The 4-H program, in cooperation with the Schoharie County Youth Bureau will be offering 4 days of exciting hands on programs from April 6-9, 2010.

Day-long activities will feature:

Hands-on Nature at the Landis Arboretum in Esperance

Vet Science at SUNY Cobleskill

Get OUTdoors at SUNY Cobleskill

Team and Trail Building at the New York State Power Authority

Rocks and Ropes at Clarks Sports Center in Cooperstown

Plants and Play at the Extension Center in Cobleskill.

Registration materials will be available in early March. For more information, contact the Schoharie County 4-H office at (518) 234-4303 or 296-8310.

Yes, I said it, SPRING! Spring is officially here, the clocks have sprung forward, and it’s time for the Landis Arboretum’s version of March Madness!

Join your friends and associates Sunday, March 21st from 12 noon till 3pm for this special brunch and auction.  Music, delicious food — and a champagne fountain.  

The Arboretum Rite of Spring will be held at  The Settles Hill Tree Farm, 1123 Settles Hill Road, Route 20, Altamont, NY.

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November 17th 2009

Grapevine Farms, Cobleskill’s enchanting gift shop and cafe, will host an evening of wine tasting and holiday shopping on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Enjoy delicious snacks and learn about winemaking directly from the New York State vintners who will present their fine wines for sampling at Grapevine Farms.

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Friday & Saturday, July 17th & 18th 2009 At 10pm

Join the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers (AAAA) for star gazing under the dark Arboretum skies. A variety of telescopes will treat you to views of nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, planets, and other celestial sights. Fifteen minutes after the starting time, Alan French will hold an introductory program in the Landis Arboretum’s rustic Meeting House followed by a short, outdoor tour of the prominent constellations.

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June 20th, 2009

Senator Seward, Assemblyman Lopez to be Honored At Landis Arboretum Garden Party

The Landis Arboretum will acknowledge two popular and respected New York State legislators at its annual Summer Solstice Soiree on June 20.  This year’s summer fundraising event will honor New York State Senator James L. Seward and Assemblyman Peter Lopez – both of whom have been instrumental in supporting initiatives at the not-for-profit Arboretum, including  on-going work to establish a universally accessible garden.

According to Senator Seward, “It is always a pleasure to visit Landis. Energized by volunteer effort, this once best-kept secret of the northern Catskills has gained international recognition for its notable northeast oak collection and nature programs. I’m proud that it is within my district.”

The gala evening will include:

• A twilight dinner by Sweet Tooth Caterers (Esperance, NY);
• The artistry of classical guitarist and Albany resident William Simcoe;
• Open and silent auctions with an abundance of items from regional businesses;
• An exhibit of art focused on global warming by award-winning artist and Arboretum ISA Certified Arborist Fred Breglia of Glen, NY.  Selected works of Mr. Breglia’s recently completed month-long exhibit on Global Warming: When Trees Talk – will be on display at the renovated Welcome Center during the Garden Party;
• Table centerpieces will be auctioned at end of the event.

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Saturday and Sunday, May 16th-17th, 2009

Once again, it is time for the Landis Arboretum’s annual spring plant sale.  This year’s highlights include a diverse selection of shade and ornamental trees and flowering shrubs. Among them are resistant American elm cultivars, special fruit trees, specimen conifers, including the ‘Cobra’ spruce, and numerous flowering shrubs, all of which are hardy in our area.
In addition to the large number of perennials normally available, the sale will feature an incredible selection of Echinacea, Japanese iris, and peonies. An assortment of climbing plants, unique annuals, heritage vegetables, and raspberries will round out the ever-growing list of plants available at the sale.
The annual spring and fall plant sales are an important source of income for the Arboretum. They give you a chance to help Landis — while you acquire beautiful and unusual plants of many types to improve your home environment. As always, they hope for great weather during the sale days, but they plan to make the event a positive experience for all attending regardless of rain, shine, or even snow (which actually happened one year).

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