Saturday, February 22, 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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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Join CCE Orange County and ENYCHP for our annual Onion School at the Pine Island Fire House on February 25th.3.0 NYSDEC pesticide applicator's credits have been applied for.Topics & SpeakersReflecting on the First Year of Optogen in NY: A Review of Bicyclopyrone Weed Control in Onions-Christy Hoe...
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Wednesday, February 26, 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 re...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in Group GAP. To maintain and ...
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping.Each session takes place from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. via Zoom. The session topics are as follows:January 16th - Meeting Goals with Keepin...
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Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in Group GAP. To maintain and ...
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Thursday, February 27, 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, February 28, 2025
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!Date: Friday, January 17, 2025Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*F...
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Saturday, March 1, 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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Saturday, March 1, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Experience the annual tradition of the Master Gardener Volunteer Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show! Come with us to step into the “Gardens of Tomorrow.”Join us on March 4, 2025, for a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show – the largest and longest running horticultural event in the US...
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kid...
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Friday, March 7, 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, March 8, 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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Saturday, March 8, 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, March 8, 2025
Come join Orange County 4-H for fun day of STEM activities!Youth ages 5-8 can explore the world of STEM:ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathIncluding robots, computer science, and more!This program will take place at the CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. 3rd Floor) in Middletown. Please contac...
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Sunday, March 9, 2025
Come join our Orange County 4-H Horse Tack Swap and Auction on Sunday, March 9, 2025! The swap and auction will take place at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame. NOTE: THIS IS A LOCATION CHANGE!The swap is from 10 AM and will run until 3 PM. The auction will begin at 3:30 PM.Attendance...
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Monday, March 10, 2025
Begin your mushroom cultivation journey this spring! This training provides a career path for beginner mushroom cultivators looking to expand their production practices. Participants will learn propagation and cultivation techniques, identification procedures, and safe harvesting practices c...
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
On Wednesday, March 12th, 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. come and learn about sheep, dairy, poultry, and more! We will discuss:- Livestock Anatomy- On-farm Visits- Nutritrional Science- Veterinary Scie...
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping.Each session takes place from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. via Zoom. The session topics are as follows:January 16th - Meeting Goals with Keepin...
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kid...
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Monday, March 17, 2025
Begin your mushroom cultivation journey this spring! This training provides a career path for beginner mushroom cultivators looking to expand their production practices. Participants will learn propagation and cultivation techniques, identification procedures, and safe harvesting practices c...
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Wednesday, March 19, 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 re...
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
CCE Orange County invites you to the 36th Annual Dairy, Equine, Livestock Day & Trade Show!Join us for a day of Agribusiness Exhibits, a Field Crop & Vegetable Insect Education Program (for recertification credit), a sponsored buffet lunch, and door prizes!The event will take place on Wednesday, ...
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Thursday, March 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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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kid...
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Saturday, March 22, 2025
Have you ever wondered where the fairies live? In a fairy garden, of course!Bring your little one to this creative and fun adventure in gardening. Each child/adult team will work together to create one miniature fairy garden to take home - complete with container, structures, decorations, a...
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping.Each session takes place from 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. via Zoom. The session topics are as follows:January 16th - Meeting Goals with Keepin...
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Thursday, March 27, 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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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Please join us for a 4-week, virtual program to support parents and caregivers with tools and resources for raising children.When: Thursdays, March 6,13, 20, and 27Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.What will you learn? Understanding Your Child: Child and brain development, temperament, and why kid...
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Saturday, March 29, 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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Thursday, April 3, 2025
Attention: Please be aware that this program has been postponed until the Spring. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzan Sussmann at sls536@cornell.eduWhile the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time o...
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Friday, April 4, 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, April 5, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
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Wednesday, April 9, 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 re...
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Protective factors are safeguards to help children function well at home, in school, and in their community. Building strong relationships and fostering connectivity are essential to providing strong protective factors for our families. Please join us for our second session in the 2025 Connection...
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Attention: Please be aware that this program has been postponed until the Spring. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzan Sussmann at sls536@cornell.eduWhile the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time o...
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Thursday, April 10, 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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Thursday, April 17, 2025
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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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Attention: Please be aware that this program has been postponed until the Spring. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzan Sussmann at sls536@cornell.eduWhile the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time o...
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Saturday, April 19, 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 ...
Read more
Wednesday, April 23, 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, April 24, 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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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Attention: Please be aware that this program has been postponed until the Spring. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please reach out to Suzan Sussmann at sls536@cornell.eduWhile the teen years often make parents/caregivers tremble, it really is a wonderful time o...
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Thursday, April 24, 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, April 26, 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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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Begin your mushroom cultivation journey this spring! This training provides a career path for beginner mushroom cultivators looking to expand their production practices. Participants will learn propagation and cultivation techniques, identification procedures, and safe harvesting practices c...
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Wednesday, April 30, 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 re...
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Wednesday, April 30, 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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Friday, May 2, 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, May 3, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
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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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Thursday, May 8, 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 10, 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 ...
Read more
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
Read more
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.Y...
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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 re...
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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 Descriptio...
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Monday, May 26, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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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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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
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
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
Read more
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
Read more
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.Y...
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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 Descriptio...
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Saturday, June 14, 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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Thursday, June 19, 2025
The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.
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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
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
Read more
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Build Resilience. Inspire Communities. Create Change.Thanks to a generous grant from Orange & Rockland Utilities, Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County opened applications for the second round of the Community Builder Program. The program follows the model of other Master Volunteer programs...
Read more
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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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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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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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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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.Y...
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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 Descriptio...
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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.Y...
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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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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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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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