Stormwater Management Series 2020 Wednesday, January 22, 2020 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) For those professionals involved in Stormwater management, keeping up with the latest trends and standards can be a challenging task. New techniques, standards, and regulations are evolving as research, experience, policies and performance data change.This series of Stormwater trainings is designed to provide private and public sector engineers, architects, administrators, planners and consultants with up-to-date techniques for understanding, evaluating, designing and reviewing Stormwater management plans and practices. The program emphasizes the standards in New York State, based on NYS-DEC’s January 2015 Stormwater Design Manual, the NYS-DEC Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, FEMA flood standards, and related permits, and also examines national standards and future trends.All trainings emphasize applications to real-world conditions, and involve hands-on, group, and individual exercises. NOTE: Registration with payment is required. Deadline for registration is ONE WEEK prior to each course. Cost (which includes lunch and materials) is $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020.PDH’s, LU’s, and CEU’s have been requested for each course. The course provides 7 contact hours for landscape architects towards their CEU credits. Code Enforcement Officer Credits may be available for some courses. Questions? Contact Erik Schellenberg at jk2642@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234. Register online or contact Marie at 845-344-1234 or msp278@cornell.edu or call 845-344-1234.Green Infrastructure - Wednesday, January 22, 2020Deadline: January 15, 2020Green Infrastructure (GI) practices have become the newest stormwater management tools. Even though it may still be considered an evolving technology, the benefits of GI over more conventional “hard” management techniques are well known. In particular, GI’s ability to reduce runoff and provide climate change resilience has been firmly established. Many GI practices are now in place, and are performing with varying levels of success. Future design can benefit from some of the “lessons learned.” This class will examine the design details, practical applications, and critical elements of the various GI practices that are necessary for long term performance.  Re-Development and Retrofits - Wednesday, February 19, 2020Deadline: February 12, 2020This class will cover two specific applications of stormwater Management and Land Planning: Redevelopment and Retrofits.Redevelopment: Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Stormwater Management Design Manual is dedicated to the unique design standards on re-development sites. The section of the class will provide design examples, class exercises and case studies.Retrofits: The class will explore the numerous retrofitting opportunities and the techniques that can be employed to transform the conventional, hardscapes of developed areas to a more resilient form. Design examples, class exercises and case studies will be presented along with the components of a successful municipal retrofitting program.The Stormwater Construction Permit - Wednesday, April 1, 2020Deadline: March 25, 2020The Stormwater Construction permit is the template for designing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for development projects. This comprehensive class will guide participants through the many permit conditions and requirements pertaining to various development scenarios, as well as the steps of site planning, design, evaluation and reporting necessary for obtaining NYSDEC stormwater permit coverage in New York. The class will begin with a thorough review of the latest version of the permit by NYSDEC personnel from Central Office.Then, beginning with the evaluation of pre-developed conditions and project objectives, the sequential process of site planning, stormwater practice selection Erosion & Sediment Control designand SMP design will be reviewed. Hydrology computations for WQv, CPv,OBv,ExSv, and RRv will then be covered. The class will conclude with a review of the SWPPP outline, the Notice Of Intent (NOI), and the establishment of maintenance programs. The class provides a unique opportunity for participants to interact directly with the regulatory agency on issues relating to the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Permit and Stormwater Management Design Manual.Minimum Measures 3 and 6 and the MS4 Permit - Wednesday, April 22, 2020Deadline: April 15, 2020Two critical obligations –known as Minimum Control Measures/MCM- required by the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators are to prevent illicit stormwater discharges within their jurisdiction (MCM 3 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; IDDE), and to prevent pollution from municipal facilities and operations (MCM 6 – Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention; GH/PS). Although simple in their objectives – to detect and eliminate non-stormwater discharges to the MS4 through mapping and continuous inspection; and, prevent stormwater pollution from facilities and field operations, to the maximum extent practicable- have broad applicability and complex, technical aspects to achieving compliance.This class will focus on the fundamental requirements of both MCMs, including proven strategies for compliance, as well as highlight some of the more advanced strategies and technologies being applied to attaining compliant IDDE and GH/P2 Permit Programs at economies of scale and cost. This class co-instructed with Andy Sansone of Monroe County, will review the elements ofsuccessfulmunicipal IDDE and GH/P2 programs , with case studies, design examples and class and field exercises.DEC personnel from Central Office will also be present to provide a brief update and summary of the pending updates to the MS4 general permit. $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020. Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 12324 ========================================= Cloverbud Adventures Thursday, January 23, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) MONTHLY MEETINGSNature Exploration & Fun ProjectsThis newly designed program aims to please youth ages 5-7 who enjoy nature and creating! Each month, the group will gather their supplies (some from nature walks) and learn how to turn them into beautiful treasures. By the end of the adventure, everyone will walk away with a collection of nature-based projects ready for Showcase or displaying at home. Space is limited. Must RSVP!Dates:Thursdays - 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, and 6/18Time: 5:30-7pmCost:$5 per meeting $5/meeting DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= 4-H Fly Tying Program Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Come join the Orange County 4-H and learn how to make fly ties!For those of you wondering what fly tying is, it’s the art of tying string, yarn, feathers, and other materials to a fish hook so that it resembles a type of food that fish eat. It’s also one of civilization’s oldest art forms!Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7-8:30 pm at the CCE Office in MiddletownThis program is open to youth ages 10+ and adults.January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6 & February 13 (snow date)Cost is $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and AdultLimited seating, so register early! $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and Adult DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Bowling Fundraiser Saturday, January 25, 2020 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Quinnz Pinz (13 Railroad Avenue Middletown, New York 10940) Come support the Orange County 4-H Livestock Program and have fun bowling with some friends and family!The fundraiser includes: 2 hours of bowlingshoe rental2 slices of pizza/person1 pitcher of soda/lane6 people per laneYou must register and pay in advance prior to the fundraising event!Please contact Carol at 845-344-1234 if you have any questions. $16/person Carol McLaughlin, cm798@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Children and Media Workshop Tuesday, January 28, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm New Beginnings Learning Academy (33 Albert Street Middletown, New York 10940) This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers navigate their children through the world of media safely. Participants will learn:About the impact of screen time on our brains and how to set limits effectively.How to communicate effectively about what children see and experience through media.What is media literacy.Strategies for modeling the use of media.Ways to monitor online content.“Realistic, honest and very helpful parenting advice, including media literacy and tools to manage screen time.” – Parent of a tween and program participant in 2017Snow date: January 30, 2020 Registration is required. Please call 845-344-1234 to register. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Fly Tying Program Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Come join the Orange County 4-H and learn how to make fly ties!For those of you wondering what fly tying is, it’s the art of tying string, yarn, feathers, and other materials to a fish hook so that it resembles a type of food that fish eat. It’s also one of civilization’s oldest art forms!Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7-8:30 pm at the CCE Office in MiddletownThis program is open to youth ages 10+ and adults.January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6 & February 13 (snow date)Cost is $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and AdultLimited seating, so register early! $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and Adult DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Junior Master Photographer Program Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Attention all high school students grades 9-12!Are you interested in Photography?Do you want to become a 4-H Junior Master Photographer?The Orange County 4-H Junior Master Photographer program provides advanced instruction to photography enthusiasts. As a Junior Master Photographer, youth will be expected to serve as teen leaders for the program. Youth must have a DSLR camera to use during workshops as well as a HDMI plug.The program details:1. Participate in 7 required training workshops - 1st Sat of every month starting in September. 8 am—4 pm. Locations TBA 2. Participate in Photography Show Sat. April 18, 2020. Display 3 11x14 photos Submit photographs demonstrating understanding of instruction.3. Complete competency test with a minimum score of 80%4. Complete a community service project, which relates to the photography program.5. Graduates willing to serve as interns the following year to teach new Junior Masters.COST: $150 for 7 mandatory workshops with 4-H member registration/$165 for non 4-H member.Fees include all materials and lunch for the day-long workshops,t-shirt, framing materials for show and graduation pin. 10 youth are eligible for a position and need to complete an application and interview. You will then be contacted to schedule an interview which will be held at Cornell / CCE 18 Seward Ave, Suite 300 Middletown, NY.Contact Lisa Hintze at 344-1234 or at lh593@cornell.edu for more information. $150 for 4-H Member / $165 for non 4-H Member LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2020 NYS-DEC 4 Hr. Contractor Training - Erosion & Sediment Control Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity GP-0-15-0002 specifies that developers, contractors and subcontractors shall have one trained contractor from their company that will be responsible for implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP's), and have at least one trained contractor on site on a daily basis when soil disturbing activities are being performed. These trained contractor representatives must receive 4 hours of training in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control endorsed by NYSDEC, SWCD or CPESC, Inc. every three years. This 4-hour workshop will satisfy the trained contractor representative training requirement as specified in this general permit.Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive a NYS DEC Stormwater Training Number on a certificate and wallet card good for 3 years.Presented by Kevin Sumner, District Manager, Orange County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictCourse Agenda:8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration9:00 -11:00 AM Regulations, SWPPP Preparation11-11:15 AM Break11:15 AM -1:00 PM Erosion & Sediment Control, Post Development, Stormwater ManagementQuestions? Please contact Christine DeGroodt @ chris.hopmayer@ocsoil.org 845-343-1873 $100/person; Pre-Registration is required by 1/29/2020 Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 12324 ========================================= 2020 - Let's Cook Together Series Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE 6-week series cooking classes for parents/caregivers and children (ages 8 and up).Snowdate: Wednesday, March 18th*Childcare will be provided*The class will introduce families to:preparing recipes with less sugar, fat & salt that your kids will lovetips on how to save time & money when shopping and planning mealshands-on food preparation and tastingsMust call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series. Must call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series.​ Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= Building Resilient Families Work - the effects of ACEs Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Round Hill Elementary (1314 Route 208 Washingtonville, New York 10992) Free Workshop for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers of children of all ages.Most would agree, all children should be able to grow up in perfect conditions, we want children to be able to thrive! Through one of the largest studies ever done in the United States, called the Adverse Childhood Experience Study (ACE Study), we learned that too much stress in childhood can be harmful for our long-term health and well-being.In this workshop, you will learn how you can help buffer the effects of some of the stress that children experience. You will learn about practical, everyday life strategies that will help support children thrive, including: Resiliency skillsSupporting social and emotional development in childrenIdentify resources and networks for individuals and families Snow date: February 20, 2020 FREE WORKSHOP; Registration is required. Please call 845-344-1234. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Fly Tying Program Thursday, February 6, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Come join the Orange County 4-H and learn how to make fly ties!For those of you wondering what fly tying is, it’s the art of tying string, yarn, feathers, and other materials to a fish hook so that it resembles a type of food that fish eat. It’s also one of civilization’s oldest art forms!Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7-8:30 pm at the CCE Office in MiddletownThis program is open to youth ages 10+ and adults.January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6 & February 13 (snow date)Cost is $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and AdultLimited seating, so register early! $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and Adult DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= 2020 Hudson Valley Nursery & Greenhouse Growers' School Friday, February 7, 2020 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County presents 2020 Hudson Valley Nursery & Greenhouse Growers' School.Agenda8:30Registration and sign in for NYS DEC credits8:55Welcome and announcements9:00The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and Other Plant Pests - Dan Gilrein9:30Alternatives for Glyphosate in the Landscape – Andy Senesac10:15Plant Plagues: Viral and Bacterial Problems in Production and Landscape - Margery Daughtrey10:45Light, temperature and relative humidity management strategies for optimal plant performance - Neil Mattson11:30Promoting Native Bees: Native bee biologies, pesticide effects, and nursery management - Maria Van Dyke12:30Lunch1:15Overview of hemp propagation methods – Erik Schellenberg1:45Growing Hemp: High Times for Pests - Dan Gilrein2:15Diseases of Hemp + Hops – Margery Daughtrey2:45Hemp 2019, year in review – Maire UllrichNYSDEC pesticide recertification credits have been applied for in the following categories: 1A, 3A, 3C,24 & 25.Registration is required due to limited seating. Price includes lunch. No refunds.  $70/person by 1/30/2020; $85/person thereafter, including by phone. Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 12324 ========================================= 2020 - Backyard Maple Syrup Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn how to make real maple syrup as we touch briefly on the history of syrup production, discuss tree identification, learn about tree tapping and the collection and processing of sap into syrup. Fee: $10 ($8 GOC Subscribers) Marie Patierno, msp278@cornell.edu ========================================= 2020 - Let's Cook Together Series Wednesday, February 12, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE 6-week series cooking classes for parents/caregivers and children (ages 8 and up).Snowdate: Wednesday, March 18th*Childcare will be provided*The class will introduce families to:preparing recipes with less sugar, fat & salt that your kids will lovetips on how to save time & money when shopping and planning mealshands-on food preparation and tastingsMust call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series. Must call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series.​ Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Fly Tying Program Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Come join the Orange County 4-H and learn how to make fly ties!For those of you wondering what fly tying is, it’s the art of tying string, yarn, feathers, and other materials to a fish hook so that it resembles a type of food that fish eat. It’s also one of civilization’s oldest art forms!Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7-8:30 pm at the CCE Office in MiddletownThis program is open to youth ages 10+ and adults.January 9, January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6 & February 13 (snow date)Cost is $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and AdultLimited seating, so register early! $20 per 4-H Youth Member; $35 per non-4-H Member and Adult DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= No Frills Paper Crafting Weekend - February 2020 Friday, February 14, 2020 5:00 pm - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) 4-day weekend scrapbooking fundraising event for the Orange County 4-H Photography Program!$80.00 for the entire 4-day weekend or break out prices if you can't make the entire weekend!Friday, February 14 - 5 PM - 12 AM, $20.00Saturday, February 15 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Sunday, February 16 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Monday,  February 17 - 10 AM - 5 PM, $20.004 feet of cropping space will be available per individual. Carts will also be available to bring supplies to the 3rd floor.The craft room will be securely locked every evening!Meals are not included but bring something for the group to share. The use of a full kitchen including refrigerator space will be available.Contact: Liz Weisman - goddesslizzy143@aol.comPayment is non-refundable, but transferable to another event. See breakout prices above. LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 2020 - Making Homemade Soup Saturday, February 15, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) It is getting cold outside and what is better than warming up with a nice bowl of homemade soup for lunch or dinner? Learn how easy it is to make soup and how to freeze it to save time in the future. Participants will take some soup home as well.SNOW DATE: Thursday, February 20thSpace is limited. Please register prior to class.  $25/person Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= No Frills Paper Crafting Weekend - February 2020 Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) 4-day weekend scrapbooking fundraising event for the Orange County 4-H Photography Program!$80.00 for the entire 4-day weekend or break out prices if you can't make the entire weekend!Friday, February 14 - 5 PM - 12 AM, $20.00Saturday, February 15 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Sunday, February 16 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Monday,  February 17 - 10 AM - 5 PM, $20.004 feet of cropping space will be available per individual. Carts will also be available to bring supplies to the 3rd floor.The craft room will be securely locked every evening!Meals are not included but bring something for the group to share. The use of a full kitchen including refrigerator space will be available.Contact: Liz Weisman - goddesslizzy143@aol.comPayment is non-refundable, but transferable to another event. See breakout prices above. LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= No Frills Paper Crafting Weekend - February 2020 Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) 4-day weekend scrapbooking fundraising event for the Orange County 4-H Photography Program!$80.00 for the entire 4-day weekend or break out prices if you can't make the entire weekend!Friday, February 14 - 5 PM - 12 AM, $20.00Saturday, February 15 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Sunday, February 16 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Monday,  February 17 - 10 AM - 5 PM, $20.004 feet of cropping space will be available per individual. Carts will also be available to bring supplies to the 3rd floor.The craft room will be securely locked every evening!Meals are not included but bring something for the group to share. The use of a full kitchen including refrigerator space will be available.Contact: Liz Weisman - goddesslizzy143@aol.comPayment is non-refundable, but transferable to another event. See breakout prices above. LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= No Frills Paper Crafting Weekend - February 2020 Monday, February 17, 2020 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) 4-day weekend scrapbooking fundraising event for the Orange County 4-H Photography Program!$80.00 for the entire 4-day weekend or break out prices if you can't make the entire weekend!Friday, February 14 - 5 PM - 12 AM, $20.00Saturday, February 15 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Sunday, February 16 - 10 AM - 12 AM, $30.00Monday,  February 17 - 10 AM - 5 PM, $20.004 feet of cropping space will be available per individual. Carts will also be available to bring supplies to the 3rd floor.The craft room will be securely locked every evening!Meals are not included but bring something for the group to share. The use of a full kitchen including refrigerator space will be available.Contact: Liz Weisman - goddesslizzy143@aol.comPayment is non-refundable, but transferable to another event. See breakout prices above. LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Stormwater Management Series 2020 Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) For those professionals involved in Stormwater management, keeping up with the latest trends and standards can be a challenging task. New techniques, standards, and regulations are evolving as research, experience, policies and performance data change.This series of Stormwater trainings is designed to provide private and public sector engineers, architects, administrators, planners and consultants with up-to-date techniques for understanding, evaluating, designing and reviewing Stormwater management plans and practices. The program emphasizes the standards in New York State, based on NYS-DEC’s January 2015 Stormwater Design Manual, the NYS-DEC Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, FEMA flood standards, and related permits, and also examines national standards and future trends.All trainings emphasize applications to real-world conditions, and involve hands-on, group, and individual exercises. NOTE: Registration with payment is required. Deadline for registration is ONE WEEK prior to each course. Cost (which includes lunch and materials) is $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020.PDH’s, LU’s, and CEU’s have been requested for each course. The course provides 7 contact hours for landscape architects towards their CEU credits. Code Enforcement Officer Credits may be available for some courses. Questions? Contact Erik Schellenberg at jk2642@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234. Register online or contact Marie at 845-344-1234 or msp278@cornell.edu or call 845-344-1234.Green Infrastructure - Wednesday, January 22, 2020Deadline: January 15, 2020Green Infrastructure (GI) practices have become the newest stormwater management tools. Even though it may still be considered an evolving technology, the benefits of GI over more conventional “hard” management techniques are well known. In particular, GI’s ability to reduce runoff and provide climate change resilience has been firmly established. Many GI practices are now in place, and are performing with varying levels of success. Future design can benefit from some of the “lessons learned.” This class will examine the design details, practical applications, and critical elements of the various GI practices that are necessary for long term performance.  Re-Development and Retrofits - Wednesday, February 19, 2020Deadline: February 12, 2020This class will cover two specific applications of stormwater Management and Land Planning: Redevelopment and Retrofits.Redevelopment: Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Stormwater Management Design Manual is dedicated to the unique design standards on re-development sites. The section of the class will provide design examples, class exercises and case studies.Retrofits: The class will explore the numerous retrofitting opportunities and the techniques that can be employed to transform the conventional, hardscapes of developed areas to a more resilient form. Design examples, class exercises and case studies will be presented along with the components of a successful municipal retrofitting program.The Stormwater Construction Permit - Wednesday, April 1, 2020Deadline: March 25, 2020The Stormwater Construction permit is the template for designing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for development projects. This comprehensive class will guide participants through the many permit conditions and requirements pertaining to various development scenarios, as well as the steps of site planning, design, evaluation and reporting necessary for obtaining NYSDEC stormwater permit coverage in New York. The class will begin with a thorough review of the latest version of the permit by NYSDEC personnel from Central Office.Then, beginning with the evaluation of pre-developed conditions and project objectives, the sequential process of site planning, stormwater practice selection Erosion & Sediment Control designand SMP design will be reviewed. Hydrology computations for WQv, CPv,OBv,ExSv, and RRv will then be covered. The class will conclude with a review of the SWPPP outline, the Notice Of Intent (NOI), and the establishment of maintenance programs. The class provides a unique opportunity for participants to interact directly with the regulatory agency on issues relating to the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Permit and Stormwater Management Design Manual.Minimum Measures 3 and 6 and the MS4 Permit - Wednesday, April 22, 2020Deadline: April 15, 2020Two critical obligations –known as Minimum Control Measures/MCM- required by the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators are to prevent illicit stormwater discharges within their jurisdiction (MCM 3 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; IDDE), and to prevent pollution from municipal facilities and operations (MCM 6 – Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention; GH/PS). Although simple in their objectives – to detect and eliminate non-stormwater discharges to the MS4 through mapping and continuous inspection; and, prevent stormwater pollution from facilities and field operations, to the maximum extent practicable- have broad applicability and complex, technical aspects to achieving compliance.This class will focus on the fundamental requirements of both MCMs, including proven strategies for compliance, as well as highlight some of the more advanced strategies and technologies being applied to attaining compliant IDDE and GH/P2 Permit Programs at economies of scale and cost. This class co-instructed with Andy Sansone of Monroe County, will review the elements ofsuccessfulmunicipal IDDE and GH/P2 programs , with case studies, design examples and class and field exercises.DEC personnel from Central Office will also be present to provide a brief update and summary of the pending updates to the MS4 general permit. $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020. Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 12324 ========================================= 2020 - Let's Cook Together Series Wednesday, February 19, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE 6-week series cooking classes for parents/caregivers and children (ages 8 and up).Snowdate: Wednesday, March 18th*Childcare will be provided*The class will introduce families to:preparing recipes with less sugar, fat & salt that your kids will lovetips on how to save time & money when shopping and planning mealshands-on food preparation and tastingsMust call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series. Must call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series.​ Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= Cloverbud Adventures Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) MONTHLY MEETINGSNature Exploration & Fun ProjectsThis newly designed program aims to please youth ages 5-7 who enjoy nature and creating! Each month, the group will gather their supplies (some from nature walks) and learn how to turn them into beautiful treasures. By the end of the adventure, everyone will walk away with a collection of nature-based projects ready for Showcase or displaying at home. Space is limited. Must RSVP!Dates:Thursdays - 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, and 6/18Time: 5:30-7pmCost:$5 per meeting $5/meeting DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= 2020 - Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Got mushrooms? In this class we'll introduce you to the history, benefits and proven best practices for growing Shiitake mushrooms on logs at home or for small scale commercial use.Snow Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020 Fee: $10 ($8 GOC Subscribers) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Talking with Children about Diversity and Inclusion Workshop Tuesday, February 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm New Beginnings Learning Academy (33 Albert Street Middletown, New York 10940) Free workshop for parents, caregivers and teachers of children of all ages.Racism is a tough topic and conversations about race and racism are hard to have for adults and youth alike. Join us for this hands-on workshop to talk about how we can have empowered conversations about these tough topics with your children of any age.In this workshop, you will learn about: The History of RacismHow to talk about tough topics like race and racismTools and language to use with your children/youthThe critical role of bystanders and helpful “upstanders”Action steps for you and your family that empower you to be the change you want to see“We need every human gift and cannot a ford to neglect any gift because of artificial barriers of sex or race or class or national origin.”– Margaret MeadSnow date: February 27, 2020 FREE WORKSHOP; Registration is required. Please call 845-344-1234 Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2020 - Let's Cook Together Series Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE 6-week series cooking classes for parents/caregivers and children (ages 8 and up).Snowdate: Wednesday, March 18th*Childcare will be provided*The class will introduce families to:preparing recipes with less sugar, fat & salt that your kids will lovetips on how to save time & money when shopping and planning mealshands-on food preparation and tastingsMust call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series. Must call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series.​ Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:45 am - 9:00 pm Join the Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers 2020 Bus Trip to the PHS Philadelphia Flower ShowJoin us for a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show – the largest and longest running horticultural event in the US. Riviera Holiday beckons you to embrace your inner romantic and create a Mediterranean inspired garden of your own. Inspired by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens, the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show invites you to fall in love with gardening all over again.Shake the Winter Blues with a Riviera Holiday - Close to HomeGroves of Citrus trees lead the way providing a lush dramatic promenade to the sunshine drenched landscape ahead. Breathe in fragrant waves of lavender inspired by the terraced gardens of Monaco. Drifts of purple and white spiked salvia, specimen succulents and, an intoxicating variety of scented geraniums, roses, rosemary and sage create a stunning mosaic that is at once picturesque and charming. Walk the esplanade of flowering arches. This year features a special garden highlighting HRH Princess Grace Kelly’s connection to Philadelphia and will feature hundreds of roses named after the royal family.Save the hassle and have more fun by travelling with our group!Ticket price: $80/person. No refunds, please send someone else in your place.Bus boards at 7:45 AM at the Galleria in Middletown (behind Macy's near the new tunnel).Bus leaves promptly at 8:00 AM - returns 9:00 PM.Your Ticket includes: Daily horticultural and hands-on demonstrations.Amazing Marketplace shopping.Fine wine and good spirits tastings.Easy drop-off and pick-up at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.Dedicated restrooms and enclosed waiting area. Trips fill up fast, so please reserve your ticket and seat on the bus no later than February 7, 2020. Due to high demand, we cannot extend the registration deadline.Never been to the show? Check out last year’s PHS video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=HSUzmp6X2rI $80/person Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Children and Media Series: Raising Screen Savvy Kids Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Park Avenue Elementary School Library (10 Park Ave. Warwick, NY 10990) A 4-week series that focuses on helping children develop a healthy relationship with screens. Despite the influences of TV, YouTube, video games and various platforms of social media on children, parents and caregivers play an important role in children’s use of screens and their potential effects.In this interactive workshop, you will learn:Effects of media on children and what a healthy relationship with screens look likeSetting limits that workCyberbullyingFamily contracts around mediaAll participants will leave with an individualized media contract for each child. Snow date: April 1, 2020 $40/family; Registration is required. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2020 - Let's Cook Together Series Wednesday, March 4, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE 6-week series cooking classes for parents/caregivers and children (ages 8 and up).Snowdate: Wednesday, March 18th*Childcare will be provided*The class will introduce families to:preparing recipes with less sugar, fat & salt that your kids will lovetips on how to save time & money when shopping and planning mealshands-on food preparation and tastingsMust call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series. Must call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series.​ Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= 2020 - Making Homemade Bread Saturday, March 7, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Bread is one of our oldest staple foods prepared from a dough using flour and water. Learn how to bake homemade bread and take a loaf home! This is a hands-on cooking class.SNOW DATE: Saturday, March 21stSpace is limited. Please register prior to class. $25/person Meghan Young, my468@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Junior Master Photographer Program Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Attention all high school students grades 9-12!Are you interested in Photography?Do you want to become a 4-H Junior Master Photographer?The Orange County 4-H Junior Master Photographer program provides advanced instruction to photography enthusiasts. As a Junior Master Photographer, youth will be expected to serve as teen leaders for the program. Youth must have a DSLR camera to use during workshops as well as a HDMI plug.The program details:1. Participate in 7 required training workshops - 1st Sat of every month starting in September. 8 am—4 pm. Locations TBA 2. Participate in Photography Show Sat. April 18, 2020. Display 3 11x14 photos Submit photographs demonstrating understanding of instruction.3. Complete competency test with a minimum score of 80%4. Complete a community service project, which relates to the photography program.5. Graduates willing to serve as interns the following year to teach new Junior Masters.COST: $150 for 7 mandatory workshops with 4-H member registration/$165 for non 4-H member.Fees include all materials and lunch for the day-long workshops,t-shirt, framing materials for show and graduation pin. 10 youth are eligible for a position and need to complete an application and interview. You will then be contacted to schedule an interview which will be held at Cornell / CCE 18 Seward Ave, Suite 300 Middletown, NY.Contact Lisa Hintze at 344-1234 or at lh593@cornell.edu for more information. $150 for 4-H Member / $165 for non 4-H Member LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Children and Media Series: Raising Screen Savvy Kids Tuesday, March 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Park Avenue Elementary School Library (10 Park Ave. Warwick, NY 10990) A 4-week series that focuses on helping children develop a healthy relationship with screens. Despite the influences of TV, YouTube, video games and various platforms of social media on children, parents and caregivers play an important role in children’s use of screens and their potential effects.In this interactive workshop, you will learn:Effects of media on children and what a healthy relationship with screens look likeSetting limits that workCyberbullyingFamily contracts around mediaAll participants will leave with an individualized media contract for each child. Snow date: April 1, 2020 $40/family; Registration is required. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2020 - Let's Cook Together Series Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) FREE 6-week series cooking classes for parents/caregivers and children (ages 8 and up).Snowdate: Wednesday, March 18th*Childcare will be provided*The class will introduce families to:preparing recipes with less sugar, fat & salt that your kids will lovetips on how to save time & money when shopping and planning mealshands-on food preparation and tastingsMust call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series. Must call Annemarie at 845-344-1234 to register for series.​ Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu ========================================= 2020 - Pruning Your Flowering Ornamentals and Shrubs Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Pruning can be easy when you can identify how a plant grows, the purpose for pruning, and pruning techniques. Avoid torturing and misshaping your lovely shrubs! Fee: $10 ($8 GOC Subscribers) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 4-H Art Programs 2019-2020 Saturday, March 14, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) The Orange County 4-H Art Program present: SMACK (Saturday Morning Art Class for Kids) for ages 8-11. This program is designed to teach new art techniques and help hone some skills that you may already have. Each month you will discover a different method for creating original pieces of work. The second program is our Saturday Morning Teen Art Program for ages 12+.This program will take you on a journey where you will explore how science meets art and discover different methods of creating.Each month, a local artist will demonstrate a technique and guide you through the process of starting your own piece of art.This program has LIMITED SPACE... so reserve your spot today! $5/meeting. Must RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting. DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= Children and Media Series: Raising Screen Savvy Kids Tuesday, March 17, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Park Avenue Elementary School Library (10 Park Ave. Warwick, NY 10990) A 4-week series that focuses on helping children develop a healthy relationship with screens. Despite the influences of TV, YouTube, video games and various platforms of social media on children, parents and caregivers play an important role in children’s use of screens and their potential effects.In this interactive workshop, you will learn:Effects of media on children and what a healthy relationship with screens look likeSetting limits that workCyberbullyingFamily contracts around mediaAll participants will leave with an individualized media contract for each child. Snow date: April 1, 2020 $40/family; Registration is required. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Cloverbud Adventures Thursday, March 19, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) MONTHLY MEETINGSNature Exploration & Fun ProjectsThis newly designed program aims to please youth ages 5-7 who enjoy nature and creating! Each month, the group will gather their supplies (some from nature walks) and learn how to turn them into beautiful treasures. By the end of the adventure, everyone will walk away with a collection of nature-based projects ready for Showcase or displaying at home. Space is limited. Must RSVP!Dates:Thursdays - 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, and 6/18Time: 5:30-7pmCost:$5 per meeting $5/meeting DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= Children and Media Series: Raising Screen Savvy Kids Tuesday, March 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Park Avenue Elementary School Library (10 Park Ave. Warwick, NY 10990) A 4-week series that focuses on helping children develop a healthy relationship with screens. Despite the influences of TV, YouTube, video games and various platforms of social media on children, parents and caregivers play an important role in children’s use of screens and their potential effects.In this interactive workshop, you will learn:Effects of media on children and what a healthy relationship with screens look likeSetting limits that workCyberbullyingFamily contracts around mediaAll participants will leave with an individualized media contract for each child. Snow date: April 1, 2020 $40/family; Registration is required. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 34th Annual Dairy, Equine, Livestock Tradeshow Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Education Center & 4-H Park (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, New York 10963) Come on out and catch up with friends, colleagues, and business professionals. See what’s new for 2020, enjoy delicious buffet lunch, and learn more about what's going on with agriculture!Agri-business exhibitsDoor prizesRefreshmentsField Crop & Vegetable Insect Educational Program @ 2:00 PM - Pesticide credits awarded.10:00 am -- Coffee and refreshments. Exhibits open.11:30 am -- Trade Show and Early Bird Door Prizes.12:00 pm -- Buffet Lunch provided by Homestyle Catering of Pine Bush.1:30 pm -- Raffle and Door Prizes in the Exhibit Area.Lunch is provided at no charge. Questions? Call 845-344-1234.Snow date: April 8, 2020 A $3.00 donation from everyone over 12 years of age in attendance will help support the on-going Agriculture Education and Outreach programs offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County. Rachel Moody, ram72@cornell.edu ========================================= Decorative Birdhouses 2020 Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn how to create a beautiful decorative birdhouse using bark, moss and other natural materials to add a unique touch to your home décor. (Indoor use only)Fee: $25 ($22.50 GOC subscribers) Fee: $25 ($22.50 GOC subscribers) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Stormwater Management Series 2020 Wednesday, April 1, 2020 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) For those professionals involved in Stormwater management, keeping up with the latest trends and standards can be a challenging task. New techniques, standards, and regulations are evolving as research, experience, policies and performance data change.This series of Stormwater trainings is designed to provide private and public sector engineers, architects, administrators, planners and consultants with up-to-date techniques for understanding, evaluating, designing and reviewing Stormwater management plans and practices. The program emphasizes the standards in New York State, based on NYS-DEC’s January 2015 Stormwater Design Manual, the NYS-DEC Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, FEMA flood standards, and related permits, and also examines national standards and future trends.All trainings emphasize applications to real-world conditions, and involve hands-on, group, and individual exercises. NOTE: Registration with payment is required. Deadline for registration is ONE WEEK prior to each course. Cost (which includes lunch and materials) is $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020.PDH’s, LU’s, and CEU’s have been requested for each course. The course provides 7 contact hours for landscape architects towards their CEU credits. Code Enforcement Officer Credits may be available for some courses. Questions? Contact Erik Schellenberg at jk2642@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234. Register online or contact Marie at 845-344-1234 or msp278@cornell.edu or call 845-344-1234.Green Infrastructure - Wednesday, January 22, 2020Deadline: January 15, 2020Green Infrastructure (GI) practices have become the newest stormwater management tools. Even though it may still be considered an evolving technology, the benefits of GI over more conventional “hard” management techniques are well known. In particular, GI’s ability to reduce runoff and provide climate change resilience has been firmly established. Many GI practices are now in place, and are performing with varying levels of success. Future design can benefit from some of the “lessons learned.” This class will examine the design details, practical applications, and critical elements of the various GI practices that are necessary for long term performance.  Re-Development and Retrofits - Wednesday, February 19, 2020Deadline: February 12, 2020This class will cover two specific applications of stormwater Management and Land Planning: Redevelopment and Retrofits.Redevelopment: Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Stormwater Management Design Manual is dedicated to the unique design standards on re-development sites. The section of the class will provide design examples, class exercises and case studies.Retrofits: The class will explore the numerous retrofitting opportunities and the techniques that can be employed to transform the conventional, hardscapes of developed areas to a more resilient form. Design examples, class exercises and case studies will be presented along with the components of a successful municipal retrofitting program.The Stormwater Construction Permit - Wednesday, April 1, 2020Deadline: March 25, 2020The Stormwater Construction permit is the template for designing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for development projects. This comprehensive class will guide participants through the many permit conditions and requirements pertaining to various development scenarios, as well as the steps of site planning, design, evaluation and reporting necessary for obtaining NYSDEC stormwater permit coverage in New York. The class will begin with a thorough review of the latest version of the permit by NYSDEC personnel from Central Office.Then, beginning with the evaluation of pre-developed conditions and project objectives, the sequential process of site planning, stormwater practice selection Erosion & Sediment Control designand SMP design will be reviewed. Hydrology computations for WQv, CPv,OBv,ExSv, and RRv will then be covered. The class will conclude with a review of the SWPPP outline, the Notice Of Intent (NOI), and the establishment of maintenance programs. The class provides a unique opportunity for participants to interact directly with the regulatory agency on issues relating to the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Permit and Stormwater Management Design Manual.Minimum Measures 3 and 6 and the MS4 Permit - Wednesday, April 22, 2020Deadline: April 15, 2020Two critical obligations –known as Minimum Control Measures/MCM- required by the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators are to prevent illicit stormwater discharges within their jurisdiction (MCM 3 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; IDDE), and to prevent pollution from municipal facilities and operations (MCM 6 – Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention; GH/PS). Although simple in their objectives – to detect and eliminate non-stormwater discharges to the MS4 through mapping and continuous inspection; and, prevent stormwater pollution from facilities and field operations, to the maximum extent practicable- have broad applicability and complex, technical aspects to achieving compliance.This class will focus on the fundamental requirements of both MCMs, including proven strategies for compliance, as well as highlight some of the more advanced strategies and technologies being applied to attaining compliant IDDE and GH/P2 Permit Programs at economies of scale and cost. This class co-instructed with Andy Sansone of Monroe County, will review the elements ofsuccessfulmunicipal IDDE and GH/P2 programs , with case studies, design examples and class and field exercises.DEC personnel from Central Office will also be present to provide a brief update and summary of the pending updates to the MS4 general permit. $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020. Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 12324 ========================================= 2020 - Discover the Wonderful World of Roses Thursday, April 2, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) This seminar will teach you how to choose and find the right roses for your garden, how to plant and care for them and so much more! We will explore which roses grow best in our area and where to see the best rose gardens in the Northeast. If you love roses, add to your knowledge. If you are new rose enthusiast, this is a great kickoff your love affair with these special plants. $10 ($8 for GOC Subscribers) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope Screening Thursday, April 2, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Washingtonville High School Auditorium (54 West Main Street Washingtonville, New York 10992) Film Screening & Discussion.About the film: The child may not remember, but the body remembers.Researchers have recently discovered a dangerous biological syndrome caused by abuse and neglect during childhood. As the new documentary Resilience reveals, toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, and early death. While the broader impacts of poverty worsen the risk, no segment of society is immune. Resilience, however, also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back. Trailblazers in pediatrics, education, and social welfare are using cutting edge science and field-tested therapies to protect children from the insidious effects of toxic stress—and the dark legacy of a childhood that no child would choose.Let's make our community stronger!For more information and to register, please contact Julika at 845-344-1234. FREE SCREENING. Registration is required. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 2020 - Starting a Vegetable Garden Saturday, April 4, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn the tried and true methods for selecting the best varieties, planting, maintaining, harvesting and sustaining a productive vegetable garden. $10 ($8 GOC Subscribers) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Composting 2020 Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) Learn the basics about home composting including what, where, and how to compost and compost bin design.Fee: $10 ($8 GOC Subscribers) $10 ($8 GOC Subscribers) Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= 4-H Art Programs 2019-2020 Saturday, April 11, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) The Orange County 4-H Art Program present: SMACK (Saturday Morning Art Class for Kids) for ages 8-11. This program is designed to teach new art techniques and help hone some skills that you may already have. Each month you will discover a different method for creating original pieces of work. The second program is our Saturday Morning Teen Art Program for ages 12+.This program will take you on a journey where you will explore how science meets art and discover different methods of creating.Each month, a local artist will demonstrate a technique and guide you through the process of starting your own piece of art.This program has LIMITED SPACE... so reserve your spot today! $5/meeting. Must RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting. DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= 4-H Jr. Master Photography Show Saturday, April 18, 2020 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCEOC Education Center & 4-H Park (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, NY 10963) Join the Orange County 4-H Junior Master Photographers at CCEOC's Education Center & 4-H Park!The photography show is the culmination of a seven session photography course provided by Orange County 4-H programming. Nine Orange County high school students obtained a working knowledge of cameras, lenses, modern DSLR cameras, and light. Students became acquainted with principles of composition, color, and perception, all the while learning to utilize the camera as an image creation tool. Students conceptualized, shot, edited, processed, presented, and discussed their work in class. The show is a representation of the students top three photos. LisaMarie Hintze, lh593@cor​nell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Stormwater Management Series 2020 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:15 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) For those professionals involved in Stormwater management, keeping up with the latest trends and standards can be a challenging task. New techniques, standards, and regulations are evolving as research, experience, policies and performance data change.This series of Stormwater trainings is designed to provide private and public sector engineers, architects, administrators, planners and consultants with up-to-date techniques for understanding, evaluating, designing and reviewing Stormwater management plans and practices. The program emphasizes the standards in New York State, based on NYS-DEC’s January 2015 Stormwater Design Manual, the NYS-DEC Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, FEMA flood standards, and related permits, and also examines national standards and future trends.All trainings emphasize applications to real-world conditions, and involve hands-on, group, and individual exercises. NOTE: Registration with payment is required. Deadline for registration is ONE WEEK prior to each course. Cost (which includes lunch and materials) is $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020.PDH’s, LU’s, and CEU’s have been requested for each course. The course provides 7 contact hours for landscape architects towards their CEU credits. Code Enforcement Officer Credits may be available for some courses. Questions? Contact Erik Schellenberg at jk2642@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234. Register online or contact Marie at 845-344-1234 or msp278@cornell.edu or call 845-344-1234.Green Infrastructure - Wednesday, January 22, 2020Deadline: January 15, 2020Green Infrastructure (GI) practices have become the newest stormwater management tools. Even though it may still be considered an evolving technology, the benefits of GI over more conventional “hard” management techniques are well known. In particular, GI’s ability to reduce runoff and provide climate change resilience has been firmly established. Many GI practices are now in place, and are performing with varying levels of success. Future design can benefit from some of the “lessons learned.” This class will examine the design details, practical applications, and critical elements of the various GI practices that are necessary for long term performance.  Re-Development and Retrofits - Wednesday, February 19, 2020Deadline: February 12, 2020This class will cover two specific applications of stormwater Management and Land Planning: Redevelopment and Retrofits.Redevelopment: Chapter 9 of the NYSDEC Stormwater Management Design Manual is dedicated to the unique design standards on re-development sites. The section of the class will provide design examples, class exercises and case studies.Retrofits: The class will explore the numerous retrofitting opportunities and the techniques that can be employed to transform the conventional, hardscapes of developed areas to a more resilient form. Design examples, class exercises and case studies will be presented along with the components of a successful municipal retrofitting program.The Stormwater Construction Permit - Wednesday, April 1, 2020Deadline: March 25, 2020The Stormwater Construction permit is the template for designing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for development projects. This comprehensive class will guide participants through the many permit conditions and requirements pertaining to various development scenarios, as well as the steps of site planning, design, evaluation and reporting necessary for obtaining NYSDEC stormwater permit coverage in New York. The class will begin with a thorough review of the latest version of the permit by NYSDEC personnel from Central Office.Then, beginning with the evaluation of pre-developed conditions and project objectives, the sequential process of site planning, stormwater practice selection Erosion & Sediment Control designand SMP design will be reviewed. Hydrology computations for WQv, CPv,OBv,ExSv, and RRv will then be covered. The class will conclude with a review of the SWPPP outline, the Notice Of Intent (NOI), and the establishment of maintenance programs. The class provides a unique opportunity for participants to interact directly with the regulatory agency on issues relating to the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Permit and Stormwater Management Design Manual.Minimum Measures 3 and 6 and the MS4 Permit - Wednesday, April 22, 2020Deadline: April 15, 2020Two critical obligations –known as Minimum Control Measures/MCM- required by the NYSDEC SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) operators are to prevent illicit stormwater discharges within their jurisdiction (MCM 3 – Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination; IDDE), and to prevent pollution from municipal facilities and operations (MCM 6 – Good Housekeeping and Pollution Prevention; GH/PS). Although simple in their objectives – to detect and eliminate non-stormwater discharges to the MS4 through mapping and continuous inspection; and, prevent stormwater pollution from facilities and field operations, to the maximum extent practicable- have broad applicability and complex, technical aspects to achieving compliance.This class will focus on the fundamental requirements of both MCMs, including proven strategies for compliance, as well as highlight some of the more advanced strategies and technologies being applied to attaining compliant IDDE and GH/P2 Permit Programs at economies of scale and cost. This class co-instructed with Andy Sansone of Monroe County, will review the elements ofsuccessfulmunicipal IDDE and GH/P2 programs , with case studies, design examples and class and field exercises.DEC personnel from Central Office will also be present to provide a brief update and summary of the pending updates to the MS4 general permit. $260 per person, per course, if registered by the deadline; $320 per person, per course after the deadline. Discount of 10% when registering with payment for all four training courses by January 10, 2020. Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 12324 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Cloverbud Adventures Thursday, April 23, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) MONTHLY MEETINGSNature Exploration & Fun ProjectsThis newly designed program aims to please youth ages 5-7 who enjoy nature and creating! Each month, the group will gather their supplies (some from nature walks) and learn how to turn them into beautiful treasures. By the end of the adventure, everyone will walk away with a collection of nature-based projects ready for Showcase or displaying at home. Space is limited. Must RSVP!Dates:Thursdays - 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, and 6/18Time: 5:30-7pmCost:$5 per meeting $5/meeting DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, April 29, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Let's Talk About Cyberbullying - Spring 2020 Tuesday, May 5, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mental Health Association Orange County (73 James P. Kelly Way Middletown, NY 10940) Free workshop for parents and caregivers.Cyberbullying is a real and growing problem for today’s youth (and even adults!) in our community. Please join us to discuss and learn.During the community forum, we will talk about: The what, where and how's of CyberbullyingHow adults can help youth who are bulliedStrategies to help youth avoid bullying others or being victimizedThe critical role of bystanders and helpful “upstanders” Free workshop. Registration is required. Please call 845-344-1234 Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, May 6, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= 4-H Art Programs 2019-2020 Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) The Orange County 4-H Art Program present: SMACK (Saturday Morning Art Class for Kids) for ages 8-11. This program is designed to teach new art techniques and help hone some skills that you may already have. Each month you will discover a different method for creating original pieces of work. The second program is our Saturday Morning Teen Art Program for ages 12+.This program will take you on a journey where you will explore how science meets art and discover different methods of creating.Each month, a local artist will demonstrate a technique and guide you through the process of starting your own piece of art.This program has LIMITED SPACE... so reserve your spot today! $5/meeting. Must RSVP by Wednesday before the meeting. DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= 25th Annual 4-H Calf Sale Saturday, May 9, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Education Center & 4-H Park (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, New York 10963) Stay tuned!More details to come in the New Year!  Margaret May Smith, mms426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, May 13, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Cloverbud Adventures Thursday, May 21, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) MONTHLY MEETINGSNature Exploration & Fun ProjectsThis newly designed program aims to please youth ages 5-7 who enjoy nature and creating! Each month, the group will gather their supplies (some from nature walks) and learn how to turn them into beautiful treasures. By the end of the adventure, everyone will walk away with a collection of nature-based projects ready for Showcase or displaying at home. Space is limited. Must RSVP!Dates:Thursdays - 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, and 6/18Time: 5:30-7pmCost:$5 per meeting $5/meeting DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Strengthening Families - Spring 2020 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Circleville Middle School (1951 NY-302 Circleville, New York 10919) For Parents/Caregivers and Youth who are 10-14 years old to attend together!This fun, unique 7 session program allows adults and their youth to build upon their strengths, enhance relationship and communication skills, practice peer pressure resistance skills and learn how to work through critical teen issues together. This program includes a meal as well as childcare for children ages 3 and above. “The program was very helpful and directly applicable for parents. I will use what I learned for the rest of my children’s lives.”– Participating parent, 20167-Session Series – The cost for this program is $850 per family, which is fully covered by a generous grant from the Orange County Youth Bureau, so this program is FREE FOR ALL FAMILIES. No fee but registration is required and limited. Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845 - 344 - 1234 ========================================= Cloverbud Adventures Thursday, June 18, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor) Middletown, New York 10940) MONTHLY MEETINGSNature Exploration & Fun ProjectsThis newly designed program aims to please youth ages 5-7 who enjoy nature and creating! Each month, the group will gather their supplies (some from nature walks) and learn how to turn them into beautiful treasures. By the end of the adventure, everyone will walk away with a collection of nature-based projects ready for Showcase or displaying at home. Space is limited. Must RSVP!Dates:Thursdays - 10/24, 11/21, 12/19, 1/23, 2/20, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, and 6/18Time: 5:30-7pmCost:$5 per meeting $5/meeting DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234 ext. 249 ========================================= Save the Date - Bountiful Harvest Celebration 2020 Saturday, October 3, 2020 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Education Center & 4-H Park (300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville, New York 10963) Save the Date for the 6th Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration!More information about this event will be available in January 2020. Jill Van Aken, Jd863@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 =========================================