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Summer Children's Library Reading Program
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Summer Children's Library Reading Program

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Builder Bees & FriendsAn interactive and fun S.T.E.A.M.-oriented investigation of the interdependence of our local pollinators and the plants/bushes they seasonally visitChildren (K-4) will be introduced to indigenous pollinators and their favorite sweet treat haunts to understand how both benefi...

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Trash to Garden Treasure
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Trash to Garden Treasure

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

This presentation will emphasize using recyclable materials in the garden. Rather than sending plastic water bottles, metal cans, empty wine bottles, tires, and even construction items such as gutters and step ladders to the landfill, these discards can become creative and playful containers for ...

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Trash to Garden Treasure
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Trash to Garden Treasure

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

The Recycled GardenThis presentation will emphasize using recyclable materials in the garden. Rather than sending plastic water bottles, metal cans, empty wine bottles, tires, and even construction items such as gutters and step ladders to the landfill, these discards can become creative and play...

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Pruning
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Pruning

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Pruning is essential to maintaining healthy and attractive trees and shrubs, yet many fear this simple and often pleasant task. This presentation will cover the proper use and selection of tools, common landscape trees and shrubs that need pruning, times of year to prune and the basics on how it ...

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Summer Children's Library Reading Program
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Summer Children's Library Reading Program

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Builder Bees & FriendsAn interactive and fun S.T.E.A.M.-oriented investigation of the interdependence of our local pollinators and the plants/bushes they seasonally visitChildren (K-4) will be introduced to indigenous pollinators and their favorite sweet treat haunts to understand how both benefi...

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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour
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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour

Sunday, July 30, 2017

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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Summer Children's Library Reading Program
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Summer Children's Library Reading Program

Monday, July 31, 2017

Builder Bees & FriendsAn interactive and fun S.T.E.A.M.-oriented investigation of the interdependence of our local pollinators and the plants/bushes they seasonally visitChildren (K-4) will be introduced to indigenous pollinators and their favorite sweet treat haunts to understand how both benefi...

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RIEC Informational Meeting
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RIEC Informational Meeting

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Interested in the Rockland Infrastructure and Engineering Camp, but have some questions? Attend this informational meeting to learn all about the camp.

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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

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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Rockland Infrastructure & Engineering Camp
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Rockland Infrastructure & Engineering Camp

Monday, August 14, 2017

Interested in engineering and curious how things are made? Interested in your environment? Want to know how drinking water gets to your faucet? Where does trash go after recycling? How about seeing the new Tappan Zee Bridge from the Tarrytown shore? Enroll in our 1-Week Infrastruc...

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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour
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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour

Sunday, August 27, 2017

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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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

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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Bee friendly Backyards
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Bee friendly Backyards

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Promoting Landscape Practices that Support Pollinators and Other Beneficial Insects Pollinators are facing numerous challenges these days, ranging from habitat reduction to mysterious illnesses such as colony collapse disorder. Come learn about common pollinators (not just bees!) and four, easy w...

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Managing Weeds & Common Invasive Species in Home Gardens
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Managing Weeds & Common Invasive Species in Home Gardens

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Armed with a little knowledge, there are ways to prevent invasive species from taking over a home garden or yard. This presentation will focus on mechanical ways and least toxic methods of managing and possibly eradicating a list of 12 common yet pesky invasive terrestrial plants. Master Gardener...

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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour
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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour

Sunday, September 24, 2017

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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Barn Dance: 100 Years Celebration
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Barn Dance: 100 Years Celebration

Sunday, September 24, 2017

We're celebrating 100 Years of CCE in Rockland with a Good, Ol' Fashioned Barn Dance. Come join in the fun! There will be square dancing, a catered dinner with beer & wine included.Featuring live music from The Almost Original Synthetic Swampgrass Jug-Band.com!Buy your tickets now for an Early...

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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour
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Free Guided Demonstration Garden Tour

Sunday, October 29, 2017

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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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017
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Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2017

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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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