Family & Consumer Science PDC Meeting

Friday, October 17, 2025

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will be holding a Family and Consumer Science Program Development Committee meeting on Friday, October 17th at 9:30 AM at the CCE office located at 99 Troy Road, suite 203 in East Greenbush. Anyone who is interested in at...

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4-H Junior Chefs Spookey Treats Workshop

Monday, October 20, 2025

The 4-H Junior Chefs will meet on Monday, October 20th at 6:00 PM at the CCE office in East Greenbush.  At this workshop youth will be making Halloween treats.  There is a $10.00 participation fee per youth. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at em...

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Senior Planet Program Series: Using Your iPhone

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your iPhone more comfortably and confidently. We’ll practice using basic features, downloading apps, and adjusting device and privacy settings. You'll also learn to use free messaging apps for voice and video calls and explore wearables, AI, ...

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SENIOR PLANET WORKSHOP - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR iPhone/ Android

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

In this multi-week series, you'll learn to navigate your smartphone more comfortably and confidently.  We'll practice using basic features, downloading apps,and adjusting device and privacy settings.  You'll also learn to use free messaging apps for voice and video calls and explore wea...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of th...

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4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday, October 21st at 7 PM and November 18th at 6 PM both via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. Thi...

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Board of Directors- Finance Committee Meetiing

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd 6 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP (suggested but no...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors Meeting meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd at  7 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP...

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4-H Clover Fun Run

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Save the date! October 25th at 10 AM 4-H will be hosting a FUN RUN at the Schodack Island State Park. Details will be coming soon. Watch this page or call the office. 

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Trees and Treating Costume Walk with The Lorax at Dyken Pond

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Learn about the trees of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on a walk through the woods led by the Lorax. Enjoy some yummy tree themed treats at each stop. Go home with a better understanding of the forest's trees and your sweet tooth satisfied! Halloween costumes are encouraged an...

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Senior Planet Program Series: Using Your iPhone

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your iPhone more comfortably and confidently. We’ll practice using basic features, downloading apps, and adjusting device and privacy settings. You'll also learn to use free messaging apps for voice and video calls and explore wearables, AI, ...

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SENIOR PLANET WORKSHOP - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR iPhone/ Android

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

In this multi-week series, you'll learn to navigate your smartphone more comfortably and confidently.  We'll practice using basic features, downloading apps,and adjusting device and privacy settings.  You'll also learn to use free messaging apps for voice and video calls and explore wea...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of th...

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Lunch In The Garden "Plants For An Autumn Garden" Webinar

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

With warm weather carrying on into September and even October, gardening can continue on later than ever before! We’ll take a look at some of the herbaceous perennial plants which bloom after Labor Day, giving your garden weeks more color and interest. Presented by David Chinery, Extension Educat...

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4-H Horse ProgramYear End Potluck

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Year-end banquet to recognize highlights of our 4-H members and clubs from the 2024-25 4-H Year.Contact your respective 4-H Club Leader or the CCE office at 518-272-4210.

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2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner

Monday, November 3, 2025

The Board of Directors and Staff are honored to invite you to attend our 108th Annual Meeting and Dinner being held at Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Road, Troy, NY 12180.  -   Social Time 5:30 -5:50 pm, cash bar available-   The Annual Meeting will begin at 5:50 pm ...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of th...

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Election Day

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The CCE offices will be closed for Election Day. If you cannot find the information you are looking for please send us a message at rensselaer@cornell.edu  or leave us a voicemail and we will get back to you ASAP!

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Lunch In The Garden "Alternatives To Traditional Lawns" Webinar

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Losing your lawn is a popular idea, but what can replace it? David Chinery, Extension Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County, will discuss alternatives such as a no-mow lawn, reduced mowing, bee lawns, and groundcovers.Please register through the following link: https:/...

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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Event Rensselaer Public Library

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Drop into the Rensselaer Public Library with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to get help from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Digital Literacy Educator, Michelle St. Louis.

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) East Greenbush Rensselaer Senior Center

Thursday, November 6, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To ma...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Brunswick Community Library

Thursday, November 6, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. No ap...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Schodack Senior Center

Friday, November 7, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make...

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Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In Nassau Free Library

Friday, November 7, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make...

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Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library

Friday, November 7, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of th...

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Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.

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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To ma...

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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help North Greenbush Public Library

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center

Thursday, November 13, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center

Thursday, November 13, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To ma...

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4-H Junior Chefs: Holiday Food Workshop

Monday, November 17, 2025

The 4-H Junior Chefs will meet on Monday, November 17th at 6:00pm at the CCE Office in East Greenbush. At this workshop, youth will be making food items with a holiday theme in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. There is a $10.00 participation fee per youth. To register a youth, or f...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. ...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of th...

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4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday, October 21st at 7 PM and November 18th at 6 PM both via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. Thi...

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How Animals Prepare for Winter

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Look for signs of animals preparing for winter as you stroll through the forest of the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. Learn what animals call the forest home and how they prepare to survive the colder months. All ages.Preregistration required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or ...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of th...

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Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Friday, November 28, 2025

The Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

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Lunch In The Garden "The 2025 Gardening Year In Review" Webinar

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

How did your garden grow in 2025?We’ll celebrate, and commiserate, in a free-form discussion with a panel of Master Gardeners and input from the audience, too!Weather challenges, gardening tips and tricks, and new and upcoming pest problems are just of the few topics we will cover.Presented by Da...

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Christmas

Thursday, December 25, 2025

The CCE offices will be closed in observance of Christmas. Staff will be returning to the office on Thursday, December 26th. Happy Holidays

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