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 us at CCE Jefferson to explore utilizing all the fall season has to offer! Sarah Glazer, producer and owner of The Flora Locale will share tips on using seasonal, available foliage and flowers in floral design, easy propagation tips, and tips for drying flowers through the fall and winter to...

Join us for our fourth annual Camp Spooktacular! Fun for the whole family! Saturday October 10, 2026 Come anytime between 1-4 PM Stay for all or part of the event! Tickets are $10 per child over the age of 3 with pre-registration by October 8, or $15 per child at the door. Children 3 and under get...

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.