Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, April 22, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Hemp & CBD in New York Spring Update
Thursday, April 22, 2021
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, April 15, 22, & 29, 20214:30 PM - 5:30 PM ESTHemp regulations and procedures for permitting have changed
in the past year and more changes are on the horizon. Catch up on what the
rules are for 2021.
April 15 - Growing Hemp in NY. Current regulations and
requirements for permitting. Prospective changes for 2022 production. Will address
hemp production for grain, fiber, and CBD.April 22 – CBD Processing in NY. Regulations and permitting
process.April 29 – CBD Wholesaling and Retailing. Guidance on the
process to be a retailer or wholesaler of CBD products in NY.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.Register Today!
Free, registration is required.
Maire Ullrich, mru2@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.256

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Morning Sessions
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Tuesdays, April 13 - June 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer!
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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4-H Computer Science Club Spring 2021
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The world is changing rapidly, creating new opportunities and careers we can’t yet predict. But even with a lot of unknowns, skills like collaboration, problem solving, and technical know-how can be the tools youth need to adapt and thrive, no matter what the future holds.In the Computer Science Club, youth will grow future skills through programming, field trips via Google Expeditions, app building, animation, and more!Computer Science Club participants will use technology to achieve their goals and improve their communities.Meetings will be held virtually on Tuesdays at 6 PM.This program is FREE! Space is limited, you MUST register!Contact Kathy Leo at kal64@cornell.edu for more information.Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE, but registration is required!
Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259

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Creating a Pollinator Garden Zoom Workshop
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

When it comes to pollinators, bees are just the beginning. You may be surprised to learn all of the different things that pollinate your flowers! This class will teach you all about pollinators and pollination. With an emphasis on native plants, you will also learn how to create a pollinator friendly flower garden that blooms from spring until fall. Edie Sherman, a Master Gardener Volunteer since 2013, will share her expertise to help you create a native habitat that welcomes a wide variety of pollinators to your yard and/or garden.
$10 regular price, $20 sponsor (pay for yourself and someone else), $0 solidarity pricing (for those who cannot pay at this time)
Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240

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2021 Stormwater Management Training Series
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

2021 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIESfeaturing John Dunkle PE, CPESC, CMS4 as the Lead Instructor and Curriculum CoordinatorThe New York Stormwater
Regional Training Centers (SW RTC) are a Statewide Partnership between Saratoga
and Orange County Cornell Cooperative Extensions, the Central New York Regional
Planning & Development Board, and the Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County
& Monroe County SWCD. Our goal is to provide the best technical training to
all stormwater professionals working in New York State.The Regional Training Centers are dedicated to providing stormwater
professionals with the best possible information, education, and training to
help better manage stormwater runoff and keep all of our waters clean.COURSE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONSAll classes will be held virtually via Zoom from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. You will receive the Zoom link once registered. The registration fee(s) will include all course materials.POST CONSTRUCTION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 7th,
2021 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 4/5/2021From dry detention to
tree plantings, the NYS Stormwater Design Manual outlines the numerous
possibilities for selecting practices to meet the permit requirements for peak
flow mitigation, water quality treatment and runoff reduction. This class will
review the characteristics and performance of each of these practices, and will
provide an overview of the many considerations that must be made to choose the
most appropriate ones for site specific needs. Practice sizing, construction
and maintenance of each practice will also be covered.STORMWATER FILTRATION
AND INFILTRATION PRACTICES  ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 28th,
2021Filtration and
infiltration are effective mechanisms for stormwater pollutant removal, and are
present in many stormwater management practices employed for water quality
treatment and runoff reduction. This class will examine the essential aspects
and design standard of stormwater practices that use filtration and
infiltration, including initial design considerations, evaluation of options,
testing, sizing, construction, and most importantly: long term maintenance.STORMWATER PONDS AND
WETLANDS ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, May 19th,
2021Stormwater ponds and
wetlands have proven to be one of the most popular group of stormwater
management practices employed by designers. And with good reason; they
provide both water quality and quantity treatment, while also creating diverse
natural ecosystems. This class will examine the various components of
stormwater pond and wetland systems, and will review the numerous design
elements, sizing criteria, and maintenance requirements needed for their proper
operation.EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, June 9th,
2021An Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan is a required element of all construction projects
needing stormwater permit coverage in NY. Following the guidance provided in
NY’s 2016 “Blue Book”, this class will review the various techniques for
planning, runoff management, soil stabilization, and sedimentation control that
serve to minimize erosion, sediment transport and sediment deposition from
exposed soils. Proper site-specific practice selection, design, placement,
construction and maintenance of these E & S practices will also be covered.SWPPP PREPARATION AND
REVIEW ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, June 30th,
2021Preparing, reviewing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) is essential to stormwater management for both the public and
private sectors. The SWPPP is a key component of the Construction General
Permit and of Minimum Control Measures 4, 5, and 6 of the MS4 General
Stormwater Permit. This class will review all of the required elements of
partial and full SWPPP’s, including site planning, E & S, hydrology, good
housekeeping, post construction management and maintenance. Preparation and
review checklists will be provided and examined.Course materials will be
provided electronically. Additional details will be sent to registered
individuals prior to the class date including the Zoom registration information
to access the course. The Zoom link will be sent to the e-mail address you
provide on the registration form. This email address will also serve as primary
confirmation for PDH credits. 4 PDHs are expected to be awarded for all of these classes.Deadline for registration is TWO DAYS prior to
each course. No refunds - if you cannot attend please send someone in your place.
$125/Person per course
Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.260

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New York 4-H Hour of Code April 2021
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

New York State 4-H is hosting an Hour of Code on "Basic Game Design" Wednesday, April 28th at 6:00 P.M.This program is for youth ages 7-12 and requires an adult chaperone to join. All are welcome!Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn together the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator!Click here to view our flyer! 
Free, registration is required
Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word
Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 7:00
PM – 8:00 PM. This interactive series is filled with resources about child
development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with
participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and
discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate.
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, April 29, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Hemp & CBD in New York Spring Update
Thursday, April 29, 2021
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Thursdays, April 15, 22, & 29, 20214:30 PM - 5:30 PM ESTHemp regulations and procedures for permitting have changed
in the past year and more changes are on the horizon. Catch up on what the
rules are for 2021.
April 15 - Growing Hemp in NY. Current regulations and
requirements for permitting. Prospective changes for 2022 production. Will address
hemp production for grain, fiber, and CBD.April 22 – CBD Processing in NY. Regulations and permitting
process.April 29 – CBD Wholesaling and Retailing. Guidance on the
process to be a retailer or wholesaler of CBD products in NY.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.Register Today!
Free, registration is required.
Maire Ullrich, mru2@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.256

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Seed to Supper: Gardening on a Budget
Saturday, May  1, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 S Willam Street , Newburgh, NY 12550
Cornell
Cooperative Extension Orange County in collaboration with the Newburgh Armory
Unity Center will be offering a free two part gardening series
entitled Seed to Supper – Gardening on a Budget.  Participants will learn how to plan, plant
and care for their garden as well has how to harvest and cook the vegetables
that they grow.Participants
must attend both classes.  Upon
completion of the course participants will receive seeds, plants and a few
gardening tools!This program will be held outside at
the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden located at 321 South William
Street in Newburgh. Participants will be required to wear a mask and practice
social distancing. Classes will be taught in English. Printed materials will be available in
Spanish. Registration is required.To learn more or to
register for the Seed to Supper Program, please call Lisa Rittweger at (845)
978-8845, or email her at: lrittweger@newburgharmory.org.Click here to view our flyer!
Free, please call Lisa Rittweger at (845) 978-8845, or email her at: lrittweger@newburgharmory.org to register.


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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Morning Sessions
Tuesday, May  4, 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Tuesdays, April 13 - June 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer!
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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4-H Computer Science Club Spring 2021
Tuesday, May  4, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The world is changing rapidly, creating new opportunities and careers we can’t yet predict. But even with a lot of unknowns, skills like collaboration, problem solving, and technical know-how can be the tools youth need to adapt and thrive, no matter what the future holds.In the Computer Science Club, youth will grow future skills through programming, field trips via Google Expeditions, app building, animation, and more!Computer Science Club participants will use technology to achieve their goals and improve their communities.Meetings will be held virtually on Tuesdays at 6 PM.This program is FREE! Space is limited, you MUST register!Contact Kathy Leo at kal64@cornell.edu for more information.Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE, but registration is required!
Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite
Wednesday, May  5, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word
Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 7:00
PM – 8:00 PM. This interactive series is filled with resources about child
development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with
participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and
discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate.
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, May  6, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Seed to Supper: Gardening on a Budget
Saturday, May  8, 2021
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 S Willam Street , Newburgh, NY 12550
Cornell
Cooperative Extension Orange County in collaboration with the Newburgh Armory
Unity Center will be offering a free two part gardening series
entitled Seed to Supper – Gardening on a Budget.  Participants will learn how to plan, plant
and care for their garden as well has how to harvest and cook the vegetables
that they grow.Participants
must attend both classes.  Upon
completion of the course participants will receive seeds, plants and a few
gardening tools!This program will be held outside at
the Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden located at 321 South William
Street in Newburgh. Participants will be required to wear a mask and practice
social distancing. Classes will be taught in English. Printed materials will be available in
Spanish. Registration is required.To learn more or to
register for the Seed to Supper Program, please call Lisa Rittweger at (845)
978-8845, or email her at: lrittweger@newburgharmory.org.Click here to view our flyer!
Free, please call Lisa Rittweger at (845) 978-8845, or email her at: lrittweger@newburgharmory.org to register.


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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Morning Sessions
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Tuesdays, April 13 - June 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer!
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Growing and Selecting Flowers for Floral Arrangements
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

If you love being able to cut flowers from your own garden to create flower arrangements, then this program is for you. Join Master Gardener Volunteer Gerda Krogslund and learn what plants – annuals, perennials and shrubs – have ideal blooms for cut flower arrangements. Then learn how to cut and “condition” flowers so that your arrangements will last longer.  Finally look at examples of beautiful arrangements that everyone can do and watch Gerda as she demonstrates how to create a beautiful arrangement using flowers from her own garden.Your instructor, Senior Master Gardener Volunteer Gerda Krogslund, retired in 2003 from her career as a high-school math teacher and has been serving the gardening community since 2005. When she is not teaching gardening workshops, Gerda uses her teaching skills to help her grandchildren with their online education.
$10 regular price, $20 sponsor (pay for yourself and someone else), $0 solidarity pricing (for those who cannot pay at this time)
Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word
Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 7:00
PM – 8:00 PM. This interactive series is filled with resources about child
development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with
participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and
discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate.
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274

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“Growing Resilience in Uncertain Times” 2021 Webinar Series 
Thursday, May 13, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Even
in the best of times, we need to be resilient. We need to have the skills to
bounce back from challenges and adversity. But these days, during the COVID
pandemic, we need it more than ever.Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware
and Orange counties invites you and your coworkers to join us for this
5-workshop series of professional development opportunities, where we will
explore brain science, behavioral interventions, and a resiliency mindset to grow resiliency personally, in your organization and community. You will have the opportunity to exercise new
ways to help you learn resiliency skills, promote positive behavior, support student,
family, community and organizational resiliency and promote self-care.The
series will launch with a focus on "Growing Resilience Begins with Self Care" on Thursday, January 14th from 3:30 to
4:30 P.M. During this Zoom training, participants will learn about the impact of stress and vicarious trauma, review
and practice strategies to promote self-care, explore the essential individual
nature of self-care and build a plan for personal sustainability.Each month from
January to May we will feature a one-hour Zoom training on Growing Resilience
on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M. Workshops will be interactive and collaborative with participants, focusing on essential learning and practical take-aways for immediate implementation.Growing Resiliency
monthly virtual training topics are:January 14th Growing
Resilience Begins with Self-Care February 11th Growing Resilience to Keep Everyone SafeMarch 11th Growing and Teaching ResilienceApril 8th Growing
Resilience and Positive BehaviorMay 13th Growing Resilience
to Build Organizational and Community
NetworksThere
is no cost to this series, however registration is required. For more
information please contact Jeanne Darling at Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Delaware County at 607-865-6531. Once registered, you will receive one link to attend all five workshops as well as each workshop will be recorded.
​There is no cost to this series, however registration is required.


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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, May 13, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Morning Sessions
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Tuesdays, April 13 - June 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer!
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you
interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative
Extension Orange County?Join us to
hear all about the program from a panel of Master Gardener Volunteers and the Master
Gardener Volunteer Coordinator.  We will
talk you through the application process, our new training model, and what it
is like to be a Master Gardener Volunteer. 
Our next Master Gardener Volunteer Training will
start in January 2022.  Applications will
be sent out in the beginning of September 2021 and be due on October 15, 2021.
Free to attend, preregistration required
Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240

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4-H Computer Science Club Spring 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The world is changing rapidly, creating new opportunities and careers we can’t yet predict. But even with a lot of unknowns, skills like collaboration, problem solving, and technical know-how can be the tools youth need to adapt and thrive, no matter what the future holds.In the Computer Science Club, youth will grow future skills through programming, field trips via Google Expeditions, app building, animation, and more!Computer Science Club participants will use technology to achieve their goals and improve their communities.Meetings will be held virtually on Tuesdays at 6 PM.This program is FREE! Space is limited, you MUST register!Contact Kathy Leo at kal64@cornell.edu for more information.Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE, but registration is required!
Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.259

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2021 Stormwater Management Training Series
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

2021 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIESfeaturing John Dunkle PE, CPESC, CMS4 as the Lead Instructor and Curriculum CoordinatorThe New York Stormwater
Regional Training Centers (SW RTC) are a Statewide Partnership between Saratoga
and Orange County Cornell Cooperative Extensions, the Central New York Regional
Planning & Development Board, and the Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County
& Monroe County SWCD. Our goal is to provide the best technical training to
all stormwater professionals working in New York State.The Regional Training Centers are dedicated to providing stormwater
professionals with the best possible information, education, and training to
help better manage stormwater runoff and keep all of our waters clean.COURSE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONSAll classes will be held virtually via Zoom from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. You will receive the Zoom link once registered. The registration fee(s) will include all course materials.POST CONSTRUCTION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 7th,
2021 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 4/5/2021From dry detention to
tree plantings, the NYS Stormwater Design Manual outlines the numerous
possibilities for selecting practices to meet the permit requirements for peak
flow mitigation, water quality treatment and runoff reduction. This class will
review the characteristics and performance of each of these practices, and will
provide an overview of the many considerations that must be made to choose the
most appropriate ones for site specific needs. Practice sizing, construction
and maintenance of each practice will also be covered.STORMWATER FILTRATION
AND INFILTRATION PRACTICES  ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 28th,
2021Filtration and
infiltration are effective mechanisms for stormwater pollutant removal, and are
present in many stormwater management practices employed for water quality
treatment and runoff reduction. This class will examine the essential aspects
and design standard of stormwater practices that use filtration and
infiltration, including initial design considerations, evaluation of options,
testing, sizing, construction, and most importantly: long term maintenance.STORMWATER PONDS AND
WETLANDS ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, May 19th,
2021Stormwater ponds and
wetlands have proven to be one of the most popular group of stormwater
management practices employed by designers. And with good reason; they
provide both water quality and quantity treatment, while also creating diverse
natural ecosystems. This class will examine the various components of
stormwater pond and wetland systems, and will review the numerous design
elements, sizing criteria, and maintenance requirements needed for their proper
operation.EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, June 9th,
2021An Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan is a required element of all construction projects
needing stormwater permit coverage in NY. Following the guidance provided in
NY’s 2016 “Blue Book”, this class will review the various techniques for
planning, runoff management, soil stabilization, and sedimentation control that
serve to minimize erosion, sediment transport and sediment deposition from
exposed soils. Proper site-specific practice selection, design, placement,
construction and maintenance of these E & S practices will also be covered.SWPPP PREPARATION AND
REVIEW ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, June 30th,
2021Preparing, reviewing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) is essential to stormwater management for both the public and
private sectors. The SWPPP is a key component of the Construction General
Permit and of Minimum Control Measures 4, 5, and 6 of the MS4 General
Stormwater Permit. This class will review all of the required elements of
partial and full SWPPP’s, including site planning, E & S, hydrology, good
housekeeping, post construction management and maintenance. Preparation and
review checklists will be provided and examined.Course materials will be
provided electronically. Additional details will be sent to registered
individuals prior to the class date including the Zoom registration information
to access the course. The Zoom link will be sent to the e-mail address you
provide on the registration form. This email address will also serve as primary
confirmation for PDH credits. 4 PDHs are expected to be awarded for all of these classes.Deadline for registration is TWO DAYS prior to
each course. No refunds - if you cannot attend please send someone in your place.
$125/Person per course
Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.260

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word
Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 7:00
PM – 8:00 PM. This interactive series is filled with resources about child
development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with
participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and
discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate.
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, May 20, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Morning Sessions
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Tuesdays, April 13 - June 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer!
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Creating Beautiful Container Gardens 2021
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

During this workshop you will learn the secrets of creating both stunning and functional container gardens. A power team of four Master Gardener Volunteers – Janis Cortright, Judy Norelli, Lore Orchowski and Pat Pawliczak - will start off by teaching the basics of container gardening and finish off by showcasing the container gardens they have planted this year. Whether you are looking to grow vegetables and herbs, create a beautiful living screen, or just beautify your home, this workshop will help you get your container gardens off to a great start. Come be inspired by their creations!
$10 regular price, $20 sponsor (pay for yourself and someone else), $0 solidarity pricing (for those who cannot pay at this time)
Susan M. D'Egidio, smd348@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.240

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word
Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 7:00
PM – 8:00 PM. This interactive series is filled with resources about child
development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with
participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and
discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate.
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, May 27, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Morning Sessions
Tuesday, June  1, 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Tuesdays, April 13 - June 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer!
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word Virtual Series Lite
Wednesday, June  2, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This 6-week Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word
Lite series, will be held on Wednesdays, April 28 – June 2, from 7:00
PM – 8:00 PM. This interactive series is filled with resources about child
development, emotional coaching, parenting tools and fun in correspondence with
participants' interests and needs. There is ample room for questions and
discussions that support building parental confidence and wellbeing.Once registered, you will receive the Zoom links to participate.
FREE, but pre-registration is required
Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.274

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Nourishing Your Family Virtual 8-Week Series - Afternoon Sessions
Thursday, June  3, 2021
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Learn tips and tricks for:Healthy meal planningFood safetyShopping on a budgetCommunity resourcesPhysical activity for the whole familyThis is a FREE virtual 8-week nutrition series on the Zoom platform for parents and caregivers!Each session will be held on Thursdays, April 15 - June 3 from 3:30 - 4:30 P.M.Registration is required! You will receive links to the Zoom sessions after you are registered.Please contact Annemarie to register at 845-344-1234 x273 or email her at as488@cornell.edu with any questions.This program is being planned through our Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).Click here to view our flyer! 
FREE but registration is required!
Annemarie Stephens, as488@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.273

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2021 Stormwater Management Training Series
Wednesday, June  9, 2021
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

2021 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIESfeaturing John Dunkle PE, CPESC, CMS4 as the Lead Instructor and Curriculum CoordinatorThe New York Stormwater
Regional Training Centers (SW RTC) are a Statewide Partnership between Saratoga
and Orange County Cornell Cooperative Extensions, the Central New York Regional
Planning & Development Board, and the Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County
& Monroe County SWCD. Our goal is to provide the best technical training to
all stormwater professionals working in New York State.The Regional Training Centers are dedicated to providing stormwater
professionals with the best possible information, education, and training to
help better manage stormwater runoff and keep all of our waters clean.COURSE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONSAll classes will be held virtually via Zoom from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. You will receive the Zoom link once registered. The registration fee(s) will include all course materials.POST CONSTRUCTION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 7th,
2021 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 4/5/2021From dry detention to
tree plantings, the NYS Stormwater Design Manual outlines the numerous
possibilities for selecting practices to meet the permit requirements for peak
flow mitigation, water quality treatment and runoff reduction. This class will
review the characteristics and performance of each of these practices, and will
provide an overview of the many considerations that must be made to choose the
most appropriate ones for site specific needs. Practice sizing, construction
and maintenance of each practice will also be covered.STORMWATER FILTRATION
AND INFILTRATION PRACTICES  ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 28th,
2021Filtration and
infiltration are effective mechanisms for stormwater pollutant removal, and are
present in many stormwater management practices employed for water quality
treatment and runoff reduction. This class will examine the essential aspects
and design standard of stormwater practices that use filtration and
infiltration, including initial design considerations, evaluation of options,
testing, sizing, construction, and most importantly: long term maintenance.STORMWATER PONDS AND
WETLANDS ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, May 19th,
2021Stormwater ponds and
wetlands have proven to be one of the most popular group of stormwater
management practices employed by designers. And with good reason; they
provide both water quality and quantity treatment, while also creating diverse
natural ecosystems. This class will examine the various components of
stormwater pond and wetland systems, and will review the numerous design
elements, sizing criteria, and maintenance requirements needed for their proper
operation.EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, June 9th,
2021An Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan is a required element of all construction projects
needing stormwater permit coverage in NY. Following the guidance provided in
NY’s 2016 “Blue Book”, this class will review the various techniques for
planning, runoff management, soil stabilization, and sedimentation control that
serve to minimize erosion, sediment transport and sediment deposition from
exposed soils. Proper site-specific practice selection, design, placement,
construction and maintenance of these E & S practices will also be covered.SWPPP PREPARATION AND
REVIEW ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, June 30th,
2021Preparing, reviewing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) is essential to stormwater management for both the public and
private sectors. The SWPPP is a key component of the Construction General
Permit and of Minimum Control Measures 4, 5, and 6 of the MS4 General
Stormwater Permit. This class will review all of the required elements of
partial and full SWPPP’s, including site planning, E & S, hydrology, good
housekeeping, post construction management and maintenance. Preparation and
review checklists will be provided and examined.Course materials will be
provided electronically. Additional details will be sent to registered
individuals prior to the class date including the Zoom registration information
to access the course. The Zoom link will be sent to the e-mail address you
provide on the registration form. This email address will also serve as primary
confirmation for PDH credits. 4 PDHs are expected to be awarded for all of these classes.Deadline for registration is TWO DAYS prior to
each course. No refunds - if you cannot attend please send someone in your place.
$125/Person per course
Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.260

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2021 Stormwater Management Training Series
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
8:30 am - 1:00 pm

2021 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIESfeaturing John Dunkle PE, CPESC, CMS4 as the Lead Instructor and Curriculum CoordinatorThe New York Stormwater
Regional Training Centers (SW RTC) are a Statewide Partnership between Saratoga
and Orange County Cornell Cooperative Extensions, the Central New York Regional
Planning & Development Board, and the Stormwater Coalition of Monroe County
& Monroe County SWCD. Our goal is to provide the best technical training to
all stormwater professionals working in New York State.The Regional Training Centers are dedicated to providing stormwater
professionals with the best possible information, education, and training to
help better manage stormwater runoff and keep all of our waters clean.COURSE SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONSAll classes will be held virtually via Zoom from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM. You will receive the Zoom link once registered. The registration fee(s) will include all course materials.POST CONSTRUCTION
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 7th,
2021 - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF 4/5/2021From dry detention to
tree plantings, the NYS Stormwater Design Manual outlines the numerous
possibilities for selecting practices to meet the permit requirements for peak
flow mitigation, water quality treatment and runoff reduction. This class will
review the characteristics and performance of each of these practices, and will
provide an overview of the many considerations that must be made to choose the
most appropriate ones for site specific needs. Practice sizing, construction
and maintenance of each practice will also be covered.STORMWATER FILTRATION
AND INFILTRATION PRACTICES  ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, April 28th,
2021Filtration and
infiltration are effective mechanisms for stormwater pollutant removal, and are
present in many stormwater management practices employed for water quality
treatment and runoff reduction. This class will examine the essential aspects
and design standard of stormwater practices that use filtration and
infiltration, including initial design considerations, evaluation of options,
testing, sizing, construction, and most importantly: long term maintenance.STORMWATER PONDS AND
WETLANDS ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, May 19th,
2021Stormwater ponds and
wetlands have proven to be one of the most popular group of stormwater
management practices employed by designers. And with good reason; they
provide both water quality and quantity treatment, while also creating diverse
natural ecosystems. This class will examine the various components of
stormwater pond and wetland systems, and will review the numerous design
elements, sizing criteria, and maintenance requirements needed for their proper
operation.EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES ~ 4.0 NYS PIE PDHs Wednesday, June 9th,
2021An Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan is a required element of all construction projects
needing stormwater permit coverage in NY. Following the guidance provided in
NY’s 2016 “Blue Book”, this class will review the various techniques for
planning, runoff management, soil stabilization, and sedimentation control that
serve to minimize erosion, sediment transport and sediment deposition from
exposed soils. Proper site-specific practice selection, design, placement,
construction and maintenance of these E & S practices will also be covered.SWPPP PREPARATION AND
REVIEW ~ 4.0 NYS PIE
PDHs Wednesday, June 30th,
2021Preparing, reviewing and implementing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) is essential to stormwater management for both the public and
private sectors. The SWPPP is a key component of the Construction General
Permit and of Minimum Control Measures 4, 5, and 6 of the MS4 General
Stormwater Permit. This class will review all of the required elements of
partial and full SWPPP’s, including site planning, E & S, hydrology, good
housekeeping, post construction management and maintenance. Preparation and
review checklists will be provided and examined.Course materials will be
provided electronically. Additional details will be sent to registered
individuals prior to the class date including the Zoom registration information
to access the course. The Zoom link will be sent to the e-mail address you
provide on the registration form. This email address will also serve as primary
confirmation for PDH credits. 4 PDHs are expected to be awarded for all of these classes.Deadline for registration is TWO DAYS prior to
each course. No refunds - if you cannot attend please send someone in your place.
$125/Person per course
Erik Schellenberg, jk2642@cornell.edu, 845-344-1234 Ext.260

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