Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center Monday, April 13, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 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. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 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. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Lunch In The Garden- “Some Basics Of Pruning” Webinar Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 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 register through the following link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8v269yveSla10u6IU1G-Yg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at 518-272-4210.These free webinars, offered as part of the “Lunch In The Garden” series, use the Zoom platform and you must download the free software in advance. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 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. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Family & Consumer Science PDC Meeting Friday, April 17, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 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 in attending may do so. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Master Food Preserver Committee Meeting Friday, April 17, 2026 10:45 am - 11:45 am Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 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.  Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= 4-H Hippology Practice Friday, April 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tamarac/Brunswick High School, 3992 NY 2 , Troy, NY 12180 Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information.  Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Shootign Sports Archery League Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Through funding made available from Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Family and Children’s Services; Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, Pleasantdale Rod and Gun Club, Castleton Fish and Game Club, and Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club to offer an Archery League again this year for youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2026) -19 that reside in Rensselaer County. Youth will have multiple opportunities to practice and then attend the final competitive team skills and range contest with a chance to win individual and team prizes. The cost is $10 per youth- including all practices and the team contest. The orientation event, Sunday, April 19th, at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is required. The orientation event will also include outdoor survival skills, including map and compass skills needed for the final team contest. In addition to the orientation event on April 19th, youth must attend at least 1 other practice to participate in the team contest on June 7th. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, to register a youth, go to https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aga10HzqlK7fRKCThe dates for the archery league are:Sunday, April 19th 9:00am - 12:00pm Orientation Event at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center; 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052Saturday, May 2nd 9:00am – 12:00pm at Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club 531 Snyders Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198Saturday, May 16th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Castleton Fish & Game ClubFish & Game Club Road, Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033Saturday, May 30th 9:00am –12:00pm atthePleasantdale Rod & Gun Club 205 Haughney Rd, Troy, NY 12182Sunday, June 7th 9:00am - TeamContest at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052****Please note – practice dates/times are subject to change**** $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, April 21st and May 19th at 6:00. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. This is the monthly meeting of our Equine 4-H Horse Leaders. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Lunch In The Garden- "Where Have All The Insects Gone?" Webinar Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 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.Please register through the following link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DtIl-qCWTdSx67LTtZv3OQAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at 518-272-4210.These free webinars, offered as part of the “Lunch In The Garden” series, use the Zoom platform and you must download the free software in advance. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 4-H Hippology Practice Friday, April 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tamarac/Brunswick High School, 3992 NY 2 , Troy, NY 12180 Hippology practice is for youth to learn about the science of the horse and equine industry information.  Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Regional Horse Communications Contest Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Saratoga County Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, New York 12020 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.  Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Regional Hippology Contest Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CCE Saratoga County Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road , Ballston Spa, New York 12020 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.  Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Lunch In The Garden- "Growing Vegetables in Containers" Webinar Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 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 gardening!Please register through the following link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I4hHILZYSamSFsa5Rm9q3QAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at 518-272-4210.These free webinars, offered as part of the “Lunch In The Garden” series, use the Zoom platform and you must download the free software in advance. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Rensselaer Public Library Friday, May 1, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Shootign Sports Archery League Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Through funding made available from Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Family and Children’s Services; Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, Pleasantdale Rod and Gun Club, Castleton Fish and Game Club, and Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club to offer an Archery League again this year for youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2026) -19 that reside in Rensselaer County. Youth will have multiple opportunities to practice and then attend the final competitive team skills and range contest with a chance to win individual and team prizes. The cost is $10 per youth- including all practices and the team contest. The orientation event, Sunday, April 19th, at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is required. The orientation event will also include outdoor survival skills, including map and compass skills needed for the final team contest. In addition to the orientation event on April 19th, youth must attend at least 1 other practice to participate in the team contest on June 7th. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, to register a youth, go to https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aga10HzqlK7fRKCThe dates for the archery league are:Sunday, April 19th 9:00am - 12:00pm Orientation Event at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center; 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052Saturday, May 2nd 9:00am – 12:00pm at Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club 531 Snyders Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198Saturday, May 16th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Castleton Fish & Game ClubFish & Game Club Road, Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033Saturday, May 30th 9:00am –12:00pm atthePleasantdale Rod & Gun Club 205 Haughney Rd, Troy, NY 12182Sunday, June 7th 9:00am - TeamContest at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052****Please note – practice dates/times are subject to change**** $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) East Greenbush Rensselaer Senior Center Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Free Soil Testing at Becker’s Farm Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm We will offer free testing of garden soil samples for pH at Becker’s Farm on Wednesday, May 6 ,from 10:00 AM to Noon. Does your garden soil need to be amended for pH? Come find out, learn why the pH of the soil is important, and say hello to the Rensselaer County Master Gardener volunteers. We will accept one soil sample per household, take it to our office to test, and return your results by mail. Becker’s Farm is a full-service garden center and nursery located at 420 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush.For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-272-4210 or mmp74@cornell.edu David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Brunswick Community Library Wednesday, May 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brunswick Community Library, 4118 Route 2 , Troy, New York 12180 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Schodack Senior Center Thursday, May 7, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Schodack Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Road , Castleton, New York 12033 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In Nassau Free Library Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nassau Free Library, 18 Church Street , Nassau, New York 12123 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY-43 , Stephentown, NY 12168 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, May 8, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Monday, May 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs: Spring Food Fun Monday, May 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road Suite 203, East Greenbush, New York 12061 The Junior Chefs will be preparing a variety of food items that have a spring theme. There is a $10.00 participation fee for the workshop. Registration is required no later than Wednesday, May 6th. To register, or for more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. $10.00 Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library Wednesday, May 13, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road , Averill Park, New York 12018 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help North Greenbush Public Library Wednesday, May 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm North Greenbush Public Library, 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill, New York 12198 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center Thursday, May 14, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, May 15, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Shootign Sports Archery League Saturday, May 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Through funding made available from Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Family and Children’s Services; Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, Pleasantdale Rod and Gun Club, Castleton Fish and Game Club, and Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club to offer an Archery League again this year for youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2026) -19 that reside in Rensselaer County. Youth will have multiple opportunities to practice and then attend the final competitive team skills and range contest with a chance to win individual and team prizes. The cost is $10 per youth- including all practices and the team contest. The orientation event, Sunday, April 19th, at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is required. The orientation event will also include outdoor survival skills, including map and compass skills needed for the final team contest. In addition to the orientation event on April 19th, youth must attend at least 1 other practice to participate in the team contest on June 7th. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, to register a youth, go to https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aga10HzqlK7fRKCThe dates for the archery league are:Sunday, April 19th 9:00am - 12:00pm Orientation Event at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center; 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052Saturday, May 2nd 9:00am – 12:00pm at Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club 531 Snyders Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198Saturday, May 16th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Castleton Fish & Game ClubFish & Game Club Road, Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033Saturday, May 30th 9:00am –12:00pm atthePleasantdale Rod & Gun Club 205 Haughney Rd, Troy, NY 12182Sunday, June 7th 9:00am - TeamContest at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052****Please note – practice dates/times are subject to change**** $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Monday, May 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, April 21st and May 19th at 6:00. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. This is the monthly meeting of our Equine 4-H Horse Leaders. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, May 22, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, May 26, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 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 the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Rensselaer, 99 Troy Road Suite 203, East Greenbush, New York 12061 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 27th 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 required) or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210 Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, May 29, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 In this multi-week series, you’ll learn to navigate your Android 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 wearables, AI, and more! Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Shootign Sports Archery League Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Through funding made available from Rensselaer County Department for Youth and the Office of Family and Children’s Services; Rensselaer County 4-H has partnered with the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, Pleasantdale Rod and Gun Club, Castleton Fish and Game Club, and Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club to offer an Archery League again this year for youth ages 8 (as of 1/1/2026) -19 that reside in Rensselaer County. Youth will have multiple opportunities to practice and then attend the final competitive team skills and range contest with a chance to win individual and team prizes. The cost is $10 per youth- including all practices and the team contest. The orientation event, Sunday, April 19th, at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is required. The orientation event will also include outdoor survival skills, including map and compass skills needed for the final team contest. In addition to the orientation event on April 19th, youth must attend at least 1 other practice to participate in the team contest on June 7th. Pre-registration is required, space is limited, to register a youth, go to https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aga10HzqlK7fRKCThe dates for the archery league are:Sunday, April 19th 9:00am - 12:00pm Orientation Event at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center; 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052Saturday, May 2nd 9:00am – 12:00pm at Bailey Mountain Fish & Game Club 531 Snyders Lake Rd., Wynantskill, NY 12198Saturday, May 16th 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Castleton Fish & Game ClubFish & Game Club Road, Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033Saturday, May 30th 9:00am –12:00pm atthePleasantdale Rod & Gun Club 205 Haughney Rd, Troy, NY 12182Sunday, June 7th 9:00am - TeamContest at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052****Please note – practice dates/times are subject to change**** $10.00 per youth Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 =========================================