Events
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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Batavia Kill Family Splash and Learn
Friday, September 19, 2025
Are you a family of environmental enthusiasts? Then join us this September on the Batavia Kill for a stream focused educational experience and walk, fun for both youth and adults! This workshop will include a hands-on exploration of the creatures that live in and around streams, plus a walk and t...
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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 b...
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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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Agroforestry Field Day at Arthur’s Point Farm
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Field Day at Arthur’s Point in Ghent. Come tour the farm, receive an introduction to the nursery, and experience the farm's different species of trees, plants, and agroforestry systems.
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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 b...
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Healthy Air Fryer Baking Class
Saturday, September 27, 2025
CCE of Columbia-Greene is excited to offer a free hands-on cooking class for Columbia County community members. Participants will get to prepare a seasonal zucchini recipe, learn food preparation techniques, how to use selected equipment, and leave with a small air fryer to complete the selected ...
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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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Ginseng Workshop
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Join us for an evening on how to grow American Ginseng. During this workshop we will cover basic ginseng botany, site selection criteria, planting, harvesting, and marketing. The workshop will include hands on activity outside, where everyone will get to experience planting. The workshop is f...
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Forest Carbon Programs in New York State
Friday, October 3, 2025
Are you a forestry professional interested in learning more about forest carbon and carbon markets? Join us for this immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. During this workshop, participants will hear about carbon programs available t...
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Women Owning Woodlands Game of Logging: Level 1
Monday, October 6, 2025
Short Description 140 characters: Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety.Full Description:Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of L...
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Game of Logging: Level 1
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open...
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Forest Carbon Programs in New York State
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Are you a forestry professional interested in learning more about forest carbon and carbon markets? Join us for this immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. During this workshop, participants will hear about carbon programs available t...
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Pickling in a Water Bath Canner
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Join Rebecca Polmateer, Master Food Preserver, to learn how to pickle vegetables and use a water bath canner.
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Indigenous People Day
Monday, October 13, 2025
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Anger Management 8-week series
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Looking to improve your anger management skills? Our 8-week anger management course is taught by a Certified Anger Management Specialist, and utilizes the evidenced-based and nationally recognized What’s Good About Anger? curriculum. Participants will receive a copy of the "What’s Good About ...
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Forest Carbon Programs in New York State
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Are you a forestry professional interested in learning more about forest carbon and carbon markets? Join us for this immersive workshop to explore forest carbon’s role in the management of forests in New York State. During this workshop, participants will hear about carbon programs available t...
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4-H Art Show
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Local 4-H artists will have on display artwork they have created in various mediums. Artwork on display will be available for purchase, with 90% of the purchase returning to the artists and 10% going to 4-H as a fundraiser. The opening will run from 1-3 pm and the public are encouraged to sto...
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Women Owning Woodlands Game of Logging: Level 1
Friday, November 7, 2025
Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open...
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Game of Logging: Level 1
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Game of Logging Level 1 - Game of Logging combines lecture with a hands-on component, so students can practice their newly learned skills. Game of Logging is widely recognized as a leader in logging safety. Game of Logging Level 1 introduces loggers chainsaw safety & operation as well as open...
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Holiday Wreath Workshop with the Master Gardener Volunteers
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Celebrate the season with creativity at the Master Gardener Volunteers’ annual Holiday Wreath Workshop! Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM at either our Hudson office or Acra office for a hands-on, relaxing morning of wreath-making. For $45, you’ll receive ...
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Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27, 2025
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Holiday Arrangement Workshop at North Chatham Free Library
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Get into the holiday spirit by designing your own natural seasonal centerpiece! Join Master Gardener Volunteer Linda Levitt on Sunday, December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM (snow date Friday, December 12) at the North Chatham Free Library for a hands-on, festive workshop.You’ll craft a unique table...
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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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