Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County

Putting knowledge to work in Ulster County, New York.

A Master Gardener Volunteer in a demonstration garden.
A CCE Ulster Master Gardener Volunteer works in the demonstration garden at SUNY Ulster.

Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

What's Happening at CCE Ulster

Events

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs! The Master Gardener Program will be holding its Annual Plant Sale, a fundraiser for the Demonstration Gardens and Meadow, on Saturday, September 19th.

The Plant Sale will offer an array of plants from the Demonstration Gardens, plus perennials, shrubs, trees and even houseplants grown by the Master Gardeners! 

Cash or check accepted.

Events

Master Gardener Fall Bulb and Garlic Sale

Plant now for joy in the spring! 

Browse a vibrant selection of bulbs to plant this Fall to bloom in the Spring! Our inventory goes fast - so be sure to grab what you like while it's still in stock!

Orders will be pick up only at our office at 232 Plaza Road Kingston NY 12401 on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 10am-12noon. Orders will not be shipped.

Events

4-H Fall Fest

The annual 4-H Fall Fest is coming up on October 10th! 

Join us at the Ulster County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see if 4-H is the right fit for your family by exploring what our 4-H program has to offer! This free event will allow you the opportunity to meet with our club members and volunteers through one-on-one conversations, interactive activities, and meet animals raised by 4-H youth, all while enjoying a delicious 4-H milkshake from our Milkshake Booth!

Workshop

Food Preservation: Fermenting for Flavor

Learn how to use lactic acid fermentation to preserve your harvest while you create flavorful pickled veggies, kimchi to spice up your meals, and pastes from fresh herbs. Our Master Food Preserver will cover three different techniques, and everyone will take something home to finish the fermentation process and enjoy later.

4 Master Gardeners stand holding various plants, wearing Master Gardener shirts and aprons, in the demonstration garden.
Someone holding a bulb of garlic.
A young 4-H youth with her small black and white rabbit on a table in front of her.
2 Jars of Fermenting Beans

Our Mission

Since 1913, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) has responded to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust. Our programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation.

a map of New York State with Ulster County highlighted in red.
Two young boys run along the edge of a stream looking for crayfish and other macroorganisms.
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Your gift brings Cornell's research straight to people who need it—farmers improving their soil, grandparents navigating a second round of parenting, neighbors protecting local streams, families stretching their grocery budgets. Every dollar given is invested back in Ulster County.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (EIN 14-6036893) is a charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the federal tax code.

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Location

232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401

Contact

Phone: 845-340-3990
Email: ulster@cornell.edu

Hours

Monday — Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: Office hours may vary due to holiday calendar.

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