You’re invited to our
Farmers and Landowners Harvest Gathering
LAST CALL - REGISTER BY TUESDAY AUGUST 15 at 8 PM!
@ Cahoon Fen & Forest in Morris NY - 20 min from Oneonta
Otsego Land Trust + American Farmland Trust + Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship
Celebrating the Future of Food and Land: Hosted on 105 acres of privately conserved land at Cahoon Fen & Forest. Come gather for an evening celebrating visionaries of land conservation, farming, and the future of food.
The Evening’s Program
(below)
Cahoon Forest Walk
Enjoy a walk with owner Rick O’Keefe to learn how he has partnered with environmental agencies on wetland restoration and forest management, integrated permaculture, and invited workshare participants to help. The property is a model for land restoration and has stunning views and enchanting natural elements.
5:30-6:30 PM
“Tasting the Wild” Walk
Join a guided walk with mushroom forager Shane Gardner and permaculturalist and owner John Chanik as they guide you through a tasting of raw edibles.
5:30-6:30 PM
Gather and Gab
Gather with family and friends around fire pits, with food, brews, and live music!
6:30-7:00 PM
<<Bring your own chairs, bug spray, and flashlights!>>
Stories of the Land
Storytelling by farmers who have protected their land in different ways.
7:00-8:00 PM
Star Walk
Stroll into the beautiful upper fields to see the stars on a self-guided tour, or continue to gather around the fire.
8:00-8:30 PM