Youth Tractor Safety Certification Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) Ontario County 4-H sponsors an 8 week Tractor Safety Certification course each winter. It is held at the Cooperative Extension Office, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY with additional visits to area machinery and equipment dealers.Tractor Certification classes are 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Thursday evenings, January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 with a driving test on March 28, 2020. Students must attend all sessions to get their certification.Parents and family members are welcome to attend the first session. An interactive presentation by New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health will be given.Eligibility:Youth who are at least 14 years old by April 1st, 2020 are eligible.Youth 14 and 15 are required to attend and pass the course in order to work for hire (using farm machinery) on other than their home farm. Youth will receive their certification by mail after successfully completing the written test and driving course. The program includes a newly revised workbook, videos, and demonstrations.There will be a number of experienced instructors on hand. Classes are held at the Cornell Extension Center in Canandaigua and area equipment dealerships.Note: Youth younger than 14 and working on the family farm or older than 15 are not required to take this course but are still welcome.For more information contact the 4-H office at 585-394-3977 x 429Registration required by January 21, 2020.2020 4-H Tractor Certification Program/Registration Flyer $25/Ontario County residents; $35/other counties Amy Morrisey, alm72@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 429 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Monday, February 3, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= Care of African Violets Tuesday, February 4, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The weather outside might be frightful but you can still enjoy “playing in the dirt”. If you grow or would like to grow African Violets, come join Master Gardener, Susie Nettleton to learn the basics of African Violet care, repotting an African Violet that has outgrown a pot, learn to start an African Violet from a leaf, and learn the different types of African Violets. Bring one or two of your African Violets that need repotting or dividing. After you register, instructions will be sent to you with tips on transporting your plants in the winter. Materials will be supplied but there will be additional supplies available for purchase from the instructor.To register call Cornell Cooperative Extension, 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number. $5.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) 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 applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:00 am - 10:30 am CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Saturday, February 8, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= Upcycling Make-n-Take Monday, February 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) Join Master Gardeners, Victoria Barnsbee and Vicki Jennejohn in decorating recycled glass jars. Make a seed starter for your sunny window or a vase filled with dried natural plants. Decorate your counter tops or grace your table. Save your pickle jars or kombucha bottles-any size or shape could work. Use your imagination!All supplies included (soil, seeds, paint, dried flowers, etc.) to make any four. Make one for yourself and make three to give as gifts. Everyone is welcome even children over 12 (must be accompanied by an adult).Pre-registration required by February 3, 2020. Contact Nancy or phone, 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name, address, and phone number. $10.00/person Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) 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 applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= 2020 Public Presentations Friday, February 14, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) The Ontario County Public Presentation program is held in early February with a district event following in late March.Register by January 20, 2020 to take part in the 2020 Public Presentations Program.All information and forms are on the left. Sarah Bagley, sab423@cornell.edu, 585.394.3977 x 428 ========================================= Spring Garden Symposium Saturday, February 15, 2020 8:30 am - 2:45 pm Club 86 (86 Avenue E Geneva, New York 14456) Please join us for our 25th Annual Spring Garden Symposium, organized by a committee of Master Gardener Volunteers. This year's topics include": Gardening With What You Have by Christine Froehlich, Garden Designer.Planning and Planting with Native Plants to Improve our World , Ellen Folts, owner of Amanda's Garden Native Perennial Nursery.We Reap What We Sow: Being the Change We Wish to See(d) in the World, Petra Page-Mann, Co-founder of Fruition Seeds.Refreshments, a hot buffet lunch, and the opportunity to win door prizes are included in the registration fee.2020 Spring Garden Symposium Information/Registration or available Registration form (fillable) For more information contact Nancy at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email Nancy. $40/person space is limited Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) 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 applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Wednesday, February 26, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CCE-Ontario Offices (480 North Main Street Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424) 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 applicators seeking pesticide recertification credits should attend. This training is NOT a 30-hour certification course for commercial licenses.The Pesticide Training and Recertification classes will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension – Ontario County, 480 North Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424. The classes will be on Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 2: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $175.00, includes training manuals and attendance at all four classes. This does not include the $100.00 DEC exam fee, due the day of the exam. Certified applicators, private and commercial applicators seeking recertification credits will receive 2.5 core credits per class. The cost for recertification each class is $25.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email nea8@cornell.edu or ext. 436, email rw43@cornell.edu 2020 Registration/Information Flyer $175 includes manuals & 4 classes; there is a $100 additional DEC exam fee Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 =========================================