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MAKING YOGURT AT HOME

Monday, March 25, 2024

Join us to learn about making yogurt at home with CCE Nutrition Education and Master Food Preservers online Monday March 25th at 11:30. Join us by zoom for a discussion about making yogurt at home using dairy based milk on the stove or in your home pressure cooker.Discussion is an overview of ...

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CCE Cattaraugus Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 25, 2024

CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CATTARAUGUS COUNTYBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING March 25th, 2024 Public Meeting @ 6:30 pm28 Parkside DriveEllicottville, NY 14731

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Venison canning

FOOD PRESERVATION "SCAVENGER HUNT"

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Are you interested in learning how to preserve your food? The internet has so much information it can be overwhelming to find reputable sources for safe methods. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Preservers on a “scavenger hunt” and learn how to identify tested recipes. We will discus...

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 Crop spraying near St Mary Bourne. The crop is rapeseed. Spray product unknown.

2024 CORE Training/Study Series Safe Pesticide Use

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Learn how to use pesticides safely with live instructors and hands on examples. Core Pesticide Training series will be held on Wednesdays starting February 28- April 3,2024 from 8:30am – 11:30am. Class location: Randolph Community Room 72 Main Street, Randolph NY. Course will cover Pestici...

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 Crop spraying near St Mary Bourne. The crop is rapeseed. Spray product unknown.

2024 CORE Training/Study Series Safe Pesticide Use

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Learn how to use pesticides safely with live instructors and hands on examples. Core Pesticide Training series will be held on Wednesdays starting February 28- April 3,2024 from 8:30am – 11:30am. Class location: Randolph Community Room 72 Main Street, Randolph NY. Course will cover Pestici...

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Energy Saving at the David A Howie Library

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Come down to the David A Howie 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 e...

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency at the Olean Public Library

Friday, April 5, 2024

Come down to the Olean Public 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 eq...

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Sustainable Solutions at the Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Come down to the Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free 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, ...

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Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus)

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Are you looking for options to get rid of pests in your garden without using pesticides? Join CCE-Master Gardeners and learn about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices....

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Green Energy at the Belfast Public Library

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Come down to the Belfast Public 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 ...

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Putting hot tomatoes into a sterilized canning jar for hot water bath processing.

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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Putting hot tomatoes into a sterilized canning jar for hot water bath processing.

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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Putting hot tomatoes into a sterilized canning jar for hot water bath processing.

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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NYS USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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 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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Close-up view of hands surrounding a pine tree seedling freshly planted in February 2009, US Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region 5

2024 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

2024 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale

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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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Game of Logging. Maintenance of a chainsaw.

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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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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