Preserve the Bounty Series | April - November 2025 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Register with Karen or online (see links below)  518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduDehydration & Freezing | May 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | $10.00Discover the advantages and disadvantages of these two food preservation methods and how to improve the quality of the foods we preserve in these ways. We will also explore the best storage materials and methods and the up-to-date food science behind them. We will introduce different types of dehydrators and demonstrate techniques to get the best results when freezing or drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or meats. Demonstrations of making fruit leather and jerky and sampling will take place during this hands-on class. Class size is limited. Register by May 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/dehydrateandfreezeJammin’ | June 24, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 23rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/JamorjellyQuick Pickles | July 30, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00 *Please note date change: July 29thThese tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board!Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process.Take home a jar.Class size is limited. Register by July 28th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/quick-picklesPressure Canning Low Acid Foods | August 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  August 6thThe demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited.Register by August 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/low-acid-foodsTomatoes 101 | August 27, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using Boiling Water and Steam canners.Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited.Register by August 25th.Register: https://tinyurl.com/Toms101Preserving Apples | September 9, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating.Take home a jar.Class size is limited. Register by September 8th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-ApplesPressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 8, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  October 15thLearn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner.We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods.Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish!Class size is limited. Register by October 14th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Canning-Soups-and-MeatsPreserving Cranberries | November 5, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will make several different products including cranberry wine jelly, cranberry salsa and/or a chutney—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 3rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-Cranberries ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, October 16, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 7, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010October 16, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St.Schenectady, NY 12304October 21, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180October 23, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210October 28, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 fco5@cornell.eduLearn More:  https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/home-family/lead-education ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 7, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010October 16, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St.Schenectady, NY 12304October 21, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180October 23, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210October 28, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 fco5@cornell.eduLearn More:  https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/home-family/lead-education ========================================= ​4-H Teen Hangout: Crafting for Trunk or Treat Tuesday, October 21, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Youth ages 13 and older are invited to join us for monthly, informal hang out sessions with other teens. Meet at CCE Albany County for a Halloween themed hang out while we make decorations for our trunk or treat event. RSVP to Grace by Friday, October 17th: ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, October 23, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 7, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010October 16, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St.Schenectady, NY 12304October 21, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180October 23, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210October 28, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 fco5@cornell.eduLearn More:  https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/home-family/lead-education ========================================= Albany County 4-H Trunk or Treat Friday, October 24, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join us for a family friendly trunk or treat in the CCE Albany County parking lot!Trunk or TreatOpen to the public(no registration required)Decorated Car ContestEnrolled 4-H members and their families are welcome to enter their decorated car!Please contact Grace at ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, October 28, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingOctober 7, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010October 16, 2025Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St.Schenectady, NY 12304October 21, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River St., 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180October 23, 2025Albany Community Development Agency(Parking available behind building)200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210October 28, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 fco5@cornell.eduLearn More:  https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/home-family/lead-education ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 4, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series | April - November 2025 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Register with Karen or online (see links below)  518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduDehydration & Freezing | May 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | $10.00Discover the advantages and disadvantages of these two food preservation methods and how to improve the quality of the foods we preserve in these ways. We will also explore the best storage materials and methods and the up-to-date food science behind them. We will introduce different types of dehydrators and demonstrate techniques to get the best results when freezing or drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or meats. Demonstrations of making fruit leather and jerky and sampling will take place during this hands-on class. Class size is limited. Register by May 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/dehydrateandfreezeJammin’ | June 24, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 23rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/JamorjellyQuick Pickles | July 30, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00 *Please note date change: July 29thThese tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board!Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process.Take home a jar.Class size is limited. Register by July 28th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/quick-picklesPressure Canning Low Acid Foods | August 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  August 6thThe demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited.Register by August 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/low-acid-foodsTomatoes 101 | August 27, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using Boiling Water and Steam canners.Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited.Register by August 25th.Register: https://tinyurl.com/Toms101Preserving Apples | September 9, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating.Take home a jar.Class size is limited. Register by September 8th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-ApplesPressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 8, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  October 15thLearn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner.We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods.Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish!Class size is limited. Register by October 14th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Canning-Soups-and-MeatsPreserving Cranberries | November 5, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will make several different products including cranberry wine jelly, cranberry salsa and/or a chutney—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 3rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-Cranberries ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, November 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Dairy In The Classroom: Educator Workshop | Albany County Friday, November 7, 2025 8:00 am - 3:15 pm SUNY Cobleskill, 106 Suffolk Circle , Cobleskill, NY 12043 Join us for a professional development workshop exploring food and dairy connections for your classroom. Open to PreK-12 certified NY educators | 7 CTLE credits available | Receive over $100 in classroom resourcesEngage with dairy focused lessonsTour the SUNY Cobleskill dairy processing and dairy farm siteBuild an understanding of the impact of agricultural systems on our daily livesQuestions? Contact Amanda:  ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500 Registration: https://form.jotform.com/nyaitc/albany-cce ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Virtual Mediterranean Cooking Class Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Learn some healthy cooking techniques using more olive oil, tasty vegetables and hearty whole grains for a heart healthy diet. The recipe will be sent out ahead of time so you can follow along with Karen as she does the cooking demonstration.Please visit MVP's website for details and registration:  https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about/events/living-... ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2025 Meeting DatesMay 21, 2025 | 6:00 pmJuly 23, 2025 | 6:00 pmSeptember 17, 2025 | 6:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm*Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon*December 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Office Closed Friday, November 28, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, December 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2025 Meeting DatesMay 21, 2025 | 6:00 pmJuly 23, 2025 | 6:00 pmSeptember 17, 2025 | 6:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm*Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon*December 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, December 25, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... =========================================