Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program (English/Thursdays/11am-12pm) Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wilson Center, 800 Carter Street Rochester , Rochester, NY 14621 Join our nutrition educator, Iluminada Vilca, for a 6 week series of fun and interactive zoom nutrition classes every Thursday! Classes will be held in person at the Willson Center – 800 Carter Street Rochester NY. 14621. These classes are free open to the public to join.Receive $15/class in fruit and vegetable vouchers to spend at local farmers’ markets, Wegmans, Tops and other local stores.Disclaimer: To enroll in these classes, you will need to provide us with your Health Care Provider (all information will be kept confidential).To register: Call Kelly Steurrys: 585-478-1480 FREE Iluminada Vilca, iv55@cornell.edu, 585-753-2570 ========================================= ASL Interpreted FVRx Program Friday, April 5, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Are you looking for ways to eat healthy and improve your health?Join this FREE 6-week SNAP-Ed NY program, where you'll learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money.Receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and veggies!For more information: FVRx_-_General_2024_flyer_with_ASL_March_22.pdf To Register:Call Kelly at 585-478-1480Email Kelly at kss237@cornell.edu Free Iluminada Vilca, iv55@cornell.edu, 585-753-2570 ========================================= Together In Totality Monday, April 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave , Rochester, NY 14617 Irondequoit is right on track for a spectacular viewing of the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. To celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event and our 50th anniversary, please join us at Helmer Nature Center, Monday, April 8th from 1:00-5:00 pm for the “Irondequoit Eclipse Fest: Together in Totality”. This all-ages event is free and open to the public on the Helmer Nature Center grounds, 154 Pinegrove Ave, Irondequoit, NY, 14617. “Eclipse Fest: Together in Totality” is being sponsored by Helmer Nature Center, West Irondequoit Central School District, Irondequoit Recreation, the Town of Irondequoit, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Sound equipment is being sponsored by the House of Guitars.There will be a free shuttle looping to Helmer every fifteen minutes between 1:00-5:00 from the parking lot of the Irondequoit Recreation Community Center, 450 Skyview Centre Pkwy Suite 200, Irondequoit, NY 14622. There will be NO PARKING available to the public on-site at HNC, located at 154 Pinegrove Ave. Accommodations for disabled persons can be made.Please call HNC at 585-336-3035 for more information. Participants are encouraged to walk, bike, or park in lots at nearby schools such as Seneca, Listwood, Dake Jr. High School, and Irondequoit High School. Eclipse Fest amenities include telescopes with solar filters; fun crafts and activities for safely viewing eclipses; space-themed music; food and drinks for purchase; a self-guided planet hike; ham radios; community tabling; eclipse logo contest winners art display; a NASA live stream of the eclipse; informational sessions; and plenty of room in our fields for eclipse viewing! The event will be held rain or shine. Rochester and the surrounding areas are in the “path of totality” for this rare solar eclipse. The last time Rochester was in the path of totality was January 24, 1925. The next one will be October 26, 2144.PLEASE NOTE CCE MONROE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED EARLY (2PM) TO ENSURE ALL STAFF ARE ABLE TO OBSERVE THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. Free Antonius "TeJay" Chess , arc279@cornell.edu, 585-753-2564 ========================================= Growing Potatoes 101 - Virtual Workshop Thursday, April 11, 2024 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!Join our Growing Potatoes 101 – Virtual Workshop to learn how to grow them. Our farmer-presenter Ed Fraser, Fraser’s Garlic Farm, will discuss key steps to growing spuds in your garden. From planting & care, pest & disease prevention to harvest & storage, this workshop will help aspiring gardeners, hobbyists and homesteaders to successful harvest. Participants can also purchase a carefully selected Potato Medley at registration. Buy our 4-gourmet variety Potato Medley for only $12, and grow something NEW! Soraya - yellow skin / yellow flesh, disease resistant, good for organic growing AmaRosa Fingerling - smooth red skin with creamy red flesh that resist fading during cooking, a high yielding fingerling. Great fried, roasted, boiled, steamed or as pink chipsUpstate Abundance (NY 150) - bright white skin & flesh, round, creamy. Will not darken after cooking. Great in soups, stews, roasting, boiling, mashing, chips, steamer bags and salt potatoes. As a creamer, kids love them to pop straight into their mouths!Magic Molly - a fingerling with purple skin and unique dark purple flesh, great for roastingThe orders come in 3 lb. bags for $12 each. The supply is limited so order soon!  Purchased orders can be picked up at CCE Monroe, 2449 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, NY 14617 on these two days & times: Thursday, April 18 from 9am to 5pm Friday, April 19 from 9am to 5pm Workshop Registration and Seed Potatoes PurchaseHERE $15 Jarmila Haseler, jh954@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2565 ========================================= ASL Interpreted FVRx Program Friday, April 12, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Are you looking for ways to eat healthy and improve your health?Join this FREE 6-week SNAP-Ed NY program, where you'll learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money.Receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and veggies!For more information: FVRx_-_General_2024_flyer_with_ASL_March_22.pdf To Register:Call Kelly at 585-478-1480Email Kelly at kss237@cornell.edu Free Iluminada Vilca, iv55@cornell.edu, 585-753-2570 ========================================= Out of This World Optics Friday, April 12, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4-H has partnered with the MCC Optics Club to present: Out-of-this-World Optics!Through interactive, hands-on activities, we will learn about white light, how it's made, and how glass behaves with light. We will also use spectrometers to test different light sources and see what they're made of. Then, we will tour the amazing optics lab at MCC. FREE Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yw485ucm ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Information Session Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Thank you for your interest in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer!We are hosting 4 community meeting to recruit for our upcoming training program in October 2024. We will present the roles of MGV within the community, provide information on the upcoming class, and what the next steps you need to take to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. You will also have an opportunity to meet and greet with current volunteers to answer any questions you might have and to discuss what opportunities they are involved in.Meetings are being held: March 5th, 2024 at Gates Public LibraryMarch 18th, 2024 at Henrietta Public LibraryApril 13th, 2024 at Central Library April 16th, 2024 via ZoomFor more information please frequently visit our website. FREE Registration: https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/master-gardeners/how-to-become-a-master-gardener ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Information Session Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Thank you for your interest in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer!We are hosting 4 community meeting to recruit for our upcoming training program in October 2024. We will present the roles of MGV within the community, provide information on the upcoming class, and what the next steps you need to take to become a Master Gardener Volunteer. You will also have an opportunity to meet and greet with current volunteers to answer any questions you might have and to discuss what opportunities they are involved in.Meetings are being held: March 5th, 2024 at Gates Public LibraryMarch 18th, 2024 at Henrietta Public LibraryApril 13th, 2024 at Central Library April 16th, 2024 via ZoomFor more information please frequently visit our website. FREE Registration: https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/master-gardeners/how-to-become-a-master-gardener ========================================= Durand Eastman Spring Tour Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum ToursThe Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead spring public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. The tours will last 2 hrs. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge, but donations to support the Extension's Master Gardener Program will be accepted. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12 -- 2-4 PMContact info: Bob @ (585) 261-1665 or bob.bea@gmail.com. Please register in advance. FREE-donation accepted Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandTours2024-spring_226 ========================================= ASL Interpreted FVRx Program Friday, April 26, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Are you looking for ways to eat healthy and improve your health?Join this FREE 6-week SNAP-Ed NY program, where you'll learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money.Receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and veggies!For more information: FVRx_-_General_2024_flyer_with_ASL_March_22.pdf To Register:Call Kelly at 585-478-1480Email Kelly at kss237@cornell.edu Free Iluminada Vilca, iv55@cornell.edu, 585-753-2570 ========================================= Urban Ag Working Group- Spring Conference Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Join the Urban Ag Working Group for their annual Spring Conference! Featuring: hands on workshops, a panel discussion, interactive tables and MORE!! Keynote Speaker: Qiana Mickie, Executive Director of NYC Mayor's Office of Urban Ag!!Preregistration is encouraged! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-spring-urban-agriculture-conference-tickets-857050068827Event is free, donations accepted at door! FREE Mallory Hohl, mdh286@cornell.edu Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-spring-urban-agriculture-conference-tickets-857050068827 ========================================= Durand Eastman Spring Tour Sunday, April 28, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum ToursThe Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead spring public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. The tours will last 2 hrs. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge, but donations to support the Extension's Master Gardener Program will be accepted. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12 -- 2-4 PMContact info: Bob @ (585) 261-1665 or bob.bea@gmail.com. Please register in advance. FREE-donation accepted Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandTours2024-spring_226 ========================================= ASL Interpreted FVRx Program Friday, May 3, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Are you looking for ways to eat healthy and improve your health?Join this FREE 6-week SNAP-Ed NY program, where you'll learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money.Receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and veggies!For more information: FVRx_-_General_2024_flyer_with_ASL_March_22.pdf To Register:Call Kelly at 585-478-1480Email Kelly at kss237@cornell.edu Free Iluminada Vilca, iv55@cornell.edu, 585-753-2570 ========================================= Durand Eastman Spring Tour Sunday, May 5, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum ToursThe Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead spring public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. The tours will last 2 hrs. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge, but donations to support the Extension's Master Gardener Program will be accepted. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12 -- 2-4 PMContact info: Bob @ (585) 261-1665 or bob.bea@gmail.com. Please register in advance. FREE-donation accepted Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandTours2024-spring_226 ========================================= ASL Interpreted FVRx Program Friday, May 10, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Are you looking for ways to eat healthy and improve your health?Join this FREE 6-week SNAP-Ed NY program, where you'll learn tips for eating healthy while saving time and money.Receive $15/class in vouchers to spend on fresh fruits and veggies!For more information: FVRx_-_General_2024_flyer_with_ASL_March_22.pdf To Register:Call Kelly at 585-478-1480Email Kelly at kss237@cornell.edu Free Iluminada Vilca, iv55@cornell.edu, 585-753-2570 ========================================= Durand Eastman Spring Tour Sunday, May 12, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum ToursThe Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead spring public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. The tours will last 2 hrs. The routes will traverse moderate hills and wooded trails, so please dress accordingly. There is no charge, but donations to support the Extension's Master Gardener Program will be accepted. Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – Apr. 21, 28, May 5, 12 -- 2-4 PMContact info: Bob @ (585) 261-1665 or bob.bea@gmail.com. Please register in advance. FREE-donation accepted Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandTours2024-spring_226 ========================================= Tent Sale at the Lilac Festival Friday, May 10, 2024 10:30 am - 7:00 am CCE Monroe County Master Gardener Volunteers Tent SaleThe tent sale will be held at Highland Park Lilac Festival located in the vicinity of the Lilac Adventure Zone children's playground, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY. Featuring a variety  lilacs and our specialty item teacups for sale. Plus an opportunity to "Ask a Master Gardener".We will be offering 10 + varieties in various sizes including, quart, 1 and  3 gallon.Please stop by and say HI! FREE ========================================= Market in the Park Saturday, May 25, 2024 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Warner Castle, 5 Castle Park , Rochester, NY 14612 Our mission is to bring local gardeners, both seasoned and new, together with local vendors and also introduce them to some local societies such as the Dahlia Society, Fairport Garden Club,and the Webster Arboretum.  We will also have vendors of perennials, shrubs, herbs, etc, along with garden objects and other items of interest for gardens. The Master Gardeners will be on hand with their usual “Ask a Master Gardener” booth to answer questions and helpful advice as people are doing their purchases. Warner Castle Garden tour by Milli Piccione at 10:00amInterested in being a vendor? Please contact Ashly Piedmont at ap824@cornell.edu or (585) 753-2558. FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 ========================================= Master Gardener Expo & Plant Sale Saturday, June 8, 2024 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!  FREE =========================================