Events
Marvelous Microgreens
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Microgreens are a nutritious powerhouse. They can be used as a garnish or seasoning for your wither dishes, in the smoothies and even baking. Grown them on your kitchen counter top or window sill all winter long, it is fun and super-easy - if you know how! In this class you'll learn about differe...
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2020 Monroe County 4-H Public Presentations Event
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The Monroe County 4-H Team is excited to welcome you to the Irondequoit Public Library to showcase your presentation skills. Each presentation will be evaluated and receive feedback about the best parts of the presentation and areas that could use some more practice. Public Presentations are a fa...
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Saturday Morning Garden Series
Saturday, March 7, 2020
January 18, 11 AM - Wetlands Presenter - Master Gardener Franz Seischab February 1, 11 AM - Olmstead and Rochester Parks Presenter - Master Gardener Bob Beabout March 7, 11 AM - Seeds: Collecting, Storing, and Starting Presenter - Master Gardener Ken Harbison March 28, 11 AM - Raised...
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2020 AG LITERACY WEEK
Monday, March 16, 2020
Ag Literacy Week is March 16 - March 20!How Does Agricultural Literacy Week (ALW) Work?In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive f...
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4-H Mighty Monday - MARCH
Monday, March 16, 2020
Agriculture Literacy Week!The evening will feature a reading of this year's Ag Literacy book, a visit from the new horse at ROC Animal School, including a naming contest for the horse, and hands-on learning activities connecting kids to agriculture. This program is targeted to youth in K-3rd...
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2020 AG LITERACY WEEK
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Ag Literacy Week is March 16 - March 20!How Does Agricultural Literacy Week (ALW) Work?In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive f...
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2020 AG LITERACY WEEK
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Ag Literacy Week is March 16 - March 20!How Does Agricultural Literacy Week (ALW) Work?In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive f...
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2020 AG LITERACY WEEK
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Ag Literacy Week is March 16 - March 20!How Does Agricultural Literacy Week (ALW) Work?In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive f...
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2020 AG LITERACY WEEK
Friday, March 20, 2020
Ag Literacy Week is March 16 - March 20!How Does Agricultural Literacy Week (ALW) Work?In celebration of New York agriculture, volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to second graders. Students and teachers will also benefit from hands-on lessons and receive f...
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4-H Shooting Sports - Air-Rifle Training
Saturday, March 21, 2020
The Monroe County 4-H program is excited to announce another round of air rifle training using the 4-H Shooting Sports curricula. Register today!
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Refresh Your Home Inside & Out: Container Gardening
Monday, March 23, 2020
Presented by Science & History and the Arts Divisions, in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Held in the Kusler-Cox Auditorium at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County.Think you don’t have space to garden? Well, think again! Come learn how to grow bea...
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4-H Shooting Sports - Air-Rifle Training
Saturday, March 28, 2020
The Monroe County 4-H program is excited to announce another round of air rifle training using the 4-H Shooting Sports curricula. Register today!
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Wake Up Your Garden
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Part of the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau Series.As temperatures begin to warm, we get excited to get back out in our gardens. Join us to learn tips for getting ready to garden. Topics include tools and equipment; preparing garden beds; pruning and cutting back; lawn rejuvenation, planning...
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Saturday Morning Garden Series
Saturday, March 28, 2020
January 18, 11 AM - Wetlands Presenter - Master Gardener Franz Seischab February 1, 11 AM - Olmstead and Rochester Parks Presenter - Master Gardener Bob Beabout March 7, 11 AM - Seeds: Collecting, Storing, and Starting Presenter - Master Gardener Ken Harbison March 28, 11 AM - Raised...
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4-H Shooting Sports - Air-Rifle Training
Saturday, April 4, 2020
The Monroe County 4-H program is excited to announce another round of air rifle training using the 4-H Shooting Sports curricula. Register today!
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Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Join us for a drop-in Open House event at the Irondequoit Public Library 1290 Titus Ave, Room 113Thursday, April 9th from 6pm-7:30pm Have your pressure canner guage checked for the upcoming canning season.Free and open to all.No registration required.
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4-H Shooting Sports - Air-Rifle Training
Saturday, April 11, 2020
The Monroe County 4-H program is excited to announce another round of air rifle training using the 4-H Shooting Sports curricula. Register today!
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Spring
Sunday, April 12, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.Me...
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Vegetables: Starting From Seed & Raised Bed Gardening
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Part of the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau Series.Learn how to grow your own vegetables from seeds. Topics include best practices for indoor seed starting; how to transition seedlings from indoor to the vegetable garden; vegetables to start indoors; and vegetables that can be direct sowed in...
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4-H Shooting Sports - Air-Rifle Training
Saturday, April 18, 2020
The Monroe County 4-H program is excited to announce another round of air rifle training using the 4-H Shooting Sports curricula. Register today!
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Spring
Sunday, April 19, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.Me...
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Exploration Charter School Community Read Event
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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2020 Gathering of Gardeners Symposium
Saturday, April 25, 2020
The Gathering of Gardeners Symposium is a day-long event meant to inform, excite and inspire both experienced and new gardeners on various horticultural topics.The event will be held again at RIT Inn and Conference Center, 5257 W. Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467.This year's featured speakers a...
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Spring
Sunday, April 26, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.Me...
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Spring
Sunday, May 3, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.Me...
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Master Gardener Plant Sale at the Rochester Lilac Festival
Friday, May 8, 2020
Visit us during the Lilac Fest. Master Gardener Volunteers will be featuring thousands of plants, including annuals, perennials, herbs, lilacs, hydrangeas, clematis, vegetables, houseplants, and more!
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Market in the Park
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Join us as we continue the tradition of the Proud Market. Market in the Park will be Saturday, May 23rd, located on the grounds of Warner Castle at Highland Park, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, rain or shine. Vendors on site to offer a variety of unique plants and garden art:Enjoy tours of the War...
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Master Gardener Summer Sale
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Recycled Garden Treasures & Plants! Sunday, June 14th, 9 AM - 1 PM. Gently used tools and garden/yard items, plants, books, magazines and miscellaneous garden treasures.
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Fall
Sunday, October 11, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum.The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Fall
Sunday, October 18, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum.The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Fall
Sunday, October 25, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum.The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.
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Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours - Fall
Sunday, November 1, 2020
The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with the Monroe County Parks, will again lead our semi annual public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Arboretum.The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. Tours will last 2 hours.
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