Master Gardener Lilac Festival Tent Sale Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Lilac Adventure Zone, 249 Highland Avenue , Rochester, NY 14620 2025 Rochester Lilac Festival celebrates 127 years May 9th-May 18th Annual Fundraiser Join us for our annual lilac fundraiser! We offer a wide variety of beautiful lilacs in one-gallon pots, perfect for your garden. All proceeds support the Cornell Cooperative Extension, helping to extend educational programs in our community. Our dedicated Monroe County Master Gardeners are all volunteers, eager to share their knowledge and passion for gardening. Stop by, grab a lilac, and support a great cause!Our tent is located next to 'Lilac Adventure Zone' FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 ========================================= Market in the Park 2025 Saturday, May 24, 2025 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Warner Castle, 5 Castle Park , Rochester, NY 14612 This event is a continuation of “Proud Market,” established and run by The Rochester Civic Garden Center for 23 years, held on their property at Warner Castle, adjoining Highland Park. It is an event which brings in local, small vendors of plant and garden material, and local garden clubs. In 2018, when the Rochester Civic Garden Center ceased to exist, the Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County took over the concept and re-named it “Market in the Park,” so as not to infringe on RCGC rights.This is a one day event held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Join us May 24th, 20258AM-2PMLocated on the grounds of Warner CastleCorner of Mt. Hope and Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620Interested in being a vendor? Please email us at ap824@cornell.edu for more information! FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 ========================================= Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing at CCE Monroe Office in June Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Monroe County, 2449 St. Paul Blvd , Rochester, NY 14617 For safe processing of low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, poultry, fish and game, home pressure dial gauges must be tested yearly to ensure accuracy. The dial gauge should also be tested if it has been bumped or dropped. If the dial gauge is inaccurate by more than two pounds, CCE Professional and the National Center for Home Food Preservation recommend replacement. If the dial gauge is off by two pounds or less, an adjustment can be made. Weighted gauges do not need to be tested.Testing site is located in CCE Monroe office. Please register for a time using the link below.  $5 Cash or Check made out to CCE of Monroe County Alyssa VanValkenburg, adb55@cornell.edu., 585-753-2572 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Q3RidIrF3ZO7pm-6oO3EyoEJfiUkLQAeO71Cp5nSCWmekQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= Finger Lakes Regional Agritourism Networking Session Tuesday, June 3, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Shortsville Reindeer Farm , 4285 Shortsville Rd. , Shortsville, NY 14548 The Regional Agritourism Networking Session connects agritourism operators in Finger Lakes Region with tourism organizations and agencies.Agritourism operators, agricultural service providers, and tourism promotion agencies are invited to join this educational event and help strengthen agritourism in the FLR by supporting farmers who want to grow on-farm experiences for the public. Farmers engaged in agritourism either as their primary business or as an add-on to their existing operation or those who want to start are encouraged to participate. They will be able to connect with expert agritourism professionals, local and state tourism promotional agencies, and hear about the support and resources that are available to them. There will be plenty of time for networking and connecting with fellow agritourism operators. Participants are encouraged to bring their marketing materials to exchange with others. The event will conclude with a walking tour of the Shortsville Reindeer Farm led by the farm owners. Bring comfortable shoes and clothing for the weather!  Presenters List Includes: Mike Schaertl – Owner,Shortsville Reindeer Farm, ownerJessica VanDeMar – Marketing Director,Visit Finger Lakes Morgan and Angie Hoven – Owners, Embers Rising Maple FarmSara Emmert - NYS Division of Tourism, I LOVE NYLindsey Pashow – Agriculture Business Development and Marketing, CCE, Harvest NY, Agritourism Program Work Team, Cornell University Registration is required; the registration fee of $10 includes snacks, all resource materials, and the tour. Please register before April 28th at https://ccebroome.my.canva.site/2025-regional-agritourism-networking-sessions#finger-lakesRegister HERE $10 Jarmila Haseler, jh954@cornell.edu, (585) 753-2565 ========================================= Speakers Bureau-Invasive Plants Thursday, June 5, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Abundance, 571 South Ave. , Rochester, NY 14620 The Master Gardener Workshop Series is a series of four workshops given once a month on the first Thursday in the Abundance Community Room. This series is offered through the Cornell Cooperative Monroe County Extension program and sponsored by SWPC. Please use the Eventbrite links to sign up. Our programming is free, but your donations and sponsorships allow us offer more events. We thank you for your support!Workshop 4: Invasive Plants with John NelsonThursday, June 5th at 5:30pm at Abundance Community Room FREE; donations accepted Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invasive-plants-tickets-1219726718449?aff=ebdssbdestsearch ========================================= Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing at CCE Monroe Office in June Monday, June 9, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Monroe County, 2449 St. Paul Blvd , Rochester, NY 14617 For safe processing of low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, poultry, fish and game, home pressure dial gauges must be tested yearly to ensure accuracy. The dial gauge should also be tested if it has been bumped or dropped. If the dial gauge is inaccurate by more than two pounds, CCE Professional and the National Center for Home Food Preservation recommend replacement. If the dial gauge is off by two pounds or less, an adjustment can be made. Weighted gauges do not need to be tested.Testing site is located in CCE Monroe office. Please register for a time using the link below.  $5 Cash or Check made out to CCE of Monroe County Alyssa VanValkenburg, adb55@cornell.edu., 585-753-2572 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Q3RidIrF3ZO7pm-6oO3EyoEJfiUkLQAeO71Cp5nSCWmekQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= Master Gardener Expo & Plant Sale Saturday, June 14, 2025 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 Rochester FREE ========================================= Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing at CCE Monroe Office in June Tuesday, June 17, 2025 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Monroe County, 2449 St. Paul Blvd , Rochester, NY 14617 For safe processing of low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, poultry, fish and game, home pressure dial gauges must be tested yearly to ensure accuracy. The dial gauge should also be tested if it has been bumped or dropped. If the dial gauge is inaccurate by more than two pounds, CCE Professional and the National Center for Home Food Preservation recommend replacement. If the dial gauge is off by two pounds or less, an adjustment can be made. Weighted gauges do not need to be tested.Testing site is located in CCE Monroe office. Please register for a time using the link below.  $5 Cash or Check made out to CCE of Monroe County Alyssa VanValkenburg, adb55@cornell.edu., 585-753-2572 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Q3RidIrF3ZO7pm-6oO3EyoEJfiUkLQAeO71Cp5nSCWmekQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= Irondequoit Garden Walks Sunday, July 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE of Monroe County, 2449 St Paul Blvd , Rochester, New York 14617 Join Us for the Irondequoit Garden Walk!The Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program is excited to participate in the Irondequoit Garden Walk by opening our demonstration gardens to the Monroe County community!Come spend the day strolling through beautiful gardens, getting expert advice from our Master Gardeners, and supporting this inaugural community garden tour. Whether you're looking for inspiration, have gardening questions, or simply want to enjoy a day surrounded by nature, we’d love to see you there!We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this special event! About Irondequoit Garden WalksIrondequoit Garden Walks is a new event in the town of Irondequoit that celebrates community and gardening. The first annual Garden Walk on Sunday, July 20, 2025 invites attendees on a one-day self-guided tour of participating residential and community gardens throughout Irondequoit.Our MissionConnecting Neighborhoods Celebrating Gardens Cultivating Community FREE Ashly Piedmont, ap824@cornell.edu, 585-753-2558 =========================================