4-H Blue Ribbon Help Session 2025 Monday, July 7, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Let us remove the mystery and irritation from your shoulders..Blue Ribbon help is here!We'll send you the link for the Zoom session. Free Andrew Ruiz, aer279@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 341 ========================================= Auction Information Meeting - 2025 Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd , Kingston, NY 12401 None Faith Shultz, fs429@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 340 ========================================= 4-H Barn Coordination Training 2025 Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road , New Paltz, NY 12561 Meet with Faith to get barn coordination laid into place so things will run smoothly at Fair.Need help with getting your entries in? Stick around after Barn Coordination and we'll work on that at 7pm! Free Andrew Ruiz, aer279@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 341 ========================================= Master Gardener Hotline On The Road Saturday, July 12, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Our Master Gardener Volunteers are coming to you!Our Master Gardener Volunteers staff the MG Hotline three days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12pm from March-October, they test soil, identify plants, indentify bugs and answer all your gardening questions. We recongize that Ulster County is huge and not everyone is able to make it into our office to drop off samples or work during our hotline hours, so we are coming to a library near you!You can visit the Master Gardeners at the following locations this summer! Bring your soil samples, insect/plants to be identified and ask your gardening questions! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= ​2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, July 16, 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 ========================================= Special Healthy Ulster Council Meeting Event - July 2025 Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Event Public Health for Every Body - a virtual workshop exploring weight stigma in public health.Join researcher, writer and speaker, Ragen Chastain, to take a deep dive into what research and lived experience teach us about creating evidence-based public health campaigns that engage people of all sizes while avoiding common pitfalls that can create weight stigma, shame, and oppression and drive disengagement.This workshop is open to everyone! Please share widely and invite your coworkers. Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/WVgeK3Z2QX-KHjhQZJiPYQ ========================================= Healthy Ulster Council Thursday, July 17, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Event Please see our special, separately listed Healthy Ulster Council event for July 17th!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 ========================================= Master Gardener Hotline On The Road Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Our Master Gardener Volunteers are coming to you!Our Master Gardener Volunteers staff the MG Hotline three days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12pm from March-October, they test soil, identify plants, indentify bugs and answer all your gardening questions. We recongize that Ulster County is huge and not everyone is able to make it into our office to drop off samples or work during our hotline hours, so we are coming to a library near you!You can visit the Master Gardeners at the following locations this summer! Bring your soil samples, insect/plants to be identified and ask your gardening questions! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, July 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Operations Committee MeetingThe 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 ========================================= Ulster County Fair Tuesday, July 29, 2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249 Libertyville Road , New Paltz, NY 12561 Come see Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Ulster County Fair! Visit us in the Youth Building to learn what CCE Ulster and 4-H are all about. As always, we’ll have our famous 4-H Milkshakes and our Snack Bar serving a cost-efficient menu with healthier choices. Join us throughout the day for free, fun youth educational activities. Don’t forget to visit our 4-H youth in the animal barns. Learn more about the many things our 4-H'ers do at the fair on our Fair page. ========================================= Master Gardener Hotline On The Road Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Our Master Gardener Volunteers are coming to you!Our Master Gardener Volunteers staff the MG Hotline three days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12pm from March-October, they test soil, identify plants, indentify bugs and answer all your gardening questions. We recongize that Ulster County is huge and not everyone is able to make it into our office to drop off samples or work during our hotline hours, so we are coming to a library near you!You can visit the Master Gardeners at the following locations this summer! Bring your soil samples, insect/plants to be identified and ask your gardening questions! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= IPM Workshop for Cut Flower Growers Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Stars of the Meadow, 285 Tongore Rd , Stone Ridge, NY 12484 In today’s environment, pest pressure on cut flower crops is increasing—and so is the need for smarter, more sustainable pest control strategies. Join us for a field-based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) workshop, designed specifically for cut flower growers in the Hudson Valley and beyond.Hosted at Stars of the Meadow, a working flower farm using organic and regenerative methods, this workshop will offer practical, research-based solutions to managing pests while protecting the health of your crops, your soil, and your local ecosystem.Integrated Pest Management is not just about fighting pests—it's about making informed decisions that balance crop protection, environmental stewardship, and long-term farm viability. This workshop is an opportunity to take your pest management practices to the next level—by learning directly from experts and seeing successful strategies in action.Workshop Highlights -IPM for OrnamentalsBegin the evening with a targeted presentation from Dr. Elizabeth Lamb, Senior Extension Associate and Ornamentals IPM Coordinator with Cornell NYS IPM. Drawing on years of fieldwork and research, Dr. Lamb will share effective pest management approaches for cut flowers—tailored to small and diversified operations.-On-Farm Tour & Grower Practices Tour Stars of the Meadow with grower Marybeth Wehrung, who will walk attendees through her farm and discuss how she manages floral crops without the use of machinery or synthetic chemicals.-Open Q&A with Dr. Lamb Bring your specific pest questions to an interactive session where Dr. Lamb will offer recommendations and help growers troubleshoot their unique challenges.About the SpeakersDr. Elizabeth Lamb is a Senior Extension Associate and Ornamentals IPM Coordinator with the Cornell Integrated Pest Management (Cornell IPM) Program. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Horticulture Section, within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As a specialist in ornamental crops, Dr. Lamb works closely with growers to develop pest management strategies -emphasizing sustainable, effective, and economical approaches.Marybeth Wehrung is a cut flower grower and the owner of Stars of the Meadow farm, where she cultivates blooms using organic and regenerative methods. Her mission is to produce high-quality floral material while supporting the development of a resilient, regional floral supply. $12 Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/ipm-workshop-for-cut-flower-growers ========================================= Master Gardener Hotline On The Road Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Our Master Gardener Volunteers are coming to you!Our Master Gardener Volunteers staff the MG Hotline three days a week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12pm from March-October, they test soil, identify plants, indentify bugs and answer all your gardening questions. We recongize that Ulster County is huge and not everyone is able to make it into our office to drop off samples or work during our hotline hours, so we are coming to a library near you!You can visit the Master Gardeners at the following locations this summer! Bring your soil samples, insect/plants to be identified and ask your gardening questions! Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 ========================================= ​2025 Cut Flower Webinar Series Wednesday, August 20, 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 Monday, September 1, 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 ========================================= RAPP First Friday Support Group Friday, September 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 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Monday, September 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Operations Committee MeetingThe 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 ========================================= ​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 ========================================= 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 Xeriscape Garden.The Plant Sale will offer an array of plants from the Xeriscape Garden itself, 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 ========================================= Healthy Ulster Council Thursday, September 25, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Event Please see our special, separately listed Healthy Ulster Council event for July 17th!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 ========================================= 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 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 ========================================= 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: POSTPONEDJoin 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) FREEDate: TBDJoin 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= ​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 ========================================= Healthy Ulster Council Thursday, November 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Online Event Please see our special, separately listed Healthy Ulster Council event for July 17th!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 MeetingThe 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= ​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 =========================================