100th Anniversary Hudson River Dinner Cruise!

 Annual Fundraising Dinner
aboard the magnificent Marika Yacht
Saturday, August 19  7:00-9:00 p.m.

Cruising into the Future!

The funds raised at this event directly support our educational programs in 4-H Youth Development; Agriculture and Horticulture; Community and Economic Vitality; Parenting and Nutrition; and Environment and Natural Resources.

Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. from the Port at Hudson River Front Park for what is sure to be a memorable event. Shipboard games, D.J. Herbie Blasewitz, and memories await. Space is limited so don’t be left ashore, reservations are requested by August 11. The cost of the dinner is $80 per person or $150 for two. Registration and payment can also be completed online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/dinnercruise_210 or you can download the reservation form.

 Menu

Chef Sal Taccetta of Che Figata has created a Polynesian-inspired menu for our voyage.

Coconut Shrimp - Shrimp rolled in coconut, fried & served with a pineapple salsa

Hawaiian-style Roast Pork - Slow cooked pork with fresh pineapples, Hudson Brewery Pineapple Stout and root vegetables

Fried Rice - Pan-fried rice tossed with Bulich Farms Cremini, Shitake & Portabello mushrooms*

Stir-Fried String Beans - Fresh Story Farms string beans tossed with olive oil, garlic, heirloom cherry tomatoes & carrots*

Huli Huli Chicken - Boneless chicken with garlic, ginger, soy sauce & brown sugar

Crunchy Polynesian Salad - Story Farms Greens tossed with fresh mangos & macadamia nuts in a lavender pineapple balsamic dressing

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

*Gluten-free & Vegetarian

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Questions? Contact Angela at 518-622-9820 x21 or amt18@cornell.edu 

Join us on June 17 as we celebrate National Pollinator Week!

Our Staff and Master Gardener Volunteers have a wonderful event planned!

Saturday, June 17
10:00am – 2:00 pm
Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66, Hudson, NY 12534
All classes are free but pre-registration is required.

Take a class or stay for the day. Join us for this Kick Off event to celebrate National Pollinator Week. The Cornell Cooperative Extension and The Master Gardeners of Columbia and Greene Counties invite you to celebrate with a fun day of classes and activities. National Pollinator week is June 19th – 25th but we are so excited about this that we are starting early. This event is also one of several CCE events recognizing this centennial year of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Columbia and Greene Counties.

Since 2013 CCE’s Master Gardener volunteers have been promoting “Bee Part of the Solution, plant a pollinator garden”. Over 200 people have signed up so far and we invite you to join us on this journey to promote a healthy planet.

For additional information, call the CCE Education Center in Hudson at 518-828-3346x 100 or email Emily at ew387@cornell.edu
Pre-register here https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Pollinator_210

Programs for children and adults (children must be accompanied by an adult)

10am-11am Learn how to build Native Bee Houses with Columbia Land Conservancy and 4H. (free, pre-registration required)

11:30am Centennial pollinator tree planting with 4-H Teen Ambassadors

12pm – 1pm – Hunt for the amazing Honey Locust Tree and other pollinator plants with 4H and Natural Resources and the Environment. Hand lenses will be supplied to identify tiny pollinators and beneficial insects. (free, pre-registration required)

1pm – 2pm Join Master Gardener Volunteer Alexia in making wildflower seed balls to take home and plant. (free, pre-registration required)

Adult classes

10am – 11am - Join us for a presentation on “Attracting birds and butterflies with native plants” and then tour our gardens to see some of those plants. (free, pre-registration required)

11.30am – 12.30pm - Learn how to make a container garden to attract pollinators and beneficial insects - if you are lucky Sue will have some of her famous Rosemary Cookies for you to try. Tour our native plant garden and Monarch Waystation. (free, pre-registration required)

Registrants are invited to view the wonderful exhibits set up by Cornell staff members Steve Hadcock, Theresa Mayhew, Master Gardener Volunteers and the 4-H program.