Cornell Cooperative Extension

Free EPA Lead Trainings

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—Training September 5, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building) September 10, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosi...

Teen Hangouts: Board Night (snack boards & board games)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Youth ages 13 and older are invited to join us for monthly, informal hang out sessions with other teens.Join us for the full hangout session or drop by when you can. Please email Grace at: ged49@cornell.edu if your youth is interested!Upcoming hangout nights will include: Fire and s’mores...

Summer Cut Flower Field Day Series

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

August 8, 2024, Lisianthus and Sunflowers5:30 – 7:00 PMScotch Ridge Flower Farm, 5092 Scotch Ridge Rd, Duanesburg, NY 12056PresentersDr. Carla Hegeman Crim, Horticulture and Natural Resource Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware CountyDr. Elizabeth Lamb, Ornamentals IPM Coordinator,...

Free EPA Lead Trainings

Thursday, September 19, 2024

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—Training September 5, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building) September 10, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosi...

Nature Club (open to youth in grades 3rd - 5th)

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Our first meeting will be held on Thursday, September 19th from 5:30-6:30pm. If your child in grades 3-5 is interested in attending, please email Grace Davis at ged49@cornell.edu to sign up. The club will meet once a month to learn about and explore all aspects of nature. Activities will incl...

Preserve the Bounty Series | June - September 2024

Monday, September 23, 2024

Jammin’ | June 4, 2024 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $10.00Making jam or jellyseems 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 ...

Free EPA Lead Trainings

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—Training September 5, 2024The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010(parking available behind building) September 10, 2024Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosi...

Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Join CCE Albany County to discuss how we can better help our kids find balance with media and tech use. We’ll explore the importance of media literacy and how we can raise our kids to be critical thinkers as they consume media. We’ll share how to keep our kids safe online and how to use media...

CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

This meeting is open to the public. Albany County residents 18 years of age or older are eligible to attend. Please call 518-765-3500 for additional information.

Albany County 4-H Beginner Archery Series (open to all youth ages 10+)

Thursday, September 26, 2024

4-H Beginner Archery SeriesOpen to all youth ages 10+ September 26, October 3 & 10, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Rd, VoorheesvilleTake aim this fall in the 4-H Beginner Archery series! Youth ages 10 and up are welcome to join us for a fun series focused on safety, a...

The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4)

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategi...

The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post su...

The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post sur...

Albany County 4-H Beginner Archery Series (open to all youth ages 10+)

Thursday, October 3, 2024

4-H Beginner Archery SeriesOpen to all youth ages 10+ September 26, October 3 & 10, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Rd, VoorheesvilleTake aim this fall in the 4-H Beginner Archery series! Youth ages 10 and up are welcome to join us for a fun series focused on safety, a...

Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)

Friday, October 4, 2024

An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes.This meeting will occur on the first Friday of every month through December via Zoom. Use the same Zoom link each time. Join Zoom Meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98711034123?pwd=YUZ6cFpkbUFEZi9uUTBMYkI5YUZpQT...

The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategi...

The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10)

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post su...

Beef Quality Assurance Training

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Beef Quality Assurance Training is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers. Topics covered include herd health management, nutrition, behavior and handling. Producers attending the classroom training will become ...

Play, Learn, and Soar

Thursday, October 10, 2024

This program is for parents/caregivers to attend with their children ages birth to age 4. Have fun with engaging activities that increase curiosity and interest in learning. Activities include dancing, playtime, art, snack, music, story time and parent education. Engage in healthy ...

The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18)

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post sur...

Albany County 4-H Beginner Archery Series (open to all youth ages 10+)

Thursday, October 10, 2024

4-H Beginner Archery SeriesOpen to all youth ages 10+ September 26, October 3 & 10, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Rd, VoorheesvilleTake aim this fall in the 4-H Beginner Archery series! Youth ages 10 and up are welcome to join us for a fun series focused on safety, a...

Office Closed

Monday, October 14, 2024

Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day.

The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategi...

The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post su...

The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18)

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post sur...

Raising a Money Smart Kid

Friday, October 18, 2024

Join CCE Albany County for a workshop that guides parents/caregivers in helping youth develop responsible money habits and attitudes. Despite outside influences, research indicates that parents/caregivers are the main source of financial education for their children. This program will share a...

The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategi...

Parenting in Times of Stress: Raising Resilient Youth

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Life’s unpredictability can create parenting challenges as we strive to raise healthy children. Join CCE Albany County to discuss strategies that can help parents/caregivers manage the impact of stressful events on youth of all ages and families. We will discuss the importance of stre...

The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18)

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post sur...

The Magic Years (a six-hour, researched-based parent, and nutrition education program for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Tuesdays, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2024 | Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post survey. Join to discuss parenting strategi...

The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post su...

Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)

Friday, November 1, 2024

An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes.This meeting will occur on the first Friday of every month through December via Zoom. Use the same Zoom link each time. Join Zoom Meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/98711034123?pwd=YUZ6cFpkbUFEZi9uUTBMYkI5YUZpQT...

Office Closed

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day.

The Middle Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10)

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Wednesdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/30, 11/6 (please note we skip the week of 10/23)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post su...

The Tween/Teen Years (a six-hour, researched-based program for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18)

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Thursdays, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 11/7/2024 (please note we skip the week of 10/31)Noon - 1:15 pm | via ZoomCertificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question. Participants will also be asked to complete a pre and post sur...

Office Closed

Monday, November 11, 2024

Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day.