Events

Join us each month for our Beekeeper Forum; a welcoming gathering for beekeepers of all levels to connect, share experiences, and learn what’s timely in the bee yard. From seasonal management tips to open Q&A and troubleshooting, this is your chance to stay informed and build community. New and...

Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping...

Board meetings are generally the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. We do not have a meeting scheduled during April, August, or October. For more information...

New Continuous Open Enrollment Agritourism Course Helps New York Farms Prepare for the 2027 Season Flexible online training provides practical tools, expert guidance, and peer networking for current agritourism operators and aspiring farm businesses looking to strengthen their operations. This...

Legacy is a free program from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County for youth ages 10 to 13. It helps students connect their current actions to future goals through the “Possible Selves” theory. The program includes bi-weekly, two-hour afterschool meetings for six weeks, focusing on...

Teaching marksmanship skills educates youth in safe and responsible firearms handling and ownership. It also teaches self-control and discipline, emotional control, responsibility, goalsetting, leadership, fair play, and the rewards of hard work! The indoor range is located in Alexandria Bay, NY at...

Join CCE educators from Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties for a hands-on, interactive workshop focused on beef stewardship, stockmanship, handling, and overall success.

Are you a landowner, aspiring forestry professional, or just a nature enthusiast? Come join us on a leisurely fall walk through the Redwood Hill Preserve nature trails and learn about our native trees, their ecological and economic values.

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County for our first annual fundraiser, held at 4-H Camp Wabasso! This year’s event will support 4-H Camp Wabasso and will also serve as CCE Jeffersons annual meeting, giving us the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the successes and...

Peak Project, otherwise known as the Teen Outreach Program, is a nationally recognized youth development program that empowers teens to build confidence, strengthen life skills, and make a positive impact in their communities. Peak Project is a 9-month long program that meets once a week through the...