Events
Regional 4-H Hippology Contest
Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Erie County 4-H Program is hosting the Regional 4-H Hippology Contest on April 27, 2024. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM with the contest beginning at 10 AM. Youth should bring a clipboard, pen/pencil, and $5.00 for pizza. If you would like snacks or a beverage, bring your own with you. Th...
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Master Preserver Training Class
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation -- either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. The class size is limit...
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Master Preserver Training Class
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation -- either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. The class size is limit...
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Master Preserver Training Class
Thursday, May 2, 2024
A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation -- either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver. The class size is limit...
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4-H Livestock Tagging Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Bring your Goat, Sheep, Swine, and Beef/Dairy Steer Market Projects to receive their Cattaraugus County 4-H Market Animal Tags. Goats, Sheep, and Swine will be tagged between 9 AM and 11 AM. Beef and Dairy Steers will begin at 9 AM and will be completed by 2 PM. A hoof trimmer will be on site ($2...
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Energy Saving at the Cattaraugus Library
Monday, May 6, 2024
Come down to the Cattaraugus Library to meet our Sustainability Campaign Educator Emily Edmunds. She can educate you on the benefits of reducing your energy usage by eliminating energy waste. There are NYSERDA programs that offer financial incentives to insulate, air seal, and upgrade heating equ...
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GARDENING IN A WARMING WORLD
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Did you know that most of the country is now in a new growing zone? The USDA updated their zone map, and we are in a warming trend. Join our CCE- Master Gardeners to learn how this change can contribute to new weed and pest pressures, and how to plan ahead. Join us in person or by zoom.
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Presenting energy-efficiency in your household at the Hazeltine Library
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Hazeltine Library will host a program on energy efficiency and sustainability on May 7th at 6:30 p.m. with the CCE-Cattaraugus Sustainability Campaign Educator. This program will educate residents on how to become more sustainable, reduce energy costs, and improve homes to be more energy effi...
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Presenting energy-efficiency in your household at the King Memorial Library
Thursday, May 9, 2024
The King Memorial Library will host a program on energy efficiency and sustainability on May 9th at 4:30 p.m. with the CCE-Cattaraugus Sustainability Campaign Educator. This program will educate residents on how to become more sustainable, reduce energy costs, and improve homes to be more energy...
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2024 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
2024 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale
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4-H Horsemanship Basics Clinic
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Mollie Vacco will be hosting a 4-H Horsemanship Basics Clinic on May 11, 2024 10am-12pm at Golden Stride Walker Ranch. The clinic will focus on safety when working with your equine, as well as, how to build your horse's trust and confidence outside of the show ring. This will count as 1 education...
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Sustainable Living at the Prendergast Library
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Come down to the Prendergast Library to meet our Sustainability Campaign Educator Emily Edmunds. She can educate you on the benefits of reducing your energy usage by eliminating energy waste. There are NYSERDA programs that offer financial incentives to insulate, air seal, and upgrade heating equ...
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Raising Backyard Chickens & Gardening
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Chickens are a popular addition to backyard gardens.Are you considering raising chickens?On May 23rd we will be hosting a fun event answering all your questions about raising chickens at home, for food, fun or part of your garden pest management program.Our 4-H Team and local Master Gardeners h...
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL/HOME TEACHING GARDENS
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
There are so many benefits to gardening. Join 4H and CCE-Master gardeners as they dive into gardening with youth. Emotionally, gardening reduces stress while cognitively it improves attention and memory.There are many sensorial lessons that are found throughout the garden; including color rec...
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The upcoming Game of Logging chainsaw safety level 1
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
NOTICE: ALL OF THE SPOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED!! PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING INTO TO HOSTING ANOTHER EVENT IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST. Chainsaws are one power tool people can use to manage vegetation. T...
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The upcoming Game of Logging chainsaw safety Level 1 & Level 2
Thursday, May 30, 2024
NOTICE: ALL OF THE SPOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED!! PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING INTO TO HOSTING ANOTHER EVENT IF THERE IS ENOUGH INTEREST. Chainsaws are one power tool people can use to manage vegetation. They are efficient and...
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New York State Tick Blitz
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
HELP US FIND TICKS IN YOUR COMMUNITY!! Community-based science event.Volunteers help detect ticks important to human and animal health in their communities.Tick species are moving northward and westward across the state. We want to keep track of where they are moving each year.Watch short in...
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INTRO TO CUT FLOWER GROWING & ARRANGING
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Join Master Gardeners as we talk about cut flowers- from seed to bloom at this quick intro lunch & learn class. Learn about cut flower varieties, common pest issues and how to grow your own cut flower garden! We will also give some tips on flower arranging.Attend by zoom or in person
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Optimizing Energy Efficiency at the Alexander Findley Library
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Come down to the Alexander Findley Library to meet our Sustainability Campaign Educator Emily Edmunds. She can educate you on the benefits of reducing your energy usage by eliminating energy waste. There are NYSERDA programs that offer financial incentives to insulate, air seal, and upgrade heati...
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