Plastics and Microplastics Awareness & Action Saturday, April 25, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Mendon Public Library, 22 N. Main St. , Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Plastic is everywhere… even where we can’t see it. Join us for a workshop on plastics and microplastics at the Mendon Public Library and discover how everyday choices impact our environment and health. Walk away with simple, realistic ways to reduce plastic use at home. Free Juliana Alvarado, lja73@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2557 Registration: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16520172 ========================================= Durand Eastman Spring Tour Sunday, April 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 100 Zoo Rd , Rochester, NY 14622 Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours The Master Gardeners of Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum this spring. Become familiar with the park's highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore Blvd.) next to the park maintenance center. The tours will last 2 hours. Tour Dates: Sundays – April 12, 19, 26, & May 3 Time: 2:00 -4:00 PM Contact info: John @ (585) 278-7743 or jn429@cornell.edu FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursSPRING2026_226 ========================================= Durand Eastman Spring Tour Sunday, May 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 100 Zoo Rd , Rochester, NY 14622 Durand Eastman Park Arboretum Tours The Master Gardeners of Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum this spring. Become familiar with the park's highlights and history. The route will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore Blvd.) next to the park maintenance center. The tours will last 2 hours. Tour Dates: Sundays – April 12, 19, 26, & May 3 Time: 2:00 -4:00 PM Contact info: John @ (585) 278-7743 or jn429@cornell.edu FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursSPRING2026_226 ========================================= Home-Grown Potatoes Virtual Workshop Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Growing potatoes can be a fun, rewarding activity. Homegrown potatoes fresh from the garden taste delicious. If you’ve never had homegrown potatoes, you’re in for a real treat!Learn how to grow them and grow your own! Our farmer-presenter Ed Fraser of Fraser’s Garlic Farm will discuss key steps of planting and care, pests and diseases, harvest, and storage. This workshop will help aspiring gardeners, hobbyists, and homesteaders achieve a successful harvest. Participants will be able to purchase a gourmet Seed Potato Medley at registration. Buy our 4-variety Medley and grow something NEW! The orders come in 3 lb. bags for $15.00 each. The supply is limited, so order soon! PLEASE NOTE: The seed potatoes do not need to be picked up before the virtual workshop. AmaRosa Fingerling - smooth red skin with creamy red flesh that resists fading during cooking, a high-yielding fingerling. Great fried, roasted, boiled, steamed, or as pink chipsGoldrush - known for its white flaky flesh perfect for baking, boiling, or frying. This potato is excellent for winter storage, making it an ideal homestead cropLehigh Gold - a high-yielding, yellow-fleshed, mid-to-late season potato variety, with all-purpose options, ideal for baking, boiling, mashing, and frying without turning grayMagic Molly - purple skin and unique dark purple flesh fingerling, great for roasting See Potato Medley 2026Pick up your Potato Medley order at CCE Monroe, 2449 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617between Monday 5/4 and Friday 5/8/2026 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Workshop Registration and Seed Potatoes PurchaseHERE $20 workshop, $15 Potato Medley (optional) Jarmila Haseler, jh954@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2565 ========================================= The Wonders of Wine Caps! A Mushroom Workshop Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Culver Rd. E.D.E.N. Community Garden, 1199 Culver Rd. , Rochester, NY 14609 1199 Culver Road, Rochester, NY, 14609 - a St. Mark's and St. John's E.D.E.N. Community GardenThursday, May 7 | 6:00 – 7:30 PMFREE | Space is limited – register today!Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County’s Garden Outreach Educator Rachel DeVona and Harvest New York Vegetable Specialist Lori Koenick for a hands on evening learning about the benefits of growing wine cap mushrooms in your garden! We will explore what our fungal friends need to thrive in our garden space and inoculate a wine cap yard together. In this introductory workshop, participants will... Learn some mycology basics and journey into the wonderful world of fungi. Learn about different mushroom cultivation methods Participate in prepping and inoculating a garden bed in a city community garden. Materials supplied. Connect and share with fellow Rochester mycophiles. Receive educational handouts to help launch your home mushroom projects. We recommend you bring a water bottle and come dressed for the weather, this is an outdoor rain or shine event!Workshop co-facilitator, Lori Koenick is a certified Community Mushroom Educator and Extension Support Specialist with CCE Harvest NY and Cornell Vegetable Program.Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested. Please contact CCE Monroe if you require special assistance by 4/30/2026.This workshop is funded by Harvest New York programming.All ages welcome. Please provide appropriate supervision if children attend with you. Rachel DeVona, rad346@cornell.edu , 585-753-2564 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/winecaps_226 ========================================= Master Gardener Expo & Plant Sale Saturday, June 6, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CCE of Monroe County, 2449 St Paul Blvd , Rochester, New York 14617 The Master Gardener Program is excited to share that we are increasing opportunities at our annual plant sale to include local organizations/societies, workshops while providing amazing perennials below market value! More information to come!We will also be offering the sale of gently used garden treasures. Previously, our Summer Sale was a separate event, but now, one stop shopping!The sale is our largest community event and annual fundraiser! We couldn't do it without you, THANK YOU for your support! The plant sale will be held at the CCE-Monroe office and will have many varieties of plants for your garden. All sale proceeds go directly toward CCE-Monroe programming.We will be offering guidance to local gardeners, as well as plants from the gardens of Master Gardeners. The sale includes a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, trees and shrubs. A selection of house plants is also available.This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. We look forward to seeing you! We’re thrilled to announce the amazing "Ask the Expert" groups and societies who will be joining us at our Plant Sale! Come meet these fantastic organizations, get your gardening questions answered, and discover new inspiration for your garden adventures! Here’s who you’ll find at the sale: Master Gardener Pollinator TeamGenesee Region Orchid SocietyAfrican Violet and Gesneriad Society of RochesterRochester Herb Society Greater Rochester Iris SocietyGreater Rochester Rose Society FREE =========================================