Introduction to Archery Class at Dyken Pond Saturday, April 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Introduction to Archery Class at Dyken Pond: April 20: 1pm-3:30pmAre you interested in learning the skill of archery? Learn how to use a bow and arrow in a controlled environment with a focus on skill building and safety. Members who have previously completed the required safety course through 4-H can arrive at 2pm for target practice. Participants must be actively enrolled in 4-H and accompanied by a guardian. Not yet a member? Call 518-272-4210 for information on becoming a member. Preregistration required by calling 518-658-2055. Cost $5. ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Thursday, April 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering an outdoor archery session in May at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. If the weather does not cooperate, we will be inside for some air rifle training. This 4-H Shooting Sports session will meet on Thursdays, May 2, 9, and 16 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a mandatory safety class on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00pm at the CCE office, located at 61 State St., Troy on the second floor. There is a $40.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $50.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Rabbit, Cavy & Poultry Workshops Sunday, April 28, 2019 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm These workshops are perfect for youth who have been interested in owning rabbits, cavies, and poultry or showing them at the Schaghticoke Fair! Come learn through hands on demonstrations on topics such as: breeds, general care, and fitting and showmanship. Rabbits & Cavies: Sunday, April 14th at 1:30 PM Poultry: Sunday, April 28th at 2 PMEach session will be held at the CCE Office in Troy (61 State St. Troy, NY). They are free and open to the public! For more information, please contact Kayela at 518-272-4210 or kls342@cornell.edu ========================================= Second Annual Spring Turn Out Grazier Meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm St. Croix Farm, 14 Ridge Rd, Valley Falls, NY 12185Join Cornell Cooperative Extension and St. Croix Farm (14 Ridge Rd, Valley Falls, NY 12185) on May 1st, 2019 from 1:00-4:30pm for the Second Annual Spring Turn Out Grazier Meeting! With a full schedule of speakers, you are sure to find new information that you can put to use on your farm. At this meeting you will learn:•How our regional beef production fits into the NYS & National market landscape•Baleage production•Prevention and control of internal parasites in cattle and small ruminants•Pasture fly control strategies for all livestock•Direct marketing your products online and in person FSA Borrower Training Credits available!Speakers will include•Mike Baker, Cornell University Beef Specialist•Steve Hadcock, Ag Entrepreneur and Market Development Educator•Aaron Gabriel, Agronomy Educator•Ashley Pierce, Commercial Livestock Educator•Ken Wise, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program Educator$10 per person, please register by April 29th, 2019Registration at the door is $15 per person.Register online at https://tinyurl.com/SpringTurnOut or contact(518) 765-3518 or cce-caahp@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Thursday, May 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering an outdoor archery session in May at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. If the weather does not cooperate, we will be inside for some air rifle training. This 4-H Shooting Sports session will meet on Thursdays, May 2, 9, and 16 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a mandatory safety class on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00pm at the CCE office, located at 61 State St., Troy on the second floor. There is a $40.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $50.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, May 8, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The 4-H Jr. Chefs program will be meeting on Wednesday evenings in May. The four week session will begin on Wednesday, May 8. This session is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and bake, and also for those who would like to learn how. During the four week session, the youth will learn about different baking techniques and ingredients and will prepare various baked items. The focus will be on different items that can be entered into the fair.The 4-H Chefs will meet on May 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Extension building from 6:00pm-8:00pm. There is a $25.00 participation fee for 4-H members, and a $30.00 participation fee for non-4-H members to cover expenses. Participants need to pre-register and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Thursday, May 9, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering an outdoor archery session in May at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. If the weather does not cooperate, we will be inside for some air rifle training. This 4-H Shooting Sports session will meet on Thursdays, May 2, 9, and 16 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a mandatory safety class on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00pm at the CCE office, located at 61 State St., Troy on the second floor. There is a $40.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $50.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The 4-H Jr. Chefs program will be meeting on Wednesday evenings in May. The four week session will begin on Wednesday, May 8. This session is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and bake, and also for those who would like to learn how. During the four week session, the youth will learn about different baking techniques and ingredients and will prepare various baked items. The focus will be on different items that can be entered into the fair.The 4-H Chefs will meet on May 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Extension building from 6:00pm-8:00pm. There is a $25.00 participation fee for 4-H members, and a $30.00 participation fee for non-4-H members to cover expenses. Participants need to pre-register and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Llama and Alpaca Parasite Management Workshop Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sweet and Savory Farmette, 2082 Buskirk-West Hoosick Rd, Buskirk, NY 12028Learn how to keep your camelids healthy, happy, and free from parasites! In addition to the farmers of Sweet and Savory Farmette, our guest speaker, Emaly Leak of Autumn Hill Llamas and Fiber, will guide us through ways to prevent parasites through management, how to tell if our llamas or alpacas have parasites, how to run your own fecal analysis with a microscope, and strategies to treat your animals if they do have parasites. To take advantage of the early registration price of $10, please register by May 14, 2019. Registration at the door is $15 per person. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/LlamaAlpacaWorkshop or contact (518) 765-3518 or cce-caahp@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Shooting Sports Spring Session Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering an outdoor archery session in May at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. If the weather does not cooperate, we will be inside for some air rifle training. This 4-H Shooting Sports session will meet on Thursdays, May 2, 9, and 16 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a mandatory safety class on Thursday, April 25 at 6:00pm at the CCE office, located at 61 State St., Troy on the second floor. There is a $40.00 registration fee for 4-H members and $50.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen DePaula at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Board of Directors Monday, May 20, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The CCE Board of Directors will meet at 7pm at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, May 22, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The 4-H Jr. Chefs program will be meeting on Wednesday evenings in May. The four week session will begin on Wednesday, May 8. This session is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and bake, and also for those who would like to learn how. During the four week session, the youth will learn about different baking techniques and ingredients and will prepare various baked items. The focus will be on different items that can be entered into the fair.The 4-H Chefs will meet on May 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Extension building from 6:00pm-8:00pm. There is a $25.00 participation fee for 4-H members, and a $30.00 participation fee for non-4-H members to cover expenses. Participants need to pre-register and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Wednesday, May 29, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The 4-H Jr. Chefs program will be meeting on Wednesday evenings in May. The four week session will begin on Wednesday, May 8. This session is for youth who are 8 years and older who like to cook and bake, and also for those who would like to learn how. During the four week session, the youth will learn about different baking techniques and ingredients and will prepare various baked items. The focus will be on different items that can be entered into the fair.The 4-H Chefs will meet on May 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Extension building from 6:00pm-8:00pm. There is a $25.00 participation fee for 4-H members, and a $30.00 participation fee for non-4-H members to cover expenses. Participants need to pre-register and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at 518-272-4210 or emd32@cornell.edu. ========================================= Garden Tour 2019 Thursday, June 13, 2019 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm This drive-it-yourself tour will feature more than twelve gardens in the Historic South Troy and Eastside neighborhoods.Gardens this year include shade and sun perennials, raised bed vegetables, townhouse gardens, poolside gardens, arbors and pathways, backyard orchards and fruit plants.Participants can also view the Tiffany Windows in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church as well as the Church’s garden as a special feature.Everyone will enjoy seeing the gardens and learning from their owners, and will take home dozens of inspirational ideas.Maps will be on sale for $10.00 per person or $30.00 per car (3 or more people) and can be purchased from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. the day of the tour at either Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, 255 Spring Avenue, Troy, or A Child’s Place at Unity House, 435 4th Street, Troy.The tour will be held rain or shine.Proceeds will benefit the Rensselaer County Master Gardener program.Individuals with questions or special needs requiring accommodation should contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at (518) 272-4210 or dhc3@cornell.edu. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.. David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Board of Directors Monday, June 24, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The CCE Board of Directors will meet at 7pm at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Board of Directors Monday, July 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The CCE Board of Directors will meet at 7pm at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Board of Directors Monday, September 23, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The CCE Board of Directors will meet at 7pm at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 =========================================