Durand Eastman Fall Tours Sunday, October 5, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 100 Zoo Rd , Rochester, NY 14622 You're invited! The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead fall public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. During this guided tour Master Gardener Volunteers will discuss historical information about park development, unique plants and trees. Tour leads will also discuss the weekly work to remove invasive species, prune, and maintain park health.Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – October 5,12,19,26 from 2-4 PM FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursFALL2025_226 ========================================= Durand Eastman Fall Tours Sunday, October 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 100 Zoo Rd , Rochester, NY 14622 You're invited! The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead fall public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. During this guided tour Master Gardener Volunteers will discuss historical information about park development, unique plants and trees. Tour leads will also discuss the weekly work to remove invasive species, prune, and maintain park health.Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – October 5,12,19,26 from 2-4 PM FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursFALL2025_226 ========================================= Durand Eastman Fall Tours Sunday, October 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 100 Zoo Rd , Rochester, NY 14622 You're invited! The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead fall public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. During this guided tour Master Gardener Volunteers will discuss historical information about park development, unique plants and trees. Tour leads will also discuss the weekly work to remove invasive species, prune, and maintain park health.Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – October 5,12,19,26 from 2-4 PM FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursFALL2025_226 ========================================= Boscov's Friends Helping Friends One Day Event Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:00 am - 11:00 pm Online Event Support the outreach of CCE Monroe through BOSCOV'S Friends Helping Friends One Day Sale Wednesday, October 22, 2025Shop ONLINE from 8am-11pm and receive 25% discounts all on your order.Donate $5 to CCE Monroe for a "shopping pass"  AND Register to win a $100 BOSCOV'S Gift Card.  100% of your donation goes to CCE Monroe!Order your shopping pass today! $5.00 Andrea Lista, aml355@cornell.edu, 585-753-2559 Registration: https://forms.gle/ptc3AW12HxgDq11GA ========================================= 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Robach Community Center, 180 Beach Ave , Rochester, NY 14612 CCE Monroe is helping to shape healthier families, stronger youth, and a more resilient food system here in Monroe County. But what happens if these vital programs are no longer available?Join us for this year’s Annual Meeting, where you’ll hear directly from youth, community partners, and health leaders as they share how Nutrition Education, Cultivating Community, and GROWS are changing lives, and what’s at stake for our community’s future. Nutrition Education Recipe TastingPanel Discussion - A Call to Action!Edgar Santa Cruz Community Outreach AwardBoard of Director Elections Each year Monroe County residents, ages 18+ have the opportunity to cast a ballot for Board of Director nominees. This year you can cast your ballot via paper form, email, or digitally. Ballot to be published 9/26/25Together, we can ensure nutrition education, youth outreach, and workforce development remain strong for Monroe County. Come Grow With Us and secure a healthier tomorrow. Register Here!Win a Local Farm CSA Membership! - Attend for your chance to bring home a season of fresh, local produce.Additional Meeting Documents for Review:2024 Annual Meeting Minutes - CCE-MC_Annual_Meeting_10-26-24.pdf Free Andrea Lista, aml355@cornell.edu, 585-753-2559 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2025AnnualMeeting-2_226 ========================================= Durand Eastman Fall Tours Sunday, October 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Durand Eastman Park Arboretum, 100 Zoo Rd , Rochester, NY 14622 You're invited! The Monroe County Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with Monroe County Parks, will lead fall public tours of the historic Durand Eastman Park Arboretum. During this guided tour Master Gardener Volunteers will discuss historical information about park development, unique plants and trees. Tour leads will also discuss the weekly work to remove invasive species, prune, and maintain park health.Meet at the kiosk on Zoo Rd. (off Lakeshore) next to the park maintenance center.Tour times: Sundays – October 5,12,19,26 from 2-4 PM FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=DurandToursFALL2025_226 =========================================