4-H Junior Chefs Workshop via Zoom Monday, January 12, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event The 4-H Junior Chefs will meet on Monday, January 12th via Zoom at 6:00pm. This workshop is for young people of all ages and they will be making breakfast items for dinner. Pre-registration is required no later than Thursday, January 8th and can be found at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/Vtg3DbX5QBejIaJCk3EBLw After registering, participants will receive the recipes and a supply list. For more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu. Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, January 13, 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, January 14, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road , Averill Park, New York 12018 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@cornell.edu to save your spot! Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help North Greenbush Public Library Wednesday, January 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm North Greenbush Public Library, 141 Main Avenue , Wynantskill, New York 12198 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@cornell.edu to save your spot! Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Youth Coding Workshop Wednesday, January 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Designed to introduce young learners (ages 5-11) to the world of technology through coding. This hands-on experience will help participants develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence in using digital tools.No prior experience necessaryWednesdays, January 7th- January 28th 5- 6:30pm.RSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limited.The cost is $10 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $10.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@cornell.edu to save your spot! 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, January 15, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help: Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. To make a reservation, call Michelle (518) 272 – 4210 or Email ms3756@cornell.edu to save your spot! FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:30 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 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 ========================================= 4-H Youth Coding Workshop Wednesday, January 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Designed to introduce young learners (ages 5-11) to the world of technology through coding. This hands-on experience will help participants develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence in using digital tools.No prior experience necessaryWednesdays, January 7th- January 28th 5- 6:30pm.RSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limited.The cost is $10 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $10.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, January 27, 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 Youth Coding Workshop Wednesday, January 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Designed to introduce young learners (ages 5-11) to the world of technology through coding. This hands-on experience will help participants develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence in using digital tools.No prior experience necessaryWednesdays, January 7th- January 28th 5- 6:30pm.RSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limited.The cost is $10 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $10.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, January 28, 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, January 28th 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 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Monday, February 2, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Thursday, February 5, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Friday, February 6, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Monday, February 9, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Wednesday, February 11, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 30 Hour Training Course for Pesticide Applicators 2026 via Zoom Friday, February 13, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10,11,12,13, 2026  from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM each day for a total of 30 hours of training. Classes will be held via Zoom.  This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. When you successfully attend this entire class, you should be eligible to take the NYSDEC exams. The program fee is $400.00 per person. The registration fee does not include manuals.  The program deadline is January 28 2026, or when the class is filled. Attendees must purchase manuals directly from the Cornell Book Store, see the brochure for full details. Click here for the full brochure $400.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= 4-H Intro to Robotics using XRP Wednesday, February 25, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Youth ages 12+ (no experience necessary)February 25th- March 18th, 5:30pm-7pmCornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth DevelopmentRSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limitedThe cost is $25 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $25.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= 4-H Intro to Robotics using XRP Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Youth ages 12+ (no experience necessary)February 25th- March 18th, 5:30pm-7pmCornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth DevelopmentRSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limitedThe cost is $25 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $25.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= 4-H Intro to Robotics using XRP Wednesday, March 11, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Youth ages 12+ (no experience necessary)February 25th- March 18th, 5:30pm-7pmCornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth DevelopmentRSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limitedThe cost is $25 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $25.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= 4-H Intro to Robotics using XRP Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 Youth ages 12+ (no experience necessary)February 25th- March 18th, 5:30pm-7pmCornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth DevelopmentRSVP to Kandis Freer- kmf83@cornell.edu or 518-272-4210Space is limitedThe cost is $25 per youth. If financial, or other accommodations are needed, please let us know at the time of registration. $25.00 per youth Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= Spring Garden Day 2026 Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:45 am - 3:30 pm Tamarac/Brunswick High School, 3992 NY 2 , Troy, NY 12180 Spring Garden Day 2026Celebrate Gardening -Keynote Speaker Lorraine Ballato-Choose classes from 10 different gardening subjects -Delicious lunch provided by the Rensselaer County Master Gardeners-Check out the merchandise at the Tool Sale and Plant Sale-Pick-A-Prize Auction, with something for everyone-Fabulous door prizes!Click here for full brochureClick here for registration page only 40.00 David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 =========================================