plant Sale Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road , Carmel, NY 10512 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam is pleased to announce the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer May Plant Sale, Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY.The plant sale will feature a huge selection of heirloom and hybrid vegetable plants picked by Master Gardeners for Putnam County gardens. Carefully chosen tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and other popular vegetable seedlings will be available singly or in multi-packs to allow gardeners try several different varieties. The sale will also include garden favorites such as colorful annuals, perennials, native pollinator plants and herbs. Beautiful pre-planted container gardens, hanging baskets and gardening gifts will be available for that perfect Mother’s Day present. The proceeds from this charity event fund numerous CCE-Putnam programs.Free Soil Tests and Gardening AdviceCornell trained Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about planting, nurturing, and harvesting to help Putnam gardeners prepare for a successful growing season. Soil testing will again be offered this year, so interested gardeners are encouraged to bring samples of their garden soil. Rain or Shine--Under CoverThe event will be held rain or shine in a roomy and well-ventilated covered pavilion at Putnam Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY. =========================================