Pruning Demystified Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CCE-Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) When do I clip the hydrangeas and how do I restrain the wisteria?Beth Bechand, a Master Gardener with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, will explain some of the hows, whys and whens involved with pruning many types of woody garden plants.Click here for full Gardening Through The Seasons brochureClass starts at 7:00 PM and runs until about 8:15 PM. Pre-registration is required. Each class is $6.00 per person. Class size is limited. Registration at the door will only be accepted if space is available. Class may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Classes may also be cancelled for inclement weather.To register please return registration form and payment to address listed on registration form. $6.00 Marcie Vohnoutka, mmp74@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 111 ========================================= Computer Help Drop-In Hours @ Rensselaer Public Library Tuesday, May 1, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bring your laptop, tablet, and smartphone questions to the Rensselaer Public Library every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Get one-on-one help with e-mail, Facebook, word processing, online searching, and more. To reserve an hour-long session, call the Rensselaer Public Library at (518) 462-1193.Rensselaer Public Library676 East StreetRensselaer, NY 12144Call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210 with any additional questions. ========================================= Stunning Succulents Tuesday, May 1, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CCE-Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) You’ve got to love succulents. Give them plenty of sun, and water occasionally, and they will re-ward you with show stopping textures, colors and offspring. Learn how easy it is to incorporate them into your home and landscapes. Buying and growing tips will be included along with plenty of inspiration to create succulent dish gardens and vertical mosaics. Denise Maurer is a Master Ga-dener with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.Click here for full Gardening Through The Seasons brochureClass starts at 7:00 PM and runs until about 8:15 PM. Pre-registration is required. Each class is $6.00 per person. Class size is limited. Registration at the door will only be accepted if space is available. Class may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Classes may also be cancelled for inclement weather.To register please return registration form and payment to address listed on registration form. $6.00 Marcie Vohnoutka, mmp74@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 111 ========================================= Mighty Microbes: More Than Meets The Eye Thursday, May 3, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CCE-Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) Although we are not usually aware of it, we live in a complex relationship with trillions of other beings we can't see - the microbial world. They are all around us, in and on our bodies, in the air, water and soil, and play a major role in our well-being.We can do a lot to enhance the benefits we receive from the unseen realm.We'll explore the role of the microbiome to our health, and simple practices to keep a healthy microbiome.Presenter Janet Poole is a Master Gardener with CCE of Rensselaer County.Click here for full Gardening Through The Seasons brochureClass starts at 7:00 PM and runs until about 8:15 PM. Pre-registration is required. Each class is $6.00 per person. Class size is limited. Registration at the door will only be accepted if space is available. Class may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Classes may also be cancelled for inclement weather.To register please return registration form and payment to address listed on registration form. $6.00 Marcie Vohnoutka, mmp74@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 111 ========================================= Computer Help Drop-In Hours @ Rensselaer Public Library Tuesday, May 8, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bring your laptop, tablet, and smartphone questions to the Rensselaer Public Library every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Get one-on-one help with e-mail, Facebook, word processing, online searching, and more. To reserve an hour-long session, call the Rensselaer Public Library at (518) 462-1193.Rensselaer Public Library676 East StreetRensselaer, NY 12144Call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210 with any additional questions. ========================================= Green Menace: Emerald Ash Borer Comes To Rensselaer County Thursday, May 10, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CCE-Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) Emerald Ash Borer, an insect which has devastated ash trees in several states, was discovered in a trap in Rensselaer County in 2013. The arrival of this pest is drastically changing woodlands, parks, city streets and home landscapes. Learn how to identify the vulnerable ash trees and what can be done in response. Leader David Chinery is the horticulture educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.Click here for the full Gardening Through The Seasons brochureClass starts at 7:00 PM and runs until about 8:15 PM. Pre-registration is required. Each class is $6.00 per person. Class size is limited. Registration at the door will only be accepted if space is available. Class may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Classes may also be cancelled for inclement weather.To register please return registration form and payment to address listed on registration form. $6.00 Marcie Vohnoutka, mmp74@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 111 ========================================= Computer Help Drop-In Hours @ Rensselaer Public Library Tuesday, May 15, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bring your laptop, tablet, and smartphone questions to the Rensselaer Public Library every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Get one-on-one help with e-mail, Facebook, word processing, online searching, and more. To reserve an hour-long session, call the Rensselaer Public Library at (518) 462-1193.Rensselaer Public Library676 East StreetRensselaer, NY 12144Call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210 with any additional questions. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Growing Woody Plants From Seed Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm CCE-Rensselaer (61 State Street Troy, New York 12180) Instead of just planting a tree to help the Earth, why not propagate one from seed? Growing trees from seed allows you to grow a wide number of interesting species, many more than are found in nurseries. There are dozens of types of trees which are easily propagated from seed. Trees make great gifts for both today and the future. Presenter David Chinery is the horticulture educa-tor for Cornell Coopera-tive Extension of Rensse-laer County.Click here for full Gardening Through The Seasons brochureClass starts at 7:00 PM and runs until about 8:15 PM. Pre-registration is required. Each class is $6.00 per person. Class size is limited. Registration at the door will only be accepted if space is available. Class may be cancelled due to insufficient registration. Classes may also be cancelled for inclement weather.To register please return registration form and payment to address listed on registration form. $6.00 Marcie Vohnoutka, mmp74@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 111 ========================================= Computer Help Drop-In Hours @ Rensselaer Public Library Tuesday, May 22, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bring your laptop, tablet, and smartphone questions to the Rensselaer Public Library every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Get one-on-one help with e-mail, Facebook, word processing, online searching, and more. To reserve an hour-long session, call the Rensselaer Public Library at (518) 462-1193.Rensselaer Public Library676 East StreetRensselaer, NY 12144Call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210 with any additional questions. ========================================= Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will closed in observance of Memorial Day. ========================================= Computer Help Drop-In Hours @ Rensselaer Public Library Tuesday, May 29, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Bring your laptop, tablet, and smartphone questions to the Rensselaer Public Library every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Get one-on-one help with e-mail, Facebook, word processing, online searching, and more. To reserve an hour-long session, call the Rensselaer Public Library at (518) 462-1193.Rensselaer Public Library676 East StreetRensselaer, NY 12144Call Sarah McFadden at 272-4210 with any additional questions. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, June 20, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Independence Day Wednesday, July 4, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day. ========================================= Garden Tour 2018 Thursday, July 12, 2018 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm SAVE THE DATE. This drive-it-yourself tour will feature gardens in East Greenbush. Admission is $10.00 per person, or $30.00 per car for three or more people. Details to follow.The tour will be held rain or shine.  Proceeds will benefit the Renssealer 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 Meeting Wednesday, July 18, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 19, 2018 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Columbus Day Monday, October 8, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, October 17, 2018 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Board of Directors will meet at 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 ========================================= Election Day Tuesday, November 6, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed for Election Day. ========================================= Veteran's Day Monday, November 12, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. ========================================= Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. ========================================= Christmas Tuesday, December 25, 2018 8:00 am - 4:00 pm The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Christmas. =========================================