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Schoharie Watershed Program
A program of Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District |
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Please use the links provided to access information on the SWP, its projects, and watershed issues |
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PO Box 996, 6049 Main Street Tannersville, NY 12485 Phone 518-589-6871 Fax 518-589-6874 |
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GCSWCD Main Office 907 County Office Building Cairo, NY 12413 Phone 518.622.3620 Fax 518.622.0344
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2nd Annual Batavia Kill Stream Celebration |
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The 2nd Annual Batavia Kill Stream Celebration was held on August 9, 2008. Visitors from the tri-state region flocked to the event held at Country Suite Bed and Breakfast in Ashland, NY. It was a full day of FREE family fun, entertainment, and education. Don’t miss this year’s Celebration! |
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Entertainment
Turtle Island Medicine Show Animated theater performance by Arm of the Sea For over twenty years Arm-of-the-Sea has been developing a style of magical realism that marries the mythic and the everyday, humanity and the earth, visual arts and natural science, poetry and politics.
Turtle Island Medicine Show is a contemporary fable and cautionary tale inspired by both the Lenape Indian origin story and by current reports from climate studies.
Catskill Tales & Tunes A lively performance sharing the rich culture of the Catskill region through traditional stories and songs, legends, anecdotes and Catskill Mountain lore. Fun for the whole family!! Sing along and tap your feet to the musical stylings of Ira & Laurie McIntosh. |
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Earthdivers with Turtle Island’s Tree of Life |
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Laurie & Ira McIntosh |
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Featured Activities, Interactive Programs, and Performances
Arm-of-the-Sea Theater For over twenty years Arm-of-the-Sea has been developing a style of magical realism that marries the mythic and the everyday, humanity and the earth, visual arts and natural science, poetry and politics. Don’t miss another outstanding performance involving colorful, moving and imaginative storytelling by this renowned theatrical group. Educational and entertaining for people of all ages!!
Guided Stream Walks Learn about stream dynamics, how streams respond to flood events and what management practices are recommended for healthier streams and aquatic life.
Life by the Stream Ongoing throughout the day Interactive game for children of all ages! Prizes for everyone who participates.
Storytelling Folk tales & native American themes relating to birds, frogs, and local and regional animals.
Plant identification Learn about different plant species in a reconstructed wetland on site and how to identify native vegetation along stream reaches. The important role of riparian buffers to stream side stability will also be highlighted. Host—Bob Beyfuss, Cornell Cooperative Ext. of Greene County.
Agroforestry Example forestry practices and importance of sustainable forestry to water quality and local economies.
Bee & Pollinators Exhibit What’s the essential function of pollinators to our existence? Come find out!
Batavia Kill Rock Painting Ongoing throughout the day Featured artists from the Windham Art Alliance Art will be available for demonstrations and assisting children with Rock Artwork.
The Fabled Art of Fly Fishing Join Columbia-Greene Chapter Trout Unlimited members and experience the art, skill and joy of fly casting and tying. Ongoing demonstrations along the Batavia Kill will be conducted by experienced fly fishermen.
What’s in the Water? Sampling for aquatic life and the important role they play in determining stream health.
Recycled Paper Making Learn to make recycled paper during this ongoing hands on activity, great for kids!
Printmaking Children learn printing techniques from a professional artists using recycled dyes. |
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
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Food & Wine Tasting
Clark’s Famous Barbeque Come enjoy Clark’s delicious BBQ throughout the day including Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and the best Chicken in all of Greene County!
Windham Winery Sample hand-crafted wines from a local micro-winery that produces small batches of wine for every taste. Wine tasting will be available!
Catskill Mountain Country Store Enjoy homemade donuts, jams, and coffee from our local country store. The best donuts you will ever taste! |
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Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District New York City Department of Environmental Protection Catskill Watershed Corporation Greene County Tourism & Promotions Town of Ashland NY Town of Lexington NY Windham Mountain Price Chopper Williams Lumber Katterskill Associates |
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Fastracs Inc. National Bank of Coxsackie Central Hudson Marshall & Sterling Insurance Stewart’s Shops Bank of Greene County Peckham Industries Method Evergreen Mountain Construction Christman’s Windham House |
