List subscribers may wish to be aware of the
following classes and presentations from the
Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension
Calendar of Events (complete listings at: http://ccetompkins.org/calendar).
Master Composter Volunteer Training
Friday, February 4, Application Deadline
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Master Composters are enthusiastic community
educators committed to promoting responsible
composting. Training involves 20 hours of
in-depth class time to take place Thursday
evenings, 6:308:30pm, 2/17-5/5 (no class 3/24)
plus 20 volunteer hours of
learning-through-doing. Trained Master Composters
participate in outreach activities, working to
reduce waste, protect the environment and improve
gardens. $40 training deposit, returned upon
completion of volunteer hours. Contact Adam
Michaelides, [email protected] or (607) 272-2292 for an application.
Landowners' Rights Regarding Oil & Gas Leases
Thursday, February 10, 11:00am-1:00pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
A NY State Attorney General's Office
representative will make a brief presentation,
then consult with individuals on unresolved
consumer problems until 1:00 pm. FREE and open to
the public. No appointment is needed.
Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable
Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm
& 7:00 pm. For more information, call (607) 272-2292.
Getting Started: Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, February 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare
the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when
to mulch, which easy veggies to try first, and so
on. Pat Curran, Horticulture Educator, also will
discuss favorite varieties, container gardening,
and harvesting tips. Pre-registration
recommended; call Pat Curran at (607) 272-2292. Fee: $5.
Make Your Own Maple Workshop
Saturday, February 26, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
Hamleys Sugarhouse, 70 Frost Hollow Rd., Barton
$10 registration includes class materials and
pancake breakfast. Call Schuyler County
Cooperative Extension (607) 535-7161, or email
[email protected] for more details.
Winter Worm Composting Class
Saturday, March 5, 10:00am-12:00 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Learn all you need to know to set up and maintain
a worm composting bin. Every household leaves
with a starter bin and worms. Children are
welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10
includes starter bin & worms. Register early at
(607) 272-2292. Space is limited! Contact Adam
Michaelides at [email protected] with questions.
Community Supported Agriculture Fair
Saturday, March 5, 12:00-3:00pm
Boynton Middle School, Cayuga at Rt. 13, Ithaca
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
Learn about this partnership between consumers
and farmers; meet and talk with 12+ area CSA
farmers in one place! Activities to keep the kids
busy, space to sit and review farm information.
Contact Debbie Teeter: (607) 272-2292, [email protected]
Coping with Household Insect Pests!
Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Cornell Entomologist Carolyn Klass will focus her
discussion on the growing bedbug problem,
carpenter ants, and Indian meal moths, but
questions on other household insect pests are
welcome. Learn how to prevent infestations, and
what to do if they happen. Pre-registration
recommended so we can provide enough handouts. Call (607) 272-2292. Fee: $5.
Food Garden Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 9, 6:30-8:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Dont miss this panel discussion by several
experienced food gardeners! Master Gardeners and
others with years of food growing experience will
highlight some advanced ways to maximize your
crop and extend the growing season. This
workshop will assume that attendees have had some
growing experience. For a more basic discussion
of how to get started, go to the Feb. 23 class
described above. Pre-registration
recommended. Call (607) 272-2292. Fee: $5.
Community Beautification Volunteer Training
(2) Tuesdays, March 22 & 29, 6:00-8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
The Beautification Brigade takes care of public
flower plantings in Ithaca. Have fun, learn
gardening techniques, and keep Ithaca
gorgeous. Free dinner provided at the
trainings. Free and open to anyone who wishes
to volunteer with the program. Email
[email protected], or call (607) 272-2292, for
more information or a volunteer application.
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