Composting at Home with Color Westside Green! Monday, July 20, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Parma Public Libary, 7 West Ave , Hilton, NY 14468 Would you like to improve your garden soil and make good use of your kitchen scraps through composting? Composting means: Recycling - converting excess organic material into a usable productReturning - reintroducing organic material back into the soil, allowing soil food web creationRebuilding - improving soil texture and structure, moderates temperatureReplenishing–nutrient availabilityJoin Jarmila Haseler, Agricultural Educator, and Kate Fleury, Master Gardener at CCE of Genesee County to discuss an introduction to hot, cold, and tumbler composting techniques at home!Registration is requiredRegister HERE FREE Registration: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16833769 ========================================= Pest Management Field Day Thursday, July 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Lexington Community Farm, 631 Lexington Ave , Rochester, NY 14613 Join us for a hands-on field day and explore integrated pest management tools for small-scale growing spaces! We will focus on biocontrols, row covers, trapping, and other pest exclusion methods. The event will feature a demonstration trial using insect exclusion netting and entomopathogenic nematodes to manageSwede midge, an invasive fly that causes damage to brassica (kale) family crop. This is also a great chance to hear from local growers and learn how they manage pests on their farms and gardens using the IPM approach! RegisterHERE Free Registration: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2ejxds9?__cf_chl_f_tk=UuIZbrkIkNWxEuodjyesM2OH9pFgfkoe3dLH7np1ayo-1783025579-1.0.1.1-UDQa65jIVmCzVmSHSRZkHAxCOsxv6QYLV2Ac7N.bK8I ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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 =========================================