PROGRAM UPDATE
PROGRAM UPDATE March 2017
A publication of Cornell University Cooperative Extension - Warren County
Agriculture and Natural Resources
March was a busy month for Master Gardeners as we coped with cabin fever and started planning for spring. Calls to the office slowly increased and trended towards preparing gardens for the season, as well as dealing with unwanted insect visitors in the home.
using home-made solutions. The event was very well received by the more than 40 people in attendance.
Many of our volunteers read to children in classrooms all over Warren County for Agriculture Literacy Week. It’s hard to tell who responded more enthusiastically – the children, or the volunteers!
Master Gardener Kim Smith attended the Capital District Invasive Forest Pest Training at Saratoga CCE. Presenters included both CCE and DEC educators. The trainings are held all over New York to raise awareness and knowledge of forest pests and their impact on all forest communities – suburban, urban, and woodland. Kim can now train the rest of the Master Gardeners who will then be able to distribute knowledge and guidance on this important topic.
Our March meeting was all about ticks – how to avoid them, protect ourselves from them, and notice the signs of Lyme disease. Dan Durkee from the Warren County Department of Health armed us all with great information. We also took time to share stories of how Lyme disease has affected our own lives and what we can do to increase awareness.
The new Master Gardener trainees have been engaged in their weekly classes hosted by Saratoga County CCE. A number of expert presenters led classes on fruit trees, plant pathol- 4-H and Family Living ogy, nuisance wildlife, perennials and more. All ten new volun New York Agriculture in the Classroom and Cooperative Exteers already have projects lined up for the season and are tension teamed up to present The Grapes Grow Sweet by excited to start! Lynn Tuft as part of the 11th Annual Agricultural Literacy Week. Six-hundred thirty-eight K-3 students were part of the event in A number of ongoing projects met to begin planning for the 37 classrooms throughout Warren County. Ag Literacy week year. The team leaders of the “Grow Up Yonda” program at is an excellent opportunity for young students to learn about Up Yonda Farm set goals and made some changes in prolocal agriculture. Thank you to volunteer readers: Hal Bain, gramming. A dedicated group of vegetable enthusiasts met to Peter Benoit, Barbara Coats, Novalee Gadway (4-H Youth), discuss the Vegetable Variety Trial Garden project, which is a Susan Guillet, Kathryn Hoffman, Marybeth Mitcham, Eli Muller state-wide Cornell research project. This project will be hosted and Carol Shippey. by the Warrensburg Community Garden and the Bolton Community Garden. I learned “how to help cope with my ex and talking to her in better ways.” Parenting Apart Participant Master Gardener Diane O’Connor gave a talk titled “The Gardens of Ireland” to the Carillon Garden Club, just in time for St. A Parenting Apart program was offered this month to 9 parPatrick’s day. It was immensely enjoyable and informative, ents who are seeking ways to reduce the conflict in their parand a perfect escape to the emerald isle after the large March enting relationships. The next program will be on May 17 & 18 snowstorm. in Warren County. Please contact Roxanne Westcott at [email protected] or at 518-668-4881 for more information or to register.
“Beginner & Extended Season Vegetable Gardening.”
On March 22nd, Crandall Library hosted an evening program titled “Beginner and Extended Season Vegetable Gardening.” Master Gardener Richard Goodman began the evening with a detailed explanation of how to start a vegetable garden, from site selection to soil testing, and gave some tips on square foot gardening. Then, the audience learned about Master Gardener Susan Therio’s methods of extended season gardening
The Public Presentation Program started this month with presentations being done throughout the County. Presentations ranged from a demonstration on creating a vegetable jungle and an illustrated talk on the history of scuba diving. Thank you to volunteer judges: Galen Hogan, Julie Pearl, Gary Roberts, Rachel Seeber and Mark Westcott for their time and talents. Willow H. & Rachel Seeber
Intermediate & Basic Pistol was held on Sunday March 19. Ten 4-H members joined our instructors for both a Basic Air Pistol program in the morning and an Intermediate Air Pistol program in the afternoon.
The basic portion of the class covered range rules, eye dominance, grip, sights, and sight alignment on the single-shot .177 Daisy. Shooting was done from sitting position with a rest. The main focus of the program, after safety, was developing consistent groups. Scores were recorded for personal use only and we're as high as 43 out of 50.
Youth practiced basic stance, sight alignment, grip, and trigger pull from a bench in Basic and moved on to breath control, group improvement, and off-hand shooting during Advanced.
Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885
Intermediate class built on the foundation established in basic. Fundamental safety was still a priority, but shooting was conducted offhand. Again, focus was on safety as students learned about two-handed grip, controlling breathing, resting the shooting hand, and sight alignment in a standing position. Scores even in the 30s, though off-hand is much more challenging. All members displayed safe muzzle control throughout the program and the instructors were impressed with the shooting skills and effort to improve that was displayed by the participants.
Warren County 4-H would like to thank Dunham's Bay Fish and Game for the use of their clubhouse and indoor air rifle range. We would also like to thank the Patrick Henry Friends of the NRA for the grant of the equipment used today.
Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our educational programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ cce.warren “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”
Backyard Birds with Mrs. Korniak during the first week of March. The program introduced 4th graders to common birds of the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Different types of birds and what they eat was discussed along with the specific physical features of each species. Common birds of the winter included Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal, and Downy woodpecker.
PLACE STAMP HERE
A publication of Cornell University Cooperative Extension - Warren County
Agriculture and Natural Resources
March was a busy month for Master Gardeners as we coped with cabin fever and started planning for spring. Calls to the office slowly increased and trended towards preparing gardens for the season, as well as dealing with unwanted insect visitors in the home.
using home-made solutions. The event was very well received by the more than 40 people in attendance.
Many of our volunteers read to children in classrooms all over Warren County for Agriculture Literacy Week. It’s hard to tell who responded more enthusiastically – the children, or the volunteers!
Master Gardener Kim Smith attended the Capital District Invasive Forest Pest Training at Saratoga CCE. Presenters included both CCE and DEC educators. The trainings are held all over New York to raise awareness and knowledge of forest pests and their impact on all forest communities – suburban, urban, and woodland. Kim can now train the rest of the Master Gardeners who will then be able to distribute knowledge and guidance on this important topic.
Our March meeting was all about ticks – how to avoid them, protect ourselves from them, and notice the signs of Lyme disease. Dan Durkee from the Warren County Department of Health armed us all with great information. We also took time to share stories of how Lyme disease has affected our own lives and what we can do to increase awareness.
The new Master Gardener trainees have been engaged in their weekly classes hosted by Saratoga County CCE. A number of expert presenters led classes on fruit trees, plant pathol- 4-H and Family Living ogy, nuisance wildlife, perennials and more. All ten new volun New York Agriculture in the Classroom and Cooperative Exteers already have projects lined up for the season and are tension teamed up to present The Grapes Grow Sweet by excited to start! Lynn Tuft as part of the 11th Annual Agricultural Literacy Week. Six-hundred thirty-eight K-3 students were part of the event in A number of ongoing projects met to begin planning for the 37 classrooms throughout Warren County. Ag Literacy week year. The team leaders of the “Grow Up Yonda” program at is an excellent opportunity for young students to learn about Up Yonda Farm set goals and made some changes in prolocal agriculture. Thank you to volunteer readers: Hal Bain, gramming. A dedicated group of vegetable enthusiasts met to Peter Benoit, Barbara Coats, Novalee Gadway (4-H Youth), discuss the Vegetable Variety Trial Garden project, which is a Susan Guillet, Kathryn Hoffman, Marybeth Mitcham, Eli Muller state-wide Cornell research project. This project will be hosted and Carol Shippey. by the Warrensburg Community Garden and the Bolton Community Garden. I learned “how to help cope with my ex and talking to her in better ways.” Parenting Apart Participant Master Gardener Diane O’Connor gave a talk titled “The Gardens of Ireland” to the Carillon Garden Club, just in time for St. A Parenting Apart program was offered this month to 9 parPatrick’s day. It was immensely enjoyable and informative, ents who are seeking ways to reduce the conflict in their parand a perfect escape to the emerald isle after the large March enting relationships. The next program will be on May 17 & 18 snowstorm. in Warren County. Please contact Roxanne Westcott at [email protected] or at 518-668-4881 for more information or to register.
“Beginner & Extended Season Vegetable Gardening.”
On March 22nd, Crandall Library hosted an evening program titled “Beginner and Extended Season Vegetable Gardening.” Master Gardener Richard Goodman began the evening with a detailed explanation of how to start a vegetable garden, from site selection to soil testing, and gave some tips on square foot gardening. Then, the audience learned about Master Gardener Susan Therio’s methods of extended season gardening
The Public Presentation Program started this month with presentations being done throughout the County. Presentations ranged from a demonstration on creating a vegetable jungle and an illustrated talk on the history of scuba diving. Thank you to volunteer judges: Galen Hogan, Julie Pearl, Gary Roberts, Rachel Seeber and Mark Westcott for their time and talents. Willow H. & Rachel Seeber
Intermediate & Basic Pistol was held on Sunday March 19. Ten 4-H members joined our instructors for both a Basic Air Pistol program in the morning and an Intermediate Air Pistol program in the afternoon.
The basic portion of the class covered range rules, eye dominance, grip, sights, and sight alignment on the single-shot .177 Daisy. Shooting was done from sitting position with a rest. The main focus of the program, after safety, was developing consistent groups. Scores were recorded for personal use only and we're as high as 43 out of 50.
Youth practiced basic stance, sight alignment, grip, and trigger pull from a bench in Basic and moved on to breath control, group improvement, and off-hand shooting during Advanced.
Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885
Intermediate class built on the foundation established in basic. Fundamental safety was still a priority, but shooting was conducted offhand. Again, focus was on safety as students learned about two-handed grip, controlling breathing, resting the shooting hand, and sight alignment in a standing position. Scores even in the 30s, though off-hand is much more challenging. All members displayed safe muzzle control throughout the program and the instructors were impressed with the shooting skills and effort to improve that was displayed by the participants.
Warren County 4-H would like to thank Dunham's Bay Fish and Game for the use of their clubhouse and indoor air rifle range. We would also like to thank the Patrick Henry Friends of the NRA for the grant of the equipment used today.
Contact Us Give us a call for more information about our educational programs. Cornell Cooperative Extension 377 Schroon River Road Warrensburg, NY 12885 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ cce.warren “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”
Backyard Birds with Mrs. Korniak during the first week of March. The program introduced 4th graders to common birds of the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Different types of birds and what they eat was discussed along with the specific physical features of each species. Common birds of the winter included Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Cardinal, and Downy woodpecker.
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