Siuslaw Model Forest BioBlitz EXTREME

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2022/09/17/siuslaw-model-forest-bioblitz-extreme

Cornell Cooperative Extension welcomes volunteers to participate in a citizen science project: an ongoing BioBlitz in the Siuslaw Model Forest. A BioBlitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time period as possible. We got started at the...

Deer Browse and Forest Health

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/08/18/deer-browse-and-forest-health

Join us at the Columbia Land Conservancy’s Overmountain Conservation Area to learn about how to assess the health of the woods around us, with a focus on threats from deer. Participants will learn how to monitor deer impacts to the woods with a method called AVID. AVID is a method for volunteers...

Managing Pests in your Garden and Yard

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2024/03/04/managing-pests-in-your-garden-and-yard

For more information about this program please reach out the Philmont Public Library.Presenter: Frieda PearceThis program is part of the Master Garden Volunteers Speaker Bureau. Organizations throughout Columbia and Greene Counties can request timely, scientifically accurate programs on a variety...

Putting the Garden to Bed: How to Prepare for Winter

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/10/01/putting-the-garden-to-bed-how-to-prepare-for-winter

Are you getting your veggie and flowerbeds ready for winter? Join the Master Gardener Volunteers and learn how to Put the Garden to Bed. In this class you will learn what to do so your garden is ready when you need it again in spring. We will be discussing what to add to your soil, composting met...

Introduction to Native and Invasive Plants

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/10/15/introduction-to-native-and-invasive-plants

The savvy gardener knows that native plants can be beautiful and beneficial to wildlife, while invasive plants can be detrimental to ecosystems. This class will introduce the concepts of incorporating native plants as well as identifying and managing invasive plants in your landscape. It will inc...

Holiday Wreath Workshop

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/09/26/holiday-wreath-workshop

Join the Master Gardeners Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties at our annual holiday wreath workshop on December 9th at 9:30 AM in Acra and at 1:00 PM in Hudson. Get festive and creative! Enjoy a relaxing fresh wreath workshop for a fee of $25.00. Learn a ne...

Master Forest Owner Program: Become a Forestry Volunteer in your Community

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2024/02/24/master-forest-owner-program-become-a-forestry-volunteer-in-your-community

Are you passionate about your woods? Do you want to share your woodland experiences with your neighbors through free site visits? No prior knowledge needed! Join us to learn about CCE’s Master Forest Owner (MFO) Program and how to become a trained MFO volunteer! MFO Volunteers serve an im...

Sustainable Landscapes: Pollinator Restoration with Integrated Pest Management

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/11/17/sustainable-landscapes-pollinator-restoration-with-integrated-pest-management

Join Kristopher Williams from the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management(CR-PRISM) for a presentation/workshop on how to apply conservation based practices on a small scale to provide ecosystem benefits within your yard or woodlot. The program will outline the various...

CCE of Columbia and Greene Counties Annual Meeting

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/12/12/cce-of-columbia-and-greene-counties-annual-meeting

The Board of Directors and staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties invite the public to join us for the Association’s annual meeting on Tuesday, December 12. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of CCE’s Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route ...

Master Gardener Volunteer Training Application Deadline

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2024/01/31/master-gardener-volunteer-training-application-deadline

If you have a love for gardening and related activities, and you would like to share it with others, consider becoming a Master Gardener.