Holiday Office Closure

Friday, July 4, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Orange County 4-H Owl Meet & Greet 2025

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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4-H Tie-Dye 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and explore the vibrant realm of tie-dye?Join us for an unforgettable experience where art meets science in the most colorful way possible! Reserve your spot now as spaces are limited! This program is for YOUTH AGES 5-18 MUST BRING YOUR OWN WHITE T-SHIRT.

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Master Food Preserver Training 2025

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is hosting a three-day Master Food Preserver Certification Training on July 8 to July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lotuswood Organic Wellness Farm in Middletown, NY. Participants need no prior knowledge of food preservation to attend, but must be a...

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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

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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Orange County 4-H Dairy Explorers 2025

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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Master Food Preserver Training 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is hosting a three-day Master Food Preserver Certification Training on July 8 to July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lotuswood Organic Wellness Farm in Middletown, NY. Participants need no prior knowledge of food preservation to attend, but must be a...

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Master Food Preserver Training 2025

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is hosting a three-day Master Food Preserver Certification Training on July 8 to July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lotuswood Organic Wellness Farm in Middletown, NY. Participants need no prior knowledge of food preservation to attend, but must be a...

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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Middletown Community Garden

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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Orange County 4-H Dairy Explorers 2025

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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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

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.Y...

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Orange County 4-H Dairy Explorers 2025

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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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 minute Gardening Lessons @ Town of Monroe Community Garden

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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The Country Fair 2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and the Otisville Lions Club is pleased to announce the third annual Country Fair, Otisville, NY.The Country Fair will have something for everyone, including live entertainment, 4-H exhibits, animal shows, amusement rides, tractor pulls, delicious food,...

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The Country Fair 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and the Otisville Lions Club is pleased to announce the third annual Country Fair, Otisville, NY.The Country Fair will have something for everyone, including live entertainment, 4-H exhibits, animal shows, amusement rides, tractor pulls, delicious food,...

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The Country Fair 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and the Otisville Lions Club is pleased to announce the third annual Country Fair, Otisville, NY.The Country Fair will have something for everyone, including live entertainment, 4-H exhibits, animal shows, amusement rides, tractor pulls, delicious food,...

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Great Extension Duck Derby 2025

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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The Country Fair 2025

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County and the Otisville Lions Club is pleased to announce the third annual Country Fair, Otisville, NY.The Country Fair will have something for everyone, including live entertainment, 4-H exhibits, animal shows, amusement rides, tractor pulls, delicious food,...

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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

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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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Middletown Community Garden

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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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 minute Gardening Lessons @ Town of Monroe Community Garden

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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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

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.Y...

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2025 Creating a Terrarium Workshop

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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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden

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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10th Annual Bountiful Harvest Celebration

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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2025 Gardening Classes

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 Descriptio...

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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Middletown Community Garden

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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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

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.Y...

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2025 Out in the Garden: 30 minute Gardening Lessons @ Town of Monroe Community Garden

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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2025 Dyeing with Fresh Indigo

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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2025 Create a Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

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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Holiday Office Closure

Monday, October 13, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

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.Y...

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2025 Ulster County Agroforestry Field Day Series

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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2025 Gardening Classes

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 Descriptio...

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2025 Natural Plant Dyes - Hands-on Workshop

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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Holiday Office Closure

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

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.Y...

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Holiday Office Closure

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, November 28, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop

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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2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree

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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2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop

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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2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree

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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2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop

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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2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop

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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2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

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.Y...

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Holiday Office Closure

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Thursday, December 25, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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