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Caring for Winter Holiday Plants: Amaryllis, Poinsettia, and Winter Cactus
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Caring for Winter Holiday Plants: Amaryllis, Poinsettia, and Winter Cactus

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

This program will begin with a general discussion on selecting and caring for indoor plants. Then, it will demonstrate how poinsettias, amaryllis, and winter cactus can survive beyond the holidays. By carefully placing these plants in the proper indoor environment, they can bloom holiday after ho...

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Cancelled: Caring for Winter Holiday Plants: Amaryllis, Poinsettia, and Winter Cactus
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Cancelled: Caring for Winter Holiday Plants: Amaryllis, Poinsettia, and Winter Cactus

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Event Cancelled. This program will begin with a general discussion on selecting and caring for indoor plants. Then, it will demonstrate how poinsettias, amaryllis, and winter cactus can survive beyond the holidays. By carefully placing these plants in the proper indoor environment, they can bloo...

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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour
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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County’s Master Gardener Volunteers for a tour of the Demonstration Gardens and a brief lecture on seasonally-relevant topics. Tours are the last Sunday of every month from April through October and include information about the ever-changing displ...

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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program
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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Monday, October 29, 2018

The Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program is offered to high school students, grades 9-12, interested in a career working with animals. This 8-session program offers an insight to the veterinary science field.Applicants should: Complete registration form by dea...

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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program
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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Monday, November 5, 2018

The Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program is offered to high school students, grades 9-12, interested in a career working with animals. This 8-session program offers an insight to the veterinary science field.Applicants should: Complete registration form by dea...

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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2018
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2018

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

The Fertilizer Certificate Program is a required course to obtain the Home Improvement Contractors Certificate; which is required to conduct business in Rockland County. The course is also referred to as The Turf Management Course. This class has a direct connection to the Clean Water Act of ...

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Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants
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Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Extend your gardening season by growing tropical houseplants indoors all year long. Learn which plants grow best in your home environment and when to fertilize, to divide, and to repot the plants. This program will also include a discussion of keeping insects and diseases under control.This progr...

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Children's Library Reading Progam - Fall 2018
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Children's Library Reading Progam - Fall 2018

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County present their Autumn Children’s Reading Program:They Came from the Root Cellar... All summer they grew underground. Now that it's fall the Rude Roots are digging their way out of the dirt to come find you... Ch...

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Strategies for Fundraising
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Strategies for Fundraising

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

2018 Seminars for Non-Profit LeadersCore Course: Strategies for Fundraising Registration is required one week in advance as class space is limited. If you registered and find you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Refunds will be made until the day before the cl...

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Strategies for Fundraising
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Strategies for Fundraising

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

2018 Seminars for Non-Profit LeadersCore Course: Strategies for Fundraising Registration is required one week in advance as class space is limited. If you registered and find you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Refunds will be made until the day before the cl...

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Caring for Winter Holiday Plants: Amaryllis, Poinsettia, and Winter Cactus
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Caring for Winter Holiday Plants: Amaryllis, Poinsettia, and Winter Cactus

Thursday, November 15, 2018

This program will begin with a general discussion on selecting and caring for indoor plants. Then, it will demonstrate how poinsettias, amaryllis, and winter cactus can survive beyond the holidays. By carefully placing these plants in the proper indoor environment, they can bloom holiday after ho...

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Dealing with Wildlife in Your Backyard
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Dealing with Wildlife in Your Backyard

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Deer and other wildlife are a constant threat to your plantings and home gardens. This talk will address the primary wildlife challenges in our area. It will discuss the behaviors and habits of the primary invaders such as deer, rabbits, groundhogs and chipmunks and suggest viable options for l...

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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program
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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Monday, November 19, 2018

The Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program is offered to high school students, grades 9-12, interested in a career working with animals. This 8-session program offers an insight to the veterinary science field.Applicants should: Complete registration form by dea...

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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program
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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Monday, November 26, 2018

The Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program is offered to high school students, grades 9-12, interested in a career working with animals. This 8-session program offers an insight to the veterinary science field.Applicants should: Complete registration form by dea...

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Human Resources in a Non-Profit Business
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Human Resources in a Non-Profit Business

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

2018 Seminars for Non-Profit LeadersCore Course: Human Resources in a Non-Profit Business Registration is required one week in advance as class space is limited. If you registered and find you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Refunds will be made until the day bef...

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Children's Library Reading Progam - Fall 2018
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Children's Library Reading Progam - Fall 2018

Thursday, November 29, 2018

The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County present their Autumn Children’s Reading Program:They Came from the Root Cellar... All summer they grew underground. Now that it's fall the Rude Roots are digging their way out of the dirt to come find you... Ch...

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Orchids
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Orchids

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Orchids were once thought to be rare, intimidating plants which were available only to the h Today orchids are less formidable houseplants that are available to all. This presentation will discuss how orchids grow and how the average homeowner can care for them. It will examine various types of o...

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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program
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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Monday, December 3, 2018

The Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program is offered to high school students, grades 9-12, interested in a career working with animals. This 8-session program offers an insight to the veterinary science field.Applicants should: Complete registration form by dea...

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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2018
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2018

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

The Fertilizer Certificate Program is a required course to obtain the Home Improvement Contractors Certificate; which is required to conduct business in Rockland County. The course is also referred to as The Turf Management Course. This class has a direct connection to the Clean Water Act of ...

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Human Resources in a Non-Profit Business
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Human Resources in a Non-Profit Business

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

2018 Seminars for Non-Profit LeadersCore Course: Human Resources in a Non-Profit Business Registration is required one week in advance as class space is limited. If you registered and find you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Refunds will be made until the day bef...

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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program
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Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program

Monday, December 10, 2018

The Rockland County 4-H Veterinary Science Career Exploration Program is offered to high school students, grades 9-12, interested in a career working with animals. This 8-session program offers an insight to the veterinary science field.Applicants should: Complete registration form by dea...

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