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...
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...
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.
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-fairs/columbia-county-fair/4-h-milk-bar-is-a-cool-stop-at-the-fair
When you find yourself thirsty and hungry during your visit to the Columbia County Fair (held in Chatham, NY), the 4-H Milk Bar is the place to be for some refreshing snacks. Local New York ingredients are used - ice cream from Dutchess County’s Sinon Farms and Hudson Valley Fresh milk. Hot fudge...
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/gardening/gardening-news/master-gardener-volunteer-cookbooks-available
The Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, families and friends, are happy to share their collection of recipes along with an occasional gardening tip.The books are $20.00 each and proceeds will be used to support programming done by...
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/four-receive-paul-and-maria-morra-scholarship-2020-trust-awards
Four residents of Columbia and Greene counties have been selected as recipients of the Paul and Maria Morra Scholarship Trust Awards presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties. They will share in the available $6,000 for awards. They were chosen on the merit of...
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/ag-lit-week-to-reach-1000-second-graders-in-columbia-and-greene-counties
Agricultural Literacy Week has been celebrated by New York Agriculture in the Classroom (NYAITC) for the past 17 years as a way to promote agricultural literacy and learning to students across New York State. Each year, with the help of county-based coordinators, thousands of volunteers visit...
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/greer-and-bury-recognized-with-dot-ball-memorial-4-h-leader-award
A volunteer is defined as someone that donates their time to participate in a cause or program. 4-H is the Cooperative Extension youth development program and has hundreds of volunteers across Columbia and Greene counties that help to provide programming to youth in 4-H clubs, school classroo...
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/4-h-clubs-continue-community-service-tradition
With National Volunteer Week taking place April 18-24, it is the perfect time to recognize all the good that young people bring to their local communities. Members of the thirty 4-H clubs located throughout Columbia and Greene Counties are learning what it means to be good citizens, and they ...
http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/4-h-and-youth-development/4-h-news/paul-and-maria-morra-scholarship-trust-award-winners-2021
Four residents of Columbia and Greene counties have been selected as recipients of the Paul and Maria Morra Scholarship Trust Awards presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties. They will each have a share of the available $7,500 for awards. They were chosen on ...