SOLD OUT!! 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

This event is SOLD OUT! If you would like your name put on a waiting list, please contact Katy Boula at keb332@cornell.edu / (845) 344-1234 (ext. 240).Gardens aren’t just made; they’re passed down through generations, carried across oceans, lifetimes, and lands. Every seed carr...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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2026 Hour of Code (POSTPONED)

Monday, March 9, 2026

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 9th DUE TO THE INCLIMATE WEATHEROn Monday, February 23rd, join Orange County 4-H for their annual Hour of Code! This year, we will be coding a video game using scratch (a beginner blocked-based language). This program is for youth ages 8+Pl...

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Survey Launch Gathering: Building Climate-Resilience Together

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Join us in person for a fun and interactive meet-up where we kick off our latest survey on climate resilience! This is your chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share ideas, and contribute to shaping a stronger, greener future. Let’s collaborate, learn, and build a community dedicated to ma...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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2026 Onion School

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Join us in Pine Island, NY, on March 12, 2026, for our annual Onion School. Local onion farmers are encouraged to attend to receive important updates and new research from the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.3.0 NYSDEC recertification credits approved in 1A, 23, and 10 Fee: $50 p...

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Postharvest Water Management, Sanitation, and Traceability Workshop 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

DEC Recertification Credits in the Following CategoriesCategoryCredits102.751a2.75222.75232.75CCE Orange County, in partnership with Cornell University, personnel from the National GAPs Program, and the Produce Safety Alliance are hosting a workshop on postharvest water management, sanitation, an...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - Winter 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Discipline is Not a Dirty Word is a two-part workshop that focuses on five positive discipline principles to create and foster nurturing environments in the home.We focus on what strengths parents have and help them further learn ways to encourage their children to practice and develop the abilit...

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Field Trip to Sterling Hill Mine & Fluorescent Museum

Saturday, March 14, 2026

On Saturday, March 14th, join Orange County 4-H and geologist Kenneth Daubert on a private tour of Sterling Hill Mine & Museum!Visitors will be guided on a walking tour through about 1,300 ft of tunnel inside the mine. Along the way, guides will stop at various stations and explain the equipment,...

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Building Climate Resilience Together: Survey Launch Gathering - RH Smith

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Join us in person for a fun and interactive meet-up where we kick off our latest survey on climate resilience! This is your chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share ideas, and contribute to shaping a stronger, greener future. Let’s collaborate, learn, and build a community dedicated to ma...

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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, March 20, 2026

Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...

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Introduction to Syntropic Agroforestry– a talk delivered by creator Ernst Götsch

Saturday, March 21, 2026

CCE Orange County & the Hudson Valley Farm Hub are proud to present a talk on Syntropic Agroforestry, delivered by the system's creator, Ernst Götsch.Syntropic Agroforestry is an agricultural system developed by Ernst Götsch that exceeds conventional production per acre, using no inputs while sim...

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Livestock Learning Night - Livestock Skill-A-Thon Practices

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

On Tuesday, February 24th and Tuesday, March 24th, join Orange County 4-H for practice night for the 4-H Livestock-Skill-A-Thon!4-H Livestock Skill-a-thon practices are designed to prepare youth for the regional livestock Skill-a-thon on April 26th at SUNY Cobleskill and the state livestock skill...

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Dairy, Equine, Livestock Day and Trade Show 2026

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County for the 37th Annual Dairy, Equine, Livestock Day and Trade Show on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville, NY.This popular annual event brings together farmers, producers, and agricul...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word - Winter 2026

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Discipline is Not a Dirty Word is a two-part workshop that focuses on five positive discipline principles to create and foster nurturing environments in the home.We focus on what strengths parents have and help them further learn ways to encourage their children to practice and develop the abilit...

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2026 *KIDS* Beyond the Avocado Pit

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The grocery store produce aisles are full of things that will grow into plants given the right conditions. Many of us have accidentally started growing potatoes or purposely sprouted an avocado pit, but that is just the beginning. From pineapples and celery to ginger and sweet potatoes — come ...

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Spring Flower Bulb Sale

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Buy beautiful spring flower bulbs and help supportthe Master Gardener Volunteer Program.With a wide selection of flowers from dahlias and lilies to daisies and poppies, you are sure to find a great addition to your garden!  Orders are shipped directly to you.Sale ends Friday, May 15th!C...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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Training for FAMACHA Certification 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Hosted by CCE Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster CountiesAttention all sheep and goat producers, 4-H and FFA members, and livestock operation owners!Learn how to use the FAMACHA system to identify anemia in sheep and goats and make informed deworming decisions. FAMACHA is a management tool that allows ...

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Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, April 17, 2026

Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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Lucy Joyce's Retirement Party

Friday, April 24, 2026

Join us as we honor Lucy Joyce, Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, for her 33 years of incredible service.Registration Fee: $45/per person. Registration includes your meal and beverage.Reservations encouraged by April 14. Please consider donating if you cannot atte...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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Spring Flower Bulb Sale

Friday, May 1, 2026

Buy beautiful spring flower bulbs and help supportthe Master Gardener Volunteer Program.With a wide selection of flowers from dahlias and lilies to daisies and poppies, you are sure to find a great addition to your garden!  Orders are shipped directly to you.Sale ends Friday, May 15th!C...

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28th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale

Saturday, May 9, 2026

SAVE THE DATE! On May 9th, join us at the Education Center & 4-H Park for the 4-H Livestock Program's biggest annual fundraiser!We are also looking for donations & animal consignments. If you are interested, visit https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SqtM7vSr8baed8 or contact ...

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Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, May 15, 2026

Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...

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Spring Flower Bulb Sale

Friday, May 15, 2026

Buy beautiful spring flower bulbs and help supportthe Master Gardener Volunteer Program.With a wide selection of flowers from dahlias and lilies to daisies and poppies, you are sure to find a great addition to your garden!  Orders are shipped directly to you.Sale ends Friday, May 15th!C...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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Holiday Office Closure

Monday, May 25, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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27th Making Healthful Decisions Conference

Friday, June 5, 2026

This year's theme is "Rooted in Experience, Growing Through Connection".The Knowledge is in the Room - Let's help it Bloom!Information overload and isolation are common experiences that can lead to self-doubt and hopelessness. Yet, we all carry valuable knowledge about what connects us and suppor...

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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, June 19, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, June 19, 2026

Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange C...

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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, July 3, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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Holiday Office Closure

Monday, September 7, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Discussion Panel

Saturday, September 12, 2026

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 proc...

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Becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer Discussion Panel

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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 proc...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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Holiday Office Closure

Monday, October 12, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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2026 Gardening Classes

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Join us for our 2026 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am.  Sign-up for as many classes as you would like. 2026 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description Saturda...

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Holiday Office Closure

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Thursday, November 26, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, November 27, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Thursday, December 24, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, December 25, 2026

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Monday, January 18, 2027

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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