Cornell Cooperative Extension

Columbia and Greene Counties

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...

Spring Gardening Days 2023

http://ccecolumbiagreene.org/events/2023/03/25/spring-gardening-days-2023

On March 25th and April 1st, join the Master Gardener Volunteers for six workshops to learn about various aspects of tending to your garden.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

 

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