Events

Nancy Donahue will help students make a small beginner project to take home - includes take-home yarn and crochet hook. 10 am to 1 pm (up to 12 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Brenda Radzinski will share how to make fabric dyes from natural materials, then guide participants in creating their own dyed fabric to take home. 10 am to 1 pm (up to 12 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Julia Bender will explore innovative building methods with real world insights drawn from hands-on experience. 10 am to 1 pm (up to 12 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Joe Barberich will instruct students on how to make a “HOD”; a handled garden carrier. Materials provided: BRING YOUR WORK GLOVES 10 am to 1 pm (up to 15 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Sue Starkweather Miller will demonstrate different sourdough techniques and have a Foccacia ready for review. Students will make their own “Starter” 10 am to 1 pm (up to 12 people can register). Pre-registration required. Call 798-4265 ext 125 or email klo54 [at] cornell.edu to register.

Weds, April 22 6-8pm. FREE! Join this informational class to learn all about the equipment, resources, tips and tricks to get started canning! Bring your curiosity and your questions! Class held in Harrington Classroom of Orleans CCE Education Building. To register call 585-798-4265 ext 125 or email...

Weds, May 6, 6-9pm, $15. Learn how to make pepper jelly and fruit jelly from juice using approved USDA recipes. Participants will learn to use both a Boiling Water Bath Canner and an Atmospheric Steam Canner to preserve the final product. Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans CCE 4-H Fairgrounds...

Weds, June 24th, 6-8pm, FREE! Learn how food preservation saves money by reducing waste, buying in bulk, and extending the season for local produce. Participants will learn how to save money by preserving food at home as well as how to build a basic prepared pantry and improve their ability to feed...

Wed, August 5, 6-9pm, $15. This garden staple can be processed and preserved in so many ways. In this class participants will use Boiling Water Bath Canners to preserve whole tomatoes packed in water and use Atmospheric Steam Canners to preserve tomato juice. Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans...

Weds, September 16, 6-9pm, $15. This hands-on class will take students step-by-step through the process of canning low-acid foods like meat and vegetables using a pressure canner. Broaden your food preservation skills and gain confidence in the kitchen! Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans CCE 4...