NYS 4-H Horse Educational Advisory Committee Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Statewide meeting for volunteers, CCE Staff and teens to guide the 4-H Equine Program ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, June 12, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Monday, June 15, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, June 16, 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 Thursday Night Equine Clinic Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Thursday night clinics held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for 4-H members. Open to 4-H youth and volunteers. To sign up contact Bernie at 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, June 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Juneteeth Holiday Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 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 Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. About the illustration: The Juneteenth flag was designed in 1997 by activist Ben Haith (also known as "Boston Ben").[1] Haith displayed the first version of the Juneteenth flag in June 1997 at Boston's John Eliot Square District. It was described by Patricia Smith of the Boston Globe as, "A banner adorned with sunbursts and flaming candles".[2] A revised design was copyrighted by Haith in 2000.[3] Haith also founded the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF).[4] Lisa Jeanne Graf reports that as an illustrator she fine-tuned the design for the NJCF.[5]J(from Wikipedia). ========================================= Chicken BBQ Fundraiser for Teen Exchange Friday, June 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 A fundraiser for our Teen Exchange. Chicken Dinners for $18 each. RSVP 518-421-2360. $18.00 per dinner Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Three Day Clinic Friday, June 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 11:45 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 A multi-day clinic for youth and their horses to strengthen their horsemanship and teamwork with their equine partners.  Registration is closed and done internally among our members. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Three Day Clinic Saturday, June 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 A multi-day clinic for youth and their horses to strengthen their horsemanship and teamwork with their equine partners.  Registration is closed and done internally among our members. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Three Day Clinic Sunday, June 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 A multi-day clinic for youth and their horses to strengthen their horsemanship and teamwork with their equine partners.  Registration is closed and done internally among our members. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Monday, June 22, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, June 23, 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 ========================================= Horticulture Program Development Committee Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County will hold a Horticulture Program Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 at 6:00 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 encouraged. Please indicate if you have any special needs requiring accommodation. If you have any questions please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email David Chinery at dhc3@cornell.edu David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, June 24th 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 ========================================= 4-H Thursday Night Equine Clinic Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Thursday night clinics held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for 4-H members. Open to 4-H youth and volunteers. To sign up contact Bernie at 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Friday, June 26, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Using Your Android Smartphone Monday, June 29, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 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! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, June 30, 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) Rensselaer Public Library Wednesday, July 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 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) East Greenbush Rensselaer Senior Center Thursday, July 2, 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 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Brunswick Community Library Thursday, July 2, 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 ========================================= 4-H Thursday Night Equine Clinic Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Thursday night clinics held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for 4-H members. Open to 4-H youth and volunteers. To sign up contact Bernie at 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, July 7, 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 ========================================= Summer Gardening Series at East Greenbush Library- Compost - the Magic of Healthy Soil Tuesday, July 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Come find out how the components of a healthy compost work together to bring life to the plants we grow for pleasure and sustenance. Learn how to make your own from your kitchen scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and other materials you might ordinarily throw away. Not only does composting transform these substances into plant food, but it prevents them from ending up in the landfill.Donna has been a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteer for over 25 years. Growing up in the Adirondack mountains gave her a love of nature which she has always appreciated and the older she gets, the more interested she is in the workings of the natural world. Donna lives in Hampton Manor, and her garden has been on the CCE's summer Garden Tour twice. Walkers around the lake might be familiar with the hillside garden and have seen her and her sister working in it. Since retiring in May, her next adventure is to perfect her compost tea this summer!This is the second event of the Sustainability Series! The East Greenbush Library will feature four gardening events on the first Tuesday of the month from June through September 2026. Each talk will be presented by a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration is required. Please register online at the East Greenbush Library website https://eglibrary.org/ FREE Registration: https://eglibrary.org/ ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library Wednesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 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 ========================================= Summer Garden Program- Colonial Herb Gardens Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43 , Wynantskill, NY 12198 “Colonial Herb Gardens,” Wednesday, July 8 from 7 to 8 PM. Learn about the importance of Colonial Herb Gardens in the Revolutionary War and for everyday life. We will talk about the design and purpose of these gardens, then we will tour the demonstration herb garden to see and learn about some unusual and common herbs and how they were used by the colonists. Also enjoy some herbal sampling and recipes!FREE admission. No registration necessary. These programs will be held at The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, Wynantskill, (North Greenbush) 12198. Rain/inclement weather at the program start may cancel the program. Limited seating is provided; please bring your own lawn chair. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center Thursday, July 9, 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: Tech Help Drop-In Nassau Free Library Thursday, July 9, 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 (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center Thursday, July 9, 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 ========================================= 4-H Thursday Night Equine Clinic Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Thursday night clinics held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for 4-H members. Open to 4-H youth and volunteers. To sign up contact Bernie at 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Schodack Senior Center Friday, July 10, 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 Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library Friday, July 10, 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 ========================================= 4-H Mane Event Saturday, July 11, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 4-H Mane Event equine team event held at the Schaghticoke Fairground. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= 4-H Mane Event Sunday, July 12, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 4-H Mane Event equine team event held at the Schaghticoke Fairground. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Schodack Senior Center Monday, July 13, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Schodack Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Road , Castleton, New York 12033 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this July. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead a interactive food demos at Schodack Senior Center  on July 13th . Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center Tuesday, July 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 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Tuesday, July 14, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this July. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo Grafton Senior Center on July 14th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, July 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 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center Wednesday, July 15, 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 ========================================= Summer Garden Program-“Music In The Garden with the Potluck Pickers" Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43 , Wynantskill, NY 12198 “Music In The Garden with the Potluck Pickers,” Wednesday, July 15 from 7 to 8 PM.The Potluck Pickers, a local bluegrass band, will be jamming and offering a blend of traditional bluegrass, the downhome blues, a few folk icons and other familiar tunes.It’s an hour of Americana music – celebrating life, digging in the dirt, gardening, nature and the human foibles that make us, us.FREE admission. No registration necessary. These programs will be held at The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, Wynantskill, (North Greenbush) 12198. Rain/inclement weather at the program start may cancel the program. Limited seating is provided; please bring your own lawn chair. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Friday, July 17, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this July. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at Hoosick Falls Senior Center on July 17th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= 4-H Youth Horse Show Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 A youth 4-H Show evaluating the skills of participants and their horses. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Bernie at bw27@cornell.edu Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Music Under the Trees: The Stray Dogs Saturday, July 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Our summer concert series will continue in July with The Stray Dogs. Enjoy the wonderful sounds of a 5-piece acoustic/electric rock band under the trees. Free. Don't miss the chance to see a free concert in our beautiful amphitheater. No pre-registration is required. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Tuesday, July 21, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this July. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Troy Senior Center on July 21st. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, July 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, July 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 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, July 21st at 7 PM. 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 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the East Greenbush Senior Center Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this July. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the East Greenbush Senior Center on July 22nd. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 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, July 22nd 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 ========================================= Summer Garden Program- Sharpening Your Garden Tools Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43 , Wynantskill, NY 12198 “Sharpening Your Garden Tools,” Wednesday, July 22, from 7 to 8 PM.A sharp, properly maintained garden tool allows you to do more work with less effort. Bring along a dull tool and join the Master Gardeners for a tool-sharpening demonstration, where you will learn how to sharpen your garden tools to make them easier to use and more effective. FREE admission. No registration necessary. These programs will be held at The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, Wynantskill, (North Greenbush) 12198. Rain/inclement weather at the program start may cancel the program. Limited seating is provided; please bring your own lawn chair. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 4-H Thursday Night Equine Clinic Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Thursday night clinics held at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds for 4-H members. Open to 4-H youth and volunteers. To sign up contact Bernie at 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, July 28, 2026 12:30 pm - 12:30 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 ========================================= Summer Garden Programs-Late Summer Is For Lawns Wednesday, July 29, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43 , Wynantskill, NY 12198 “Late Summer Is For Lawns” Wednesday, July 29 from 7 to 8 PM.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 Extension Educator David Chinery.FREE admission. No registration necessary. These programs will be held at The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, Wynantskill, (North Greenbush) 12198. Rain/inclement weather at the program start may cancel the program. Limited seating is provided; please bring your own lawn chair. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Strawberry Freezer Jam Demo Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Hoosac Valley Farmers' Exchange Farmers Market on July 30th at 6 PM.  FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 =========================================