Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this March. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Troy Senior Center on March 24th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All ...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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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Horticulture Program Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County will hold a Horticulture Program Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at 3:00 PM at our office located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York 12061.   RSVPing to CCE Rensselaer County at mmp74@cornell.edu is strongly e...

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Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this March. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the East Greenbush Senior Center on March 25th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to ...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, March 25th at 7 PM at the CCE Rensselaer Office, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, Suite 203. Anyone interested in attending may do so. For questions, RSVP (suggested but not...

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4-H Hippology Practice

Friday, March 27, 2026

Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information. 

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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- "What's The Dirt? How to Evaluate and How to Buy Garden Soil" Webinar

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Since there are no " standards," what are you getting when you buy garden soil? YOU have to be an educated gardener in order to get good soil and not a load of yuck! We'll discuss how to evaluate soil being sold, how to spot potential soil problems, soil amendments, and much more.  We'l...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Rensselaer Public Library

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Ag Program Development Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Open to the public, we will hold our Agriculture Program Development Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 1st 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 address to the meetin...

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

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Brunswick Community Library

Thursday, April 2, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Schodack Senior Center

Friday, April 3, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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

Friday, April 3, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library

Friday, April 3, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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4-H Hippology Practice

Friday, April 3, 2026

Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information. 

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Capital District 4-H TRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM (HOSTA)

Monday, April 6, 2026

This program provides an opportunity for youth to learn and practice safe working skills as they apply to an agricultural setting. They will gain hands-on instruction and experience in the safe operation of agricultural equipment and implements. The course consists of written work, farm tours...

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Capital District 4-H TRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM (HOSTA)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

This program provides an opportunity for youth to learn and practice safe working skills as they apply to an agricultural setting. They will gain hands-on instruction and experience in the safe operation of agricultural equipment and implements. The course consists of written work, farm tours...

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Capital District 4-H TRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM (HOSTA)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

This program provides an opportunity for youth to learn and practice safe working skills as they apply to an agricultural setting. They will gain hands-on instruction and experience in the safe operation of agricultural equipment and implements. The course consists of written work, farm tours...

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Lunch In The Garden- "Gardens Of The Hudson Valley" Webinar

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Starting on the island of Manhattan and moving northward, we’ll stop at some of the most historic, scenic and beautiful of the gardens found along our world-famous river. While we won’t have time to visit every last one, these gardens are some of New York’s horticultural highlights. Come take...

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Bring Your Own Device Tech Help North Greenbush Public Library

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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4-H Junior Chefs Baking Workshop

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

There will be 4-H Junior Chefs baking workshop at Tamarac High School from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Wednesday, April 8th. This workshop is for youth 8 years and older. Participants will do baking projects as well as learning about and practice cake decorating skills. Additionally, they will prepar...

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

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Capital District 4-H TRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM (HOSTA)

Thursday, April 9, 2026

This program provides an opportunity for youth to learn and practice safe working skills as they apply to an agricultural setting. They will gain hands-on instruction and experience in the safe operation of agricultural equipment and implements. The course consists of written work, farm tours...

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

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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. Reach out to your local library or community ...

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Capital District 4-H TRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM (HOSTA)

Friday, April 10, 2026

This program provides an opportunity for youth to learn and practice safe working skills as they apply to an agricultural setting. They will gain hands-on instruction and experience in the safe operation of agricultural equipment and implements. The course consists of written work, farm tours...

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4-H Hippology Practice

Friday, April 10, 2026

Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information. 

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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- “Some Basics Of Pruning” Webinar

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Pruning can be a tricky business, so this presentation will cover some of the basics.How to make a pruning cut, when to prune what, and the different types of pruning will be discussed.Presenter David Chinery is an educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.Please regis...

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Family & Consumer Science PDC Meeting

Friday, April 17, 2026

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

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Master Food Preserver Committee Meeting

Friday, April 17, 2026

Committee of community members who have been certified as Cornell Master Food Preservers to plan public trainings and activities around food preservation. Internal  pre-registration for those who are certified Cornell Master Food Preservers. 

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4-H Hippology Practice

Friday, April 17, 2026

Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information. 

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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, April 21, 2026

Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:00 via Zoom. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. This is the monthly meeting of our E...

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Lunch In The Garden- "Where Have All The Insects Gone?" Webinar

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Are we on the verge of an Insect Apocalypse? What's the lowdown on insect decline? Join Master Gardeners Betsy Kauffman and Cathy Welling to explore what research is telling - and not telling - us about insect decline, its causes, why it matters and what is being done to address the issue.Ple...

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4-H Hippology Practice

Friday, April 24, 2026

Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information. 

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4-H Regional Horse Communications Contest

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Regional contest for 4-H Members in the Capital District to come together, compete and state contest participants are determined. Contact Bernie for start time. 

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4-H Regional Hippology Contest

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Regional contest for 4-H Members in the Capital District to come together, compete and state contest participants are determinedPlease contact Bernie for start and end times. 

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Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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- "Growing Vegetables in Containers" Webinar

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Rensselaer County Master Gardener Nancy Scott will show us how to get the most of our your container gardening efforts.Types of containers, the growing medium needed, the plants, location and watering will all be discussed.We’ll see that it is possible to get big results from container gardeni...

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