Financial Empowerment for Families Wednesday, January 15, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Arbor Hill Elementary School, 1 Arbor Drive , Albany, NY 12207 Join us for an interactive program for parents/caregivers and youth (grades K - 5) Childcare will be provided for younger kidsWednesdays January 15, 22 & 29, 20205:30 pm – 7:30 pmMore information and registration form ========================================= Capital Area Bedding Plant Conference Thursday, January 16, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street , Troy, NY 12180 (registration begins at 8:00 AM) Register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/BeddingPlantConf2020 Registration will close on January 14, 2020. For assistance with registration, email cce-caahp@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3518. Topics: identification and treatments for powdery and downy mildews marketing to a new generation of plant buyers updates from Cornell trials and research Questions about speakers and topics: contact Lindsey Christianson at (518)429-8608 or ldc74@cornell.edu. Cost: $45.00 per person, pre-registered and paid in advance. $65.00 per person, paid at the door. Lindsey Christianson, ldc74@cornell.edu, 518-765-3513 ========================================= Capital Area Cut Flower Conference 2020 Friday, January 17, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street , Troy, NY 12180 (registration begins at 8:00 AM)Register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/CutFlowerConf2020Registration will close on January 15, 2020.For assistance with registration, email cce-caahp@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3518.Topics: Soil healthReduced till systemsNew NYS labor laws - question and answer sessionFlower growers discuss their very different operationsQuestions about speakers and topics: contact Lindsey Christianson at (518)429-8608 or ldc74@cornell.edu. Cost: $45.00 per person, pre-registered and paid in advance. $65.00 per person, paid at the door. Lindsey Christianson, ldc74@cornell.edu, 518-765-3513 ========================================= Capital District Region FARM TO FORK Local Food Expo Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Guilderland High School Gym, 8 School Road , Guilderland Center, NY 12085 Registration Form Sydney Joy, sij23@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 ========================================= Financial Empowerment for Families Wednesday, January 22, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Arbor Hill Elementary School, 1 Arbor Drive , Albany, NY 12207 Join us for an interactive program for parents/caregivers and youth (grades K - 5) Childcare will be provided for younger kidsWednesdays January 15, 22 & 29, 20205:30 pm – 7:30 pmMore information and registration form ========================================= 12th Annual Winter Green-Up Grazing Conference Saturday, January 25, 2020 8:00 am - 4:15 pm The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road , Latham, NY 12110 Come join us at our twelfth Winter Green-Up, the Capital District’s original grazing conference! Hear talks from grazing experts, get to know other farmers and enjoy a buffet luncheon featuring local, grass-fed meats.Speakers for Winter Green-Up 2020 include Mike Baker (Cornell), Lexie Hain (Executive Director for the American Solar Grazing Association), Abe Collins (grazier, consultant and cofounder of LandStream, Inc.), Ashley Bridge (homestead farmer with a few extra enterprises up her sleeve that support her farm0, and Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN (“real food” Licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living on a working organic farm).Register: https://tinyurl.com/WGU2020. For assistance with registration, email cce-caahp@cornell.edu or call 518-765-3518.Questions: Tom, 518-577-0958/tjg3@cornell.edu, Ashley, 518-765-3519/arp253@cornell.edu $80.00/person for adults, $60/person for ages 12-18 if registered and paid in advance. $100/person for adults, $70/person for ages 12-18 at the door. To help us plan for refreshments and the luncheon buffet, please register in advance. Tove Ford, tff24@cornell.edu, 518-765-3518 ========================================= One Pot Comfort Food Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Put that new kitchen gadget to use making healthy comfort food to warm your soul this winter. We will learn the basics of using the popular, convenient, new electric pressure cookers and prepare a few dishes to sample – featuring soups, stews and bean dishes. (They really are as fast as you have heard!) Of course, you can also use a Dutch oven, skillet, stock pot or slow cooker by modifying the recipes, if you prefer! RSVP to Karen Roberts Mort, Nutrition Educator at 518-765-3552 or kem18@cornell.edu(snow date January 30th) Cost $5/person to help defray the cost of the groceries Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Financial Empowerment for Families Wednesday, January 29, 2020 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Arbor Hill Elementary School, 1 Arbor Drive , Albany, NY 12207 Join us for an interactive program for parents/caregivers and youth (grades K - 5) Childcare will be provided for younger kidsWednesdays January 15, 22 & 29, 20205:30 pm – 7:30 pmMore information and registration form ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:45 am - 5:00 pm Washington Irving Educational Center, 422 Mumford Street , Schenectady, NY 12307 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. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course will receive 8 CEUs. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 12+ and Parents/Caregivers Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parsons Child and Family Center, Neil Hellman School 60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208 This version of the Strengthening Families Program is designed for youth 12+ and their parents/caregivers. Dinner is provided at each workshop, and each family will win a family fun gift basket. Bus passes are available, if needed.The Strengthening Families Program is a fun, interactive series of workshops that allow parents/caregivers to spend special time with their youth and help him/her be successful during the teen years. During each session, parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communications skills, and have fun together as a family.Topics to expect:Understand teenage development, common teen challenges, and how to best help teens navigate their world,Improve family communication with new skills and strategies,Manage the challenges and stresses of peer pressure,Become familiar with common causes of teen stress, and how to help your teen choose strategies to reduce stress; and,Keep family love alive, give compliments, and have FUN! together as a family.Details and Registration Form ========================================= Eat to Stay Young: Phytochemicals, Antioxidants and Super Foods Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 You have heard of them, but what are they, what do they do and how do you get them into your diet? We will prepare and sample a few tasty dishes which feature these nutritional powerhouses.Register by 2/3 with Karen at kem18@cornell.edu or 518-765-3552.Snow date: Thursday 2/20 $5.00 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 12+ and Parents/Caregivers Wednesday, February 12, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parsons Child and Family Center, Neil Hellman School 60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208 This version of the Strengthening Families Program is designed for youth 12+ and their parents/caregivers. Dinner is provided at each workshop, and each family will win a family fun gift basket. Bus passes are available, if needed.The Strengthening Families Program is a fun, interactive series of workshops that allow parents/caregivers to spend special time with their youth and help him/her be successful during the teen years. During each session, parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communications skills, and have fun together as a family.Topics to expect:Understand teenage development, common teen challenges, and how to best help teens navigate their world,Improve family communication with new skills and strategies,Manage the challenges and stresses of peer pressure,Become familiar with common causes of teen stress, and how to help your teen choose strategies to reduce stress; and,Keep family love alive, give compliments, and have FUN! together as a family.Details and Registration Form ========================================= Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 12+ and Parents/Caregivers Wednesday, February 26, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parsons Child and Family Center, Neil Hellman School 60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208 This version of the Strengthening Families Program is designed for youth 12+ and their parents/caregivers. Dinner is provided at each workshop, and each family will win a family fun gift basket. Bus passes are available, if needed.The Strengthening Families Program is a fun, interactive series of workshops that allow parents/caregivers to spend special time with their youth and help him/her be successful during the teen years. During each session, parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communications skills, and have fun together as a family.Topics to expect:Understand teenage development, common teen challenges, and how to best help teens navigate their world,Improve family communication with new skills and strategies,Manage the challenges and stresses of peer pressure,Become familiar with common causes of teen stress, and how to help your teen choose strategies to reduce stress; and,Keep family love alive, give compliments, and have FUN! together as a family.Details and Registration Form ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training Tuesday, March 3, 2020 7:45 am - 5:00 pm Albany Community Development Agency, 200 Henry Johnson Blvd Floor 2, Albany, NY 12210 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. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course will receive 8 CEUs. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= Strengthening Families Program: Youth Ages 12+ and Parents/Caregivers Wednesday, March 4, 2020 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parsons Child and Family Center, Neil Hellman School 60 Academy Road, Albany, NY 12208 This version of the Strengthening Families Program is designed for youth 12+ and their parents/caregivers. Dinner is provided at each workshop, and each family will win a family fun gift basket. Bus passes are available, if needed.The Strengthening Families Program is a fun, interactive series of workshops that allow parents/caregivers to spend special time with their youth and help him/her be successful during the teen years. During each session, parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communications skills, and have fun together as a family.Topics to expect:Understand teenage development, common teen challenges, and how to best help teens navigate their world,Improve family communication with new skills and strategies,Manage the challenges and stresses of peer pressure,Become familiar with common causes of teen stress, and how to help your teen choose strategies to reduce stress; and,Keep family love alive, give compliments, and have FUN! together as a family.Details and Registration Form ========================================= Pesticide Recertification Day 2020 Tuesday, March 10, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road , Latham, NY 12110 Registration: 8:00 AMConference: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMCost: $100.00 per person to attend all day; attending the morning or afternoon classes only will be $85.00 per person. Payment for this event is required in advance. Lunch is included in all fees.Register online: https://tinyurl.com/PesticideRecertDay2020 or call (518)765-3518 to register by phone.More information:https://www.facebook.com/events/501642894069813/ Lindsey Christianson, ldc74@cornell.edu, 518-765-3513 ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training Thursday, March 12, 2020 7:45 am - 5:00 pm YouthBuild Schenectady Social Enterprise and Training (SEAT) Center, 131 State Street , Schenectady, NY 12305 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. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required.New York State code officials successfully completing Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County’s 8 hour EPA RRP Initial training course will receive 8 CEUs. Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= VIRTUAL CLASS: Make Your Veggie Garden Beautiful Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sliding Scale $0-$30.00 Corona Virus Solidarity Pricing (for those who cannot pay at this time) ========================================= Become a MASTER FOOD PRESERVER! *POSTPONED* Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Voorheesville High School, 432 New Salem Rd , Voorheesville, NY 12186 The 3-Day Master Food Preserver training has been postponed and will be rescheduled this summer.  Please contact Karen for more information:kem18@cornell.eduThank you for your patience and understanding.A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation— either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver.The class size is limited to 21.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: learn the science of food preservation including food safetygain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath canning,pressure canning,jelled products and quick picklingobserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentation $325 (includes lunch each day) Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Become a MASTER FOOD PRESERVER! *POSTPONED* Wednesday, April 15, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Voorheesville High School, 432 New Salem Rd , Voorheesville, NY 12186 The 3-Day Master Food Preserver training has been postponed and will be rescheduled this summer.  Please contact Karen for more information:kem18@cornell.eduThank you for your patience and understanding.A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation— either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver.The class size is limited to 21.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: learn the science of food preservation including food safetygain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath canning,pressure canning,jelled products and quick picklingobserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentation $325 (includes lunch each day) Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Become a MASTER FOOD PRESERVER! *POSTPONED* Thursday, April 16, 2020 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Voorheesville High School, 432 New Salem Rd , Voorheesville, NY 12186 The 3-Day Master Food Preserver training has been postponed and will be rescheduled this summer.  Please contact Karen for more information:kem18@cornell.eduThank you for your patience and understanding.A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation— either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver.The class size is limited to 21.Using the safest, most updated information available, participants will: learn the science of food preservation including food safetygain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath canning,pressure canning,jelled products and quick picklingobserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentation $325 (includes lunch each day) Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Raising Rabbits for Beginners (ZOOM Webinar) Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm We will be taking registrations for this ZOOM meeting, to protect the privacy of participants. Please register ahttps://tinyurl.com/RaisingRabbitsForBeginners. Once you’ve registered, you will receive an email with the link to join the meeting. Are you interested in raising rabbits? Would you like to sell live animals, meat, or to raise for family use? Join us to learn the techniques you need to get started with your very own successful and profitable rabbit enterprise. At this class you will get an overview of what to feed rabbits, breeding considerations, basic rabbit health, and the economics of raising rabbits. Bring all your rabbit questions! $10.00 per family ========================================= The Magic Years (via Zoom) Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Starting 5/5/2020 The Magic Years - Four-part parenting education program for parents/caregivers of children ages 0 - 4-years-old. Topics include understanding the stages of child development, the benefits of nurturing routines at home, and managing parent & child stress. We will also discuss different parenting styles, and strategies to implement positive discipline techniques. This current version will also include tips for parents on managing within the current COVID-19 crisis. Program is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 am. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion upon attendance and completion of all four sessions. Registration is required participants will be provided with the meeting information. Contact Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. ========================================= The Virtual Strengthening Families Program (via Zoom) Wednesday, May 6, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Wednesday Starting 5/6/2020 The Virtual Strengthening Families Program - The Virtual Strengthening Families Program is a parenting education program for parents/caregivers of school-age youth – teens. Topics include understanding child/teenage development, common youth challenges and how to help youth navigate their world. We will also share how to improve family communication skills, keep kids safe online, and positive youth and family activities that can help during this challenging time. The Virtual Strengthening Families Program is offered via Zoom on Wednesdays at 11:00 am on an ongoing basis. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion upon attendance and completion of all four sessions. Advance registration is required. Upon registration, participants will be provided with the meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program to participate. Contact Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. ========================================= The Magic Years (via Zoom) Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Starting 5/5/2020 The Magic Years - Four-part parenting education program for parents/caregivers of children ages 0 - 4-years-old. Topics include understanding the stages of child development, the benefits of nurturing routines at home, and managing parent & child stress. We will also discuss different parenting styles, and strategies to implement positive discipline techniques. This current version will also include tips for parents on managing within the current COVID-19 crisis. Program is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 am. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion upon attendance and completion of all four sessions. Registration is required participants will be provided with the meeting information. Contact Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. ========================================= 2020 Spring Turn-Out Grazier ONLINE Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This year, Spring Turn-Out focuses on business management and the big expenses of fencing and feed.Due to the COVID-19 situation, Spring Turn-Out 2020 will be held online via Zoom. This class is free of charge, but to protect participants’ online privacy and safety, we’re requiring pre-registration. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/Spring-Turn-Out-2020. After registration, you will receive an email with a live link to the ZOOM meeting. If you do not have a good internet connection, you can join the meeting by phone with audio only. Please register a couple of days early, so we can email you a machinery cost calculator to determine your forage costs before the meeting. The discussion will be led by CAAHP Educators Dayton Maxwell, Ashley Pierce, and Aaron Gabriel.You’ll learn about the different types of business managers and how can you hone your skills.Several fence contractors have been surveyed and their advice on economical fencing will be shared.Feed cost is another big expense.Should you produce your own forage or buy it?Tools will be provided to help you calculate your forage production costs. Also, learn how to economically feed minerals for top performance of your livestock. Aaron Gabriel, adg12@cornell.edu, 518-746-2560 ========================================= The Magic Years (via Zoom) Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Starting 5/5/2020 The Magic Years - Four-part parenting education program for parents/caregivers of children ages 0 - 4-years-old. Topics include understanding the stages of child development, the benefits of nurturing routines at home, and managing parent & child stress. We will also discuss different parenting styles, and strategies to implement positive discipline techniques. This current version will also include tips for parents on managing within the current COVID-19 crisis. Program is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 am. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion upon attendance and completion of all four sessions. Registration is required participants will be provided with the meeting information. Contact Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. ========================================= The Virtual Strengthening Families Program (via Zoom) Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Wednesday Starting 5/6/2020 The Virtual Strengthening Families Program - The Virtual Strengthening Families Program is a parenting education program for parents/caregivers of school-age youth – teens. Topics include understanding child/teenage development, common youth challenges and how to help youth navigate their world. We will also share how to improve family communication skills, keep kids safe online, and positive youth and family activities that can help during this challenging time. The Virtual Strengthening Families Program is offered via Zoom on Wednesdays at 11:00 am on an ongoing basis. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion upon attendance and completion of all four sessions. Advance registration is required. Upon registration, participants will be provided with the meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program to participate. Contact Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. ========================================= NYS Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings At No Cost to Farmers (Curbside Distribution) Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension is pleased to partner with New York State Agriculture and Markets to provide New York State Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings At No Cost to Farmers (Curbside Distribution) Hand sanitizer is available - 4 gallons to a box (with pump)Face coverings available (packages of 5)You must register in advance so we can plan on having enough supplies at each pickup point.For more information and registration, please see the link below:Hand Sanitizer & Face Coverings Distribution flyer No charge Lisa Godlewski, lav4@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3500 ========================================= The Magic Years (via Zoom) Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Every Tuesday & Thursday Starting 5/5/2020 The Magic Years - Four-part parenting education program for parents/caregivers of children ages 0 - 4-years-old. Topics include understanding the stages of child development, the benefits of nurturing routines at home, and managing parent & child stress. We will also discuss different parenting styles, and strategies to implement positive discipline techniques. This current version will also include tips for parents on managing within the current COVID-19 crisis. Program is offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 am. Participants are awarded a certificate of completion upon attendance and completion of all four sessions. Registration is required participants will be provided with the meeting information. Contact Maria at mkd59@cornell.edu or text 518-598-9937 to register. ========================================= NYS Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings At No Cost to Farmers (Curbside Distribution) Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension is pleased to partner with New York State Agriculture and Markets to provide New York State Hand Sanitizer and Face Coverings At No Cost to Farmers (Curbside Distribution) Hand sanitizer is available - 4 gallons to a box (with pump)Face coverings available (packages of 5)You must register in advance so we can plan on having enough supplies at each pickup point.For more information and registration, please see the link below:Hand Sanitizer & Face Coverings Distribution flyer No charge Lisa Godlewski, lav4@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3500 ========================================= Dining With Diabetes via Zoom Thursday, June 4, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members.  Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.presented by Nutrition Educators: Karen Mort, MS, CCE Albany Co. Diane Whitten, MS, CCE Saratoga Co. Marybeth Mitcham, MS, CCE Warren Co.Zoom Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutq... ========================================= Dining With Diabetes via Zoom Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members.  Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.presented by Nutrition Educators: Karen Mort, MS, CCE Albany Co. Diane Whitten, MS, CCE Saratoga Co. Marybeth Mitcham, MS, CCE Warren Co.Zoom Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutq... ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Tween/Teen Years" via Zoom Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 11 - 18 enhance their parenting skills. This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program. Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom: Making Strawberry Jam Friday, June 12, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how to make a full sugar, low sugar or no sugar jam, plus freezer jam; a no cook recipe great for kids that requires no canning equipment. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed.Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Saratoga County Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver and co-hosted by Karen Mort, CCE Albany County Nutrition Educator.  http://ccesaratoga.org/events/2020/05/15/food-pres... free ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training via Zoom Tuesday, June 16, 2020 8:00 am - 2:00 pm June 2020 Lead Training Schedule Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= Dining With Diabetes via Zoom Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members.  Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.presented by Nutrition Educators: Karen Mort, MS, CCE Albany Co. Diane Whitten, MS, CCE Saratoga Co. Marybeth Mitcham, MS, CCE Warren Co.Zoom Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutq... ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Thursday, June 18, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Tween/Teen Years" via Zoom Thursday, June 18, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 11 - 18 enhance their parenting skills. This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program. Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training via Zoom Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:00 am - 2:00 pm June 2020 Lead Training Schedule Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= Dining With Diabetes via Zoom Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am This program is for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members.  Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipes will be provided.presented by Nutrition Educators: Karen Mort, MS, CCE Albany Co. Diane Whitten, MS, CCE Saratoga Co. Marybeth Mitcham, MS, CCE Warren Co.Zoom Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ocuutq... ========================================= EPA Certified RRP Refresher Training via Zoom Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:00 am - 11:00 am June 2020 Lead Training Schedule Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Thursday, June 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Tween/Teen Years" via Zoom Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 11 - 18 enhance their parenting skills. This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program. Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= Food Preservation Educational Series via Zoom: Fermenting Vegetables Friday, June 26, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment foods at home, including sauerkraut and kim chi. This class will include equipment, tips and techniques for successful fermentation. The health benefits of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods will be discussed. Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Saratoga County Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver and co-hosted by Karen Mort, CCE Albany County Nutrition Educator. http://ccesaratoga.org/events/2020/06/26/food-preservation-educational-series-via-zoom-fermenting-vegetables Free ========================================= *Cancelled* Youth Gardening Summer Adventure Monday, June 29, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Please note this event has been cancelled. 40.00 Barbara Stevens, bes13@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3500 ========================================= *Cancelled* Youth Gardening Summer Adventure Tuesday, June 30, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Please note this event has been cancelled. 40.00 Barbara Stevens, bes13@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3500 ========================================= EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) Training via Zoom Tuesday, June 30, 2020 8:00 am - 2:00 pm June 2020 Lead Training Schedule Alexander Kleinberger, ark249@cornell.edu, 518-528-0627 ========================================= *Cancelled* Youth Gardening Summer Adventure Wednesday, July 1, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Please note this event has been cancelled. 40.00 Barbara Stevens, bes13@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3500 ========================================= *Cancelled* Youth Gardening Summer Adventure Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Please note this event has been cancelled. 40.00 Barbara Stevens, bes13@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3500 ========================================= "The Middle Years" via Zoom Thursday, July 2, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 5 – 10 enhance their parenting skills.This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required.Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register.Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program.Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= "The Tween/Teen Years" via Zoom Thursday, July 2, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm This researched-based parenting program helps parents/caregivers with children from ages 11 - 18 enhance their parenting skills. This program will assist participants, who are experts on their families, in developing a deeper understanding of how their personal and parenting knowledge and behavior affects their children.Advance registration is required. Contact Maria at: mkd59@cornell.ed u or text 518.598.9937 to register. Upon registration, participants will receive the Zoom meeting information. If the use of cellphone data is a concern, participants may also call into the program. Participants receive a certificate of completion after they have attended all four sessions.Event Flyer Maria DeLucia-Evans, mkd59@cornell.edu, (518) 765-3559 ========================================= *Tentative* Animal Adventure Week Monday, July 13, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Tentative* Animal Adventure WeekMonday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 am – Noon Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY12186Open to youth ages 8-14Cost:$50.00Limited to 15 participantsAttention animal lovers! Animal adventure week will offer a wealth of hands-on learning as well as a few fun, animal related craft activities.Whether you have a budding interest in agriculture or a passion for pets and companion animals, animal adventure week has something for everyone! So join up, learn and have fun with what 4-H has to offer!There are lots of fun activities planned, including:A farm visit and other field tripsSnacks and animal related activities and craftsHands-on learning and more!Email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call (518)-765-3543 to register!! Registration Form 50.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= *Tentative* Animal Adventure Week Tuesday, July 14, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Tentative* Animal Adventure WeekMonday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 am – Noon Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY12186Open to youth ages 8-14Cost:$50.00Limited to 15 participantsAttention animal lovers! Animal adventure week will offer a wealth of hands-on learning as well as a few fun, animal related craft activities.Whether you have a budding interest in agriculture or a passion for pets and companion animals, animal adventure week has something for everyone! So join up, learn and have fun with what 4-H has to offer!There are lots of fun activities planned, including:A farm visit and other field tripsSnacks and animal related activities and craftsHands-on learning and more!Email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call (518)-765-3543 to register!! Registration Form 50.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= *Tentative* Animal Adventure Week Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Tentative* Animal Adventure WeekMonday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 am – Noon Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY12186Open to youth ages 8-14Cost:$50.00Limited to 15 participantsAttention animal lovers! Animal adventure week will offer a wealth of hands-on learning as well as a few fun, animal related craft activities.Whether you have a budding interest in agriculture or a passion for pets and companion animals, animal adventure week has something for everyone! So join up, learn and have fun with what 4-H has to offer!There are lots of fun activities planned, including:A farm visit and other field tripsSnacks and animal related activities and craftsHands-on learning and more!Email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call (518)-765-3543 to register!! Registration Form 50.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= *Tentative* Animal Adventure Week Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Tentative* Animal Adventure WeekMonday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 am – Noon Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY12186Open to youth ages 8-14Cost:$50.00Limited to 15 participantsAttention animal lovers! Animal adventure week will offer a wealth of hands-on learning as well as a few fun, animal related craft activities.Whether you have a budding interest in agriculture or a passion for pets and companion animals, animal adventure week has something for everyone! So join up, learn and have fun with what 4-H has to offer!There are lots of fun activities planned, including:A farm visit and other field tripsSnacks and animal related activities and craftsHands-on learning and more!Email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call (518)-765-3543 to register!! Registration Form 50.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= *Tentative* Animal Adventure Week Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Tentative* Animal Adventure WeekMonday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2020 9:00 am – Noon Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY12186Open to youth ages 8-14Cost:$50.00Limited to 15 participantsAttention animal lovers! Animal adventure week will offer a wealth of hands-on learning as well as a few fun, animal related craft activities.Whether you have a budding interest in agriculture or a passion for pets and companion animals, animal adventure week has something for everyone! So join up, learn and have fun with what 4-H has to offer!There are lots of fun activities planned, including:A farm visit and other field tripsSnacks and animal related activities and craftsHands-on learning and more!Email Rachel at rcl227@cornell.edu or call (518)-765-3543 to register!! Registration Form 50.00 Rachel Lee, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 ========================================= Become a Master Food Preserver Tuesday, August 18, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Pending Approval* A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation – either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Certified Master Food Preserver.Using the safest, USDA research-based information available, participants will:learn the science of food preservation including food safetyObserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationgain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath and steam canning, pressure canning, jelled products & quick picklingFor more information or to register, please email Karen:  kem18@cornell.edu Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Become a Master Food Preserver Wednesday, August 19, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Pending Approval* A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation – either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Certified Master Food Preserver.Using the safest, USDA research-based information available, participants will:learn the science of food preservation including food safetyObserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationgain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath and steam canning, pressure canning, jelled products & quick picklingFor more information or to register, please email Karen:  kem18@cornell.edu Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 ========================================= Become a Master Food Preserver Thursday, August 20, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 *Pending Approval* A 3-day training for those who would like to go beyond the basics of home food preservation – either for your own use or to help others learn how to safely preserve food. This course is the first step toward becoming a Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Certified Master Food Preserver.Using the safest, USDA research-based information available, participants will:learn the science of food preservation including food safetyObserve demonstrations of freezing and drying, plus fermentationgain hands-on experience with: boiling water bath and steam canning, pressure canning, jelled products & quick picklingFor more information or to register, please email Karen:  kem18@cornell.edu Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, 518-765-3552 =========================================