CCE Open House!

Saturday, May 18th

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rain or Shine!

Please come to our Open House!  There are a number of fun and interesting activities scheduled at both locations - the Extenion Education Center in Hudson and the Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra.   Meet the staff, learn about CCE programs and activities.

Agroforestry Resource Center, Acra

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Stream Ecology Activities
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   4-H Animal Ambassador Obstacle Course
1:00 p.m.   -  Woods Walk/Dedication of memorial bench for Mike Greason, former CCE board member & volunteer

ALL DAY:  Master Gardener Plant Sale and Raised Bed Vegetable Planting Workshop, Maple Sugaring House Display, Self-Guided Tours of the Siuslaw Model Forest, Demonstrations/ Education/Activities - Invasive Species Education, Popsicle  Puppets, Hands on Crafts, Rabbits and Chicken Display, Creating Cards For VA Hospital, Ticks and Related Diseases, Think Your Drink Demo, Rain Garden, Infant Swaddling/Dressing Demonstration, Bird House Building and Sale.

Extension Education Center, Hudson

11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  -  Impatient Downey Mildew Workshop

ALL DAY:  Cornell Energy Bike Demonstration, Master Gardener Perennial Plant Sale and Soil Testing Clinic ($1 First Sample, $.50 Additional), CCE Indoor Garage Sale featuring office equipment, supplies, and much more!  Demonstrations/Education/Activities – Invasive Species Information, Peanut Planting and Demonstration, Making Veggie Pick Pockets Snacks, Cupcakes For Cancer Sale, Duct Tape Pen Demonstration, Youth Flower Planting (to take home), Homemade Candy For Red Cross, Rabbit Project Demo, Think Your Drink Demo.

For more information Call 828-3346 or 622-9820.

Master Naturalist Training

Are you interested in learning more about the habitats, plants, and animals of New York State?  Are you a citizen, landowner, park naturalist, farmer, land trust employee, teacher, conservation or planning board member looking to increase your knowledge of the natural environment? 

If so, join us for the next Master Naturalist Training, to be held June 14-15, 2013 at Cornell Cooperative Extension's Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra, NY. Through this program, participants will learn about the ecosystems of New York State, the animals and plants that live in our ecosystems, and current conservation issues affecting our wildlife and natural habitats. The program includes a mix of indoor classroom presentations and outdoor hands-on field sessions where participants will learn to identify a variety of plants and animals and understand key ecological processes. Participants will learn about everything from trees and reptiles to birds and wild edible plants with live animal presentations and take-home materials for future reference.

Participants completing the two-day program will become "Naturalists Trainees". Participants may choose to take additional training and complete volunteer projects to become a "Master Naturalist".

Registration fee of $100 includes the two days of classes, educational materials, and meals sourced from local, sustainable farms. Contact Anna Plattner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions or call the Agroforestry Resource Center 518-622-9820 x0. 

Additional Workshop Information:   http://dnr.cornell.edu/cals/dnr/cerp/naturalist/master-naturalist-volunteer-activities.cfm

Registration Form:           https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eQB8oMZgZBU5prL