CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, February 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= Hemlock Health Monitoring Plots & Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Road , Claryville, NY 12725 Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) poses a serious threat to New York’s forests. One important conservation strategy is identifying and conserving hemlocks that may show natural resistance. In this session, participants will be introduced to The Nature Conservancy’s Trees in Peril project, which uses long-term monitoring plots to help locate potentially resistant hemlocks.Participants will learn how to establish long-term monitoring plots to assess hemlock health and identify potentially HWA resistant hemlock trees. The program will also cover the basics of hemlock ecology, how to identify HWA, and how monitoring plots support hemlock conservation and research efforts. There will be a classroom portion to the program as well as a hands-on outdoor portion where participants will help set up a monitoring plot. Participants should be prepared to spend time in cold temperatures during the outdoor portion of the program.The program is put on by CCE Columbia Greene and the New York State Hemlock Initiative.Register for Hemlock Health Monitoring Plots & Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) $15.00 per person William McCall, wdm72@cornell.edu ========================================= Hudson River Eel Project Informational Webinar, Hannacroix Creek Site Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Online Event Join this free presentation to learn or refresh your knowledge about the DEC Eel Project. Every year, teams of scientists, students, and volunteers just like you collect glass eels using fyke nets at the Hannacroix Creek. These juvenile fish are counted, weighed, and then released upstream. Register to find out more about the mysterious eel, what the Eel Project is, peek into a day’s monitoring session, and find out how you can volunteer at the Hannacroix Creek site!Register for Hudson River Eel Project Informational Webinar, Hannacroix Creek Site Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, February 11, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Friday, February 13, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= Master Forest Owner – Become a Volunteer, Zoom Info Session Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Are you interested in enhancing your knowledge and becoming a Cornell Master Forest Owner (MFO) Volunteer? We are now accepting applications for our 2026 MFO Volunteer Training. Join us for a free info session on Zoom to learn what the MFO program is,what to expect for the training course, the in-person field day, volunteer MFO tasks, and what it really means to be volunteer MFO in the Catskills and Lower-Hudson region.Learn how to become a volunteer and make a difference by supporting informed decision making by visiting woodland owners on-site to share available resources based on your knowledge and experiences. Peer-to-peer visits encourage landowners to engage in woodland activities and work towards achieving their goals and improving forest management through best practices. There will be plenty of time for questions. Woodland owners and enthusiasts welcome!Register for Master Forest Owner – Become a Volunteer, Zoom Info Session Free Shane Stevens, ss3666@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ex 118 ========================================= Backyard Chickens 101 Webinar Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster & Columbia-Greene educators to learn the basics of raising poultry for eggs, including breed selection, brooding basics, housing, and infrastructure needed. Speakers will cover nutrition, reproduction, and health and disease management for your flock, as well as considerations for selling eggs from your small flock.Bring your questions, as there will be time for Q&A and a discussion of resources for further learning.Register for Backyard Chickens 101 Webinar Free Ashley Schoenborn, als543@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 x 113 ========================================= Beekeeping 101 Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Join Colleen Quinn, Cornell Master Beekeeper, for a workshop that is intended to help you learn about the requirements for your first year with bees. We will cover: Hive site selection Equipment you'll need Buying your bees Installing your bees in their new home Weekly and monthly maintenance of your new colony Overview of Pests and Disease Beekeeping resources to help keep you on track...and much more! About the presenter: Colleen Quinn is a Cornell Master Beekeeper and a Cornell Master Beekeeper Course Facilitator, with hands-on experience managing 12 honeybee colonies right here in Acra, NY. She serves as Librarian and Community Engagement Chair for the Catskill Mountain Beekeepers Club, where she supports education, outreach, and knowledge sharing among beekeepers across the region. She also works at Hudson Valley Bee Supply, connecting directly with beekeepers to support practical, sustainable hive management. In addition to her local work, she volunteers with Bees for Development, a global nonprofit based in Wales, UK, that uses beekeeping to support disadvantaged communities worldwide. Her beekeeping work is grounded in education, service, and a deep respect for bees as both ecological and cultural partners.Register for Beekeeping 101 $40.00 Ashley Schoenborn, als543@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 x 113 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, February 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Group Trip Monday, March 2, 2026 6:45 am - 8:00 pm This year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, themed Rooted: Origins of American Gardening, celebrates the stories, cultures, and traditions that connect us through gardening. Experience breathtaking floral artistry, immersive garden exhibits, and creative displays that explore how people and plants have shaped American gardens across generations.Held inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the 2026 Flower Show coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence — offering visitors a chance to reflect on how our shared gardening roots continue to grow and inspire new legacies today. Enjoy incredible displays, expert demonstrations, and a vibrant marketplace filled with unique plants, tools, and treasures to bring home.Skip the drive and travel in comfort with our group!Your registration includes round-trip coach bus transportation from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties to the Philadelphia Convention Center and your Flower Show admission ticket. Meetup Location: CCE Extension Education Center, 479 NY-66, Hudson, NY 12534 Meet at: 6:45 AM Bus departs: 7:00 AM sharp Arrive at Show: Approximately 11:00 AM Depart from Philadelphia: 4:00 PM (please meet at the bus by 3:45 PM) Return to Hudson: Around 8:00 PMYour Flower Show ticket includes: Access to world-class horticultural exhibits and design competitions Live gardening and floral demonstrations Marketplace shopping and food vendors Convenient bus drop-off and pick-up right at the Convention CenterJoin us for a day filled with beauty, inspiration, and the joy of gardening!Learn more about this year’s theme: Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.Register for 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Group Trip $115 per person No refunds; if you are unable to attend, you’re welcome to send someone in your place. ========================================= Spring Emergence – Living with American Black Bears Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm  Clearpool Model Forest, Carmel Campus , 33 Clearpool Rd , Carmel, NY 10512 Have you ever seen a black bear or witnessed the evidence they were nearby? Join us to learn the bare necessities of living responsibly with black bears roaming the neighborhood. Hear from a NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Biologist about black bears lifestyle and habitat, while learning safety tips and best practices to coexist with bears while avoiding unwanted encounters at home or on the trail. Participants will have access to educational handouts provided by CCE, NYSDEC and BearWise! Stick around after the presentation for an optional short hike to look for wildlife enhancements and bear activity with CCE!Register for Spring Emergence – Living with American Black Bears $25 Shane Stevens, ss3666@cornell.edu, 518-622-9820 ex 118 ========================================= Maple Festival 2026 Sunday, March 8, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Agroforestry Resource Center (Business Office), 6055 Route 23 , Acra, New York 12405 Experience a taste of the sweet world of maple sugaring at CCE’s Agroforestry Resource Center. This event will provide participants with the opportunity to tour our own sugar shack, see a demonstration tree tapping, and taste fresh sap. Visit with Taste NY staff and local venders to purchase all things maple. A maple-inspired pancake breakfast may also be available during the event.Sign up for reminders and updates. Free Tracey Testo-Smith, tet35@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext.119 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, March 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= CCE Free Cooking Classes Wednesday, March 11, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene counties hosts these cooking classes. They will involve a demonstration on how to make a healthy recipe. You will leave with the food we prepare in class to finish the recipe at home, the recipe, and one complementary piece of cooking equipment per family. (ex: crockpot, air fryer, blender, etc.)This event is limited to 10 families. RSVP is required. These Free Cooking Classes are funded by Columbia CountyRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the New Lebanon Library, 2/4/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 550 State Route 20, Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - Crockpot RecipeRegister for the Philmont Public Library, 2/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class - 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565 - Blender RecipeRegister for the Parish of Our Lady of Hope, 2/13/2026 - 10:30 to 11:30 AM Class - 8074 NY-22, Copake Falls, NY 12517 - Crockpot RecipePLEASE CALL LINDSEY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE  UPCOMING CLASSES.Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Kellner Community Activities Building, 2/25/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM Class          50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 2:00 to 3:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184Register for the Valatie Free Library, 3/11/2026 - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - 1036 Kinderhook St, Valatie, NY 12184 Free Lindsey Strehlau-Howay, las549@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext 112 ========================================= Spring 2026 Anger Management Series Tuesday, March 24, 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 5:30-7:00 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, March 24 - Intro to Anger Management/Group guidelines Tuesday, March 31 - Anger Survey/Expectations Tuesday, April 7 - Anger’s Many Faces/The Power of Anger NO CLASS APRIL 14 Tuesday, April 21 - Defusing Anger by Managing Stress Tuesday, April 28 - Handling Anger Effectively/Assertiveness Tuesday, May 5 - Managing Conflict/Turn Your Anger into Forgiveness Tuesday, May 12 - Changing Your Thinking/Cognitive Distortions NO CLASS MAY 19 Tuesday, May 26 - How Emotional Intelligence Impacts Anger/CertificatesAfter completion of 8 classes, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded. $70.00 for the entire 8-week series Megan Gardner, mg2287@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 114 ========================================= 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 connection for gardeners of all levels. This in-person event features practical, science-based workshops, a keynote presentation, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to learn from—and connect with—fellow gardeners.Register for Spring Gardening DayEvent DetailsDate: Saturday, March 28, 2026Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Hudson Jr/Sr High School, Hudson, NYFee: $45Format: In-person, multi-track workshops + keynoteWho should attend: Home gardeners, Master Gardeners, community gardeners, and anyone who loves growing things What to Expect Multiple workshop tracks throughout the day so you can build a schedule that fits your interestsSessions taught by Columbia–Greene Master Gardener Volunteers and Cornell Cooperative Extension staffA vendor space featuring garden-related businesses and community organizationsFood available for purchase, including baked goods and à la carte breakfast and lunch items prepared by Master Gardener VolunteersVendor raffle prizes announced during the keynoteA closing keynote focused on native plants and garden designPlease note: Workshops are first come, first served. Seating is limited, and once a room is full, attendees may be turned away. We strongly recommend choosing a backup session for each time slot.Workshop Tracks(Subject to change) Gardening Basics (GB)Seed starting, composting, and foundational gardening skillsGarden Maintenance & Management (GMM)Soil health, invasive plants, and pest identification & managementFood Gardening (FG)Herbs, vegetables, and small-scale forest gardeningNon-Food Gardening (NFG)Native trees & shrubs, rain gardens, perennial care, and plants for practical usesWildlife & Habitat (WH)Managing nuisance wildlife, attracting birds, and understanding light pollutionFull Agenda & Course DescriptionsPlan your day using our printable PDFs: Overview Agenda (by time & track)Detailed Course Descriptions (by track)Keynote SpeakerCarolyn Summers – Flying TrilliumNative Plant Gardens: Learning by Example1:45 PM – 3:15 PMCarolyn Summers is a nationally recognized landscape architect, author, and educator whose work highlights the beauty and ecological value of native plants. Her keynote will draw on real-world garden examples to inspire resilient, place-based landscapes.VendorsSpring Gardening Day will include a vendor space featuring garden-focused businesses and organizations. Vendors may include seed companies, plant growers, tool suppliers, bird and wildlife specialists, and conservation groups.A full vendor list will be posted as it becomes available.Food & RefreshmentsFood will be available for purchase throughout the day, including baked goods, snacks, and lunch options. All food is prepared by Master Gardener Volunteers, with proceeds supporting local educational programs.Thank You to Our SponsorsSpring Gardening Day 2026 is made possible with support from: Samascott's Garden MarketOpen Land StudioThe Garden Club of KinderhookNewton Hook Tree Care LLCThe Chatham Berry Farm LLCDean's Catskill Valley MillArthur's Point FarmStoneledge Farm $45 Xandra Powers, amp422@cornell.edu, 518-828-3346 x106 ========================================= 4-H Youth Anger Management SPIN Club Tuesday, April 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 What’s Good About Anger?Helping Teens Manage Their Anger: In the Home, School & CommunityThe 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 express their anger effectively, practice conflict resolution, and develop healthy coping skills.After completion of 2 classes, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded.For ages 13-17Fee: $15 per youth, $30 per family to enroll in 4-H for the program year. The enrollment fee can be waived in cases of financial hardship.To register and obtain details regarding 4-H membership, please contact:Megan Gardner, MSW, CAMS-1518-622-9820 X114 or mg2287@cornell.edu4-H is for ALL Kids. 4-H welcomes young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. 4-H programs are open to youth on the Spectrum. If a young person requires a support person to attend, that person is also welcome. We limit the number of attendees at many of our programs. Please register. If a program has "THINK Differently" in its title, it was created with a focus on working with neurodivergent learners. These programs are also welcoming to all youth. Megan Gardner, mg2287@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 114 ========================================= 4-H Youth Anger Management SPIN Club Thursday, April 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 What’s Good About Anger?Helping Teens Manage Their Anger: In the Home, School & CommunityThe 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 express their anger effectively, practice conflict resolution, and develop healthy coping skills.After completion of 2 classes, a Certificate of Achievement is awarded.For ages 13-17Fee: $15 per youth, $30 per family to enroll in 4-H for the program year. The enrollment fee can be waived in cases of financial hardship.To register and obtain details regarding 4-H membership, please contact:Megan Gardner, MSW, CAMS-1518-622-9820 X114 or mg2287@cornell.edu4-H is for ALL Kids. 4-H welcomes young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. 4-H programs are open to youth on the Spectrum. If a young person requires a support person to attend, that person is also welcome. We limit the number of attendees at many of our programs. Please register. If a program has "THINK Differently" in its title, it was created with a focus on working with neurodivergent learners. These programs are also welcoming to all youth. Megan Gardner, mg2287@cornell.edu, (518) 622-9820 ext. 114 ========================================= 4-H Mindful Movement Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66 , Hudson, New York 12534 This series is made possible by funding from the Columbia County Youth Bureau and is open to youth ages 5 and up. Parents/Guardians are welcome but not required to stay for the program.The series will demonstrate age-appropriate ways to reduce stress, regulate emotions, and promote relaxation through techniques and activities that involve body movement. The series will focus on different movements and body positions that help youth improve their balance, flexibility, and strength. Youth will be encouraged to participate in techniques such as yoga, walking meditation, visualizations, stretching, and breathing exercises in a fun and creative way!All youth must enroll in 4-H to participate. Due to the generous support of our sponsor (The Columbia County Youth Bureau), enrollment fees are waived for Columbia County Youth who are not already enrolled and would like to participate in 4-H Mindful Movement.Fee: $15 per youth, $30 per family to enroll in 4-H for the program year. Due to the generous support of our sponsor, enrollment fees are waived for Columbia County Youth who are not already enrolled and would like to participate in 4-H Mindful Movement.4-H is for ALL Kids. 4-H welcomes young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. 4-H programs are open to youth on the Spectrum. If a young person requires a support person to attend, that person is also welcome. We limit the number of attendees at many of our programs. Please register. If a program has "THINK Differently" in its title, it was created with a focus on working with neurodivergent learners. These programs are also welcoming to all youth. ========================================= Memorial Day - Office Closed Friday, July 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm =========================================