4-H Fiber Arts Weaving Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Create a woven wall hanging.Ages 7 and up$5 fee covers the cost of supplies-frame, yarn, plastic needles etc, you are welcome to bring your own yarn-any kind will work for this project.Meeting days: Wednesday October 22nd 6-7:30pm Wednesday October 29th 6-7:30pm Wednesday November 5th 6-7:30pm $5, sorry no refunds Andrew Ruiz, aer279@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 341 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/4-h-fiber-arts-weaving ========================================= How to Become a Taste NY Vendor: Secrets to Success Thursday, November 6, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Capital Region Welcome Center, NYS Thruway NY State Thruway Between Exits 21B and 21A Northbound on, I-87 , Hannacroix, NY 12087 Join us for an informational session on how to become a vendor at the Taste NY Store at the Capital Region Welcome Center. This free, in-person workshop will provide an overview of the vendor application process, store requirements, and opportunities available at this location. The Taste NY program creates opportunities for local producers to showcase their products to a wider audience, strengthen their market presence, and connect with new customers.Who should attend: New York–based producers and makers looking to expand their market reach through the Taste NY program are encouraged to attend. The workshop welcomes businesses across a wide range of categories, including food such as hard cheeses, meats, snacks, jams, vinegars, and non-alcoholic drinks; value-added products like specialty foods, pantry items, and artisanal goods; health and beauty items such as skincare, body care, and wellness products; as well as textiles and crafts.You can expect: Tour of the Taste at the Capital Region Welcome Center: An overview of the retail floor, product displays, and store setup. Store Manager Perspective: Information from the store manager on vendor requirements and considerations. Producer Experiences: Insights and takeaways from current Taste NY vendors. Branding Overview: General discussion on packaging, presentation, and merchandising. Q&A & Networking: Time to ask questions and connect with fellow New York producers.This workshop is a joint collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, and the Taste NY Store at the Capital Region Welcome Center.If you have any questions, please reach out to Uliana Ahashkova, Senior Agriculture Educator, at ua38@cornell.edu or 845-340-3900 x390. Free Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/how-to-become-a-taste-ny-vendor-secrets-to-succe-2 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Dried Flower Workshop Wednesday, November 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Ulster, 232 Plaza Road (Hannaford Plaza) , Kingston, New York 12401 Curious about how to dry flowers at home and what to do once you do? Join the CCE Master Gardeners for this hands on workshop! Participants will learn how to properly dry flowers at home by hang drying or silica and make a 12 inch wall hanging/standing display of dried flowers. All materials will be provided. $40 sorry no refunds Courtney Churchill, cmc534@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext. 335 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/dried-flower-workshop ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, November 14, 2025 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Mediterranean Night with Culinary Institute of America Students Monday, November 17, 2025 5:15 pm - 7:30 pm Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway , Kingston, NY 12401 Join Culinary Institute of America students and a current Chef Instructor for a FREE, fun, hands-on learning of skills and techniques used in the Mediterranean cuisine. Not only will be making delicious Mediterranean favorites like falafels, hummus, and pita bread, but we will be teaching fundamental culinary techniques you can apply in your everyday cooking at home. Anyone and everyone ages 10 years+ are welcome to join us!Please use this link for your FREE tickets https://www.cceevents.org/e/mediterranean-night-w...Space is limited, so please register now! FREE Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/mediterranean-night-with-culinary-institute-of-ame/tickets ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= ​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 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, November 19, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= KCSD Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, November 19, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.The Kingston City School District Wellness Committee meets five times a year via Zoom to discuss the ongoing efforts to create a culture of wellness in each school. We create implementation plans for the district's local school wellness policy which is updated every three years.We all have a hand in supporting the health of students in Kingston City School District. If you’re a public health professional, community leader, or just have an interest in the health and wellness of students, you are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!  Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Fields of Opportunity: Ulster County Hemp Conference Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave , Kingston, NY 12401 Growing interest in the potential of hemp as a viable agricultural and economic opportunity has sparked conversations across Ulster County. To build on this momentum, the Fields of Opportunity: Ulster County Hemp Conference serves as a platform to explore the possibilities for developing a local hemp-based industry. The conference aims to bring together farmers, researchers, processors, and community and business leaders to discuss the latest research, production practices, and market opportunities. By fostering dialogue and collaboration, the event seeks to lay the groundwork for a connected hemp community in the region.Organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, in collaboration with the Ulster County Department of Economic Development, this full-day conference will feature expert presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on hemp grain, fiber, and waste utilization. Participants will learn about recent developments in hemp grain, fiber, and waste utilization, as well as ongoing research and innovation led by Cornell University and partners across New York State.Conference Highlights Updates from Cornell University researchers on hemp genetics, production, and processing Presentations from industry leaders across the hemp value chain Discussions on market development, policy, and regional collaboration Networking opportunities to connect with peers and explore partnershipsThe event will conclude with a networking reception designed to encourage collaboration and innovation across the hemp sector. Whether you are already involved in hemp production or are exploring its potential within your business, this conference offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to the future of hemp in Ulster County and beyond.About Hemp “Hemp” refers to varieties of Cannabis sativa L. that contain less than 0.3% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) by dry weight—meaning these plants do not produce intoxicating effects. The conference focuses on hemp used for grain, fiber, and industrial applications, not for adult-use or medical cannabis.Registration The conference is free to attend, made possible through support from the Ulster County Department of Economic Development. However, advance registration is required. To help us tailor the conference experience and collect the most relevant information, please select the ticket type that best describes your role or interest in hemp. Each category includes a customized registration form.HEMP Select this option if you are already involved in the hemp industry — such as a grower, producer, or processor, consultant etc.GEN (General Public) Choose this option if you are interested in learning more about the hemp industry, its opportunities, and potential impact on the local economy.GOV (Government) Select this option if you represent a government entity, such as a legislator, agency representative, affiliated office, or other government organization.Each ticket type includes a different set of questions, so please choose the category that best matches your background or interest.Registered attendees will receive confirmation details and the full conference agenda prior to the event. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.Hotel Information If you plan to stay overnight, a limited number of rooms are available at Best Western Plus in Kingston at a discounted rate ($119 + tax and fees) exclusively for conference participants. Reservations can be made directly through the hotel using the special Hemp Conference Room Discount link Hemp Conference Room Discount https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.33159.html?groupId=5C6LL4G8 Free Uliana Ahashkova, ua38@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext.390 Registration: https://www.cceevents.org/e/fields-of-opportunity-ulster-county-hemp-conferenc ========================================= 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 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, December 12, 2025 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, December 16, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= ​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 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, December 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, January 9, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= KCSD Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.The Kingston City School District Wellness Committee meets five times a year via Zoom to discuss the ongoing efforts to create a culture of wellness in each school. We create implementation plans for the district's local school wellness policy which is updated every three years.We all have a hand in supporting the health of students in Kingston City School District. If you’re a public health professional, community leader, or just have an interest in the health and wellness of students, you are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!  Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, January 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, February 13, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= KCSD Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, March 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.The Kingston City School District Wellness Committee meets five times a year via Zoom to discuss the ongoing efforts to create a culture of wellness in each school. We create implementation plans for the district's local school wellness policy which is updated every three years.We all have a hand in supporting the health of students in Kingston City School District. If you’re a public health professional, community leader, or just have an interest in the health and wellness of students, you are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!  Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, March 13, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, March 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, March 18, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, April 10, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, May 8, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= KCSD Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.The Kingston City School District Wellness Committee meets five times a year via Zoom to discuss the ongoing efforts to create a culture of wellness in each school. We create implementation plans for the district's local school wellness policy which is updated every three years.We all have a hand in supporting the health of students in Kingston City School District. If you’re a public health professional, community leader, or just have an interest in the health and wellness of students, you are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!  Free Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, May 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= Chambers Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Friday, June 12, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Chambers Elementary School, 945 Morton Boulevard , Kingston, NY 12401 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= R. R. Graves Elementary Health & Wellness Committee Tuesday, June 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm R. R. Graves Elementary School, 345 Mountainview Avenue , Port Ewen, NY 12466 Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 ========================================= E.R. Crosby Health & Wellness Committee Wednesday, June 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Children with healthier eating patterns and that get enough physical activity tend to have better grades, better memory recall, perform better in class, and miss less school. Students spend a majority of time in school, so it’s important to create and maintain a healthy school environment. The school health and wellness committee is made up of school staff and parents/families with the goal of creating a healthy nutrition environment and more opportunities for physical activity.These meetings are not open to the public without prior approval from the school principal. Others with a vested interest in school health are welcome to join the Kingston City School District Health and Wellness Committee!For more information on school wellness committees, or how to start one at your school, contact Ninette Warner, school coordinator for the Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant (contact information below). Ninette Warner, nw293@cornell.edu, 845-340-3990 ext 347 =========================================