Congratulations to the 2026 Morra Scholarship Awardees!

Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Paul & Maria Morra Trust Scholarship award! The purpose of the scholarship trust is to honor Paul & Maria Morra (trust benefactors) and their commitment to preserving the natural resources of our region. Applicants must pursue further education in the field of horticulture, agriculture, forestry, or natural resources. The awards were presented by Glenn Weyant, Trust Executor, at the Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra on Wednesday, June 10th.

Left to right: Gracelynn Ormerod, Tannersville; Glenn Weyant; William Delehant, Haines Falls; and James Story III, Catskill.

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Gardening Questions

The Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer your calls at 518-828-3346 x212. Please leave a detailed message, or reach us anytime by emailing [email protected]. Photographs are helpful.

We offer soil pH testing for $5.00 for the first sample ($1 for each additional sample). For more comprehensive analysis, contact the Cornell Soil Health Lab. Turnaround time for pH testing can be up to two weeks due to volunteer availability. For more information go to our Soil Sample page.

For plant and insect identification, you may bring samples to our office. There is a $5.00 charge per sample. Samples must be in a container (such as a bag or jar)—we cannot accept loose samples on paper towels.

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Donations

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Consider signing up for monthly donations. $5 a month can go a long way with CCE!

Last updated June 15, 2026