CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 25, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, December 26, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Monday, December 29, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Tuesday, December 30, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Wednesday, December 31, 2025 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, January 1, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, January 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CCE-Ontario Offices, 480 North Main Street , Canandaigua, New York 14424-4424 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County will be closed for the Holidays.If you want to leave us a message, please do so and we will contact you when we return. You can call and leave a message at 585-394-3977 x 427 or email ontario@cornell.eduHappy Holidays!! ========================================= Gardening Challenges via Zoom Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Ontario County Master Gardener, Patti Albert shares her experiences from her 38 years of gardening and landscaping the property of her 1870 brick school house. Some challenges include irrigation, space, weather and topography.  She will recount bushwacking an overgrown backyard to gardening with a shallow well, hungry woodchucks and more.To register: email nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address, phone number or call 585-394-3977 x 427. No Charge Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Creating a Fresh Herb Garden via Zoom Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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 are a fantastic addition to any flower or vegetable garden. The Master Gardeners will be giving a presentation on what and how to grow both annual and perennial herbs, including selecting plants, their beneficial uses in the garden and how to use them in cooking.They will walk you through the tools and planting instructions to plant your own herb garden and when and how to harvest your herbs for top quality. The Master Gardeners will also provide recipes for using herbs and other resources for you to take home. Zoom link will be sent on Monday, January 26, 2026 to all people pre-registered.To register: email Nancy with your name, address, and phone number.Or Call to register, 585-394-3977 x 427 with your name, address, phone number, and email address.  No Charge Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 2: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $260.00, 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 $40.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email Nancy or ext. 436, email Russ2026 Pesticide Training Information and Registration Form (fillable form)30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training CourseThe 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need to become certified as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC.The 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program for 2025 will be held on February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2025 at Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave., 14617. For more information call Marci Muller at 585-753-2557 or email at mem545@cornell.eduRegister here:https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/02/04/30-hour-pesticide-applicator-training-2025 Ontario County Fees: $240 includes manuals & 4 classes; $100 additional fee for DEC exam. $40/per person/class for recertification credits. 30-hour Course separate fee. Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Grasses and Sedges via Zoom Wednesday, February 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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 highlights grasses and sedges that could replace your lawn, making it an area that needs mowing only once a year… as well as some taller grasses which can create backdrops borders or a grassy meadow. An added benefit is many of these are native supporting the diversity of our environment.To register: email nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address, and phone number. No charge Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Thursday, February 12, 2026 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 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 2: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $260.00, 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 $40.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email Nancy or ext. 436, email Russ2026 Pesticide Training Information and Registration Form (fillable form)30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training CourseThe 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need to become certified as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC.The 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program for 2025 will be held on February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2025 at Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave., 14617. For more information call Marci Muller at 585-753-2557 or email at mem545@cornell.eduRegister here:https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/02/04/30-hour-pesticide-applicator-training-2025 Ontario County Fees: $240 includes manuals & 4 classes; $100 additional fee for DEC exam. $40/per person/class for recertification credits. 30-hour Course separate fee. Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Thursday, February 19, 2026 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 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 2: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $260.00, 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 $40.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email Nancy or ext. 436, email Russ2026 Pesticide Training Information and Registration Form (fillable form)30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training CourseThe 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need to become certified as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC.The 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program for 2025 will be held on February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2025 at Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave., 14617. For more information call Marci Muller at 585-753-2557 or email at mem545@cornell.eduRegister here:https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/02/04/30-hour-pesticide-applicator-training-2025 Ontario County Fees: $240 includes manuals & 4 classes; $100 additional fee for DEC exam. $40/per person/class for recertification credits. 30-hour Course separate fee. Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= Essential Garden Tools and Tactics for Single Households via Zoom Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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, and hacks for the most gratifying single-handed gardening experience. A list of recommended tools and garden practices will be provided.To register: email Nancy or call 585-394-3977 427 with your name, address, phone number, and email address.Once you have registered, you will receive the link for this zoom meeting on February 23, 2026. No fee Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Pesticide Training & Recertification Thursday, February 26, 2026 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 Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm with the exam being offered on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm.The program series includes the following topics:Class 1: Pesticides and the EnvironmentClass 2: Pesticide Laws and RegulationsClass 3: Pesticide SafetyClass 4: Pesticide Mixing and Equipment CalibrationsThe cost for the pesticide training to obtain a license is $260.00, 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 $40.00 per person. To receive registration material or for additional information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County at (585) 394-3977 ext. 427, email Nancy or ext. 436, email Russ2026 Pesticide Training Information and Registration Form (fillable form)30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training CourseThe 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program is a series of classes for individuals working in the horticulture industry who need to become certified as a commercial pesticide applicator technician in NYS DEC categories 3 and 25. Upon completion of the 30 Hour Course applicants are eligible to take the core and one category exam administered by the NYS DEC.The 30-Hour Pesticide Applicator Eligibility Training Program for 2025 will be held on February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 2025 at Helmer Nature Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave., 14617. For more information call Marci Muller at 585-753-2557 or email at mem545@cornell.eduRegister here:https://monroe.cce.cornell.edu/events/2025/02/04/30-hour-pesticide-applicator-training-2025 Ontario County Fees: $240 includes manuals & 4 classes; $100 additional fee for DEC exam. $40/per person/class for recertification credits. 30-hour Course separate fee. Russell Welser, rw43@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 436 ========================================= How to Design a Meadow in Your Yard via Zoom Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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 will be by a Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County Master Gardener.To register: email nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address, and phone number. No charge Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 ========================================= Peonies in the Garden via Zoom Wednesday, March 25, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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, email nea8@cornell.edu with your name, address, and phone number. No charge Nancy Anderson, nea8@cornell.edu, (585) 394-3977 x 427 =========================================