New York Nut Growers Association 2021 Summer Meeting. Program will include presenters on hazelnuts and English walnuts, knowing the right soil for nut trees, home nut processing, the history of the Benton and Smith Nut Tree Nursery and more. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cambridge American Legion Hall, 2106 State Route 22 Cambridge, 12816

Soil Health: Demonstration, Pasture Walk, Discussion. Soil health is a key to profitability when grazing livestock – what does that really mean? Register at https://tinyurl.com/SoilHealthDemoWalkDiscuss. For assistance with registration, call 518-765-3518 or email

Workshop: Learn to Weave at The Brouwer House Creative with Sizz Handmade. Learn basic weaving techniques by making a brioche you can wear on a short sleeve blouse. Pre-registration required at schenectadyhistorical.org/programs. Cost $50. 10 a.m. at Brouwer House Creative, 14 N Church St Schenectady, 12305

Frame//Unframe Artists' Reception. Albany Center Gallery is pleased to host an in-person Artists’ Reception. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Suite 107 Albany, 12207

Lily festival. cavenger hunt, demonstrations, animals, birds of prey, chance auctions, food, music, vendors, craftspeople, photos opportunities, more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lily Park 119-133 Fort Rd, Schoharie.

Celebrating Native Plants. Our backyard habitat specialist will introduce you to perennials, grasses, and shrubs in our native plant gardens. Register 518-872-0800. 11 a.m. at  830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville.

Historic Marker Dedication. The Central Bridge Civic Association will dedicate two historic markers. 3 p.m. at  D.W. Jenkins home & the Albany & Susquehanna RR, then 4 pm at the Monument. More info: 518-868-5091

Farmer Discussion: Corn, Cover Crops, and Reduced Tillage Systems. To be held by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/CornCoverCropsReducedTillage. Cost $10. Walk-ins are welcome. Event will start 6 p.m. at Tiashoke Farm, 11822 NYS Route 40, Schaghticoke, 12154

“The Third Reconstruction”. Underground Railroad Education Center’s annual July 4th Oration, commemorating Frederick Douglass’s address “What to the Slave is Your Fourth of July?” 11 a.m. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence located at 194 Livingston Avenue in Albany.

Combine Clinic: Adjusting Conventional and Rotary Combines for Efficiency and Grain Quality. With grain harvest approaching, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, in coordination with United Ag & Turf, is holding a Combine Clinic. Pre-registration is required by 5:00 PM, July 8 at https://tinyurl.com/. Event starts from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at United Ag & Turf, 2173 NY-203, Chatham, 12037