Growing Great Garlic Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Are you interested or getting ready to plant some garlic this fall? Rather you’re a home gardener or farmer, join us for a presentation on garlic care. The presenter will be: Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Extension Vegetable Specialist from the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Team. Bring your questions about Garlic.Presented by: Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Vegetable SpecialistRegister for Growing Great Garlic  Free Ashley Schoenborn, als543@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 x 113 ========================================= Batavia Kill Family Splash and Learn Friday, September 19, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Are you a family of environmental enthusiasts? Then join us this September on the Batavia Kill for a stream focused educational experience and walk, fun for both youth and adults! This workshop will include a hands-on exploration of the creatures that live in and around streams, plus a walk and talk. You’ll receive a stream resource kit complete with factsheets and guides!Funding for this project was provided by the Schoharie Watershed Stream Management Implementation Program. This is a collaborative program between the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and municipalities within the Schoharie Reservoir watershed.Batavia Kill Family Splash and Learn RegistrationLocation:DEC Fishing Access site, Ashland NY (at intersection of Jewett Heights Rd and Paradise Ln) Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= Fall Gardening Day Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us for Fall Gardening Day — a free community celebration filled with fall-inspired activities, food, and hands-on fun! Mini Garden Talks & Demos throughout the morning Seasonal craft stations for kids and adults Book sale and delicious fall bake sale Fall bulbs and mums available by donation Master Gardener Q&A tableCommunity Produce Swap:Got too many zucchinis, or fewer tomatoes than you’d hoped? Bring your extra garden harvest and swap with neighbors for something new! It’s a great chance to try unusual produce, trade growing tips, and reduce food waste. No produce to share? No problem—you’re still welcome to take some home.Bring your curiosity and a tote bag—there’s something for everyone! Whether you come to swap veggies, craft with your kids, or learn something new, we’d love to see you there.Acra Event - September 20thLeftover produce will be donated to Matthew 25 Food Pantry.Special Feature: At 12:00 PM, help us celebrate the newly refreshed hoop house and honor longtime supporters Mary and Joe Kames in a short rededication ceremony.Time: 9 AM - 1 PMLocation: Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405Sign up for Acra remindersHudson Event September 27thLeftover produce will be donated to Columbia County Recovery Kitchen.Special Feature: At 12:00 PM, enjoy a free, seasonal cooking class led by a CCE Educator!Time: 9 AM - 1 PMLocation: Extension Education Center 479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534Sign up for Hudson Reminders Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= Teen Anger Management 2-Part Series Tuesday, September 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 The course utilizes the evidence-based and nationally recognized What’s Good About Anger? Teen-based curriculum. The course provides teens with the skills needed to effectively express their anger, practice operative conflict resolution, and develop healthy coping skills.For Ages 13 to 16Date: September 23 and 30, 2025Students must be able to attend both classes in order to receive credit for participation.After completion of 2 classes, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded.Register for Teen Anger Management 2-Part Series $15 for non-4-H members and is Free for all 4-H members Megan Gardner, mg2287@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 114 ========================================= Agroforestry Field Day at Arthur’s Point Farm Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Arthur’s Point Farm, 274 Normung Road , Ghent , NY 12075 Join us for an afternoon of Agroforestry at Arthur’s Point in Ghent. The field day will include an introduction to the nursery and a tour of the orchard. During the day, we will see multiple examples of different agroforestry systems and species, and the goals and decision planning that went into these systems. Learn about resources available, how farming is comparable to agroforestry systems, and you will get the chance to ask any questions you may have about the farm's practices. Light refreshments will be available.About Arthur’s Point: Arthur’s Point is located in the Hudson Valley and has been in operation since 2020. The farm has developed a nursery where they focus on growing native and naturalized bare-root and potted trees, shrubs, and wildflower perennials. Their Nursery stock includes many species of trees and plants that can adapt to climate change and help with the restoration of the land. The farm also includes a large orchard, hedgerows, and a farm nearby that practices Silvopasture. Register for: Agroforestry Field Day at Arthur’s Point Farm $20.00 per person Ashley Schoenborn, als543@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 x 113 ========================================= Minimizing Deer Impacts on Forests Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Frost Valley YMCA Model Forest, 2000 Frost Valley Rd. , Claryville, NY 12725 Join us for a woodland walk at the Frost Valley Model Forest to explore options for minimizing deer impacts on forests! With deer over-browsing preferred native tree seedlings, they are widely seen as the top reason for a decrease in species diversity and a decline in forest regeneration, contributing to the invasion of non-native invasive species. We’ll discuss management options including fencing, tree tubes, natural deterrents, slash walls, and more.In addition, you will learn how to monitor deer browsing at your site using the Assessing Vegetation for Impacts from Deer (AVID) protocol. Connect with us in the woods to learn about the importance of forest regeneration and how to keep your forests healthy, productive, and resilient!Participants will receive a follow-up of digital resources.Register for Minimizing Deer Impacts on Forests Sliding Scale, pay what you can - $10, 15, 20 per person Shane Stevens, ss3666@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ex 118 ========================================= Fall Gardening Day Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us for Fall Gardening Day — a free community celebration filled with fall-inspired activities, food, and hands-on fun! Mini Garden Talks & Demos throughout the morning Seasonal craft stations for kids and adults Book sale and delicious fall bake sale Fall bulbs and mums available by donation Master Gardener Q&A tableCommunity Produce Swap:Got too many zucchinis, or fewer tomatoes than you’d hoped? Bring your extra garden harvest and swap with neighbors for something new! It’s a great chance to try unusual produce, trade growing tips, and reduce food waste. No produce to share? No problem—you’re still welcome to take some home.Bring your curiosity and a tote bag—there’s something for everyone! Whether you come to swap veggies, craft with your kids, or learn something new, we’d love to see you there.Acra Event - September 20thLeftover produce will be donated to Matthew 25 Food Pantry.Special Feature: At 12:00 PM, help us celebrate the newly refreshed hoop house and honor longtime supporters Mary and Joe Kames in a short rededication ceremony.Time: 9 AM - 1 PMLocation: Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405Sign up for Acra remindersHudson Event September 27thLeftover produce will be donated to Columbia County Recovery Kitchen.Special Feature: At 12:00 PM, enjoy a free, seasonal cooking class led by a CCE Educator!Time: 9 AM - 1 PMLocation: Extension Education Center 479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534Sign up for Hudson Reminders Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= Healthy Air Fryer Baking Class Saturday, September 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 CCE of Columbia-Greene is excited to offer a free hands-on cooking class for Columbia County community members. Participants will get to prepare a seasonal zucchini recipe, learn food preparation techniques, how to use selected equipment, and leave with a small air fryer to complete the selected recipe at home. This class is being held on September 27th from 12-1pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Hudson Office. Registration is required and is space is limited to 10 households (one air fryer per household), so sign up today!Register for Healthy Air Fryer Baking Class Free. Limit one air fryer per household. Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= Composting Made Easy: Layering for Success Sunday, September 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St , Catskill, NY 12414 Join us at Thomas Cole National Historic Site for a hands-on outdoor composting workshop where we’ll demonstrate how quick and easy it is to build a compost heap. We’ll cover what materials can and cannot be composted, troubleshoot common composting challenges, and explore different composting methods with a focus on lasagna layering. This simple technique involves layering sticks, browns, and food scraps in a structured way to create an effective, low-maintenance compost pile. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll leave with practical knowledge to start or improve your own composting system at home.About the Instructors:Kathryn Schneider is a Master Gardener and professional ornithologist. She has taught college biology courses, managed biodiversity inventory programs, consulted for government agencies, and authored a book on the birds of the Hudson Valley. A dedicated conservationist, Kathryn has served as President of the New York State Ornithological Association, a member of the Columbia County Environmental Management Council, and a volunteer with the Columbia Land Conservancy.Jennifer DeFranco is a Master Gardener with experience in plant propagation, composting, and annual flower demonstration gardens. She is currently conducting a bush green bean trial of over 20 locally sourced varieties for Cornell Cooperative Extension. A passionate home gardener long before becoming a Master Gardener in 2021, Jennifer has a particular interest in old roses and is currently experimenting with tomato grafting and dry farming methods at her home in Columbia County.Lindsey Strehlau-Howay is a Master Gardener and currently works for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia-Greene on the Natural Resources and Environment Team. She has received a Master Composter Certification from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, volunteering many hours at the now Red Hook Farms - Compost Operation site. Having a past career in food systems, she continues to bring that experience into her work and learning, applying for a Wild Mushroom Food Safety Certification and ever-expanding experimenting with new produce and herbs in her home container garden.Xandra Powers is the Community Horticulture Coordinator for CCE Columbia and Greene Counties, overseeing the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Since stepping into the role in October 2023, she has successfully led the most well-attended Master Gardener training these counties have ever seen. With a background in Environmental Biology from SUNY New Paltz, Xandra has worked with the USDA on the plum pox virus survey and in the laboratory of an artisanal tea company, focusing on quality dried teas and herbs. She is passionate about connecting people with reliable gardening information and building a strong network of engaged volunteers.Register for Composting Made Easy Fee: $20, $17 for Thomas Cole Members Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= Ginseng Workshop Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Join us for an evening on how to grow American Ginseng. During this workshop we will cover basic ginseng botany, site selection criteria, planting, harvesting, and marketing. The workshop will include hands on activity outside, where everyone will get to experience planting. The workshop is for anyone who is looking for alternative forest income opportunities as well as individuals interested in growing small quantities for personal use. Seed will be available for purchase.Ginseng Workshop Registration $20 Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Forest Carbon Programs in New York State Friday, October 3, 2025 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Are you a forestry professional interested in learning more about forest carbon and carbon markets? Join us for this immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. During this workshop, participants will hear about carbon programs available to forested landowners and how they fit in with other conservation goals. Learn first-hand about climate-adaptive forest management and its ability to enhance carbon storage and sequestration. Discover the inner workings of forest carbon programs, the ecological benefits and the financial incentives along with them.The workshop will begin inside and finish outdoors with a field component. Light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is offered with support from The Nature Conservancy. People interested can contact Shane Stevens at ss3666@cornel.edu. Free, with support from The Nature Conservancy Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Women Owning Woodlands Game of Logging: Level 1 Monday, October 6, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Siuslaw Model Forest, 6055 NYS Route 23 , Acra, NY 12405 Short Description 140 characters: Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety.Full Description:Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open face felling and the techniques to safely use it. Other topics covered include personal protective equipment, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell and understanding hinge wood strength. Participants are required to bring their own chainsaw and safety gear, which includes but is not limited to a helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety chaps. This is a full day class held outdoors with strenuous activities operating a chainsaw in the woods. Each participant is required to fell a mature tree to complete the class. Light refreshments will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Participants after registering are required to check in with CCE staff member, to secure their spot and to make sure proper equipment is being used. A staff will reach out directly.Women Owing Woods- Catskill | Hudson Valley (WOW) is a group of women landowners and natural resource professionals from the Catskills and the Hudson Valley regions of New York. The Watershed Agricultural Council, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, and the Columbia Land Conservancy organized this group of professionals and landowners as a way to foster learning experiences and discussions about forest property. The group tailors events and programs to women who own and/or manage forest land, but you need to be neither a woman nor a landowner to join! If you’re interested in learning more about WOW you can sign up for our enewsletter or email wow@nycwatershed.org.Register for WOW Game of Logging $25, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Robert H. Wentorf Foundation Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Game of Logging: Level 1 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Siuslaw Model Forest, 6055 NYS Route 23 , Acra, NY 12405 Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open face felling and the techniques to safely use it. Other topics covered include personal protective equipment, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell and understanding hinge wood strength.Participants are required to bring their own chainsaw and safety gear, which includes but is not limited to a helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety chaps. This is a full day class held outdoors with strenuous activities operating a chainsaw in the woods. Each participant is required to fell a mature tree to complete the class. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring lunch and water for the day.Participants after registering are required to check in with CCE staff member, to secure their spot and to make sure proper equipment is being used. Game of Logging Registration $125 Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Forest Carbon Programs in New York State Wednesday, October 8, 2025 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Are you a forestry professional interested in learning more about forest carbon and carbon markets? Join us for this immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. During this workshop, participants will hear about carbon programs available to forested landowners and how they fit in with other conservation goals. Learn first-hand about climate-adaptive forest management and its ability to enhance carbon storage and sequestration. Discover the inner workings of forest carbon programs, the ecological benefits and the financial incentives along with them.The workshop will begin inside and finish outdoors with a field component. Light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is offered with support from The Nature Conservancy. People interested can contact Shane Stevens at ss3666@cornel.edu Free, with support from The Nature Conservancy Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Pickling in a Water Bath Canner Wednesday, October 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Please join Rebecca Polmateer, Master Food Preserver, as she teaches how to pickle vegetables and use a water bath canner. Participants will learn how to safely preserve their vegetable bounty via pickling and canning in a water bath canner. This will be a hands-on educational experience where participants will learn by doing and then leave with a jar of pickled vegetables, they helped preserve themselves.Register for Pickling in a Water Bath Canner $20.00 per person Rebecca Polmateer, rp328@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x117 ========================================= Indigenous People Day Monday, October 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Anger Management 8-week series Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Looking to improve your anger management skills? Our 8-week anger management course is taught by a Certified Anger Management Specialist, and utilizes the evidenced-based and nationally recognized What’s Good About Anger? curriculum. Participants will receive a copy of the "What’s Good About Anger?" Fourth Edition and a certificate of completion will be awarded after completion of 8 weeks.Anger Management Registration $70 Megan Gardner, mg2287@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 114 ========================================= Forest Carbon Programs in New York State Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 Are you a forestry professional interested in learning more about forest carbon and carbon markets? Join us for this immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. During this workshop, participants will hear about carbon programs available to forested landowners and how they fit in with other conservation goals. Learn first-hand about climate-adaptive forest management and its ability to enhance carbon storage and sequestration. Discover the inner workings of forest carbon programs, the ecological benefits and the financial incentives along with them.The workshop will begin inside and finish outdoors with a field component. Light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is offered with support from The Nature Conservancy. People interested can contact Shane Stevens at ss3666@cornel.edu. Free, with support from The Nature Conservancy Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= 4-H Art Show Saturday, October 18, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Local 4-H artists will have on display artwork they have created in various mediums. Artwork on display will be available for purchase, with 90% of the purchase returning to the artists and 10% going to 4-H as a fundraiser. The opening will run from 1-3 pm and the public are encouraged to stop by any time during the opening. Light refreshments will be available. Deven Connelly, dvc34@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ex 120 ========================================= Women Owning Woodlands Game of Logging: Level 1 Friday, November 7, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Schor Pond, 58 Shore View Dr , East Chatham , NY 12060 Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open face felling and the techniques to safely use it. Other topics covered include personal protective equipment, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell and understanding hinge wood strength.Participants are required to bring their own chainsaw and safety gear, which includes but is not limited to a helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety chaps. This is a full day class held outdoors with strenuous activities operating a chainsaw in the woods. Each participant is required to fell a mature tree to complete the class. Light refreshments will be provided. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.Participants after registering are required to check in with CCE staff member, to secure their spot and to make sure proper equipment is being used. A staff will reach out directly.Women Owing Woods- Catskill | Hudson Valley (WOW) is a group of women landowners and natural resource professionals from the Catskills and the Hudson Valley regions of New York. The Watershed Agricultural Council, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, and the Columbia Land Conservancy organized this group of professionals and landowners as a way to foster learning experiences and discussions about forest property. The group tailors events and programs to women who own and/or manage forest land, but you need to be neither a woman nor a landowner to join! If you’re interested in learning more about WOW you can sign up for our enewsletter or email wow@nycwatershed.org.Register for WOW Game of Logging $25, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Robert H. Wentorf Foundation Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Game of Logging: Level 1 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Lennox Model Forest, 2420 Arbor Hill Road , Delhi, NY 13753 Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open face felling and the techniques to safely use it. Other topics covered include personal protective equipment, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell and understanding hinge wood strength.Participants are required to bring their own chainsaw and safety gear, which includes but is not limited to a helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, and safety chaps. This is a full day class held outdoors with strenuous activities operating a chainsaw in the woods. Each participant is required to fell a mature tree to complete the class. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring lunch and water for the day.Participants after registering are required to check in with CCE staff member, to secure their spot and to make sure proper equipment is being used. A staff will reach out directly.Register for Game of Logging: Level 1 $25, with support from The Watershed Agricultural Council Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= Holiday Wreath Workshop with the Master Gardener Volunteers Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Celebrate the season with creativity at the Master Gardener Volunteers’ annual Holiday Wreath Workshop! Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at either our Hudson office or Acra office for a hands-on, relaxing morning of wreath-making. For $45, you’ll receive all the materials and tools needed to design your own fresh, beautiful holiday wreath. Feel free to bring ribbon, greenery, or personal touches to make your creation unique. Pre-registration is required—this beloved workshop fills quickly, so reserve your spot today and get ready to spread some holiday cheer! This workshop has sold out in past years, so be sure to register early to secure your spot. All attendees must be registered and paid prior to event—no walk-ins will be accepted. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, this is an adult-focused workshop; children (under high school age) and pets should remain at home. Register for Holiday Wreath Workshop in Acra Address: Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405Register for Holiday Wreath Workshop in HudsonAddress: Extension Education Center 479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534 $45 ========================================= Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Holiday Arrangement Workshop at North Chatham Free Library Wednesday, December 10, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am North Chatham Free Library, 4287 Route 203 , North Chatham, NY 12132 Get into the holiday spirit by designing your own natural seasonal centerpiece! Join Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Levitt on Sunday, December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM (snow date Friday, December 12) at the North Chatham Free Library for a hands-on, festive workshop.You’ll craft a unique table arrangement using fresh evergreens, pine cones, berries, and other natural accents. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own special items to make your centerpiece truly one-of-a-kind.Spaces are limited to 15 participants, so pre-registration is required. This is a perfect opportunity to combine creativity with the beauty of the season—and take home a centerpiece that will brighten your holiday table!Snow-Date: December 12RegistrationOpen until class fills. Contact North Chatham Free Library to register: (518) 766-3211About Linda Levitt:Linda is a longtime Hudson Valley enthusiast with deep family roots in Copake and Craryville dating back to the 1930s. After a 30-year career running her own insurance agency specializing in employee benefits, she retired and moved full-time to Copake in 2014.A passionate gardener, Linda became a Master Gardener Volunteer in 2014 and earned advanced certification in horticulture and landscape design from Berkshire Community College and Berkshire Botanical Garden. She serves on the Board of Directors for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties, volunteers as a docent at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, and is an active member of the Germantown Garden Club. Her experience includes designing containers and gardens for clients throughout the Hudson Valley. Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= Winter Break Wednesday, December 25, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Spring Gardening Day 2026 Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Columbia Greene Community College, 4400 NY-23 , Hudson, NY 12534 Spring Gardening Day is back—and better than ever! In 2026, we’re excited to return to Columbia-Greene Community College, a location long awaited by our gardening community.This in-person event will feature:• Inspiring workshops led by Master Gardener Volunteers and guest experts• A dynamic keynote speaker focused on native plants or climate-smart gardening• A marketplace with local vendors, tool demos, and plant sales• A silent auction and door prizes• Delicious lunch and baked goods prepared by volunteers• Opportunities to connect with fellow garden enthusiasts and grow your skillsWorkshop tracks will include gardening basics, food gardening, pollinator plants, garden design, pest management, and more. The full schedule and speaker lineup will be announced in early 2026.Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out, Spring Gardening Day has something for everyone. Join us in celebrating community, learning, and the joy of growing things! TBA Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 Registration: TBA =========================================