Siuslaw Model Forest BioBlitz

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2021/10/22/siuslaw-model-forest-bioblitz

Cornell Cooperative Extension welcomes volunteers to participate in a citizen science project: an ongoing BioBlitz in the Siuslaw Model Forest between October 2021 and October 2022. A BioBlitz is a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species within a designated location and time...

(Full) Holiday Wreath Workshop

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2021/12/04/-full-holiday-wreath-workshop

This program is full. To be put on a waitlist please reach out to Sandra Linnell at [email protected]. Remember to sign up for our newsletter to find out when events and classes are available as earliest as possible.Let’s get festive at our annual Holiday Wreath Making workshop! Join the ...

Backyard Bird Feeding - The Basics and Then Some

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2024/01/20/backyard-bird-feeding-the-basics-and-then-some

Avid birder (and esteemed Library trustee) Kathy Schneider will be giving a talk on feeding habits of the birds we find in our own back yard! This topic can be a lot more complicated than simply putting out seeds and hoping for the best. Kathy will discuss a number of topics, including the best p...

Woodland Exploration

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/08/19/woodland-exploration

Have you ever wondered what to do with your woodlands? Are you interested in learning about keeping your forest healthy, constructing trails, managing for wildlife, timber harvests or growing forest crops? Join us for a woods-walk at the Siuslaw Model Forest on Saturday August 19th to learn a...

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...

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...

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 ...