The Conservation Tree and Shrub program is conducted every year by the Soil and Water Conservation District.

The program offers a variety of seedlings/transplants, ground covers and wildflower seed mixes at reduced rates. This is to encourage conservation planting.

Tree tubes, marking flags and fertilizer tablets are also offered. Orders by March 23 will ensure availability.

Click here for see the tree and shrub sale order form.

New York State and federal officials are reminding those who were affected by tropical storm Irene that they have less than two weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for possible federal disaster assistance.

It's important that those who may need to register for aid do so as soon as possible. Registrations cannot be accepted after the October 31 deadline.

"Registration keeps open the possibility of a wide range of assistance," said Philip E. Parr, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer in a statement. "If your insurance coverage comes up short, or other damage appears later, you need to be registered with FEMA to be considered for disaster assistance."

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County has announced that the Heldeberg workshop will be offering gardening classes to kids in grades 3 to 6.  

Participating children will learn how to plant a garden, grow their own food, and participate in hands-on projects to promote the importance of learning how to garden organically. Participants will also explore the world of composting and discover the role bees play in a healthy garden.  

Two one-week classes will be offered and potential students can choose to attend either of the July 25 to 29 or August 1 to 5 sessions. Both will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. 

The class costs $125.

For more information or to register call 765-2777 or visit the Heldeberg Workshop web site at www.heldebergworkshop.org.