Learn to Grow Ginseng Thursday, September 27, 2018 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405) This workshop is designed to teach individuals how to get started growing American ginseng on forested land. It will cover basic ginseng botany, economics of ginseng production, site selection criteria, harvesting and marketing. It will not discuss the medicinal effects of ginseng or ginseng products.It is aimed at landowners who are looking for alternative forest income opportunities as well as individuals who are interested in growing small quantities of ginseng for personal use. Registration deadline: September 26Register online: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowGinseng2018_210 or call 518-622-9820 x100Instructor: Bob Beyfuss, Agroforestry professional and retired Extension Educator $15.00 per person Eileen Simpson, es693@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 100 ========================================= Fall Plant Sale (Hudson and Acra) Saturday, October 6, 2018 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center (479 Route 66 Hudson, New York 12534) The Master Gardener Volunteer Program will hosts its annual Fall Plant Sale at both the Extension Education Center in Hudson and the Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra.  Featuring Mixed double blooming daffodils, King Alfred, paper whites, and hyacinth bulbs.  Terrarium globes will also be offered for sale.  Due to the invasive jumping worm occurrences reported in both counties last fall and the lack of a proven, researched-based solution to the problem to date, this event will be strictly plant sales as opposed to swaps conducted in prior years. Master Gardener Volunteers will be using best practices to provide both annual and perennials grown from seed in sterile soils to prevent further broadcast of worm cocoons into our soils.Bulb-forcing kits for paper whites and hyacinths for sale.  Master Gardener Volunteers will also be present to answer gardening questions and perform pH tests on garden soil. The cost is $2.00 for the first sample and $1.00 for each additional sample. All funds raised at both locations will be used to support future Master Gardener Programs. free Donna Peterson, dmp234@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 ext.106 ========================================= Declutter and Get Organized Wednesday, October 10, 2018 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm D. R. Evarts Library (80 Second Street Athens, NY 12015) Many of us have come to regard home organization as a year-long challenge – not just a New Year’s resolution. Sometimes it takes a life event such illness, downsizing, separation or divorce to motivate us to take action.  For others, procrastination gets in the way. The program will cover overcoming obstacles, advance preparation, storage options and paper overload. It will also look at how to deal with financial records, general papers, clothing, specific rooms in the home, keepsakes and collections. This FREE workshop will help you find ways to let the clutter go. Information on where to sell or donate your no longer needed, wanted or used items will also be shared. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Clutter2018_210 or call the library at 518-945-1417Registration deadline: October 9Presented by: Theresa Mayhew, CCE Educator free Emily Warrington, ew387@cornell.edu, (518) 828-3346 ext. 209 ========================================= New York Forest Adaptation Planning and Practices Workshop Monday, October 22, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405) The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are collaborating with Cornell Cooperative Extension and The Nature Conservancy to offer the Forest Adaptation Planning and Practices workshop for forest managers in New York. This two-day workshop provides hands-on training in considering climate change information and identifying adaptation actions for natural resources management professionals whose focus is on sustainable management of forests and watersheds. Participants will receive coaching and feedback on their own real-world climate adaptation project. Registration deadline: October 15 Cost: $25.00 per person (includes lunch and refreshments) Marilyn Wyman, mfw10@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 113 ========================================= New York Forest Adaptation Planning and Practices Workshop Tuesday, October 23, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (6055 Route 23 Acra, New York 12405) The Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science and USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub are collaborating with Cornell Cooperative Extension and The Nature Conservancy to offer the Forest Adaptation Planning and Practices workshop for forest managers in New York. This two-day workshop provides hands-on training in considering climate change information and identifying adaptation actions for natural resources management professionals whose focus is on sustainable management of forests and watersheds. Participants will receive coaching and feedback on their own real-world climate adaptation project. Registration deadline: October 15 Cost: $25.00 per person (includes lunch and refreshments) Marilyn Wyman, mfw10@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 113 ========================================= CLOSED for Veteran's Day Monday, November 12, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. ========================================= CCE Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Columbia-Greene Community College (Arts Building Auditorium 4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534) Save the Date! The annual meeting for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be held on Tuesday, November 13. Join us at 6:30 pm in the Student Center (cafeteria) of Columbia-Greene Community College. You can register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2018AnnualMeeting_210 or call 518-622-9820 x100 to register. none Eileen Simpson, es693@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 100 ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 22, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 23, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Monday, December 24, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Tuesday, December 25, 2018 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will be closed for the Holidays. =========================================