Home Repair and Energy Fair in Sherman NY Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Stanley Hose Company Hall, 122 Park Street , Sherman, NY 14781 Come down to the Stanley Hose Company Hall in Sherman NY for our Home Repair and Energy Fair to meet representatives from Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corp (CHRIC), CCE - Sustainability Educator, USDA - Rural Development, Sanfilippo Solutions, Chautauqua Opportunities, and FeedMore WNY. There will be information and programs on grants, loans, insulation, air sealing, rebates, incentives, heating and cooling systems, solar, home repairs, and more!The Home Repair and Energy Fair is for homeowners, renters, landlords, senior citizens, small businesses, low to moderate income eligible residents.Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Free Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 ========================================= CCE Cattaraugus Board of Directors Meeting Monday, April 22, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CATTARAUGUS COUNTYBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING April 22nd, 2024 Public Meeting @ 6:30 pm28 Parkside DriveEllicottville, NY 14731 ========================================= INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 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.Join us in person or by zoom. Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=integratedPestMgmtLL_258 ========================================= Green Energy at the Belfast Public Library Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Belfast Public Library, 75 S Main St , Belfast , NY 14711 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 equipment and appliances. The benefits of being energy efficient and weatherizing your home: lower greenhouse gas emission, reduce utility demands, and helps save money on your utility bills.To help New Yorkers navigate the clean-energy economy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created Regional Clean Energy Hubs with counselors who have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, energy literacy, and weatherization.Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 ========================================= Regional 4-H Hippology Contest Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:30 am - 2:00 pm St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 53 West Falls Rd. , West Falls, NY 14170 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. This is open to any 4-H youth, you do not need to qualify for this event. Contact the 4-H office by April 18th if you would like to attend.  Courtney Charlesworth, crc256@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 ext 106 ========================================= Master Preserver Training Class Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Seneca Allegany Community Center, 3677 Administration Drive , Salamanca, NY 14779 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 limited to 20. Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: learn the science of food preservation including food safety gain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath canning pressure canning jelled products quick pickling observe demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationThis 3 day intensive course includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required. $350.00 Tamara Bacho, tsb48@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x100 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/3DayPreservationClass_258 ========================================= Master Preserver Training Class Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Seneca Allegany Community Center, 3677 Administration Drive , Salamanca, NY 14779 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 limited to 20. Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: learn the science of food preservation including food safety gain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath canning pressure canning jelled products quick pickling observe demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationThis 3 day intensive course includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required. $350.00 Tamara Bacho, tsb48@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x100 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/3DayPreservationClass_258 ========================================= Master Preserver Training Class Thursday, May 2, 2024 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Seneca Allegany Community Center, 3677 Administration Drive , Salamanca, NY 14779 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 limited to 20. Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: learn the science of food preservation including food safety gain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath canning pressure canning jelled products quick pickling observe demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationThis 3 day intensive course includes a comprehensive food preservation notebook. Nightly study is suggested for the post-test. A score of 85 is required, as well as experience with all food preservation methods and teaching others, to become a Cornell Cooperative Extension certified Master Food Preserver. No prior experience in food preservation is required. $350.00 Tamara Bacho, tsb48@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x100 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/3DayPreservationClass_258 ========================================= Energy Saving at the Cattaraugus Library Monday, May 6, 2024 11:00 am - 3:30 pm 21 Main St , Cattaraugus , NY 14719 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 equipment and appliances. The benefits of being energy efficient and weatherizing your home: lower greenhouse gas emission, reduce utility demands, and helps save money on your utility bills.To help New Yorkers navigate the clean-energy economy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created Regional Clean Energy Hubs with counselors who have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, energy literacy, and weatherization.Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Free Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 ========================================= GARDENING IN A WARMING WORLD Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 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. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardeningInAWarmingWorldLL_258 ========================================= Presenting energy-efficiency in your household at the Hazeltine Library Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Hazeltine Library, 891 Busti Sugar Grove Road , Jamestown, NY 14701 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 efficient, comfortable, and safe. The presentation will provide information on insulation, weatherization, and air sealing in homes, as well as access to energy assessments and low-cost financing.To help New Yorkers navigate the clean-energy economy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created Regional Clean Energy Hubs with counselors who have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, energy literacy, and weatherization.The program is free, and no pre-registration is required. Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Free Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 ========================================= Presenting energy-efficiency in your household at the King Memorial Library Thursday, May 9, 2024 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm King Memorial Library, 9538 Route 16 , Machias, New York 14101 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 efficient, comfortable, and safe. The presentation will provide information on insulation, weatherization, and air sealing in homes, as well as access to energy assessments and low-cost financing.To help New Yorkers navigate the clean-energy economy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created Regional Clean Energy Hubs with counselors who have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, energy literacy, and weatherization.The program is free, and no pre-registration is required. Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Free Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 ========================================= 2024 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale Tuesday, January 2, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 2024 NYSDEC Tree & Shrub seedling sale ========================================= 4-H Horsemanship Basics Clinic Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Golden Stride Walker Ranch, 4966 Bryant Hill Rd. , Ellicottville, NY 14731 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 educational credit for 4-H members. Courtney Charlesworth, crc256@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 ext 106 ========================================= Sustainable Living at the Prendergast Library Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Prendergast Library, 509 Cherry St , Jamestown, NY 14701 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 equipment and appliances. The benefits of being energy efficient and weatherizing your home: lower greenhouse gas emission, reduce utility demands, and helps save money on your utility bills.To help New Yorkers navigate the clean-energy economy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created Regional Clean Energy Hubs with counselors who have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, energy literacy, and weatherization.Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 ========================================= Raising Backyard Chickens & Gardening Thursday, May 23, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 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 have teamed up to discuss everything you should know about caring for backyard poultry followed by a spring “mocktail” event.Fun drinks you can make/serve using some ingredients from your backyard or local farmstand, even if you don’t raise chickens. Non-alcoholic drinks and finger food/snacks will be available. We hope you will stay and mingle to discuss your flock or get your questions answered from our teams.All ages are welcome to attend.Event is being held at CCE Cattaraugus 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville NY May 23rd 5:30-7pm Cost is $5.00 per person (which can be paid at the event).We will have local eggs as a door prize to give away to attendees. Registration is required through our website or by calling our office 716-699-2377x100 $5.00 Tamara Bacho, tsb48@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x100 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BackyardChickensMay2024_258 ========================================= YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL/HOME TEACHING GARDENS Tuesday, May 28, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 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 recognition, fragrance identification, and learn how fresh food tastes. You can attend in person or by zoom. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/TeachingGardensLL_258 ========================================= The upcoming Game of Logging chainsaw safety level 1 Wednesday, May 29, 2024 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 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 productive and used in different industries. They are common items found in the garage or sheds of homeowners. They are dangerous if not used correctly. All chainsaw users are encouraged to properly maintain their equipment and learn professional standards to reduce the risk for injury when using chainsaws.Cattaraugus County Cornell Cooperative Extension in partnership with Bill Lindloff's ProCuts are hosting a Chainsaw Safety and Operation: Game of Logging Level 1 Certification training on Wednesday, May 28th and Level 2 Certification on Thursday, May 29th 7:30am to sunset at the Peirce Whittney Forest, Machias (Cattaraugus County) NY. This program will be held outside so participants are encouraged to dress properly for the weather. Participants are required to bring a chainsaw along with sharpening and maintenance tools. Also required is personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch to eat in the field during the training. Participants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 certificate after completing the entire day of training.This training is open to anyone that wants to learn about chainsaw safety and maintenance. It will focus on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.Participants are required to bring a chainsaw along with sharpening and maintenance tools. Also required is personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard.Participants are encouraged to bring lunch to eat in the field during the training, and to bring a DBH (diameter breast height) measuring tape, if availableParticipants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 certificate after completing the entire day of training; certificates will be mailed out approximately 3-5 weeks after the training event.Topics covered include: personal protective equipmentchainsaw safety featureschainsaw reactive forcesbore cuttingpre-planning the fellunderstanding hinge wood strengthThe program fee is $170.00 per participant per day and registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people. Registration will be canceled if payment is not received within 3 days. Visit www.cattaraugus.cce.cornell.edu to register and for more information. For questions or if you do not not have access to the internet, contact Tamara Bacho 716-699-2377 or tsb48@cornell.edu $170.00 Tamara Bacho, tsb48@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x100 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=ChainsawSafetyMay29LVL1_258 ========================================= The upcoming Game of Logging chainsaw safety Level 1 & Level 2 Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 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 productive and used in different industries. They are common items found in the garage or sheds of homeowners. They are dangerous if not used correctly. All chainsaw users are encouraged to properly maintain their equipment and learn professional standards to reduce the risk for injury when using chainsaws.Cattaraugus County Cornell Cooperative Extension in partnership with Bill Lindloff's ProCuts are hosting a Chainsaw Safety and Operation: Game of Logging Level 1 Certification training on Wednesday, May 28th and Level 2 Certification on Thursday, May 29th 7:30am to sunset at the Peirce Whittney Forest, Machias (Cattaraugus County) NY. This program will be held outside so participants are encouraged to dress properly for the weather. Participants are required to bring a chainsaw along with sharpening and maintenance tools. Also required is personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch to eat in the field during the training. Participants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 certificate after completing the entire day of training.This training is open to anyone that wants to learn about chainsaw safety and maintenance. It will focus on introducing the participant to open face felling and the development of techniques to safely use it. Topics covered include personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety features, chainsaw reactive forces, bore cutting, pre-planning the fell, and understanding hinge wood strength.Participants are required to bring a chainsaw along with sharpening and maintenance tools. Also required is personal protective equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, chainsaw protective chaps, and eye protection that satisfies the ANSI Z87.1 standard.Participants are encouraged to bring lunch to eat in the field during the training, and to bring a DBH (diameter breast height) measuring tape, if availableParticipants will earn a Game of Logging Level 1 certificate after completing the entire day of training; certificates will be mailed out approximately 3-5 weeks after the training event.Topics covered include: personal protective equipmentchainsaw safety featureschainsaw reactive forcesbore cuttingpre-planning the fellunderstanding hinge wood strengthThe program fee is $170.00 per participant and registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people. Registration will be canceled if payment is not received within 3 days. Visit www.cattaraugus.cce.cornell.edu to register and for more information. For questions or if you do not not have access to the internet, contact Tamara Bacho 716-699-2377 ext 100 or tsb48@cornell.edu $170 Tamara Bacho, tsb48@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x100 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=ChainsawSafetyMay30LVL2_258 ========================================= New York State Tick Blitz Tuesday, June 4, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 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 informational video Register for in-person or online training on tick samplingReceive tick sampling kit in the mail or pick one up at your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office Collect ticks at a designated location at least once between June 16 and June 29, 2024Mail your ticks to our team at Cornell University.REGISTER BY MAY 24 TO RECEIVE YOUR TICK COLLECTION KIT - SUPPLIES LIMITEDHands-On Training: Cattaraugus County - June 4, 12:00 pm-1:30 pmVirtual training - June 6, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmTarget Counties: Western NY, Allegany, Cattaraugus & Chautauqua Erie Niagara Ontario OrleansWayne Northern NY St. Lawrence Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bI6Yicqlh6wTzPE ========================================= INTRO TO CUT FLOWER GROWING & ARRANGING Tuesday, June 11, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 28 Parkside Drive , Ellicottville, New York 14731 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 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowingCutFlowersLL_258 ========================================= Optimizing Energy Efficiency at the Alexander Findley Library Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Alexander Findley Library, 2883 North Rd , Findley Lake, NY 14736 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 heating equipment and appliances. The benefits of being energy efficient and weatherizing your home: lower greenhouse gas emission, reduce utility demands, and helps save money on your utility bills.To help New Yorkers navigate the clean-energy economy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created Regional Clean Energy Hubs with counselors who have experience with clean energy, energy efficiency, workforce and economic development, energy literacy, and weatherization.Contact our Sustainability Educator with questions at (716)-699-2377 Ext. 106 or sustainableswny@cornell.edu Emily Edmunds, eme67@cornell.edu, 716-699-2377 x 106 =========================================