Design-a-Day and New Courses Top Arboretum’s Fall Agenda

Memorable, Enriching Experience for the Entire Family

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ESPERANCE, NY (09/03/2007)(readMedia)-- The Landis Arboretum offers classes, workshops, guided and self-guided nature study. Events and workshops are designed for elementary school classes as well as the general public and focus on the flora and fauna of the Arboretum. Landis is home, also, to dozens of species of birds and other wildlife and varied ecosystems from its two Ancient Forests to its unique collection of native plants. It is a great place for scout troops to work on badge requirements (and perform valuable community/environmental service).

For youth groups seeking field trips, educational programs, or instruction for badge requirements SUNY Cobleskill Natural Sciences Dept. Chair and President of Landis Board Barbara Brabetz offers two Fridays each month for group presentations.

New and Timely This Season

K-9 SKILLS DRILL Environmental Conservation Officer (K-9 Unit) and Landis member Keith Isles presents a 45-minute demonstration with his dog. He explains the role of Environmental Conservation Officers and how K-9s are used. He also offers insight into the training process and the areas of use, such as handler protection, human tracking, wildlife detection for apprehending poachers, etc.)

LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY FOR KIDS The Arboretum will facilitate a Law Enforcement educational program called EAGLES, appropriate for grade school and/or middle school students. To learn more about this important security program, visit www.dec.ny.gov > Regulations and Enforcement >Law Enforcement. The EAGLES program is detailed in that section.

These new programs are scheduled on a group by group or individual basis. For more information on these courses or to obtain a copy of the Arboretum’s extensive 2007 Fall Events Calendar, call 518-875-6935, email info@landisarboretum.org, or visit Landis on the web at www.landisarboretum.org.

EASY TO GET TO, EASIER TO STAY The multifaceted Landis Arboretum is a natural gem along the Route 20 Scenic Corridor between Albany and Skaneateles, and in close proximity to historic Sharon Springs. The Arboretum contains hundreds of outstanding trees and shrubs from around the world assembled on a 548-acre estate in the Northern Catskills.

The Landis Arboretum is located 1.5 miles off Scenic Route 20 and an easy drive from anyplace within the Capital Region, Oneonta, and Cooperstown. A country mile or two from Howes Cave, the Old Stone Fort Museums Complex, the Iroquois Indian Museum, the Cave House, historic Sharon Springs, and the New York Power Authority's Visitors' Center and Lansing Manor in Blenheim/Gilboa!