Beginner Livestock Series Thursday, June 30, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Join us for an eight part virtual series for those new or interested in livestock production.8 sessions, approximately every two weeks, noon to 1:30pSession 1 (May 5) Introduction to livestock (land requirements, shelter requirements, infrastructure, zoning)Session 2 (May 19) Introduction to forage & forage qualitySession 3 (June 2) Beginner chickensSession 4 (June 16) Introduction to cattleSession 5 (June 30) Meat science and regulationsSession 6 (July 7) Introduction to sheep & goatsSession 7 (July 21) Introduction to swineSession 8 (August 4) Livestock auctionsRegister for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free. Look for the promo code in your confirmation email. You'll need to register for each session individually and enter the code to access the other sessions.This event is hosted by the Regional Livestock Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orange County, Sullivan County, and Ulster County. Register for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free Stephanie Herbstritt, sh2234@cornell.edu Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-livestock-series-registration-305920184507 ========================================= Beginner Livestock Series Thursday, July 7, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Join us for an eight part virtual series for those new or interested in livestock production.8 sessions, approximately every two weeks, noon to 1:30pSession 1 (May 5) Introduction to livestock (land requirements, shelter requirements, infrastructure, zoning)Session 2 (May 19) Introduction to forage & forage qualitySession 3 (June 2) Beginner chickensSession 4 (June 16) Introduction to cattleSession 5 (June 30) Meat science and regulationsSession 6 (July 7) Introduction to sheep & goatsSession 7 (July 21) Introduction to swineSession 8 (August 4) Livestock auctionsRegister for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free. Look for the promo code in your confirmation email. You'll need to register for each session individually and enter the code to access the other sessions.This event is hosted by the Regional Livestock Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orange County, Sullivan County, and Ulster County. Register for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free Stephanie Herbstritt, sh2234@cornell.edu Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-livestock-series-registration-305920184507 ========================================= Learning in the Garden Series Saturday, July 16, 2022 10:00 am - 10:30 am SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 These FREE classes are held at the SUNY Ulster Xeriscape Garden,491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY on the 3rd Saturday of each month.Please dress for the weather and you are welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit on.June 18-Welcome Home Bees 11amDid you know that there are over 4,000 native bee species in North America? These bees and other pollinators are responsible for pollinating a tremendous amount of our food supply. Many of them are in serious trouble due to habitat loss and pesticide use. You can make a difference though, by welcoming them into your backyards and gardens with “bee hotels” and flowering plants that they love. Learn about their different nesting habits, what flower shapes work best for which bees and some easy DIY tips for creating these bee habitats. June 18-Pollinator Party 11am-2pm In Honor of National Pollinator WeekDid you know that pollinators provide one-third of our food and most of our flowers? They do essential work, and it’s time to honor them. Bring the whole family for a day of pollinator fun, filled with activities for the kids, informative talks, Pollina-tours of the garden, raffles, giveaways, and more! Come discover how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard and celebrate pollinators with us July 16-Inviting Creepy Crawlies Into Your GardenDo you cringe at caterpillars? Shy away from spiders? Do battle with the beetles? It’s time to rethink and understand why you should HELP not harm “the little things run the world” (E.O. Wilson).Insects provide a wide range of benefits to humanity; our crops depend on insect pollination (especially bees and butterflies), they provide food for many birds and mammals, they decompose dead materials, and they act as predators. Learn why insects (particularly caterpillars) are crucial for our survival and what you can do in your garden to help. Children (ages 4 and up) are invited to this talk. There will be a special separate activity just for them .August 13-Birds 101Do you want to know more about how to invite birds into your yard? What to do about helping the birds already there? Recent research shows that almost 3 billion birds have disappeared due to a multitude of problems.September 10-Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale 10am-12pmAll the proceeds support the maintenance of the Xeriscape Garden. Plants at this sale are either from the Xeriscape garden or gardens of our Master Gardeners. Cash or Check only.October 15 -My Beautiful YardExplore a new approach to the land around your house, discover ways to have a healthy yard, including leaving the fall that autumn brings. Find the beauty in how nature changes seasons by allowing space for a diverse ecosystem, rather than imposing a 'neat as a pin' lawn approach. One advantage to this lifestyle is a more relaxed way to put your garden and yard to rest for the winter.  Free! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Beginner Livestock Series Thursday, July 21, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Join us for an eight part virtual series for those new or interested in livestock production.8 sessions, approximately every two weeks, noon to 1:30pSession 1 (May 5) Introduction to livestock (land requirements, shelter requirements, infrastructure, zoning)Session 2 (May 19) Introduction to forage & forage qualitySession 3 (June 2) Beginner chickensSession 4 (June 16) Introduction to cattleSession 5 (June 30) Meat science and regulationsSession 6 (July 7) Introduction to sheep & goatsSession 7 (July 21) Introduction to swineSession 8 (August 4) Livestock auctionsRegister for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free. Look for the promo code in your confirmation email. You'll need to register for each session individually and enter the code to access the other sessions.This event is hosted by the Regional Livestock Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orange County, Sullivan County, and Ulster County. Register for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free Stephanie Herbstritt, sh2234@cornell.edu Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-livestock-series-registration-305920184507 ========================================= Turning the Tables Healthy Cooking Class - Irresistible Homemade Snacks Wednesday, July 27, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event About the Session In this workshop, we will make Irresistible Homemade Snacks. You can watch and ask questions or, if you like, make the recipe along with us.Turning the TablesHealthy Cooking Classes Learn to cook delicious, easy, inexpensive meals using fresh, on-hand ingredients and pantry staples. Find out all the ways that adding whole, plant-rich and local foods to your meals can instantly benefit you and your family, our Ulster County community and our beautiful planet! Free monthly on-line classes show how fun and simple it is to use our fool-proof master recipes to create an endless variety of tasty meals, snacks and desserts. Learn to cook on the fly! These classes are a collaboration of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Ellenville Regional Rural Health Care Network and Stick to Local Studio.Learn More Visit the Turning the Tables Cookbook website for more master recipes and videos. Free to Attend; Must RSVP Maria Reidelbach, mrr233@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlf-mqqDMiGNdCp7y5GpInMT4GtmLBnMqE ========================================= Beginner Livestock Series Thursday, August 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Join us for an eight part virtual series for those new or interested in livestock production.8 sessions, approximately every two weeks, noon to 1:30pSession 1 (May 5) Introduction to livestock (land requirements, shelter requirements, infrastructure, zoning)Session 2 (May 19) Introduction to forage & forage qualitySession 3 (June 2) Beginner chickensSession 4 (June 16) Introduction to cattleSession 5 (June 30) Meat science and regulationsSession 6 (July 7) Introduction to sheep & goatsSession 7 (July 21) Introduction to swineSession 8 (August 4) Livestock auctionsRegister for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free. Look for the promo code in your confirmation email. You'll need to register for each session individually and enter the code to access the other sessions.This event is hosted by the Regional Livestock Team of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Orange County, Sullivan County, and Ulster County. Register for one session and pay the $10 fee and you can attend any number of the other sessions for free Stephanie Herbstritt, sh2234@cornell.edu Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-livestock-series-registration-305920184507 ========================================= Learning in the Garden Series Saturday, August 13, 2022 10:00 am - 10:30 am SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 These FREE classes are held at the SUNY Ulster Xeriscape Garden,491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY on the 3rd Saturday of each month.Please dress for the weather and you are welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit on.June 18-Welcome Home Bees 11amDid you know that there are over 4,000 native bee species in North America? These bees and other pollinators are responsible for pollinating a tremendous amount of our food supply. Many of them are in serious trouble due to habitat loss and pesticide use. You can make a difference though, by welcoming them into your backyards and gardens with “bee hotels” and flowering plants that they love. Learn about their different nesting habits, what flower shapes work best for which bees and some easy DIY tips for creating these bee habitats. June 18-Pollinator Party 11am-2pm In Honor of National Pollinator WeekDid you know that pollinators provide one-third of our food and most of our flowers? They do essential work, and it’s time to honor them. Bring the whole family for a day of pollinator fun, filled with activities for the kids, informative talks, Pollina-tours of the garden, raffles, giveaways, and more! Come discover how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard and celebrate pollinators with us July 16-Inviting Creepy Crawlies Into Your GardenDo you cringe at caterpillars? Shy away from spiders? Do battle with the beetles? It’s time to rethink and understand why you should HELP not harm “the little things run the world” (E.O. Wilson).Insects provide a wide range of benefits to humanity; our crops depend on insect pollination (especially bees and butterflies), they provide food for many birds and mammals, they decompose dead materials, and they act as predators. Learn why insects (particularly caterpillars) are crucial for our survival and what you can do in your garden to help. Children (ages 4 and up) are invited to this talk. There will be a special separate activity just for them .August 13-Birds 101Do you want to know more about how to invite birds into your yard? What to do about helping the birds already there? Recent research shows that almost 3 billion birds have disappeared due to a multitude of problems.September 10-Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale 10am-12pmAll the proceeds support the maintenance of the Xeriscape Garden. Plants at this sale are either from the Xeriscape garden or gardens of our Master Gardeners. Cash or Check only.October 15 -My Beautiful YardExplore a new approach to the land around your house, discover ways to have a healthy yard, including leaving the fall that autumn brings. Find the beauty in how nature changes seasons by allowing space for a diverse ecosystem, rather than imposing a 'neat as a pin' lawn approach. One advantage to this lifestyle is a more relaxed way to put your garden and yard to rest for the winter.  Free! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Learning in the Garden Series Saturday, September 10, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 These FREE classes are held at the SUNY Ulster Xeriscape Garden,491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY on the 3rd Saturday of each month.Please dress for the weather and you are welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit on.June 18-Welcome Home Bees 11amDid you know that there are over 4,000 native bee species in North America? These bees and other pollinators are responsible for pollinating a tremendous amount of our food supply. Many of them are in serious trouble due to habitat loss and pesticide use. You can make a difference though, by welcoming them into your backyards and gardens with “bee hotels” and flowering plants that they love. Learn about their different nesting habits, what flower shapes work best for which bees and some easy DIY tips for creating these bee habitats. June 18-Pollinator Party 11am-2pm In Honor of National Pollinator WeekDid you know that pollinators provide one-third of our food and most of our flowers? They do essential work, and it’s time to honor them. Bring the whole family for a day of pollinator fun, filled with activities for the kids, informative talks, Pollina-tours of the garden, raffles, giveaways, and more! Come discover how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard and celebrate pollinators with us July 16-Inviting Creepy Crawlies Into Your GardenDo you cringe at caterpillars? Shy away from spiders? Do battle with the beetles? It’s time to rethink and understand why you should HELP not harm “the little things run the world” (E.O. Wilson).Insects provide a wide range of benefits to humanity; our crops depend on insect pollination (especially bees and butterflies), they provide food for many birds and mammals, they decompose dead materials, and they act as predators. Learn why insects (particularly caterpillars) are crucial for our survival and what you can do in your garden to help. Children (ages 4 and up) are invited to this talk. There will be a special separate activity just for them .August 13-Birds 101Do you want to know more about how to invite birds into your yard? What to do about helping the birds already there? Recent research shows that almost 3 billion birds have disappeared due to a multitude of problems.September 10-Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale 10am-12pmAll the proceeds support the maintenance of the Xeriscape Garden. Plants at this sale are either from the Xeriscape garden or gardens of our Master Gardeners. Cash or Check only.October 15 -My Beautiful YardExplore a new approach to the land around your house, discover ways to have a healthy yard, including leaving the fall that autumn brings. Find the beauty in how nature changes seasons by allowing space for a diverse ecosystem, rather than imposing a 'neat as a pin' lawn approach. One advantage to this lifestyle is a more relaxed way to put your garden and yard to rest for the winter.  Free! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Learning in the Garden Series Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:00 am - 10:30 am SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 These FREE classes are held at the SUNY Ulster Xeriscape Garden,491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY on the 3rd Saturday of each month.Please dress for the weather and you are welcome to bring a lawn chair to sit on.June 18-Welcome Home Bees 11amDid you know that there are over 4,000 native bee species in North America? These bees and other pollinators are responsible for pollinating a tremendous amount of our food supply. Many of them are in serious trouble due to habitat loss and pesticide use. You can make a difference though, by welcoming them into your backyards and gardens with “bee hotels” and flowering plants that they love. Learn about their different nesting habits, what flower shapes work best for which bees and some easy DIY tips for creating these bee habitats. June 18-Pollinator Party 11am-2pm In Honor of National Pollinator WeekDid you know that pollinators provide one-third of our food and most of our flowers? They do essential work, and it’s time to honor them. Bring the whole family for a day of pollinator fun, filled with activities for the kids, informative talks, Pollina-tours of the garden, raffles, giveaways, and more! Come discover how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard and celebrate pollinators with us July 16-Inviting Creepy Crawlies Into Your GardenDo you cringe at caterpillars? Shy away from spiders? Do battle with the beetles? It’s time to rethink and understand why you should HELP not harm “the little things run the world” (E.O. Wilson).Insects provide a wide range of benefits to humanity; our crops depend on insect pollination (especially bees and butterflies), they provide food for many birds and mammals, they decompose dead materials, and they act as predators. Learn why insects (particularly caterpillars) are crucial for our survival and what you can do in your garden to help. Children (ages 4 and up) are invited to this talk. There will be a special separate activity just for them .August 13-Birds 101Do you want to know more about how to invite birds into your yard? What to do about helping the birds already there? Recent research shows that almost 3 billion birds have disappeared due to a multitude of problems.September 10-Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale 10am-12pmAll the proceeds support the maintenance of the Xeriscape Garden. Plants at this sale are either from the Xeriscape garden or gardens of our Master Gardeners. Cash or Check only.October 15 -My Beautiful YardExplore a new approach to the land around your house, discover ways to have a healthy yard, including leaving the fall that autumn brings. Find the beauty in how nature changes seasons by allowing space for a diverse ecosystem, rather than imposing a 'neat as a pin' lawn approach. One advantage to this lifestyle is a more relaxed way to put your garden and yard to rest for the winter.  Free! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 =========================================