Paul and Maria Morra Scholarship Trust Application Available

The application is now available for the Paul and Maria Morra Scholarship Trust which is administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties. The purpose of this scholarship trust is to honor the lives of Paul and Maria Morra (trust benefactors) and their commitment to preserving the natural resources of our region. Applicants must be pursuing further education in the field of horticulture, agriculture, forestry or natural resources.

Complete application packet must be received by March 25, 2019. Scholarship selection is not based solely on academic standing but greater emphasis is placed on the interest and motivation of the student to excel in their chosen field of study. Applicants should ensure their application packet responds very directly to the goals of the benefactors.

The number of scholarships awarded is based on available funds with the average scholarship amount being $1,000. We expect to be able to provide as many as five scholarships this year. The scholarship check will be sent directly to the academic institution upon receipt of a copy of the students’ tuition bill and the college/institution mailing address.

Eligible individuals are those pursuing immediate post-high school education as well as older individuals looking to increase their knowledge. To be eligible an individual must be:

• A current resident of Columbia County or Greene County
• Enrolled in an accredited academic institution including public and private colleges or universities, community colleges and trade schools
• Pursuing further academic work beyond high school in the field of horticulture, agriculture, forestry or natural resources
• Excluded from applying are: current Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties Board members and staff, as well as their immediate family (significant other and children).

To receive an Application Packet contact Emily Warrington at 518-318-1210 or ew387@cornell.edu OR click here.

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Spring Gardening Day - April 6, 2019

Registration is now open for Spring Gardening Day. The annual event sponsored by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Columbia-Greene Community College.

This year's Spring Gardening Day will include keynote speaker, Margaret Roach. Margaret was a garden editor for Martha Stewart Living and EVP/Editorial Director of Martha's company, and spent a decade each at Newsday and the New York Times. She now creates the nationally acclaimed website www.awaytogarden.com and hosts the award-winning companion public radio show and podcast.

The day will also include three break-out sessions on a a variety of gardening topics including: Designing Your Front Yard, Herb Gardening, Vegetable Gardening, Deerproofing Your Yard and much more, presented by local experts and master gardeners. New this year will be a Garden Marketplace, featuring a variety of local gardening vendors. Please check out the class descriptions and speaker biographies.

Please see the registration form which contains detailed information about the event. Space is limited, so register now to secure your place.  To register online, go to https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2019GardeningEvent_210.

For additional questions, please contact Emily at 518-828-3346 x209 or ew387@cornell.edu.

Last updated March 20, 2019