Saturday, May 3, 2025
Join Orange County 4-H in the new year for our new environmental program, “Green Minds, Bright Futures”. This program hopes to empower youth to make a positive impact on the planet. Join us as we explore nature, learn about conservation, and take meaningful action to protect our environment ...
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Monday, May 5, 2025
REMINDER: Please be aware, there is no session on Monday, April 14th.This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience and grooming and handling.A Dog Program Orientation will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. at CCE Orange County Office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middlet...
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Join us for this unique program for parents/ caregivers to attend with their children who are 10-14 years old! Enjoy a family meal, interesting parenting discussions, and youth and family activities. FREE* childcare for children 3-9 years old.This 7-week program includes:Fun youth and family acti...
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
SOLDHere is an opportunity to make a beautiful spring flower arrangement, just in time for Mother’s Day. Each attendee will design a centerpiece that can be used to beautify their home or given as a gift to brighten someone’s day.Participants will learn to construct a fresh floral centerpiece....
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is excited to announce our upcoming 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale on May 10, 2025!Don’t miss out on the upcoming 27th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale that is set to take place on Saturday, May 10th starting at 5 P.M. at the Education Center &...
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Monday, May 12, 2025
REMINDER: Please be aware, there is no session on Monday, April 14th.This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience and grooming and handling.A Dog Program Orientation will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. at CCE Orange County Office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middlet...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month out at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is reccomended for youth ages 5-10.Unless otherwise noted, se...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Join us for this unique program for parents/ caregivers to attend with their children who are 10-14 years old! Enjoy a family meal, interesting parenting discussions, and youth and family activities. FREE* childcare for children 3-9 years old.This 7-week program includes:Fun youth and family acti...
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Are you a farmer curious about opening your farm to visitors? Or perhaps you’re already offering agritourism experiences and want to grow your reach and impact?The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team, in partnership with CCE Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties, invites y...
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Thursday, May 15, 2025
Interested in incorporating agroforestry practices into your farm? Join us for a 3-part series co-hosted by CCE Ulster, Orange, and Harvest NY with Mastwood Farms, Black Creek Farm and Nursery and Scenic Hudson. Tour an agroforestry nursery, diverse planting sites and join a hands-on planting dem...
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Monday, May 19, 2025
REMINDER: Please be aware, there is no session on Monday, April 14th.This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience and grooming and handling.A Dog Program Orientation will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. at CCE Orange County Office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middlet...
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at the Middletown Community Garden at David Moore Heights for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. Youth program reccomended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, sessions will ...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Important Notices:If you are registering more than 10 attendees, please call Justine Shaffer at 845-344-1234 Ext.262 to complete your registration.A discounted rate of $125 per class is available for NYS, OC Government, or OCSWCD employees. Please enter the code SW2025 during registration to rece...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
On Wednesday, May 21st come to the CCE Middletown Office (18 Seward Ave. 3rd floor) for Livestock Learning Night (for youth)!From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us as we learn about hay judging and evaluation! Hosted by Cosmos Fitzpatrick from Aden Brook! Previous livestock experience preferred. Parent...
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Join us for this unique program for parents/ caregivers to attend with their children who are 10-14 years old! Enjoy a family meal, interesting parenting discussions, and youth and family activities. FREE* childcare for children 3-9 years old.This 7-week program includes:Fun youth and family acti...
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THE PROGRAMThe 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 ...
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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Join us for our 2025 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up for as many classes as you would like.2025 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description ...
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Monday, May 26, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Please drop off your labeled fecal sample, along with your contact information, from 8:30-3:30 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office in Orange County, 18 Seward Ave Suite 300, Middletown, NY. Fecal sample results will be provided on Thursday, May 29th. Please ensure that your fecal sample i...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Please drop off your labeled fecal sample, along with your contact information, from 8:30-3:30 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office in Orange County, 18 Seward Ave Suite 300, Middletown, NY. Fecal sample results will be provided on Thursday, May 29th. Please ensure that your fecal sample i...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Town Of Monroe Community Garden located at Town Hall for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, session...
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Join us for this unique program for parents/ caregivers to attend with their children who are 10-14 years old! Enjoy a family meal, interesting parenting discussions, and youth and family activities. FREE* childcare for children 3-9 years old.This 7-week program includes:Fun youth and family acti...
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Monday, June 2, 2025
REMINDER: Please be aware, there is no session on Monday, April 14th.This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience and grooming and handling.A Dog Program Orientation will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. at CCE Orange County Office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middlet...
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave. Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-reg...
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Join us for this unique program for parents/ caregivers to attend with their children who are 10-14 years old! Enjoy a family meal, interesting parenting discussions, and youth and family activities. FREE* childcare for children 3-9 years old.This 7-week program includes:Fun youth and family acti...
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
Interested in incorporating agroforestry practices into your farm? Join us for a 3-part series co-hosted by CCE Ulster, Orange, and Harvest NY with Mastwood Farms, Black Creek Farm and Nursery and Scenic Hudson. Tour an agroforestry nursery, diverse planting sites and join a hands-on planting dem...
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THE PROGRAMThe 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 ...
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Friday, June 6, 2025
Join us for horse-related project meetings on the first Friday of the month at the CCE Orange County office from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Check emails and the 4-H newsletter for a registration link each month. Some projects we will be during this course will be:Breed BoardWood Horse ClockFirst Aid KitM...
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Join Orange County 4-H in the new year for our new environmental program, “Green Minds, Bright Futures”. This program hopes to empower youth to make a positive impact on the planet. Join us as we explore nature, learn about conservation, and take meaningful action to protect our environment ...
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Let’s get creative! During this 2-part class we will explore the wonderful texture and scale of various leaves when they are cast in cement. Beginners and experienced leaf casters are welcome. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite leaves for the pr...
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Saturday, June 7, 2025
Join geologist Kenneth Daubert on a private tour of Sterling Hill Mine & Museum!On June 7th at 10 a.m. 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, history, working condit...
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Monday, June 9, 2025
REMINDER: Please be aware, there is no session on Monday, April 14th.This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience and grooming and handling.A Dog Program Orientation will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. at CCE Orange County Office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middlet...
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month out at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is reccomended for youth ages 5-10.Unless otherwise noted, se...
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave. Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-reg...
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Thursday, June 12, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join us for our 2025 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up for as many classes as you would like.2025 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description ...
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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Let’s get creative! During this 2-part class we will explore the wonderful texture and scale of various leaves when they are cast in cement. Beginners and experienced leaf casters are welcome. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite leaves for the pr...
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Saturday, June 14, 2025
On Saturday, June 14th, come to the Education Center & 4-H Park to take part in the Orange County 4-H Engineering Challenge!This year, design and build a solar-powered prototype of your choosing! Using ANY recycled materials, design your own prototype at home and bring it to the park to test your...
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Monday, June 16, 2025
REMINDER: Please be aware, there is no session on Monday, April 14th.This program is open to all youth interested in dog obedience and grooming and handling.A Dog Program Orientation will be held on Monday, March 31st at 6:30 P.M. at CCE Orange County Office located at 18 Seward Avenue in Middlet...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
What can you do to help support native wildlife? Plant keystone native plants!! Want to learn more?Join the Master Gardener Volunteers from Cornell Cooperative Extension and learn more about native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to comple...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at the Middletown Community Garden at David Moore Heights for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. Youth program reccomended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, sessions will ...
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave. Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-reg...
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Did you know? Milk and dairy products are New York state’s top agricultural commodity!Do you want to learn more about where milk comes from and see the cows that make it, right here in our county?Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorer’s programs at local farms. Age range is 8-18!Th...
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kids misbehave. Understanding Yourself Better: Parenting styles, co-reg...
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Town Of Monroe Community Garden located at Town Hall for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, session...
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Did you know? Milk and dairy products are New York state’s top agricultural commodity!Do you want to learn more about where milk comes from and see the cows that make it, right here in our county?Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorer’s programs at local farms. Age range is 8-18!Th...
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Friday, July 4, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Saturday, July 5, 2025
Whooooo wants to learn about live owls?On Saturday, July 5th from 1 to 3 p.m., join us for another day with Dr. Laura and some of her feathered friends! After graduating veterinary school in 2013, Dr. Laura moved to New York to practice small animal veterinary medicine. Her volunteer work for wi...
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month out at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is reccomended for youth ages 5-10.Unless otherwise noted, se...
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Did you know? Milk and dairy products are New York state’s top agricultural commodity!Do you want to learn more about where milk comes from and see the cows that make it, right here in our county?Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorer’s programs at local farms. Age range is 8-18!Th...
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at the Middletown Community Garden at David Moore Heights for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. Youth program reccomended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, sessions will ...
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Did you know? Milk and dairy products are New York state’s top agricultural commodity!Do you want to learn more about where milk comes from and see the cows that make it, right here in our county?Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorer’s programs at local farms. Age range is 8-18!Th...
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Did you know? Milk and dairy products are New York state’s top agricultural commodity!Do you want to learn more about where milk comes from and see the cows that make it, right here in our county?Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorer’s programs at local farms. Age range is 8-18!Th...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Town Of Monroe Community Garden located at Town Hall for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, session...
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
The 11th annual Great Extension Duck Derby will be held at CCE Orange County's Education Center and 4-H Park on Sunday, July 27, during The Country Fair!If you would like to help sell tickets or purchase tickets to enter ducks into the race, please contact Jill at 845-344-1234.Ducks are sponsored...
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month out at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is reccomended for youth ages 5-10.Unless otherwise noted, se...
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at the Middletown Community Garden at David Moore Heights for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. Youth program reccomended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, sessions will ...
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Town Of Monroe Community Garden located at Town Hall for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, session...
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Thursday, August 21, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Saturday, September 6, 2025
Learn how to make a landscape in a jar! Terrariums offer a different way to bring plants into your home. They are simple to create and are low maintenance.During this workshop you will learn all about terrariums including how to create and maintain them. Each participant will create a beautif...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month out at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is reccomended for youth ages 5-10.Unless otherwise noted, se...
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Friday, September 12, 2025
Come join us at the 10th Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration at our Education Center & 4-H Park! You don’t want to miss out on an autumn evening filled with good old-fashioned fun and delicious food prepared from local farms! Festivities will include hay wagon rides, a sumptuous farm-to-table di...
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Join us for our 2025 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up for as many classes as you would like.2025 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description ...
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at the Middletown Community Garden at David Moore Heights for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. Youth program reccomended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, sessions will ...
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Town Of Monroe Community Garden located at Town Hall for a quick garden lesson. We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.If there is inclement weather, session...
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Saturday, September 27, 2025
Come learn how to dye with fresh indigo leaves with local artisan Kirsten Gabrielsen.In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use the indigo plant (Persicaria tincoria) straight from the garden! This is a seasonal method of dyeing that can only be done in the summer months when the ind...
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join us for a step-by-step demonstration on how to craft your own unique fall succulent pumpkin centerpiece on a resin pumpkin. Create a perfect gift or a showpiece for your Thanksgiving table using succulents, acorns, moss, and other natural materials. With proper care, it will last for mon...
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Monday, October 13, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Interested in incorporating agroforestry practices into your farm? Join us for a 3-part series co-hosted by CCE Ulster, Orange, and Harvest NY with Mastwood Farms, Black Creek Farm and Nursery and Scenic Hudson. Tour an agroforestry nursery, diverse planting sites and join a hands-on planting dem...
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
Join us for our 2025 Gardening Classes! Taught by our Master Gardener Volunteers classes will be held on Saturdays @ 10:00 am, unless otherwise noted. Sign-up for as many classes as you would like.2025 Gardening Classes Date & Time Topic Description ...
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Saturday, November 8, 2025
Come learn the art of natural plant dyeing with local artisan Kirsten Gabrielsen!Kirsten grows and forages for plants such as cosmos, goldenrod, phragmites, coreopsis, amaranth, chamomile, and indigo. She then creates vibrant colored dyes from their blooms and/or leaves, which she uses to pro...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Friday, November 28, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful hol...
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautifu...
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful hol...
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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Thursday, December 25, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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