Events
Batavia Kill Family Splash and Learn
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Are you a family of environmental enthusiasts? Then join us this August on the Batavia Kill for a stream focused educational experience and walk, fun for both youth and adults! Each day’s workshop will include a hands-on exploration of the creatures that live in and around streams, plus a walk an...
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Batavia Kill Family Splash and Learn
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Are you a family of environmental enthusiasts? Then join us this August on the Batavia Kill for a stream focused educational experience and walk, fun for both youth and adults! Each day’s workshop will include a hands-on exploration of the creatures that live in and around streams, plus a walk an...
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Summer Wildflower Walk
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Not all wildflowers bloom in the spring. Explore the edge lands of Siuslaw Model Forest with CCE Staff and wildflower enthusiast Tracey Testo, to search for the colorful blooms of late summer. Learn simple flower parts that will enable participants to go out and identify wildflowers on your o...
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“So You Want to Be a Master Gardener Volunteer?” – Info Session for Prospective Applicants
Monday, August 18, 2025
Curious about the Master Gardener Volunteer Program? Thinking about applying for the 2025–2026 training class? Join us for a virtual info session to learn what it really means to be a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties.We’ll talk about ...
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Batavia Kill Family Splash and Learn
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Are you a family of environmental enthusiasts? Then join us this August on the Batavia Kill for a stream focused educational experience and walk, fun for both youth and adults! Each day’s workshop will include a hands-on exploration of the creatures that live in and around streams, plus a walk an...
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Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley at the International Master Gardener Conference
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
In this engaging session of the International Master Gardener Conference, the creators of our beloved podcast Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley will share how a small team of Master Gardener Volunteers from Columbia and Greene Counties, New York, launched a science-based podc...
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Garlic, the Stinking Rose: Origins, Lore, and Biology
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Domesticated for about 5,000 years, garlic is now a cooking staple that grows well in the Hudson Valley. This class will explore its origins, history, and life cycle. Breeders all over the world have developed hundreds of varieties. As a part of this program we’ll taste test four, grown in our...
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“So You Want to Be a Master Gardener Volunteer?” – Info Session for Prospective Applicants
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Curious about the Master Gardener Volunteer Program? Thinking about applying for the 2025–2026 training class? Join us for a virtual info session to learn what it really means to be a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties.We’ll talk about ...
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Deadline for Master Gardener Volunteer Training Applications
Friday, September 12, 2025
Are you passionate about gardening and ready to give back to your community? Apply now for the 2026 Master Gardener Volunteer Training with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties. This hybrid program includes self-paced online learning, weekly Zoom classes, and in-perso...
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Wildlife Enhancement Woodland Walk at Siuslaw Model Forest
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Join us to learn about wildlife enhancements you can add to your woods to increase biodiversity and forest health.
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Pickling in a Water Bath Canner
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Join Rebecca Polmateer, Master Food Preserver, to learn how to pickle vegetables and use a water bath canner.
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Growing Great Garlic
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Are you interested or getting ready to plant some garlic this fall? Rather you’re a home gardener or farmer, join us for a presentation on garlic care. The presenter will be: Crystal Stewart-Courtens, Extension Vegetable Specialist from the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Team. Bring...
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Fall Gardening Day
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Join us for Fall Gardening Day — a free community celebration filled with fall-inspired activities, food, and hands-on fun! Mini Garden Talks & Demos throughout the morning Seasonal craft stations for kids and adults Book sale and delicious fall bake sale Fall bulbs and...
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Teen Anger Management 2-Part Series
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Helping Teens Manage Their Anger: In the Home, School & Community.
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Minimizing Deer Impacts on Forests
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Join us for a woodland walk to learn about deer management practices used to regenerate and maintain healthy, productive forests.
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Fall Gardening Day
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Join us for Fall Gardening Day — a free community celebration filled with fall-inspired activities, food, and hands-on fun! Mini Garden Talks & Demos throughout the morning Seasonal craft stations for kids and adults Book sale and delicious fall bake sale Fall bulbs and...
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Composting Made Easy: Layering for Success
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Join us at Thomas Cole National Historic Site for a hands-on outdoor composting workshop where we’ll demonstrate how quick and easy it is to build a compost heap. We’ll cover what materials can and cannot be composted, troubleshoot common composting challenges, and explore different compostin...
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Indigenous People Day
Monday, October 13, 2025
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Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Winter Break
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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Spring Gardening Day 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Spring Gardening Day is back—and better than ever! In 2026, we’re excited to return to Columbia-Greene Community College, a location long awaited by our gardening community.This in-person event will feature:• Inspiring workshops led by Master Gardener Volunteers and guest experts• A dynamic keyno...
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