​4-H Spring Break Adventure 2026 *Please note this series is FULL* Friday, April 10, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday, April 6 - Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | CCE Albany County*Please note this series is FULL**This program is for all youth ages 5-12 (must be 5 as of 1/1/2025)*Join us for all five days of fun or choose the days you prefer. Daily topics are:Monday – STEAMTuesday – CulinaryWednesday – GardeningThursday – AgricultureFriday – Environmental*Registration (opens March 2nd) is required and space is limited.*Scholarships are available. Cost of attendance is $30 per day, or $110 for the full week for the first child in the family, and $20 per day or $90 for the full week for additional children. Grace Davis, ged49@cornell.edu, 518-765-3547 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=4-Hspringbreakadventure2026_201 ========================================= Preserve the Bounty: Fermentation (via Zoom) Monday, April 13, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Online Event Learn the long history and the health benefits of fermented foods and how to make small batches of sauerkraut, dill pickles and kimchi at home. Registration via Zoom is required.  Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/xx8qF_g2TV2x-_6vGAGVEw ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word! (via Zoom) Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.* Pre-registration by 4/13 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ZItlpUB8aXRwqHV5qlcSNVHg359es1hsb7hyV-9eNpsadA/viewform ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, April 14, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingApril 2, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 7, 2026 *Please note this class has been cancelled*Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180April 9, 2026Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210 (Parking available behind building)April 14, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 23, 2026Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St., Schenectady, NY 12304EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingApril 30, 2026The Riverfront Center1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, 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.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Small Ruminant FAMACHA Training Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm RuBen Hill Farm , 1620 RT-67 , Schaghticoke, NY 12154 Guest Presenter:Jessica Waltemyer, NYS Small Ruminant Extension SpecialistTopics include:Five-point checkFAMACHA card trainingParasite signs and IDProgram Questions:Rachel MoodyCapital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program518-649-0267 | ram72@cornell.edu $25.00/farm Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2026SmRuminantFAMACHATraining_201 ========================================= Spring 2026 Clover Chefs | Please note: This series is *FULL* Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 This is a hands-on 4-H cooking program open to all youth, ages 5-18.  Youth gather to cook a meal and then share the meal together. Limited to 20 participants.  Pre-registration is required.   $25.00 Rachel Sakadolsky, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cloverchefs2026_201 ========================================= The Middle Years (ages 5 - 10) via Zoom Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include managing parent and child stress, parenting styles, raising responsible children, improving family communication and strengthening family relationships. *A certification of participation will be provided to any caregiver attending all five sessions.*Pre-registration by 3/10 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWZQRzBPHBnO1EilfJ3AURO2lGJnluvPTJHj4GKOyp951K1Q/viewform ========================================= Introduction to Silvopasture Wednesday, April 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 What is Silvopasture?Silvopasture is the intentional integration of trees and grazing livestock on the same land.What are the benefits of Silvopasture?Aesthetic and recreational benefitsClimate resilienceIncreased income and reduced taxesShade and shelter provided for livestockCome learn how to get started with Silvopasture and how to manage that pasture in the future.Registration (by 4/13) with Tom is required: tjg3@cornell.edu | 518-577-0958 FREE ========================================= CCE Albany Climate Bites #2: Microplastics (webinar) Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event In this new webinar series, we will be learning all about the causes of our shifting climate and ways we can act to make our communities healthier and more resilient. In our second rendition, we will be hearing from Catherine Prunella, a Water Quality Extension Specialist at New York Sea Grant. She will discuss issues with microplastics and ongoing solutions to remove microplastics from our waters.Unable to attend the first webinar?  View it here:  CCE Albany Climate Bites #1: Food Waste Free William Lindau, wpl32@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=CornellClimateBites_201 ========================================= Spices Around the World (via Zoom) Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Please join us for a series of classes which will delve into capturing the flavor of spices and herbs in cooking techniques from France, China, North Africa, Italy, and the Mid-East. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month from January to May 2026 via Zoom.Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/azozJk33RoS5PF-9vVwakg Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Pests & Diseases in the Vegetable Garden Webinar Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event As vegetable gardeners, you may have experienced crop loss due to pests or diseases at one time or another.  This presentation covers insects (both detrimental and beneficial), commonly occurring diseases, and conditions that impact common vegetables along with potential solutions and cures.Presenter: John Martin, CCE Albany County Master GardenerPre-registration via Zoom is required.Program Questions: albmgspeakers@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500Vegetable Gardening Webinars Flyer Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sYitcCYmTWKaDyAub-hjzQ ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word! (via Zoom) Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.* Pre-registration by 4/13 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ZItlpUB8aXRwqHV5qlcSNVHg359es1hsb7hyV-9eNpsadA/viewform ========================================= Parenting in Times of Stress: Raising Resilient Youth (via Zoom) Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Life’s unpredictability can create parenting challenges as we strive to raise healthy children. Join us to discuss strategies that can help parents/caregivers manage the impact of stressful events on youth of all ages and families. We will also share strategies to help youth better manage school year stresses, understand the power of purpose and gratitude, and develop resilience, self-respect, and a positive self-image. Pre-registration by 4/21 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6y0Y0c2H-YkwU5vQRpyLKt3_gneHfwzpPl7FgUlIskZg1RA/viewform ========================================= Sustainable Cut Flower Farming 101 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Are you interested in cut flower farming but not sure where to start? Are you just starting to grow cut flowers but not sure if you are on the right track? Join us on April 22nd at 6:00 PM at CCE of Albany County for a two hour workshop designed for beginners. This workshop will discuss cut flower farming basics, focusing on sustainable production techniques. Topics included: •Crop planning •Soil health •Season extension •Weed control •Integrated pest management•Marketing strategies Presenter: Jingjing Yin, Regional Commercial Horticulture Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture ProgramFor program questions or special accommodations, contact: Jingjing Yin, jy578@cornell.edu or 518-429-8608 $6.00/person Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SustainableCutFlowerFarming101_201 ========================================= Budgeting on a Limited Income (via Zoom) Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Managing personal finances can be challenging. Join CCE Albany County to learn tips and strategies to improve your basic budgeting skills as well as practical ways to decrease expenses and increase income. Pre-registration (by 4/22) is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNEVWap7z2SKhYNw9tl7tT8PAfMZeruadp2CpBWZ9hHUPIrA/viewform?usp=header ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingApril 2, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 7, 2026 *Please note this class has been cancelled*Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180April 9, 2026Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210 (Parking available behind building)April 14, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 23, 2026Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St., Schenectady, NY 12304EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingApril 30, 2026The Riverfront Center1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, 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.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Parasite Fecal Analysis 2026 Roadshow Monday, April 27, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 We are coming to a lab near you!Bring your small ruminant fecal samples for egg counts to check parasite levels in your herd prior to pasturing.Additional Dates & Locations:April 28th | 3:00 pm-6:00 pm | CCE Washington County, 101 Main St, Argyle, NY April 29th | 3:00 pm-6:00 pm | CCE Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Rd Suite 203, East Greenbush, NYTo schedule, contact Rachel at ram72@cornell.edu or 518-649-0267. $25/farm (up to 6 samples) ========================================= Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (For children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult) Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 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. Limit 10 participants.Pre-registration by April 17th is required. $50.00 Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, 518-765-3516 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LittleSproutsSpring2026_201 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word! (via Zoom) Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.* Pre-registration by 4/13 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ZItlpUB8aXRwqHV5qlcSNVHg359es1hsb7hyV-9eNpsadA/viewform ========================================= 4-H SPARKS Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 For all youth ages 8-12 who are not already enrolled in 4-H.This program will introduce youth to a wide variety of topics to “SPARK” their interest in new and exciting hands-on opportunities!*April’s meeting will feature farm animals!*Registration with Amanda is required:  ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3519 Free ========================================= Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World (via Zoom) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Let’s 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 to create meaningful connections within our families.  Pre-registration by 4/28 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScceK3oot6DFgLVFXxUmYArpjAjQJ4ZApf_R0vR0_MOT0Y0Yg/viewform ========================================= Preserve the Bounty: Dehydration & Freezing (via Zoom) Wednesday, April 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Online Event Discover 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. Registration via Zoom is required. Free Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/xRlBWAk1Rlu2i2utQSaZYQ#/registration ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, April 30, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingApril 2, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 7, 2026 *Please note this class has been cancelled*Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180April 9, 2026Albany Community Development Agency 200 Henry Johnson Blvd., 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12210 (Parking available behind building)April 14, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010April 23, 2026Steinmetz Homes120 Emmons St., Schenectady, NY 12304EPA Certified Renovator Refresher (RRP R)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 12:00 pm—TrainingApril 30, 2026The Riverfront Center1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, 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.edu Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= What’s Your Money Personality? Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This workshop will allow you to reflect on your personal money values, and how these values impact financial decision-making styles. Using a tool adapted by North Carolina State University, learn your “Money Color” by identifying spending and saving personality traits and tendencies, and how these influence your money habits and attitudes. We will discuss how to connect these understandings to strategies that help you meet your personal financial goals. Pre-registration (by 4/29) is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBCNtUeRuJjC7dj7ZD8K36d-CrFAp3_kPWRijJ67Ct3ECRwg/viewform ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (For children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult) Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 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. Limit 10 participants.Pre-registration by April 17th is required. $50.00 Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, 518-765-3516 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LittleSproutsSpring2026_201 ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word! (via Zoom) Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.* Pre-registration by 4/13 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_ZItlpUB8aXRwqHV5qlcSNVHg359es1hsb7hyV-9eNpsadA/viewform ========================================= Spring 2026 Clover Chefs | Please note: This series is *FULL* Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 This is a hands-on 4-H cooking program open to all youth, ages 5-18.  Youth gather to cook a meal and then share the meal together. Limited to 20 participants.  Pre-registration is required.   $25.00 Rachel Sakadolsky, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cloverchefs2026_201 ========================================= Free Native Plant Webinars Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Advanced Registration is RequiredNative Plants in the Home Landscape Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Carole Henry, Community Horticulture Program ManagerDiscover why native plants are important to our ecosystem and how to incorporate them into your home landscape. Not all native plants are created equal; you will learn about Keystone, Host, and Pollinator plants. Integrating native plants into a landscape design can be challenging; learn how to select plants and cues for care.  Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_phM3fWi8QpWCRIbvGI_89Q Honey, I Shrunk the LawnTuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Judith Fetterley, Albany Master GardenerLawns are wonderful spaces to play and eat and talk but they are also ecologically and economically expensive. Perhaps we could do with less of them. If you are wondering what you might do to reduce pollution andrestore our ecosystem, shrinking your lawn is one option. This program will present a range of lawn-reduction options, from the least intensive to the most dramatic. Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n2ADSP6WQH-YWEklGHvGrwNative Perennials & GroundcoversTuesday, May 19, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Carole Henry, Community Horticulture Program ManagerLearn about easy to grow Native Perennials that can be added to your landscape to support pollinators and the environment. These plants will reduce your need to water, are lower maintenance, and will eliminate the need for pesticides and herbicides. Learn about groundcovers which will reduce the need to weed, mulch, or mow. Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X9DE7iYUQ1-3vvikluplTQProgram Questions?518-765-3500 | albmgspeakers@cornell.edu Free ========================================= Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (For children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult) Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 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. Limit 10 participants.Pre-registration by April 17th is required. $50.00 Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, 518-765-3516 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LittleSproutsSpring2026_201 ========================================= Free Native Plant Webinars Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Advanced Registration is RequiredNative Plants in the Home Landscape Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Carole Henry, Community Horticulture Program ManagerDiscover why native plants are important to our ecosystem and how to incorporate them into your home landscape. Not all native plants are created equal; you will learn about Keystone, Host, and Pollinator plants. Integrating native plants into a landscape design can be challenging; learn how to select plants and cues for care.  Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_phM3fWi8QpWCRIbvGI_89Q Honey, I Shrunk the LawnTuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Judith Fetterley, Albany Master GardenerLawns are wonderful spaces to play and eat and talk but they are also ecologically and economically expensive. Perhaps we could do with less of them. If you are wondering what you might do to reduce pollution andrestore our ecosystem, shrinking your lawn is one option. This program will present a range of lawn-reduction options, from the least intensive to the most dramatic. Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n2ADSP6WQH-YWEklGHvGrwNative Perennials & GroundcoversTuesday, May 19, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Carole Henry, Community Horticulture Program ManagerLearn about easy to grow Native Perennials that can be added to your landscape to support pollinators and the environment. These plants will reduce your need to water, are lower maintenance, and will eliminate the need for pesticides and herbicides. Learn about groundcovers which will reduce the need to weed, mulch, or mow. Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X9DE7iYUQ1-3vvikluplTQProgram Questions?518-765-3500 | albmgspeakers@cornell.edu Free ========================================= Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (For children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 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. Limit 10 participants.Pre-registration by April 17th is required. $50.00 Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, 518-765-3516 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LittleSproutsSpring2026_201 ========================================= Free Native Plant Webinars Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Advanced Registration is RequiredNative Plants in the Home Landscape Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Carole Henry, Community Horticulture Program ManagerDiscover why native plants are important to our ecosystem and how to incorporate them into your home landscape. Not all native plants are created equal; you will learn about Keystone, Host, and Pollinator plants. Integrating native plants into a landscape design can be challenging; learn how to select plants and cues for care.  Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_phM3fWi8QpWCRIbvGI_89Q Honey, I Shrunk the LawnTuesday, May 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Judith Fetterley, Albany Master GardenerLawns are wonderful spaces to play and eat and talk but they are also ecologically and economically expensive. Perhaps we could do with less of them. If you are wondering what you might do to reduce pollution andrestore our ecosystem, shrinking your lawn is one option. This program will present a range of lawn-reduction options, from the least intensive to the most dramatic. Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n2ADSP6WQH-YWEklGHvGrwNative Perennials & GroundcoversTuesday, May 19, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 pmPresenter: Carole Henry, Community Horticulture Program ManagerLearn about easy to grow Native Perennials that can be added to your landscape to support pollinators and the environment. These plants will reduce your need to water, are lower maintenance, and will eliminate the need for pesticides and herbicides. Learn about groundcovers which will reduce the need to weed, mulch, or mow. Register:  https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X9DE7iYUQ1-3vvikluplTQProgram Questions?518-765-3500 | albmgspeakers@cornell.edu Free ========================================= Spices Around the World (via Zoom) Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Please join us for a series of classes which will delve into capturing the flavor of spices and herbs in cooking techniques from France, China, North Africa, Italy, and the Mid-East. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month from January to May 2026 via Zoom.Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/azozJk33RoS5PF-9vVwakg Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, May 25, 2026 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... ========================================= Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (For children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 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. Limit 10 participants.Pre-registration by April 17th is required. $50.00 Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, 518-765-3516 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LittleSproutsSpring2026_201 ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Garden Education Fair (Rain or Shine) Saturday, May 30, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Come enjoy the Fair and support the Master Gardener community education programs!*Native Plant Sale*Gardening Questions?Visit the Hotline Tent Free Soil Testing(1 free pH test per household)CCE Garden & Compost ToursChildren's Crafts & Family ActivitiesFarm AnimalsGarden Tools & Accessories SaleTool Sharpening Demo @ 10:00 amEducational Displays including:4-HSoil and Water Conservation Hudson River Fish Advisory Outreach ProjectFood Preservation  FREE EVENT ========================================= Little Sprouts Garden Adventure (For children 3 & 4 years old accompanied by an adult) Tuesday, June 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 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. Limit 10 participants.Pre-registration by April 17th is required. $50.00 Carole Henry, ch878@cornell.edu, 518-765-3516 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LittleSproutsSpring2026_201 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, June 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Friday, June 19, 2026 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, July 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Friday, July 3, 2026 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... ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, August 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, September 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, September 7, 2026 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... ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, October 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, October 12, 2026 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 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, November 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 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... ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 26, 2026 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 27, 2026 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 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, December 24, 2026 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, December 25, 2026 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... =========================================