calendar of events september 2017
Healthy Neighborhoods Program Working with the Albany County Department of Health and the Rensselaer County Department of Health, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County has launched the Healthy Neighborhoods Program. This free health and safety program is available to residents in targeted zip codes in Albany (12202, 12206, 12208, 12209, 12210) and Rensselaer (12180, 12182, 12144) counties. Trained Healthy Neighborhoods Program educators schedule a home visit and identify environmental hazards by asking residents questions from a standardized assessment form. Residents are educated about these concerns and provided referrals and follow up resources. Free cleaning, safety, and health products are also distributed to improve the home living environment. For more information and to schedule a home visit call 518-765-3521 or register online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/ event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Free Lead Inspections
Is Your Home Safe? Did you know that lead — a silent threat in older homes — can effect child development? Lead can poison you and your children. Children under six years of age are at the greatest risk for lead poisoning which complicates a child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn. 90% of the housing stock in 12180, 12182 & 12144 zip codes were built prior to 1970, putting these homes at a higher risk for containing lead. Do you reside in the 12180, 12182 or 12144 zip codes? Do you reside in a home built prior to 1978? Are you concerned about your child being exposed to lead? CCE offers FREE In Home Lead Inspections. If you answered yes to any of the above questions than you should call our partner, the Rensselaer County Health Department at 518-270-2640 to see if your home qualifies for a lead inspection. All qualified inspections receive free cleaning supplies.
The Asthma Project Do you or anyone in your home have asthma? Is that person on Medicaid? If you answered yes to both questions, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County may have a program to help you…The Asthma Project has trained educators available to identify asthma triggers in your home AND will help to facilitate simple repairs to eliminate these triggers. This is a FREE program if you qualify. If interested or if you have questions, please contact Diane at 765-3521 or by email at [email protected]
Cornell Cooperative Extension of the Capital Region - Helping New York’s Capital Region Improving Lives and Communities To get a complete list of all Cornell Cooperative Extension’s programs and events in the Capital Region please go to: http://ccecapitalregion.org/ Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CCECapitalRegion OR Twitter - https://twitter.com/CCECapitalReg
“Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities”
Albany, Columbia & Greene, Fulton & Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington Counties
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2017
9/7/2017
Grow Up Yonda: Harvest Party - Up Yonda Farm presents “Grow Up Yonda!”, a program for 3-6 year olds to play and 10:00 AM - learn about everything with gardens! This kid-friendly hour includes story-telling, activities and hands-on exploration. 11:00 AM Each month we will have a garden celebration with our local Warren County Master Gardeners that will be free of charge. An adult presence is required. Pre-register by calling 518-644-9767.
Up Yonda Farm 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Bolton Landing, NY 12814
9/9/2017
Meet the Breeds - This program gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet and play with more than 30 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s country of origin, historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all 11:00 AM - while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. There will also be agility 2:00 PM demonstrations, a presence from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Canine Unit and Saratoga County Animal Shelter, a “Meet and Greet” with local veterinarians, and food. This event is FREE and open to the public. For questions and inquiries please contact Carter Older at 518-885-8995 or email [email protected]
4-H Training Center 556 Middle Line Road Ballston, NY 12020
9/10/2017 9/10/2017
9/11 - 9/30 2017
9/12 - 9/14 2017
10 AM 5:00 PM
Waterford Tugboat Roundup - Stop by the Hudson River Fish Advisory information table at the Waterford Tugboat Roundup. For more information contact Diane Whitten 518-885-8995.
Family Farm Day - Bring the whole family for a hands-on farm experience! Free farm tours, sample local dairy prod11:00 AM ucts, learn about agriculture, feed a calf, have your picture taken on a tractor, chance to see a calf being born, and chil3:00 PM dren’s activities. For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County 518-765-3500.
65 Broad Street Waterford, NY 12188 Stanton Farms 7 Biers Road Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046
Climate Change Science, Communication, and Action: Online Course - Three topics related to Climate Change will Cornell Cooperative Extension be explored in this on-line course, the Science (background on the science of climate change), Communication Columbia & Greene Counties (strategies for effective communication), and Actions (what you can do). Within each topic will be a series of short Agroforestry Resource Center presentations, follow up information, and additional resources. We will also be hosting this at the Acra office for those 6055 Route 23 who wish to participate as part of a group. Details coming soon at www.civicecology.org. For more information contact Acra, NY 12405 CCE Columbia and Greene Counties 518-622-9820 x0. Master Food Preservation Workshop - This three-day training program includes the scientific basis of home food preservation. You will get hands-on experience in boiling water bath and pressure canning, making jams and jellies, pickling and fermentation. There will be demonstrations in freezing and drying and discussion of other methods of 8:30 AM preservation. Upon successful attendance of all 3 days of the workshop and the passing of the 60 question exam, you 4:30 PM will have completed the first step toward becoming a CCE Master Food Preserver. All class materials will be provided, Lunch each day is included. $375 (no refund after 9/1). For more information or to register contact the Office of Community & Professional Education at HVCC at 518-629-7339 or visit their website at [email protected].
Hudson Valley Community College DCC 135 (Viking Day Care Center building) 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180 continued on next page...
CAPITAL REGION CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ● CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued...
9/13, 9/20, 9/27/2017
The Magic Years - A Three-Part Parenting Education Program for Parents/Caregivers of Children ages 0-4. Handling 9/13 Stress & Understanding Child Development – Parents/caregivers will learn about the stages of child development, how they can play a role in the developing child, and how stress can impact parenting and child development. 9/20 Setting Routines 5:30 PM - – Parents/caregivers will understand what a routine is, why it’s important, and how to set up routines including bedtime, fam6:30 PM ily meals, and toilet training. 9/27 Parenting Styles & Discipline Tools – Parents/caregivers will learn about four different parenting styles and several discipline techniques: discipline vs. punishment, the myths of spanking, and getting children to listen. Please register for all three, or just the workshop(s) of interest. Childcare is available, if needed. Please request this upon registration. Advanced registration is required by contacting Jackie Gurbey at 518-237-7523.
Cohoes Community Center 22-40 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
9/14/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training - Five years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher 7:45 AM - classes are 4 hours and include a light breakfast. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration NOON forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
CEO JLB Community Resource Center 2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180
9/15/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training - The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. 7:45 AM - There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension 4:30 PM Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course can use the 8 hours toward professional development electives. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-7653529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
CEO JLB Community Resource Center 2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180
9/19/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training - The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. 7:45 AM - There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension 4:30 PM Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course can use the 8 hours toward professional development electives. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-7653529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. Albany, NY 12210
9/20/2017
Making Jam & Jelly - Using fresh local apples and other fruit we’ll make jam & jelly. Learn the art and science (interplay of 5:30 PM fruit, acid, pectin and sugar) of making jellied products. Participants will take home a jar of jam or jelly. Fee $20.00. For 8:30 PM more information contact Diane Whitten 518-885-8995.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County 50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Community Parent Education Program - Wednesdays night classes meet once a week for two hours. It is the mission of 9/20, 9/27, these classes to strengthen relationships between parents & children by enhancing their communication skills, building as6:30 PM 10/4, 10/11, & sets & protecting self-esteem, understanding more effective non-violent discipline skills & creating an awareness that they 8:30 PM 10/18/2017 are not alone in their struggles with parenting. Class size is limited. Register in advance by calling CCE of Washington County 518-746-2560.
TBA Fort Edward, NY 12828 (Washington County)
9/21/2017
Window Replacement Workshop - This class is designed to teach landlords, homeowners, tenants, and contractors how to replace old windows using lead safe work practices. Workshop topics related to window replacement will include lead 10:00AM - poisoning prevention education, tools needed, cost benefits, and energy savings. Educational resources and free cleaning 12:00 PM supplies will be provided to all participants. No charge for the class however pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] and 518-765-3529 or Nancy at [email protected] and 518-765-3521. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Capital South Campus Center 20 Warren Street Floor 3 Room 302A Albany, NY 12202
9/21/2017
Tick Talk - The best way to avoid tick-borne diseases is to avoid ticks altogether, and Master Gardener Coordinator Cathe1:00 PM - rine Martini will be discussing the best ways to do just that. She will also go over the different species of ticks in our area 2:30 PM and what to do if you are bitten by a tick. NOTE: No medical advice will be given. If you have been bitten by a tick and suspect you may be ill, visit your doctor as soon as possible. To register, call the Queensbury Senior Center at 518-761-8224.
Queensbury Senior Center 742 Bay Rd Queensbury, NY 12804
9/21/2017
Learn to Grow Ginseng - This workshop is designed to teach individuals how to get started growing American ginseng on forested land. It will cover basic ginseng botany, economics of ginseng production, site selection criteria, harvesting and marketing. It will not discuss the medicinal effects of ginseng or ginseng products. It is aimed at landowners who are 4:00 PM looking for alternative forest income opportunities as well as individuals who are interested in growing small quantities of 6:00 PM ginseng for personal use. There will be an opportunity to see what this interesting and valuable plant looks like in a demonstration plot. Cost: $15.00 per person. Register online by 9/19 https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowGinseng2017_210 or call 518-622-9820 x0
Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia & Greene Counties Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, NY 12405
9/22/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training - Five years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher 7:45 AM - classes are 4 hours and include a light breakfast. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration NOON forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529 . Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. Albany, NY 12210
9/24/2017
An Introduction to Fall Foraging - Come explore the grounds at the Extension Education Center and learn about the value of woodlands and fields in a new way. Presenters Tusha Yakovleva, Rob Handel, and Tracey Testo will be your guides to discovering wild edibles in your surroundings. Participants will learn what is available on a seasonal basis as well as how to collect food without disturbing or endangering a plant population. Recommendations will also be given on how to Cornell Cooperative Extension 1:00 PM - safely collect food with the help of local resources and experts. Following the walk, we will move inside for a cooking lesson Columbia & Greene Counties 4:00 PM with Chef Rob where you will learn how to incorporate these wild foods into a meal. Locally foraged goods will be made 479 Route 66 available for samples and snacking during a Q and A to wrap up this fabulous day. Foraging is a great way to get to know Hudson, NY 12534 your land as a resource for local foods, can be a wonderful family activity and comes with a greater understanding of our interactions with the natural world. Cost: $25.00 per person. Register online by 9/22 https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/ FallForage2017_210 or call 518-622-9820 x0.
9/27/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training - The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. 7:45 AM - There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration forms can be found on CCE Albany County’s website 4:30 PM at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course can use the 8 hours toward professional development electives. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Steinmetz Homes Community Room S120 Emmons Street Schenectady, NY 12304
9/28/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training - Five years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher 7:45 AM - classes are 4 hours and include a light breakfast. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration NOON forms can be found on CCE Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529. Registration is also available online at https:// pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Steinmetz Homes Community Room S120 Emmons Street Schenectady, NY 12304
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Free Lead Inspections
Is Your Home Safe? Did you know that lead — a silent threat in older homes — can effect child development? Lead can poison you and your children. Children under six years of age are at the greatest risk for lead poisoning which complicates a child’s growth, behavior, and ability to learn. 90% of the housing stock in 12180, 12182 & 12144 zip codes were built prior to 1970, putting these homes at a higher risk for containing lead. Do you reside in the 12180, 12182 or 12144 zip codes? Do you reside in a home built prior to 1978? Are you concerned about your child being exposed to lead? CCE offers FREE In Home Lead Inspections. If you answered yes to any of the above questions than you should call our partner, the Rensselaer County Health Department at 518-270-2640 to see if your home qualifies for a lead inspection. All qualified inspections receive free cleaning supplies.
The Asthma Project Do you or anyone in your home have asthma? Is that person on Medicaid? If you answered yes to both questions, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County may have a program to help you…The Asthma Project has trained educators available to identify asthma triggers in your home AND will help to facilitate simple repairs to eliminate these triggers. This is a FREE program if you qualify. If interested or if you have questions, please contact Diane at 765-3521 or by email at [email protected]
Cornell Cooperative Extension of the Capital Region - Helping New York’s Capital Region Improving Lives and Communities To get a complete list of all Cornell Cooperative Extension’s programs and events in the Capital Region please go to: http://ccecapitalregion.org/ Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CCECapitalRegion OR Twitter - https://twitter.com/CCECapitalReg
“Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities”
Albany, Columbia & Greene, Fulton & Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington Counties
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2017
9/7/2017
Grow Up Yonda: Harvest Party - Up Yonda Farm presents “Grow Up Yonda!”, a program for 3-6 year olds to play and 10:00 AM - learn about everything with gardens! This kid-friendly hour includes story-telling, activities and hands-on exploration. 11:00 AM Each month we will have a garden celebration with our local Warren County Master Gardeners that will be free of charge. An adult presence is required. Pre-register by calling 518-644-9767.
Up Yonda Farm 5239 Lake Shore Dr. Bolton Landing, NY 12814
9/9/2017
Meet the Breeds - This program gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet and play with more than 30 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s country of origin, historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all 11:00 AM - while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. There will also be agility 2:00 PM demonstrations, a presence from the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Canine Unit and Saratoga County Animal Shelter, a “Meet and Greet” with local veterinarians, and food. This event is FREE and open to the public. For questions and inquiries please contact Carter Older at 518-885-8995 or email [email protected]
4-H Training Center 556 Middle Line Road Ballston, NY 12020
9/10/2017 9/10/2017
9/11 - 9/30 2017
9/12 - 9/14 2017
10 AM 5:00 PM
Waterford Tugboat Roundup - Stop by the Hudson River Fish Advisory information table at the Waterford Tugboat Roundup. For more information contact Diane Whitten 518-885-8995.
Family Farm Day - Bring the whole family for a hands-on farm experience! Free farm tours, sample local dairy prod11:00 AM ucts, learn about agriculture, feed a calf, have your picture taken on a tractor, chance to see a calf being born, and chil3:00 PM dren’s activities. For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County 518-765-3500.
65 Broad Street Waterford, NY 12188 Stanton Farms 7 Biers Road Coeymans Hollow, NY 12046
Climate Change Science, Communication, and Action: Online Course - Three topics related to Climate Change will Cornell Cooperative Extension be explored in this on-line course, the Science (background on the science of climate change), Communication Columbia & Greene Counties (strategies for effective communication), and Actions (what you can do). Within each topic will be a series of short Agroforestry Resource Center presentations, follow up information, and additional resources. We will also be hosting this at the Acra office for those 6055 Route 23 who wish to participate as part of a group. Details coming soon at www.civicecology.org. For more information contact Acra, NY 12405 CCE Columbia and Greene Counties 518-622-9820 x0. Master Food Preservation Workshop - This three-day training program includes the scientific basis of home food preservation. You will get hands-on experience in boiling water bath and pressure canning, making jams and jellies, pickling and fermentation. There will be demonstrations in freezing and drying and discussion of other methods of 8:30 AM preservation. Upon successful attendance of all 3 days of the workshop and the passing of the 60 question exam, you 4:30 PM will have completed the first step toward becoming a CCE Master Food Preserver. All class materials will be provided, Lunch each day is included. $375 (no refund after 9/1). For more information or to register contact the Office of Community & Professional Education at HVCC at 518-629-7339 or visit their website at [email protected].
Hudson Valley Community College DCC 135 (Viking Day Care Center building) 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180 continued on next page...
CAPITAL REGION CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ● CALENDAR OF EVENTS continued...
9/13, 9/20, 9/27/2017
The Magic Years - A Three-Part Parenting Education Program for Parents/Caregivers of Children ages 0-4. Handling 9/13 Stress & Understanding Child Development – Parents/caregivers will learn about the stages of child development, how they can play a role in the developing child, and how stress can impact parenting and child development. 9/20 Setting Routines 5:30 PM - – Parents/caregivers will understand what a routine is, why it’s important, and how to set up routines including bedtime, fam6:30 PM ily meals, and toilet training. 9/27 Parenting Styles & Discipline Tools – Parents/caregivers will learn about four different parenting styles and several discipline techniques: discipline vs. punishment, the myths of spanking, and getting children to listen. Please register for all three, or just the workshop(s) of interest. Childcare is available, if needed. Please request this upon registration. Advanced registration is required by contacting Jackie Gurbey at 518-237-7523.
Cohoes Community Center 22-40 Remsen Street Cohoes, NY 12047
9/14/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training - Five years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher 7:45 AM - classes are 4 hours and include a light breakfast. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration NOON forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
CEO JLB Community Resource Center 2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180
9/15/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training - The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. 7:45 AM - There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension 4:30 PM Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course can use the 8 hours toward professional development electives. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-7653529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
CEO JLB Community Resource Center 2328 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180
9/19/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training - The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. 7:45 AM - There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension 4:30 PM Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course can use the 8 hours toward professional development electives. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-7653529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. Albany, NY 12210
9/20/2017
Making Jam & Jelly - Using fresh local apples and other fruit we’ll make jam & jelly. Learn the art and science (interplay of 5:30 PM fruit, acid, pectin and sugar) of making jellied products. Participants will take home a jar of jam or jelly. Fee $20.00. For 8:30 PM more information contact Diane Whitten 518-885-8995.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County 50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Community Parent Education Program - Wednesdays night classes meet once a week for two hours. It is the mission of 9/20, 9/27, these classes to strengthen relationships between parents & children by enhancing their communication skills, building as6:30 PM 10/4, 10/11, & sets & protecting self-esteem, understanding more effective non-violent discipline skills & creating an awareness that they 8:30 PM 10/18/2017 are not alone in their struggles with parenting. Class size is limited. Register in advance by calling CCE of Washington County 518-746-2560.
TBA Fort Edward, NY 12828 (Washington County)
9/21/2017
Window Replacement Workshop - This class is designed to teach landlords, homeowners, tenants, and contractors how to replace old windows using lead safe work practices. Workshop topics related to window replacement will include lead 10:00AM - poisoning prevention education, tools needed, cost benefits, and energy savings. Educational resources and free cleaning 12:00 PM supplies will be provided to all participants. No charge for the class however pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] and 518-765-3529 or Nancy at [email protected] and 518-765-3521. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Capital South Campus Center 20 Warren Street Floor 3 Room 302A Albany, NY 12202
9/21/2017
Tick Talk - The best way to avoid tick-borne diseases is to avoid ticks altogether, and Master Gardener Coordinator Cathe1:00 PM - rine Martini will be discussing the best ways to do just that. She will also go over the different species of ticks in our area 2:30 PM and what to do if you are bitten by a tick. NOTE: No medical advice will be given. If you have been bitten by a tick and suspect you may be ill, visit your doctor as soon as possible. To register, call the Queensbury Senior Center at 518-761-8224.
Queensbury Senior Center 742 Bay Rd Queensbury, NY 12804
9/21/2017
Learn to Grow Ginseng - This workshop is designed to teach individuals how to get started growing American ginseng on forested land. It will cover basic ginseng botany, economics of ginseng production, site selection criteria, harvesting and marketing. It will not discuss the medicinal effects of ginseng or ginseng products. It is aimed at landowners who are 4:00 PM looking for alternative forest income opportunities as well as individuals who are interested in growing small quantities of 6:00 PM ginseng for personal use. There will be an opportunity to see what this interesting and valuable plant looks like in a demonstration plot. Cost: $15.00 per person. Register online by 9/19 https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GrowGinseng2017_210 or call 518-622-9820 x0
Cornell Cooperative Extension Columbia & Greene Counties Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 Route 23 Acra, NY 12405
9/22/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training - Five years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher 7:45 AM - classes are 4 hours and include a light breakfast. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration NOON forms can be found on Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529 . Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. Albany, NY 12210
9/24/2017
An Introduction to Fall Foraging - Come explore the grounds at the Extension Education Center and learn about the value of woodlands and fields in a new way. Presenters Tusha Yakovleva, Rob Handel, and Tracey Testo will be your guides to discovering wild edibles in your surroundings. Participants will learn what is available on a seasonal basis as well as how to collect food without disturbing or endangering a plant population. Recommendations will also be given on how to Cornell Cooperative Extension 1:00 PM - safely collect food with the help of local resources and experts. Following the walk, we will move inside for a cooking lesson Columbia & Greene Counties 4:00 PM with Chef Rob where you will learn how to incorporate these wild foods into a meal. Locally foraged goods will be made 479 Route 66 available for samples and snacking during a Q and A to wrap up this fabulous day. Foraging is a great way to get to know Hudson, NY 12534 your land as a resource for local foods, can be a wonderful family activity and comes with a greater understanding of our interactions with the natural world. Cost: $25.00 per person. Register online by 9/22 https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/ FallForage2017_210 or call 518-622-9820 x0.
9/27/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Initial Training - The federal Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) requires that anyone who is paid to perform work that disturbs paint in housing and child occupied facilities built before 1978 be trained and certified as a renovator. RRP Initial classes are 8 hours and include a light breakfast and lunch. 7:45 AM - There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration forms can be found on CCE Albany County’s website 4:30 PM at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course can use the 8 hours toward professional development electives. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529. Registration is also available online at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Steinmetz Homes Community Room S120 Emmons Street Schenectady, NY 12304
9/28/2017
EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Refresher Training - Five years after taking the RRP Initial class, an EPA certified renovator must successfully complete an EPA RRP Refresher course to continue working. RRP Refresher 7:45 AM - classes are 4 hours and include a light breakfast. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. Registration NOON forms can be found on CCE Albany County’s website at http://www.ccealbany.com/ and can be faxed or mailed. For more information, contact Al at [email protected] or call him 518-765-3529. Registration is also available online at https:// pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201
Steinmetz Homes Community Room S120 Emmons Street Schenectady, NY 12304
