Arbor Day Community Ceremony and Celebration Friday, April 26, 2024 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Trent and Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave. , Rochester, NY 14605 Join us to celebrate Arbor Day at the Trent and Pamela Jackson R-Center! Community partners include representatives from:Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County, Monroe County 4-H YouthDevelopment, City of Rochester, Monroe County Parks Department,City of Rochester Forestry Department, and the Genesee Finger Lakes Nursery Landscape Association. FREE ========================================= 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 ========================================= 2024 Animal Crackers Registration Saturday, May 4, 2024 8:30 am - 3:00 pm CALS Animal Science , 507 Tower Rd. Frank B. Morrison Hall, Ithaca, , NY 14853 The annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workshop is for 4-H members interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group. More information on the specific workshops offered can be found here: Animal Crackers | CALS (cornell.edu) Who: Youth ages 8-12 interested in animals or animal science and their responsible adult(s) What: Hands on workshops with live animals Where: CALS Animal Science 507 Tower Road. Frank B. Morrison Hall Ithaca, NY 14853 When: Saturday May 4 8:30am-3pm Cost: Please note there are no refunds for cancellations or no-show. $25/youth and $15/chaperone using cash/check Checks can be mailed to the CCE Monroe office @ 2449 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617 Cash payments may be made in person during office hours (9am-3pm). $30/youth and $20/chaperone using creditcard/PayPal. If you would like to attend, registration must be submitted by April 23, 2024. Payment is due upon registration and due to the NYS 4-H constraints there can be no refunds or cancellations. Monroe County 4-H is unable to provide a chaperone for this trip so youth and 4-H volunteer leaders are responsible for transportation and attendance at the event. If you have questions about the event, please let me know. Natalie Fabretti 4-H Youth Development Educator 2449 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617| monroe.cce.cornell.edu| naf54@cornell.edu | 585-753-2577 Cash/check - $25/youth and $15/chaperone or CC/PayPal - $30/youth and $20/chaperone Natalie Fabretti, naf54@cornell.edu, 585-753-2577 Registration: https://forms.gle/vKSnr5yXXeddx7t79 ========================================= 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 =========================================