Events
The Magic Years (for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) via Zoom
Monday, April 21, 2025
Mondays, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/14.Certificates 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 ...
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Preserve the Bounty: Fermenting Vegetables
Monday, April 21, 2025
Preserve the Bounty:Fermenting Foods—Come take a peek at the long history and health benefits of fermented foods.Learn how to make small batches of sauerkraut, dill pickles and kimchi at home. Pre-registration with Karen is required. This is a hands-on class.Pre-registration (by April 17th)...
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The Middle Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) via Zoom
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Tuesdays, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/15.Certificates 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.The Middle Year...
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The Tween/Teen Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) via Zoom
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Wednesdays, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, Friday, 5/16/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/16, and the final program date is a Friday.Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked...
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*Free* EPA Lead Trainings
Thursday, April 24, 2025
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingApril 8, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 10, 2025Washington Irving Educational Center422 Mumford St., Schenectady, NY 12307April 17, 2025A...
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Nature Club (open to youth in grades 3rd - 5th)
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The club meets once a month to learn about and explore all aspects of nature. Activities include local hikes, insect explorations, geocaching, scavenger hunts, plant identification, nature journaling and crafting, and much more! Meetings held outdoors as weather allows. Pre-registration wit...
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The Magic Years (for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) via Zoom
Monday, April 28, 2025
Mondays, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/14.Certificates 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 ...
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Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (for children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am During this series, children will explore life in the spring garden. Classes will include: stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Please dress for the weather.Cost: $50.00 | Register by April 21st | Limit 10 participants For more ...
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The Middle Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) via Zoom
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Tuesdays, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/15.Certificates 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.The Middle Year...
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*Free* EPA Lead Trainings
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingApril 8, 2025The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 10, 2025Washington Irving Educational Center422 Mumford St., Schenectady, NY 12307April 17, 2025A...
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The Tween/Teen Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) via Zoom
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Wednesdays, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, Friday, 5/16/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/16, and the final program date is a Friday.Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked...
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Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World
Friday, May 2, 2025
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension 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 o...
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The Magic Years (for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) via Zoom
Monday, May 5, 2025
Mondays, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/14.Certificates 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 ...
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Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (for children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am During this series, children will explore life in the spring garden. Classes will include: stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Please dress for the weather.Cost: $50.00 | Register by April 21st | Limit 10 participants For more ...
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The Middle Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) via Zoom
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tuesdays, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/15.Certificates 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.The Middle Year...
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The Tween/Teen Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) via Zoom
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Wednesdays, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, Friday, 5/16/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/16, and the final program date is a Friday.Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked...
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Healthy Money Habits for Kids (and their parents/caregivers, too!)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
This workshop is designed to provide kids ages 5 - 10 a fun introduction to money management topics.Through activities and stories, we explore attitudes about money, how to set goals, the importance of saving, and making good spending choices.This workshop will emphasize how kids can create he...
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Preserve the Bounty: Freezing and Dehydrating
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Learn how to safely freeze and dry fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats. Pre-registration (by May 5th) with Karen is required: 518-765-3552 | kem18@cornell.edu Class size is limited. Zoom option may be available.
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The Magic Years (for parents/caregivers of children from birth – age 4) via Zoom
Monday, May 12, 2025
Mondays, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/14.Certificates 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 ...
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Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (for children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am During this series, children will explore life in the spring garden. Classes will include: stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Please dress for the weather.Cost: $50.00 | Register by April 21st | Limit 10 participants For more ...
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The Middle Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 5 - 10) via Zoom
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Tuesdays, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/15.Certificates 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.The Middle Year...
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The Tween/Teen Years (for parents/caregivers of youth ages 11 - 18) via Zoom
Friday, May 16, 2025
Wednesdays, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, Friday, 5/16/2025 | Noon – 1:15 p.m. via ZoomPlease note we skip 4/16, and the final program date is a Friday.Certificates of completion will be awarded to those who attend all five sessions in full andanswer a weekly exit question.Participants will also be asked...
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Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (for children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am During this series, children will explore life in the spring garden. Classes will include: stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Please dress for the weather.Cost: $50.00 | Register by April 21st | Limit 10 participants For more ...
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Monday, May 26, 2025
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Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (for children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am During this series, children will explore life in the spring garden. Classes will include: stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Please dress for the weather.Cost: $50.00 | Register by April 21st | Limit 10 participants For more ...
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*SAVE THE DATE * Garden Education Fair (Rain or Shine)
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Native & perennial plantsGarden tools & accessoriesGarden & compost toursSoil clinicFamily activitiesFarm animalsEducational displaysCheck back for details!
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Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (for children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesdays, April 29 - June 3, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:00 am During this series, children will explore life in the spring garden. Classes will include: stories, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Please dress for the weather.Cost: $50.00 | Register by April 21st | Limit 10 participants For more ...
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Youth Gardening Summer Adventure (open to all youth ages 8 - 12)
Monday, June 30, 2025
Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardeners for four days of youth gardening fun:Learn about plants and container gardensParticipate in a garden scavenger huntLearn about insects and pollinatorsEnjoy fun garden-themed craftsCost: $75.00/series | Limited to 15 participant...
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Youth Gardening Summer Adventure (open to all youth ages 8 - 12)
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardeners for four days of youth gardening fun:Learn about plants and container gardensParticipate in a garden scavenger huntLearn about insects and pollinatorsEnjoy fun garden-themed craftsCost: $75.00/series | Limited to 15 participant...
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Youth Gardening Summer Adventure (open to all youth ages 8 - 12)
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardeners for four days of youth gardening fun:Learn about plants and container gardensParticipate in a garden scavenger huntLearn about insects and pollinatorsEnjoy fun garden-themed craftsCost: $75.00/series | Limited to 15 participant...
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Youth Gardening Summer Adventure (open to all youth ages 8 - 12)
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardeners for four days of youth gardening fun:Learn about plants and container gardensParticipate in a garden scavenger huntLearn about insects and pollinatorsEnjoy fun garden-themed craftsCost: $75.00/series | Limited to 15 participant...
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Adventures With 4-H! (open to all youth ages 7 - 12)
Monday, July 14, 2025
Fun hands-on activitiesAnimals—Art—Environment—Healthy Snacks—STEMCost: $75.00/week | Limited to 20 participants(Scholarships Available)Registration required by July 1stFor more information or to register:albany@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500Event Flyer | Registration Form
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Adventures With 4-H! (open to all youth ages 7 - 12)
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Fun hands-on activitiesAnimals—Art—Environment—Healthy Snacks—STEMCost: $75.00/week | Limited to 20 participants(Scholarships Available)Registration required by July 1stFor more information or to register:albany@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500Event Flyer | Registration Form
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Adventures With 4-H! (open to all youth ages 7 - 12)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Fun hands-on activitiesAnimals—Art—Environment—Healthy Snacks—STEMCost: $75.00/week | Limited to 20 participants(Scholarships Available)Registration required by July 1stFor more information or to register:albany@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500Event Flyer | Registration Form
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Adventures With 4-H! (open to all youth ages 7 - 12)
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Fun hands-on activitiesAnimals—Art—Environment—Healthy Snacks—STEMCost: $75.00/week | Limited to 20 participants(Scholarships Available)Registration required by July 1stFor more information or to register:albany@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500Event Flyer | Registration Form
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Adventures With 4-H! (open to all youth ages 7 - 12)
Friday, July 18, 2025
Fun hands-on activitiesAnimals—Art—Environment—Healthy Snacks—STEMCost: $75.00/week | Limited to 20 participants(Scholarships Available)Registration required by July 1stFor more information or to register:albany@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500Event Flyer | Registration Form
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