Events

Can lawns have flowers and support pollinators? Stay green in the summer? Be chemical free? Save water? and more? Come find out during this fun and interactive experience! Instructor: Michael Klepp, Nature Teacher NY First Saturdays 10 am Orleans Cty CCE Education Ctr 12690 State Rt 31 Albion, NY...

Discover how to transform ordinary outdoor scenes into extraordinary photographs that reflect your unique perspective. Whether you’re using a smartphone or DSLR camera we’ll help you create compelling images of gardens, landscapes, and outdoor spaces. Instructors: Lydia Fernandez & Noelle Wiedemer...

Gardening is a wonderful hobby, but popular potting mixes have sustainability problems. Peat moss, vermiculite and perlite are finite. Finding renewable resources and sustainable practices can help those finite resources become more sustainable. Instructor: Kathy Contrino - CW Native Plant Farm...

Michael Klepp will instruct on setup and maintenance, then assist participants in building their own rain barrel to take home. (Materials included). 10 am – 1 pm (up to 20 to make/take) Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Kate Hardner, backyard chicken hobbyist, will share her expertise and discuss ways to achieve food security on the homestead with backyard chickens. 10 am –12 pm (up to 35 people can register) Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Kathleen Contrino will instruct on permaculture design and help you design your own permaculture garden based on your space and scaled to your property. 10 am – 1 pm. (up to 35 people can attend) Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Janet Klossner will demonstrate and instruct you in the making of a small take-home project. 10 am to 1 pm (up to12 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.