Events
Tent Talk/Forest Walk - Wild, Edible Plants
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Explore the grounds at the Siuslaw Model Forest and discover the wonder of woodlands and fields through foraging. Participants will learn about seasonal wild edible plants, how to harvest them responsibly, and ways to incorporate them into meals. The program will conclude with samples of locally foraged foods and a Q&A session.
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Tent Talk - Raising Meat Rabbits
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Learn how to care for and raise meat rabbits.
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Tent Talk - Introduction to Birding
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Learn the basics of birding, from choosing binoculars to using bird ID apps and spotting more birds with confidence.
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Growing Ginseng at Wally Farms
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Join CCE Agroforestry Educators and Wally Farm for a hands-on American Ginseng Cultivation Workshop. We will focus on Ginseng site selection, plant identification, planting and harvesting practices, and regulations. Participants will get an overview of a visual site assessment tool. We will meet ...
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Fall 2026 Anger Management Series
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Join us to learn effective strategies to manage anger and improve your well-being.
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Land Access for Farmers
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Join us for an evening of guest speakers and educators to gain knowledge on land access.
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Audubon Bird Friendly Maple Program: Where Birds & Maple Meet
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Do you tap maple trees to make syrup? Learn from Audubon how you can manage your sugarbush and forest to improve wildlife habitat.
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Tent Talk/Forest Walk - Forest Farming Fundamentals
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
If you are a farmer, technical service provider, or forested landowner and are ready to learn more about the agroforestry practice of forest farming, this training is for you
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Tent Talk - Vermicomposting: Build Your Own Worm Bin!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Discover the benefits of vermicomposting and create a worm compost system to take home and start using.
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Farm & Forest Fundraiser for CCE
Friday, October 2, 2026
A fundraiser supporting Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties Friends, volunteers, supporters, and community members are invited to join us on Friday, October 2 for this year's Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties annual fall fundraiser, Farm ...
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Wildlife Tracking with Daniel Hansche
Monday, November 9, 2026
Learn the essential skills needed to identify signs of local wildlife from expert wildlife tracker Daniel Hansche.
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