Montgomery County Soil and Water Workshops

The Montgomery County Soil & Water Conservation District (MCSWCD) is excited to announce a series of free fall workshops and a guided forest walk open to the public this November! These programs are designed to help residents, farmers, and families learn hands-on ways to care for our soil, water, and natural resources.

Workshop & Event Schedule:

Beginner Composting Workshop
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
MCSWCD Office, 4001 State Highway 5S, Fultonville, NY
Learn how to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Free to attend—registration required.

Explore Burbine Forest: Guided Tree & Wildlife Walk
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.
182 Pond Rd, Sprakers, NY
Join MCSWCD and NYS DEC staff for a guided walk through Burbine Forest. Discover local trees, wildlife, and conservation practices that protect our natural spaces. Limited to 25 participants.

Excel 101 for Farmers
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
County Annex Building, Room 111, 20 Park St, Fonda, NY
A beginner-friendly workshop for farmers looking to get organized with recordkeeping, budgets, or crop planning using Microsoft Excel. Bring your laptop if you can!

More details and registration: https://www.montgomerycountyny-swcd.com/workshops.html

These workshops are free and open to the public, but space is limited—please RSVP by calling (518) 853-7016 or emailing mcswcd.aed@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping us spread the word! We hope to see you at one (or more!) of these events.