Cornell Cooperative Extension

Orange County
Beyond the Avocado Pit Tuesday, March 31st Image: Pineapple plant

Join us during spring break and get growing!

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2026 *KIDS* Beyond the Avocado Pit

  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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 learn about the myriad of plants you can grow from things found in the grocery store!

Join us during spring break and get growing! After learning about various ways to propagate plants, each youth will have an opportunity to start two or three plants from materials bought at the grocery store.

Recommended for youth ages 5-10 with an adult. Adults can work with multiple children.

Registration closes: Friday, March 26th. Registration is limited to the first 24 youth/adult teams.

Fee: $10 per child. Scholarships are available.Please contact Katy Boula (keb332@cornell.edu) for more information.

Fee

$10 per child

Register

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2026BeyondtheAvocadoPit

Contact

Katy Boula
Master Gardener Program Coordinator
keb332@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext. 240

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County
18 Seward Avenue
Suite 300 (third floor)
Middletown, New York 10940

Last updated February 27, 2026