​2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, September 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series12pm to 1pmVia ZoomPre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKgPrice: FreeSchedule:January 15, 2025: Marketing: Identifying Your Audience and Finding Your MarketFebruary 19, 2025: Business Structures and Importance of InsuranceMarch 19, 2025: Spring Preparation from Pest Management Point of ViewApril 16, 2025: Peony ProductionMay 21, 2025: Selling at Farmer's MarketsJune 18, 2025: What pest do I have in my cut flower operation?July 16, 2025: Seed SavingAugust 20, 2025: Dahlia ProductionSeptember 17, 2025: Preparing Your Soil for the Next SeasonOctober 15, 2025: Planning Your Cut Flower Operation for Next SeasonNovember 19, 2025: Starting Cut FlowersDecember 17, 2025: Cut Flower Workshops and Events (Fresh and Dried)All webinars will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. Free Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg ========================================= Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs! The Master Gardener Program holds its Annual Plant Sale, a fundraiser for the Demonstration Gardens and Meadow.The Plant Sale will offer an array of plants from the Demonstration Gardens, plus perennials, shrubs, trees and even houseplants grown by the Master Gardeners! Cash or Check accepted.. Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Flower Press Workshop Wednesday, September 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Are you curious about pressing flowers or plants? Join the CCE Ulster Master Gardeners for this hands on workshop! Participants will make thier own 12" x 12" wooden press, learn the history of the flower press/herbarium and start your own flower collection or prepare pressed plants for future craft projects. All materials will be provided including live plant material to press. $40, sorry no refunds Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/flower-press-workshop ========================================= Healthy Ulster Council Thursday, September 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Event The Healthy Ulster Council is a coalition of agencies and organizations serving Ulster County that meets bi-monthly for professional development, networking, and collective action. Meetings foster communications, awareness, and potential synergies in and among participating organizations and individuals working on various aspects of community wellness and prevention. The mission of HUC is to strengthen collaboration between organizations working to promote wellness, prevent illness and improve health outcomes through collective action and projects. The vision is for Ulster County to be a place where a strong culture of health supports healthy lifestyles for people of different socio-economic backgrounds.The Healthy Ulster Council is an Ulster County Department of Health community coalition. The Ulster County Department of Health partners with Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County for assistance with coordination and facilitation of the Healthy Ulster Council.To register or for more information, please email Ninette Warner at nw293@cornell.edu Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Microplastics in Our Backyard: Science Meets Community Webinar Series Wednesday, October 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event October through December, join New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a lunchtime webinar series featuring expert speakers who will explain what microplastics are, what solutions are being developed to deal with them, and what research is being conducted to help us better understand them. Webinars will take place online and will.Title: Microplastics ExplainedDate: 10/1/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Catherine Prunella, Water Quality Extension Specialist, New York Sea GrantDescription: Microplastics are found everywhere scientists look. Where do microplastics come from, and how do they impact our environment? Join this webinar to explore the sources and pathways of marine debris and microplastics. Learn about what is being done to combat this growing problem, from cutting-edge technology to household solutions. Catherine will discuss research by Columbia University in partnership with New York Sea Grant to develop a filter in laundry machines to capture microplastics from clothing, and a robot that uses artificial intelligence to identify and remove plastics floating in water.About the Speaker: Catherine Prunella is a Water Quality Extension Specialist with New York Sea Grant. Based in New York City, she works with residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, communities, and agencies to address water pollution, specifically microplastics, emerging contaminants, and marine debris.Title: Technology Solutions for Microplastics with PolyGone SystemsDate: 11/12/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Yidian Liu & Nathaniel Banks, Polygone Systems, Co-FoundersDescription: PolyGone Systems is a private start-up that builds systems for capturing microplastics from waterways to help safeguard water quality, human health, and aquatic ecosystems. Come learn about their innovative technology, how it has evolved over the years, and their connection to the Hudson River!About the Speakers: Yidian Liu is the Co-founder and COO of PolyGone Systems, Inc. and a Forbes 30 under 30 Fellow. She oversees company operations, resource accrual, and team management. She is a trained designer with a master’s degree in architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor’s from Syracuse University.Title: Microplastics Research in the Hudson River EstuaryDate: 12/3/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Dr. Sarah Cadieux, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Earth & Environmental Sciences Professor & ResearcherDescription: Join us for a talk about microplastic pollution in the Upper Hudson River Estuary. We'll share findings from our community science research project, which combines water sampling with creative education initiatives including an art-based awareness campaign. This talk will highlight both the science behind this emerging environmental challenge and community-based approaches to address plastic pollution in our waterways.About the Speaker: Dr. Sarah Cadieux is an RPI Earth and Environmental Sciences professor and researcher who takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding biogeochemical cycling within freshwater systems by combining limnology, aquatic chemistry, isotope biogeochemistry, sedimentology and geomicrobiology. She is researching microplastics contamination in local surface water and drinking water. Sarah is doing research in our local drinking watershed, and using NATURE Lab as the site for processing samples and recording data. FREE Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/microplastics-webinar-series-microplastics-explain ========================================= RAPP First Friday Support Group Friday, October 3, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 For adults in the Relatives as Parents Program.If you are interested in joining RAPP or would like more information, please contact Karri Paul, Family Education Coordinator by telephone/text at 845-616-9350 or by email at kp376@cornell.edu Free Karri Paul, kp376@cornell.edu, (845) 340 - 3990 ext. 343 ========================================= 2025 Master Gardener Garlic and Bulb Sale Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 2025 Master Gardener Garlic and Bulb Sale The Master Gardeners are expanding their fall fundraiser! They are selling Certified Organic Music Garlic that everyone loves in addition to some flowering bulbs.  Pick-up will be on Saturday October 4th from 10am-12 noon at our office at 232 Plaza Road, Kingston.Garlic-Certified Organic Grown in NY Music Garlic       ½ LB FOR $11.00 Music Garlic is a very popular selection derived from German Extra Hardy. It is prized for its jumbo cloves, long storage potential, and strong field performance in cold climates. Skins are very thick and tightly wrapped, with creamy white color. Expect 4–5 cloves per head. A stiff hardneck type.BulbsCamassia leichtlinii ‘Caerulea’Starry, purplish blue flowers rise in loose spikes on tall stems. Camassia is most effective when planted in clusters in a shrub border or grassy area, where it looks perfectly natural. It needs full sun and thrives in moist, or even wet, soil.5 Bulbs for $11All Aflutter™ Iris BlendIt’s earliest spring. The air is crisp, the breeze cold. Somehow, though, you have an ankle-deep gathering of butterflies in the garden. Now you remember: The little irises you planted last fall. Magic!15 Bulbs for $10Daffodil ThaliaNodding white flowers, usually 2–3 per stem, with narrow petals and a delicate cup. They have a light, feathery quality. Excellent for massing at the edge of woods or among shrubs. Also grows well in the Deep South.Thalia is over 100 years old, but it still has a verve that makes you fall in love with it over and over. It has proved to be an excellent perennializer, and with its bright white color, Thalia creates a gorgeous display every spring.7 Bulbs for $10Daffodil Sir Winston ChurchillA double sport of Geranium, with the fragrance to prove it. Each stem bears clusters of 2–6 white flowers with flecks of orange in the middle. Their scent is fresh and sweet. Great for cutting.5 bulbs for $10Turkestanica TulipsSmall white flowers with gold eyes borne 4–8 to a stem. Plant the bulbs thickly, and they will make a starry mass of bloom. Easy to grow and a good stayer. As the name indicates, this species is native to Turkestan.25 bulbs for $10 (sorry no refunds) Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Registration: https://cceulster.squarespace.com/fall-bulb-and-garlic-sale-2025 ========================================= Growing Great Garlic Class Saturday, October 4, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Do you want to grow garlic but don't know where to start? Have you grown garlic before but didn't get those big bulbs you see else where? Do you plant garlic and then struggle with the perfect time to harvest?Come learn how to grow great garlic with the Master Gardeners of CCE Ulster! The Master Gardeners will walk you through planting, to harvest, to curing to get great garlic results!The class fee includes a 1/2 pound of organic music garlic to take home and plant with the knowledge you gained in class! $20, sorry no refunds Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/growing-garlic-class-2 ========================================= Fall Fest 2025 Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road , New Paltz, NY 12561 You're welcome to join us for Fall Fest 2025 on October 11, 2025 from 10 am - 2 pmUlster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561It's a great event to explore all of what our 4-H program has to offer! This event will allow you the opportunity to meet with our club members and volunteers through one-on-one conversations and interactive activities including animals, all while enjoying a famous delicious 4-H milkshake!  Free Andrew Ruiz, aer279@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 341 ========================================= ​2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series12pm to 1pmVia ZoomPre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKgPrice: FreeSchedule:January 15, 2025: Marketing: Identifying Your Audience and Finding Your MarketFebruary 19, 2025: Business Structures and Importance of InsuranceMarch 19, 2025: Spring Preparation from Pest Management Point of ViewApril 16, 2025: Peony ProductionMay 21, 2025: Selling at Farmer's MarketsJune 18, 2025: What pest do I have in my cut flower operation?July 16, 2025: Seed SavingAugust 20, 2025: Dahlia ProductionSeptember 17, 2025: Preparing Your Soil for the Next SeasonOctober 15, 2025: Planning Your Cut Flower Operation for Next SeasonNovember 19, 2025: Starting Cut FlowersDecember 17, 2025: Cut Flower Workshops and Events (Fresh and Dried)All webinars will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. Free Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg ========================================= Ecological Gardening Fall Clean Up Practices Talk and Tour Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road , Stone Ridge, New York 12484 Join us for a talk and tour illustrating our ecological fall clean-up practices. Instead of an aggressive approach, ecological clean-up emphasizes leaving as much plant debris in place as possible. Stems, leaves & seed heads provide food and protection for pollinators, other beneficial wildlife, and for the soil itself. See for yourself how much easier and beneficial these practices are. We will also discuss the progress we have made this year in our pollinator meadow with the grant we received from Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley. $10, sorry no refunds Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/ecological-gardening-fall-clean-up-practices-talk ========================================= 2025 Ulster County Agroforestry Field Day Series Thursday, October 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Interested in incorporating agroforestry practices into your farm? Join us for a 3-part series co-hosted by CCE Ulster, Orange, and Harvest NY with Mastwood Farms, Black Creek Farm and Nursery and Scenic Hudson. Tour an agroforestry nursery, diverse planting sites and join a hands-on planting demonstration. Presenters will discuss why to consider agroforestry and how to get started. Event Dates: Part 1: Agroforestry Nursery Tour, Propagation and Species Selection at Black Creek Farm & Nursery in Highland, NY Date: Thursday, May 15, 3-5 PM Join us for a tour of Black Creek’s plant nursery, discussions on woody plant propagation and species selection for agroforestry projects with farmer and CCE Orange Educator Erik Schellenberg. Learn about Cornell and CCE Agroforestry Resources from CCE Ulster Educator Kathryn Brignac and funding resources with Harvest NY Ag Climate Resilience Specialist Savanna Shelnutt. Part 2: Agroforestry Installation and Tree Planting Demo at Mastwood Farms in Kerhonkson, NY Date: Canceled- Please check email or reach out to Kathryn for information on the change in this event series.Join Costa Boutsikaris of Mastwood Farms and Erik Schellenberg of CCE Orange /Black Creek Farm and Nursery for a tour of their recent agroforestry planting site and discussion. Hear about planting preparation and design, followed by a hands-on tree-planting. Tour Mastwood’s fruit and nut trees selected for the Rondout Valley and discuss considerations for different species and soil types. Species include Hazelnut, Chestnut, Hickory, Persimmon, Plum and Elderberry. Learn about Scenic Hudson’s programs with Annie Christian. Part 3: Agroforestry Implementation and Management at Black Creek Farm & Nursery in Highland, NY Date: Thursday October 23rd, 3-5 PM Return to Erik’s farm, Black Creek Farm and Nursery, for a Fall tour of their agroforestry plantings. Erik will talk about harvesting and managing plantings while we see some seasonal crops and installations of different ages and types. There will be time for questions and discussion as we wrap up the series.Part 4: Tour of agroforestry and silvopasture systems at AOOA Farm in Goshen, NY (Orange County) $10Date: September 4, 4pm-6pmJoin project director Alix Daguin and other staff at All One One All Farm in Goshen New York for a two hour walk-and-talk tour to learn about the agroforestry systems they have planted at their regenerative farm which integrates livestock and tree crops. Successes, challenges, as well as systems of implementation and management will be covered. Cost: $10 per session or $25 discounted ticket price (limited number) for all 3 dates. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so register in advance. Kathryn Brignac, klb339@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 329 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/2025-ulster-county-agroforestry-field-day-series ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Open House Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Are you interested in serving your community through gardening? Come meet other Master Gardeners and learn more about our training program! We are neighbors teaching neighbors about landscapes, vegetables, fruits, herbs, houseplants, beneficial and harmful insects, plant diseases, integrated pest management (IPM), wildlife management, soils, birds, composting, water conservation, and much, much more!The Master Gardeners are a dedicated group of volunteers in New York State who are trained by Cornell Cooperative Extension in the science and art of gardening. We continue to be educated on the latest developments in horticulture through on-going training and workshops.And yet, the Master Gardener Program is more than a horticulture class or a garden club. It is a volunteer program that enables participants to serve their communities through horticultural education. If you would like to help improve your community and enjoy gardening, landscaping, and related activities, come learn about how to be a Master Gardener volunteer.During our open house you will meet otherMaster Gardeners, learn about the application process, coursework and program requirements.Register for Thursday October 23rdRegister for Saturday October 25th Free Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Open House Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Are you interested in serving your community through gardening? Come meet other Master Gardeners and learn more about our training program! We are neighbors teaching neighbors about landscapes, vegetables, fruits, herbs, houseplants, beneficial and harmful insects, plant diseases, integrated pest management (IPM), wildlife management, soils, birds, composting, water conservation, and much, much more!The Master Gardeners are a dedicated group of volunteers in New York State who are trained by Cornell Cooperative Extension in the science and art of gardening. We continue to be educated on the latest developments in horticulture through on-going training and workshops.And yet, the Master Gardener Program is more than a horticulture class or a garden club. It is a volunteer program that enables participants to serve their communities through horticultural education. If you would like to help improve your community and enjoy gardening, landscaping, and related activities, come learn about how to be a Master Gardener volunteer.During our open house you will meet otherMaster Gardeners, learn about the application process, coursework and program requirements.Register for Thursday October 23rdRegister for Saturday October 25th Free Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Plastic Free Holidays: Craft Workshops Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm October through December, join New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a series of community events and workshops focused on reducing plastic waste during the holidays. Join us for a Halloween costume swap in October, a Thanksgiving felted pumpkin workshop in November, and a winter holiday recycled gift tag workshop in December. Registration is required for the felted pumpkin and gift tag workshops. Registration is not required for the costume swap.Title: Halloween Costume Swap (no registration required)Date: 10/25/25Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Kingston Farmers Market, Ulster County Courthouse Parking LotDescription: Drop off your old costumes and find something “new” to you! Pre-owned, washed, costumes will be accepted at the CCE Ulster Office located at 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY from September 15th to October 20th. Costumes will be available from 9am-1pm on October 25th at the Kingston Farmers Market in the Ulster County Courthouse Parking Lot. Capacity: unlimitedTitle: Felted Wool PumpkinsDate: 11/19/2025Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: CCE Ulster Conference RoomDescription: Ditch the plastic table decor this Thanksgiving and make something that will last. In this workshop participants will learn how to create a felted pumpkin for festive, plastic free decor. All materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 12+.Capacity: 15Title: Recycled Gift Tags Date: 12/9/2025Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: CCE Ulster Conference RoomDescription: Instead of buying new gift tags and wrapping paper this year get creative using recycled and leftover materials like old ribbons and buttons. All materials will be provided. Registration required. FOr ages 12+. Capacity: 15 FREE Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/microplastics-holiday-workshop-series ========================================= RAPP First Friday Support Group Friday, November 7, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 For adults in the Relatives as Parents Program.If you are interested in joining RAPP or would like more information, please contact Karri Paul, Family Education Coordinator by telephone/text at 845-616-9350 or by email at kp376@cornell.edu Free Karri Paul, kp376@cornell.edu, (845) 340 - 3990 ext. 343 ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 2025New Year's Day - January 1, 2025Martin Luther King Day- January 20, 2025President's Day - February 17, 2025Memorial Day - May 26, 2025Juneteenth - June 19, 2025Independence Day - July 4, 2025Labor Day - September 1, 2025Veteran's Day - November 11, 2025Thanksgiving - November 27, 2025Day after Thanksgiving - November 28, 2025December 24, 2025 - Closing at 12noonAll workdays from December 25th through January 1, 2026 Pat D, pod6@cornell.edu, (845) 340 3990 ext. 311 ========================================= Microplastics in Our Backyard: Science Meets Community Webinar Series Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event October through December, join New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a lunchtime webinar series featuring expert speakers who will explain what microplastics are, what solutions are being developed to deal with them, and what research is being conducted to help us better understand them. Webinars will take place online and will.Title: Microplastics ExplainedDate: 10/1/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Catherine Prunella, Water Quality Extension Specialist, New York Sea GrantDescription: Microplastics are found everywhere scientists look. Where do microplastics come from, and how do they impact our environment? Join this webinar to explore the sources and pathways of marine debris and microplastics. Learn about what is being done to combat this growing problem, from cutting-edge technology to household solutions. Catherine will discuss research by Columbia University in partnership with New York Sea Grant to develop a filter in laundry machines to capture microplastics from clothing, and a robot that uses artificial intelligence to identify and remove plastics floating in water.About the Speaker: Catherine Prunella is a Water Quality Extension Specialist with New York Sea Grant. Based in New York City, she works with residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, communities, and agencies to address water pollution, specifically microplastics, emerging contaminants, and marine debris.Title: Technology Solutions for Microplastics with PolyGone SystemsDate: 11/12/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Yidian Liu & Nathaniel Banks, Polygone Systems, Co-FoundersDescription: PolyGone Systems is a private start-up that builds systems for capturing microplastics from waterways to help safeguard water quality, human health, and aquatic ecosystems. Come learn about their innovative technology, how it has evolved over the years, and their connection to the Hudson River!About the Speakers: Yidian Liu is the Co-founder and COO of PolyGone Systems, Inc. and a Forbes 30 under 30 Fellow. She oversees company operations, resource accrual, and team management. She is a trained designer with a master’s degree in architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor’s from Syracuse University.Title: Microplastics Research in the Hudson River EstuaryDate: 12/3/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Dr. Sarah Cadieux, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Earth & Environmental Sciences Professor & ResearcherDescription: Join us for a talk about microplastic pollution in the Upper Hudson River Estuary. We'll share findings from our community science research project, which combines water sampling with creative education initiatives including an art-based awareness campaign. This talk will highlight both the science behind this emerging environmental challenge and community-based approaches to address plastic pollution in our waterways.About the Speaker: Dr. Sarah Cadieux is an RPI Earth and Environmental Sciences professor and researcher who takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding biogeochemical cycling within freshwater systems by combining limnology, aquatic chemistry, isotope biogeochemistry, sedimentology and geomicrobiology. She is researching microplastics contamination in local surface water and drinking water. Sarah is doing research in our local drinking watershed, and using NATURE Lab as the site for processing samples and recording data. FREE Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/microplastics-webinar-series-microplastics-explain ========================================= ​2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series12pm to 1pmVia ZoomPre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKgPrice: FreeSchedule:January 15, 2025: Marketing: Identifying Your Audience and Finding Your MarketFebruary 19, 2025: Business Structures and Importance of InsuranceMarch 19, 2025: Spring Preparation from Pest Management Point of ViewApril 16, 2025: Peony ProductionMay 21, 2025: Selling at Farmer's MarketsJune 18, 2025: What pest do I have in my cut flower operation?July 16, 2025: Seed SavingAugust 20, 2025: Dahlia ProductionSeptember 17, 2025: Preparing Your Soil for the Next SeasonOctober 15, 2025: Planning Your Cut Flower Operation for Next SeasonNovember 19, 2025: Starting Cut FlowersDecember 17, 2025: Cut Flower Workshops and Events (Fresh and Dried)All webinars will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. Free Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg ========================================= Plastic Free Holidays: Craft Workshops Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm October through December, join New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a series of community events and workshops focused on reducing plastic waste during the holidays. Join us for a Halloween costume swap in October, a Thanksgiving felted pumpkin workshop in November, and a winter holiday recycled gift tag workshop in December. Registration is required for the felted pumpkin and gift tag workshops. Registration is not required for the costume swap.Title: Halloween Costume Swap (no registration required)Date: 10/25/25Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Kingston Farmers Market, Ulster County Courthouse Parking LotDescription: Drop off your old costumes and find something “new” to you! Pre-owned, washed, costumes will be accepted at the CCE Ulster Office located at 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY from September 15th to October 20th. Costumes will be available from 9am-1pm on October 25th at the Kingston Farmers Market in the Ulster County Courthouse Parking Lot. Capacity: unlimitedTitle: Felted Wool PumpkinsDate: 11/19/2025Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: CCE Ulster Conference RoomDescription: Ditch the plastic table decor this Thanksgiving and make something that will last. In this workshop participants will learn how to create a felted pumpkin for festive, plastic free decor. All materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 12+.Capacity: 15Title: Recycled Gift Tags Date: 12/9/2025Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: CCE Ulster Conference RoomDescription: Instead of buying new gift tags and wrapping paper this year get creative using recycled and leftover materials like old ribbons and buttons. All materials will be provided. Registration required. FOr ages 12+. Capacity: 15 FREE Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/microplastics-holiday-workshop-series ========================================= Healthy Ulster Council Thursday, November 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Event The Healthy Ulster Council is a coalition of agencies and organizations serving Ulster County that meets bi-monthly for professional development, networking, and collective action. Meetings foster communications, awareness, and potential synergies in and among participating organizations and individuals working on various aspects of community wellness and prevention. The mission of HUC is to strengthen collaboration between organizations working to promote wellness, prevent illness and improve health outcomes through collective action and projects. The vision is for Ulster County to be a place where a strong culture of health supports healthy lifestyles for people of different socio-economic backgrounds.The Healthy Ulster Council is an Ulster County Department of Health community coalition. The Ulster County Department of Health partners with Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County for assistance with coordination and facilitation of the Healthy Ulster Council.To register or for more information, please email Ninette Warner at nw293@cornell.edu Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Operations Committee Meeting The Board's Operations Committee Meeting precedes the general body meeting. These meetings take place the fourth Monday of every other month starting at 5 PM beginning with the March meeting each year.At Large Meeting of the Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County.These meetings take place the fourth Monday of every other month starting at 6 PM. These meetings are open to the public. Please contact Melanie Forstrom, Executive Director if you're interested in attending. Advanced notice is requested, but not required to attend. The public may participate from any posted location.Volunteer with the Board of DirectorsIf you're interested in joining the Board of Directors, participating in a committee, or becoming a program advisor, contact Melanie Forstrom, Executive Director. Our Nominating Committee recruits and evaluates potential Board candidates. Melanie Forstrom, maf357@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 320 ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 2025New Year's Day - January 1, 2025Martin Luther King Day- January 20, 2025President's Day - February 17, 2025Memorial Day - May 26, 2025Juneteenth - June 19, 2025Independence Day - July 4, 2025Labor Day - September 1, 2025Veteran's Day - November 11, 2025Thanksgiving - November 27, 2025Day after Thanksgiving - November 28, 2025December 24, 2025 - Closing at 12noonAll workdays from December 25th through January 1, 2026 Pat D, pod6@cornell.edu, (845) 340 3990 ext. 311 ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 2025New Year's Day - January 1, 2025Martin Luther King Day- January 20, 2025President's Day - February 17, 2025Memorial Day - May 26, 2025Juneteenth - June 19, 2025Independence Day - July 4, 2025Labor Day - September 1, 2025Veteran's Day - November 11, 2025Thanksgiving - November 27, 2025Day after Thanksgiving - November 28, 2025December 24, 2025 - Closing at 12noonAll workdays from December 25th through January 1, 2026 Pat D, pod6@cornell.edu, (845) 340 3990 ext. 311 ========================================= Microplastics in Our Backyard: Science Meets Community Webinar Series Wednesday, December 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event October through December, join New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a lunchtime webinar series featuring expert speakers who will explain what microplastics are, what solutions are being developed to deal with them, and what research is being conducted to help us better understand them. Webinars will take place online and will.Title: Microplastics ExplainedDate: 10/1/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Catherine Prunella, Water Quality Extension Specialist, New York Sea GrantDescription: Microplastics are found everywhere scientists look. Where do microplastics come from, and how do they impact our environment? Join this webinar to explore the sources and pathways of marine debris and microplastics. Learn about what is being done to combat this growing problem, from cutting-edge technology to household solutions. Catherine will discuss research by Columbia University in partnership with New York Sea Grant to develop a filter in laundry machines to capture microplastics from clothing, and a robot that uses artificial intelligence to identify and remove plastics floating in water.About the Speaker: Catherine Prunella is a Water Quality Extension Specialist with New York Sea Grant. Based in New York City, she works with residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, communities, and agencies to address water pollution, specifically microplastics, emerging contaminants, and marine debris.Title: Technology Solutions for Microplastics with PolyGone SystemsDate: 11/12/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Yidian Liu & Nathaniel Banks, Polygone Systems, Co-FoundersDescription: PolyGone Systems is a private start-up that builds systems for capturing microplastics from waterways to help safeguard water quality, human health, and aquatic ecosystems. Come learn about their innovative technology, how it has evolved over the years, and their connection to the Hudson River!About the Speakers: Yidian Liu is the Co-founder and COO of PolyGone Systems, Inc. and a Forbes 30 under 30 Fellow. She oversees company operations, resource accrual, and team management. She is a trained designer with a master’s degree in architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor’s from Syracuse University.Title: Microplastics Research in the Hudson River EstuaryDate: 12/3/25Time: 12pm - 1pmSpeaker: Dr. Sarah Cadieux, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Earth & Environmental Sciences Professor & ResearcherDescription: Join us for a talk about microplastic pollution in the Upper Hudson River Estuary. We'll share findings from our community science research project, which combines water sampling with creative education initiatives including an art-based awareness campaign. This talk will highlight both the science behind this emerging environmental challenge and community-based approaches to address plastic pollution in our waterways.About the Speaker: Dr. Sarah Cadieux is an RPI Earth and Environmental Sciences professor and researcher who takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding biogeochemical cycling within freshwater systems by combining limnology, aquatic chemistry, isotope biogeochemistry, sedimentology and geomicrobiology. She is researching microplastics contamination in local surface water and drinking water. Sarah is doing research in our local drinking watershed, and using NATURE Lab as the site for processing samples and recording data. FREE Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/microplastics-webinar-series-microplastics-explain ========================================= RAPP First Friday Support Group Friday, December 5, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 For adults in the Relatives as Parents Program.If you are interested in joining RAPP or would like more information, please contact Karri Paul, Family Education Coordinator by telephone/text at 845-616-9350 or by email at kp376@cornell.edu Free Karri Paul, kp376@cornell.edu, (845) 340 - 3990 ext. 343 ========================================= Plastic Free Holidays: Craft Workshops Tuesday, December 9, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm October through December, join New York Sea Grant and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County for a series of community events and workshops focused on reducing plastic waste during the holidays. Join us for a Halloween costume swap in October, a Thanksgiving felted pumpkin workshop in November, and a winter holiday recycled gift tag workshop in December. Registration is required for the felted pumpkin and gift tag workshops. Registration is not required for the costume swap.Title: Halloween Costume Swap (no registration required)Date: 10/25/25Time: 9am-1pmLocation: Kingston Farmers Market, Ulster County Courthouse Parking LotDescription: Drop off your old costumes and find something “new” to you! Pre-owned, washed, costumes will be accepted at the CCE Ulster Office located at 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY from September 15th to October 20th. Costumes will be available from 9am-1pm on October 25th at the Kingston Farmers Market in the Ulster County Courthouse Parking Lot. Capacity: unlimitedTitle: Felted Wool PumpkinsDate: 11/19/2025Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: CCE Ulster Conference RoomDescription: Ditch the plastic table decor this Thanksgiving and make something that will last. In this workshop participants will learn how to create a felted pumpkin for festive, plastic free decor. All materials will be provided. Registration required. For ages 12+.Capacity: 15Title: Recycled Gift Tags Date: 12/9/2025Time: 6pm-7:30pmLocation: CCE Ulster Conference RoomDescription: Instead of buying new gift tags and wrapping paper this year get creative using recycled and leftover materials like old ribbons and buttons. All materials will be provided. Registration required. FOr ages 12+. Capacity: 15 FREE Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/microplastics-holiday-workshop-series ========================================= ​2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series12pm to 1pmVia ZoomPre-Registration Required: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKgPrice: FreeSchedule:January 15, 2025: Marketing: Identifying Your Audience and Finding Your MarketFebruary 19, 2025: Business Structures and Importance of InsuranceMarch 19, 2025: Spring Preparation from Pest Management Point of ViewApril 16, 2025: Peony ProductionMay 21, 2025: Selling at Farmer's MarketsJune 18, 2025: What pest do I have in my cut flower operation?July 16, 2025: Seed SavingAugust 20, 2025: Dahlia ProductionSeptember 17, 2025: Preparing Your Soil for the Next SeasonOctober 15, 2025: Planning Your Cut Flower Operation for Next SeasonNovember 19, 2025: Starting Cut FlowersDecember 17, 2025: Cut Flower Workshops and Events (Fresh and Dried)All webinars will be recorded and links shared. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the meeting. Free Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9wBb3htUTNa0ZX9rzYTKKg ========================================= Office Closed in Observance Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 2025New Year's Day - January 1, 2025Martin Luther King Day- January 20, 2025President's Day - February 17, 2025Memorial Day - May 26, 2025Juneteenth - June 19, 2025Independence Day - July 4, 2025Labor Day - September 1, 2025Veteran's Day - November 11, 2025Thanksgiving - November 27, 2025Day after Thanksgiving - November 28, 2025December 24, 2025 - Closing at 12noonAll workdays from December 25th through January 1, 2026 Pat D, pod6@cornell.edu, (845) 340 3990 ext. 311 =========================================