Guided Tree Identification Walk Tour Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Winton Public Library, 611 Winton Rd , Rochester, NY 14609 Join a guided neighborhood walk with a Natural Resources Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County to learn how to identify local trees. This easy ~1-mile walk will begin and end at the Winton Branch Library. Along the way, we’ll observe leaves, bark, canopy structure, and overall tree health.Registration required.Fee: FREE Juliana Alvarado, lja73@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2557 Registration: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/17006002 ========================================= Orleans County Fair Monday, July 27, 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Orleans County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Trolley Building, 12690 NY-31 , Albion, NY 14411 The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County runs a worthwhile entertaining and educational county fair each summer at the end of July. 4-H club members with questions about participating in 4-H fair events or showing animals at the fair should contact our office or may contact the Orleans County office directly. The Fair Book including all required animal forms is posted on the fair website linked below.  Varies ========================================= Speakers Bureau Native Plants Monday, August 10, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Louis S Wolk Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue , Rochester, NY 14618 Gardening with Native Plants Join Master Gardener John Nelson to discover how native plants create thriving pollinator habitats and support local wildlife. Learn the benefits of gardening with native species and receive practical plant recommendations for sunny, shady, wet, and dry garden conditions.Location: Board Room (note location change from previous sessions!)Free for members; $5 non-members Free for members, $5 for non members Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=2039&pid=148885&sid=3276464 ========================================= Water Runoff Demonstration - (Hands-On) Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mendon Public Library, 22 N Main St , Honeoye Falls, New York 14472 What happens to rain after it hits the ground? In this interactive session, participants explore stormwater runoff—where it comes from, how it moves, and why it can carry pollution into our waterways. A hands-on activity helps reveal how everyday actions impact water quality, along with simple and practical solutions for homes, gardens, and larger landscapes. Free Juliana Alvarado, lja73@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2557 Registration: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16520783 ========================================= Speakers Bureau-10 Ways to Combat Climate Change in your Yard Wednesday, August 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event 10 Ways to Combat Climate Change In Your Yard (Zoom)Sometimes we can feel helpless against all of the changes brought on by climate change, but with some small changes in our everyday lives, we can make an impact. Join us to learn simple things that you can do today!Registration is required with an active email address for Zoom link. You will receive the link via email before the program.The Master Gardener Series is brought to you by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County and is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities. FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://fairportlibrary.libcal.com/event/15520862 ========================================= Pollutant Identification & Water Quality Testing (Hands-On) Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mendon Public Library, 22 N Main St , Honeoye Falls, New York 14472 What’s really in our water? Let’s learn together how to investigate water quality by testing samples from different sources using simple field kits. We’ll explore how to measure pH levels and identify common contaminants while building practical skills in environmental monitoring. Along the way, we’ll understand how water quality impacts plants, wildlife, and human health, and how these insights connect to real-world decision-making and everyday actions. Free Juliana Alvarado, lja73@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2557 Registration: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16520783 ========================================= Speakers Bureau- Putting your Garden to Bed Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Putting your Garden to BedA comprehensive review of all the things needed to do to prepare vegetable and/or flower gardens for winter, while getting a head start on the next growing season. Presented by Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Hosted by the Monroe County Library System. Registration is required. This is an online presentation on Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided when you register. FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://websterlibrary.libcal.com/event/16926447 ========================================= What Is a Tree & How It Works: Exploring Ecological Roles (Interactive) Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Mendon Public Library, 22 N Main St , Honeoye Falls, New York 14472 What makes trees so essential to life on Earth? Let’s learn together by exploring the anatomy and function of trees: from roots that anchor and absorb water, to trunks that provide structure, and leaves that capture sunlight. We’ll discover how each part plays a vital ecological role, including oxygen production, carbon capture, natural cooling, and providing habitat for wildlife. Through this exploration, we connect tree biology to the essential ecosystem services that support life in our communities and beyond. Free Juliana Alvarado, lja73@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2557 Registration: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16520783 =========================================