WORKSHOPS, PROGRAMS ON THURSDAY

Woodlot talks

CANTON: Getting the Most from Your Woodlot will be offered for land owners, 7-8:30 p.m., Extension Learning Farm classroom, 2043B State Highway 68; Paul Hetzler from Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and Steve Sherwood from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will lead the discussion; all-around introduction to managing your woodlot, topics include how to get started managing your woodlot and when to get some help, when and why to hire a commercial forester, managing you woodlot for the long term or for short term gain, programs forest owners can take advantage of in the county, prevention of timber theft, tree economics examples and what to do if there is a Sugar Bush in your woodlot; register: stlawrence.cce.cornell.edu, 315-379-9192 ext 237; $5 fee per person.

Gastro health lecture

POTSDAM: St. Lawrence Health System’s Board Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist James Vecchio, MD, will lead a new series of lectures as part of Colon Cancer Awareness Month; “Gastrointestinal Health – What You Must Know,” will be held on March 14, 21, and 28, from noon-1 p.m., in the second floor conference rooms of 50 Leroy St.; lunch provided, all welcome; reservations required: 315-261-5413, dchaselauther@cphospital.org; Dr. Vecchio will highlight the most prevalent gastrointestinal conditions.

Painting class

NORWOOD: Create an oil painting of a 11x14 scene of “Rainbow Hills” with artist Stephanie Latimer at Norwood Library 5:00-9:00 p.m.; $35 per person, register as space is limited to eight people by contacting the library at 315-353-4688 or www.norwoodnylibrary.org.

Gardening classes

POTSDAM: A three-part gardening series to help gardeners, both beginners and experienced; Thursdays on March 14, 21, and 28 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Potsdam Public Library; the free classes are presented by Paul Hetzler, Horticulture and Natural Resources Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of St Law. Co; learn about soil health and site requirements, how to combat weather patterns and new disease strains, and how to identify and manage pests. Register online at www.potsdamlibrary.org.