Events
Juneteeth Holiday
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Our offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.About JuneteenthJuneteenth is a holiday celebrated on the 19th of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the...
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4-H Teen Exchange BBQ Fundraiser
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Join us for a BBQ Fundraiser for our 4-H Teen Exchange Program. The location and pricing have not yet been determined. Location will be within Rensselaer County. This page will be updated as soon as we have that information. RSVP encouraged by calling 518-421-2360
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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond
Tuesday, June 24, 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 in July to explore the ...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors Meeting meeting on last Wednesday, June 25th 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 (su...
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Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In at CEO
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Visit the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) and meet Michelle, our Digital Literacy Resource Educator. She'll be there to lend a hand with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, whether it's for logging in, file finding, basic skills, or simply acquainting yourself with your device.You're...
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Poke into Ponds with Dip Nets
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Be part of the adventure exploring the underwater world of Dyken Pond. Use dip nets and magnifiers and be prepared to be amazed at who you find living in the pond. Discover some of the fascinating species that call this pond home while focusing on the wonders of pond life, life cycles, and ad...
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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond
Tuesday, July 1, 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 in July to explore the ...
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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Event Rensselaer Public Library
Wednesday, July 2, 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, July 3, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials
Monday, July 7, 2025
For ages 60+. This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life.Prereq...
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Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
For ages 60+. This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life.Prereq...
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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond
Tuesday, July 8, 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 in July to explore the ...
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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help North Greenbush Public Library
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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Summer Garden Program- Introduction To Hostas
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
“Introduction To Hostas” The hosta, or “friendship plant,” has many outstanding attributes-no wonder it is the number one perennial in the USA!During this introductory-level talk, we’ll discuss the basics of what hostas are and how to grow them.We will also cover dividing hostas and keeping them ...
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Ag Program Development Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Open to the public, we will hold our Agriculture Program Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Anyone who is interested in attending may do so. Please contact Bernie Wiesen at bw27@cornell.edu or by calling 518-272-4210 to RSVP and obtain the addres...
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center
Thursday, July 10, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center
Thursday, July 10, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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4-H Equine Clinic
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Prepping clinic to help youth get ready for the Mane Event.
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Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In Nassau Free Library
Friday, July 11, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library
Friday, July 11, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@corne...
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Farm Day Out 2025
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Each year CCE partners with a farm in Rensselaer County to invite the community to learn about where their food and fiber come from. This year, Farm Day Out is being hosted by Engel's Acres, 445 Brunswick Road, Troy, NY 12180.Experience a day on the farm, tour the greenhouse, view farm equi...
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Music Under the Trees: Hill Hollow Band
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Our summer concert series will continue in July with Hill Hollow Quintet. Enjoy the wonderful sounds of bluegrass, country, folk and americana music under the trees. Free. Don't miss the chance to see a free concert in our beautiful amphitheater. No registration necessary.
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4-H Youth Show
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Our New York State Fair 4-H Horse Show qualifier was held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds.
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Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials
Monday, July 14, 2025
For ages 60+. This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life.Prereq...
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Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
For ages 60+. This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life.Prereq...
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
DO YOU NEED TECH HELP? Drop-in with your device and Digital Literacy Resource Educator, Michelle, will be there to help. Whether it’s for logging in, finding your files, basic skills, or getting to know your device. Please register for this event by calling Sally at (518) 270-5348 or signing u...
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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond
Tuesday, July 15, 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 in July to explore the ...
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4-H Shooting Sports – Summer Archery Session
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering and outdoor archery program for youth 8 years (as of 1.1.2025) and older at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The archery session will meet on Thursdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7 at 6:00 pm. There is a $20.00 registr...
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4-H Equine Clinic
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Prepping clinic to help youth get ready for the Mane Event.
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Senior Planet Course: Computer Essentials
Monday, July 21, 2025
For ages 60+. This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you'll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life.Prereq...
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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond
Tuesday, July 22, 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 in July to explore the ...
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Summer Garden Program- The Basics of Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Pruning is an art, skill, and practice. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Garden Bob Sherwood for a discussion of why we prune woody plants and how it is done. Using plants found in the Demonstration Garden, Bob will demonstrate how to make a proper cut, the use of various pruning tools...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors Meeting meeting on last Wednesday, June 25th 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 (su...
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4-H Shooting Sports – Summer Archery Session
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering and outdoor archery program for youth 8 years (as of 1.1.2025) and older at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The archery session will meet on Thursdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7 at 6:00 pm. There is a $20.00 registr...
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4-H Equine Clinic
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Prepping clinic to help youth get ready for the Mane Event.
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Family & Consumer Science PDC Meeting
Friday, July 25, 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, July 25th at 9:30 AM at the CCE office located at 99 Troy Road, suite 203 in East Greenbush. Anyone who is interested in atten...
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4-H Mane Event
Saturday, July 26, 2025
4-H Mane Event equine team event held at the Schaghticoke Fairground.
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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond
Tuesday, July 29, 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 in July to explore the ...
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Summer Garden Program- Late Summer Is For Lawns
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
“Late Summer Is For Lawns” Mid-August to mid-September is the best time to tackle lawn weed management, overseeding, fertilizing, and renovation.Bring samples of problems, such as weeds and insects, and we’ll discuss options to improve your lawn for the future.Hosted by Cornell Cooperative E...
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4-H Shooting Sports – Summer Archery Session
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering and outdoor archery program for youth 8 years (as of 1.1.2025) and older at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The archery session will meet on Thursdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7 at 6:00 pm. There is a $20.00 registr...
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4-H Equine Clinic
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Prepping clinic to help youth get ready for the Mane Event.
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4-H Shooting Sports – Summer Archery Session
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Rensselaer County 4-H Shooting Sports program will be offering and outdoor archery program for youth 8 years (as of 1.1.2025) and older at the Castleton Fish & Game Club. The archery session will meet on Thursdays, July 17, 24, 31 and August 7 at 6:00 pm. There is a $20.00 registr...
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