Cornell Cooperative Extension

Columbia and Greene Counties

Episode 25: Leave No Trace

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/gardening/nature-calls-conversations-from-the-hudson-valley/episode-25-leave-no-trace

This podcast episode features Kelsey West from CCE joins us to talk about Leave No Trace, an ethical approach to visiting the outdoors. Dogwoods, garlic mustard and scarecrows are also featured here.

Message from Evon Antonio, Executive Director

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/about-us/cce-columbia-and-greene-counties-news/message-from-evon-antonio-executive-director

Dear volunteers, community members, partners, and supporters,Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties has spent the past few weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its devastating impact. Our thoughts are with those who have been directly affected and we aim to sup...

4-H Awards Presented at Achievement Night 2019

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/4-h-awards-presented-at-achievement-night-2019

4-H Achievement Night provides an opportunity to recognize 4-H club members and volunteer leaders for their accomplishments over the past year. It took place on Friday, November 1 in the auditorium of the Arts Center at C-GCC. 4-H Teen Ambassadors who were instrumental in presenting the even...

Teens Selected as 4-H’s Outstanding Members

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/teens-selected-as-4-h-s-outstanding-members

Jessica Scarlata, Aizlyn O’Connell, Caroline Lafferty and Hunter Gardner have been chosen to receive the 2019 Outstanding 4-H Member Award for the 4-H Club Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties.The Outstanding 4-H Member Award is given to 4-H members who are...

Board Member Bios

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/about-us/board-member-bios

2025 Board of Directors Cathi Annese Cathi studied Education at CUNY.  After graduation, she studied Horticulture at SUNY Farmingdale.  She then went on to work at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens as Director of Children's & Community Horticulture for 10+ years.  While worki...

Local 4-H Members Compete in District Dairy Bowl Competition

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/local-4-h-members-compete-in-district-dairy-bowl-competition

On Saturday, March 7, 70 4H’ers, countless volunteers, and dedicated Cornell Cooperative Extension staff from the Capital District participated in the District Dairy Bowl Competition held at Tamarac High School in Troy. 4-H Dairy Bowl is an elimination and round-robin style quiz bowl where p...

COVID-19 Resources

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/family-consumer-sciences/family-economics-community-resiliency/emergency-preparedness/covid-19-resources

Our offices are now open to visitors.  Masks and social distancing required.  Only one party at a time is allowed in either lobby.  For further information, please call 518-622-9820 or 518-828-3346.  As we work through these trying times Cornell Cooperative Extension contin...

Master Gardener Tim Kennelty reaches one of the highest levels of Naturalist Training

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/gardening/gardening-news/master-gardener-tim-kennelty-reaches-one-of-the-highest-levels-of-naturalist-training

Congratulations to Master Gardener Tim Kennelty on completing his Level 4 of Master Naturalist Training. This accomplishment is the result of over 150 hours of training and volunteering in the Twin Counties. His dedication is a continued boon and valued resource to our local lands and garden...

Food Pantries in Columbia and Greene Counties

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/family-consumer-sciences/parenting-nutrition/nutrition/food-pantries-in-columbia-and-greene-counties

Known changes in food pantry operation based on Covid-19 concerns are noted in bold. If no changes are noted, CCE Columbia and Greene strongly encourage you to reach out to the pantry before going at the listed times. The below list of food pantries is based on the best of CCE’s knowl...

4-H At Home Learning Resources

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-at-home-learning-resources

We have here for you a wide variety of youth-led learning resources that are available for at-home learning collected from our Cooperative Extension partners locally and across the United States.

 

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