Winter Break Thursday, December 25, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= New Year’s Day Hike at the Siuslaw Model Forest Thursday, January 1, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Siuslaw Model Forest, 6055 NYS Route 23 , Acra, NY 12405 Start the New Year off with a hike in the woods! Join our deputy director, Becky Polmateer, on a family friendly hike in the Siuslaw Model Forest. Enjoy the spectacular winter views of the Catskill Mountains. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please make sure to register for the event ahead of time to ensure to be contacted if we need to cancel for inclement weather.Register for New years Day Hike Free Rebecca Polmateer, rp328@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 x117 ========================================= Winter 2026 Anger Management Series Tuesday, January 13, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 The course is held every Tuesday for 8 consecutive weeks. Class is held in-person from 5:30 - 7 pm.Classes are scheduled to be held at our Hudson Educational Center, 479 NY-66, Hudson, NY 12534Cost: $70.00 for the entire 8-week seriesDates:Topics: Tuesday, January 13: Intro to Anger Management/Group guidelines Tuesday, January 20: Anger Survey and Progress Reports Tuesday, January 27: Anger’s Many Faces/The Power of Anger Tuesday, February 3: Defusing Anger by Managing Stress Tuesday, February 10: Handling Anger Effectively/Assertiveness Tuesday, February 17: Managing Conflict/Turn Your Anger into Forgiveness Tuesday, February 24: Changing your Thinking/Cognitive Distortions Tuesday, March 3: How Emotional Intelligence Impacts Anger/Certificates Tuesday, March 10: Make-up DayUpon completing 8 classes, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded.Register for Winter 2026 Anger Management Series $70.00 per person Megan Gardner, mg2287@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 114 ========================================= New And Beginning Farmer Seminar Saturday, January 17, 2026 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Are you a new or beginner farmer just getting started? Join us for a series of presenters from CCE and different organizations, learn what resources are available, and how to get started. Topics include: Ag Climate Resiliency Program, Agroforestry Practices and Resources Available in the Region, Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners, How to get Started in Beekeeping, Sustainable Soil Health Management: Cover Crops and Reudced Tillage, Growing Small Fruit, SARE Grant Programs and Resources. Includes lunch, handouts, and books provided by SARE.Register for New And Beginning Farmer Seminar $35 ========================================= Spring Gardening Day 2026 Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Hudson Junior High School, 215 Harry Howard Ave , Hudson, NY 12534 Spring Gardening Day is back! Join us for a full day of learning, inspiration, and community for gardeners of all levels.Admission: $45Event Highlights: Learn from Columbia-Greene Master Gardener Volunteers and staff across multiple workshop tracks, including gardening basics, garden maintenance, food and non-food gardening, and wildlife & habitatOpportunities to meet local vendors, explore plant and tool demos, and participate in raffles supporting Spring Gardening DayDelicious lunch and baked goods prepared by Master Gardener VolunteersNetworking and connection with fellow gardening enthusiastsClosing Keynote: Carolyn Summers of Flying Trillium will wrap up the day with a talk focused on native plants. Learn more about Carolyn SummersWorkshop Tracks (subject to change): Gardening Basics – Seed starting, composting, and planning your gardenGarden Maintenance & Management – Invasive plants, soil health, and pest identification & managementFood Gardening – Herbs, vegetables, and small-scale forest gardeningNon-Food Gardening – Plants for dyes and other uses, native trees & shrubs, and caring for perennialsWildlife & Habitat – Nuisance wildlife, attracting birds, and light pollution impactsWhether you’re just starting your garden or have years of experience, Spring Gardening Day has something for everyone. Come celebrate gardening, community, and the joy of growing things! $45 Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 Registration: TBA =========================================