Events
Creating a Fresh Herb Garden via Zoom
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Master Gardeners, Erika Pfeiffer, Michelle Bartell and Sue Craugh, will guide you through the world of gardening with herbs as they discuss the advantages of growing your own for culinary and other uses. From warding off insects to creating the flavors of high dining meals and desserts, herbs...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2026, ...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2026, ...
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Pesticide Training & Recertification
Thursday, February 5, 2026
A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applic...
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Grasses and Sedges via Zoom
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Tired of being a slave to your lawn and lawn service? Want something that stays green in July and August? Want to help the environment by supporting beneficial insects and pollinators? Or maybe you just want a restful green area in your yard. Join Master Gardener Sandy Ebberts as she highlight...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2026, ...
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Pesticide Training & Recertification
Thursday, February 12, 2026
A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applic...
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4-H Tractor Safety Certification Program
Monday, February 16, 2026
Spring seems like a long way off but it’s such a busy time of the year we need to start planning now. Our next Youth Tractor Safety Course will begin on February 16, 2026.This year we are holding two sessions of our course over February breakMonday February 16 and Tuesday February 17 from 9:00 ...
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4-H Tractor Safety Certification Program
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Spring seems like a long way off but it’s such a busy time of the year we need to start planning now. Our next Youth Tractor Safety Course will begin on February 16, 2026.This year we are holding two sessions of our course over February breakMonday February 16 and Tuesday February 17 from 9:00 ...
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Serve and Preserve: Pressure Canning Soups
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Learn to prepare and preserve shelf stable soups to enjoy year round!Join Ontario County Master Food Preservers to learn to make and preserve your own soup. Gain the skills and recipes to make and store delicious and healthy meals in your pantry. Learn the ins and outs of pressure canning and enj...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2026, ...
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Pesticide Training & Recertification
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applic...
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Spring Garden Symposium
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Please join us for our 29th Annual Spring Garden Symposium, organized by a committee of Master Gardener Volunteers. This year's topics include:Soil Preparation & Fertility-A Look at Soil Health & More by Steve Reiners"flowers gone wild"-creating a meadow in your yard" by Nell GardnerF...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21, 2026, ...
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Essential Garden Tools and Tactics for Single Households via Zoom
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
When you don’t have extra helping hands in the garden, strategize and troubleshoot for maximized curb appeal and personal satisfaction. The solo gardener's limited time, energy, and budget are manageable factors in a garden's harvest or health. Attend this webinar to gain tips, tricks, a...
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Pesticide Training & Recertification
Thursday, February 26, 2026
A series of pesticide training and recertification classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Anyone interested in obtaining a pesticide certification license and who meets the D.E.C. (Department of Environmental Conservation) experience/education requirements or current applic...
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How to Design a Meadow in Your Yard via Zoom
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
This webinar will focus on how to use native plants to replace areas of lawn to create a bustling native meadow. Topics covered include: design principles, embracing succession and change, determining the right plants for site conditions and maximizing habitat and eco benefit.This presentation...
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Peonies in the Garden via Zoom
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
This presentation will address planting, fertility, pest problems, fall care, varieties, cut flower use and more. Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator, Russ Welser will give you secrets to growing and enjoying this beautiful plant. He has many years of experience growing peonies.To register,...
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