Cost: $10 per family
Registration: call 315- 536-5123 or click here

Back by popular demand, Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Master Forest Owner Volunteers, and the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation will host a workshop on understanding landowner liability issues.  This workshop will explore the responsibility and liability of landowners for the actions of a trespasser, hunter, invitee, and other types of people who may access your property.  This workshop will provide information about the laws of New York and give guidance on how to proceed with enforcement through local authorities.

This workshop presents an opportunity to have all your questions answered by qualified experts.

 Featured Presenters Include:

David Colligan, attorney at law at Colligan Law, LLP will cover the following topics:

• Current landowner liability case law;
• Posting your property;
• Providing permission to people to hike, hunt, or ride ATV’s on your land;
• Liability toward trespassers versus people who are allowed to be there;
• Right-of-ways; and
• Ponds, swimming, and attractive nuisances.

Josh Crain, Environmental Conservation Officer,

Ed Nemitz, Yates County Sheriff’s Department, and

Dave Mashewske, Yates County District Attorney’s Office will cover the following topics:

• What to do when you suspect a trespass;
• How to report a trespass;
• How to approach a potential situation on your property; and
• Personal experiences and lessons learned.

Workshop fee: $10.00 per person/family includes presentations, refreshments, and expert answers to your questions.  Pre-registration is required by clicking here or calling 315-536-5123.

Please call with questions and registration: Yates County Cornell Cooperative Extension 315-536-5123

Join the Nature Conservancy on a very challenging 2-mile hike as they descend from one of the highest elevations in Hemlock Lake watershed to the eastern shore of Hemlock Lake. Hikers will get a sneak peek of the Conservancy’s upcoming newest trail system, learn about the history and ecology of the Finger Lakes Region and marvel at the local fall splendor.

Please note: This will be a very challenging hike, traveling over very steep terrain, with little to no maintained trail.

Meet at Rob’s Trail Parking

Please register if you are available.

Please join us for the historic opening of Rob’s Trail—Hemlock Lake

Rob’s Trail links Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, the last two undeveloped Finger Lakes

9:30 AM Refreshments available
10:00 AM—Dedication & Ribbon Cutting
10:30 AM—Inaugural Hikes

Parking available at intersection of South Old Bald Hill Road and Rt-15A

Please RSVP or call 585-546-8030 ext. 7927

PLEASE DONATE! Your donation will support trail development work! Visit nature.org/cwny

Katherine J. T. Humphrey will present a discussion on what is new or current in home food preservation – like increased interest in fermentation, using less energy, using what is available locally and seasonally, deciding on what method of preservation would be best for a single person or for a household of many people, where to begin if a novice or an experienced home preserver, and the place to go for research based answers to questions, especially when it comes to safety and quality considerations.

Katherine was a full time Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator 1969-1991, and a CCE Livingston County Home Economics Program Leader. She has been a CCE Home Food Preservation Instructor since 1989.