Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Public Speaking Through Play Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Are you nervous to speak in front of others?Do you want to enhance your public speaking skills for school or future careers?Develop public speaking in a supportive space through improvisation!Public Speaking Through Play: Improvisation as a Tool for Presentation, Collaboration, and Critical ThinkingAbout the Program:Students with little to no acting experience are encouraged to participate! During this virtual course, we will play a variety of theater games designed to spark creativity and a sense of play while also developing invaluable, interdisciplinary skills, including team building, communication, and leadership skills. We will then put these skills into practice through in-class presentations and feedback sessions.Be thoughtful and silly! Think outside the box! Learn from one another! Take risks & Have fun!When:Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (Make-up Day: February 24)Who: Students in grades 6-8Schedule:Weeks 1 & 2: IntroductionAt the beginning of our course, we will create class guidelines for each other to develop a classroom community that facilitates creativity and growth. We will discuss the core pillars of improvisation and dive into the work with some improvisation games. Students will also participate in lower-risk public speaking exercises (smaller opportunities to share as well as viewing and briefly responding to TED Talks) to ease into our work over these next few weeks. As students engage in these activities, we will take time to reflect on and discuss the various transferable skills and lessons at the heart of improvisation.Week 3: Group PresentationsWe will continue incorporating improvisation games at the start of class, but this week we will move towards applying these skills directly to the art of public speaking. Students will work in groups (or as one big group, depending on class size) to create a pitch (for a new app, new television show/film) to present to the class. In crafting their mission, main idea, and features of the product, students will gain insight into creating an argument as well as incorporating supporting evidence. After each presentation, students will engage in a Q&A session with the audience - their fellow classmates and myself - so they will have the opportunity to develop their ability to speak off-the-cuff. After presentations, students will share feedback with one another, and I will give feedback as well.Weeks 4 & 5: Solo PresentationsDuring these final weeks, students will prepare for and give their independent presentations in our supportive classroom community. Students will choose between a more creative final presentation option or one that is more analytical in nature. They may decide to create their own TED Talk (a more open-ended presentation on a subject of their choice) or to create a final presentation analyzing a news article - its main idea/argument, supporting evidence - as well as presenting their own personal responses, reactions, and views. By engaging with and presenting on current events, students will be able to consider the deep impact these events have on our lives and how they affect the way we communicate with one another. Additionally, students will be able to think critically about the information and media they consume as they formulate their own opinions and arguments. I will ask students to read each others’ articles ahead of time so that they can participate in the Q&A sessions after each presentation. As was the case for their previous Group Presentations, students will have the opportunity to ask questions of one another and to offer feedback as we collectively learn and enhance our skills.About the Teacher:Ariela Nazar-Rosen graduated cum laude from Wellesley College with a degree in English. She is also a proud alumna of Teen Leadership Rockland! Ariela previously taught English to high-school-aged immigrant and refugee youth for three years through the Phillips Brooks House Association at Harvard University and later worked in a high-school level Sheltered English Immersion Academy with City Year Boston. She has been able to combine her passions for education and acting by teaching theater to elementary-school students through the New York Public School System. Her positivity and enthusiasm encourage a sense of confidence and competence in young people, and she believes that each student has a unique, meaningful voice that should be heard.Registration Deadline: January 8, 2021 $100. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= Green Gardener Certificate Program Wednesday, January 27, 2021 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Virtual Gardening Certificate ProgramEnvironmentally minded garden enthusiasts, from novice to well experienced, will learn how to keep their garden green and earth-friendly.About this EventThe Green Gardener Program is based on the latest science- based information from Cornell University, providing students with a practical approach to gardening and environmental stewardship.Schedule: (All classes are from 6:30-8pm via Zoom) Starting a Garden from Scratch, Jan. 27th and Feb. 3rdOrganic Edible Gardening, Feb. 10th and 17thGardening with Native Plants, Feb. 24th and March 3rdGarden Design, March 10th and 17thPlant Diagnostics, March 24th and 31stMore about the Program:The Green Gardener Program is a non- credit, adult education program offered to environmentally minded garden enthusiasts, from the novice to the well experienced gardener who is looking for a little review. Each class topic consists of two sessions. The first session primarily a lecture presentation with a home assignment and time for questions. The second session is a workshop for student assignment share and review. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators and Master Gardeners, this series of lecture presentations and interactive assignments offers an in-depth, environmentally focused educational experience that will prepare students to create a healthy and thriving garden of their own.Learn more about the certificate and the 5-course series at www.RocklandCCE.org/GreenGardener.Registration Information:Important Note:Register for any session in this event on Eventbrite, and you will be registered for the whole certificate program. You may register for individual classes if you do not wish to complete the certificate. Visit our Eventbrite Organizer page to find the individual session registrations.Registration Fees:$40 for individual courses or $175 for Green Gardener Certificate (save $25 by registering for all 5 courses) $175 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Public Speaking Through Play Wednesday, February 3, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Are you nervous to speak in front of others?Do you want to enhance your public speaking skills for school or future careers?Develop public speaking in a supportive space through improvisation!Public Speaking Through Play: Improvisation as a Tool for Presentation, Collaboration, and Critical ThinkingAbout the Program:Students with little to no acting experience are encouraged to participate! During this virtual course, we will play a variety of theater games designed to spark creativity and a sense of play while also developing invaluable, interdisciplinary skills, including team building, communication, and leadership skills. We will then put these skills into practice through in-class presentations and feedback sessions.Be thoughtful and silly! Think outside the box! Learn from one another! Take risks & Have fun!When:Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (Make-up Day: February 24)Who: Students in grades 6-8Schedule:Weeks 1 & 2: IntroductionAt the beginning of our course, we will create class guidelines for each other to develop a classroom community that facilitates creativity and growth. We will discuss the core pillars of improvisation and dive into the work with some improvisation games. Students will also participate in lower-risk public speaking exercises (smaller opportunities to share as well as viewing and briefly responding to TED Talks) to ease into our work over these next few weeks. As students engage in these activities, we will take time to reflect on and discuss the various transferable skills and lessons at the heart of improvisation.Week 3: Group PresentationsWe will continue incorporating improvisation games at the start of class, but this week we will move towards applying these skills directly to the art of public speaking. Students will work in groups (or as one big group, depending on class size) to create a pitch (for a new app, new television show/film) to present to the class. In crafting their mission, main idea, and features of the product, students will gain insight into creating an argument as well as incorporating supporting evidence. After each presentation, students will engage in a Q&A session with the audience - their fellow classmates and myself - so they will have the opportunity to develop their ability to speak off-the-cuff. After presentations, students will share feedback with one another, and I will give feedback as well.Weeks 4 & 5: Solo PresentationsDuring these final weeks, students will prepare for and give their independent presentations in our supportive classroom community. Students will choose between a more creative final presentation option or one that is more analytical in nature. They may decide to create their own TED Talk (a more open-ended presentation on a subject of their choice) or to create a final presentation analyzing a news article - its main idea/argument, supporting evidence - as well as presenting their own personal responses, reactions, and views. By engaging with and presenting on current events, students will be able to consider the deep impact these events have on our lives and how they affect the way we communicate with one another. Additionally, students will be able to think critically about the information and media they consume as they formulate their own opinions and arguments. I will ask students to read each others’ articles ahead of time so that they can participate in the Q&A sessions after each presentation. As was the case for their previous Group Presentations, students will have the opportunity to ask questions of one another and to offer feedback as we collectively learn and enhance our skills.About the Teacher:Ariela Nazar-Rosen graduated cum laude from Wellesley College with a degree in English. She is also a proud alumna of Teen Leadership Rockland! Ariela previously taught English to high-school-aged immigrant and refugee youth for three years through the Phillips Brooks House Association at Harvard University and later worked in a high-school level Sheltered English Immersion Academy with City Year Boston. She has been able to combine her passions for education and acting by teaching theater to elementary-school students through the New York Public School System. Her positivity and enthusiasm encourage a sense of confidence and competence in young people, and she believes that each student has a unique, meaningful voice that should be heard.Registration Deadline: January 8, 2021 $100. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= Public Speaking Through Play Wednesday, February 10, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Are you nervous to speak in front of others?Do you want to enhance your public speaking skills for school or future careers?Develop public speaking in a supportive space through improvisation!Public Speaking Through Play: Improvisation as a Tool for Presentation, Collaboration, and Critical ThinkingAbout the Program:Students with little to no acting experience are encouraged to participate! During this virtual course, we will play a variety of theater games designed to spark creativity and a sense of play while also developing invaluable, interdisciplinary skills, including team building, communication, and leadership skills. We will then put these skills into practice through in-class presentations and feedback sessions.Be thoughtful and silly! Think outside the box! Learn from one another! Take risks & Have fun!When:Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:30pm, January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (Make-up Day: February 24)Who: Students in grades 6-8Schedule:Weeks 1 & 2: IntroductionAt the beginning of our course, we will create class guidelines for each other to develop a classroom community that facilitates creativity and growth. We will discuss the core pillars of improvisation and dive into the work with some improvisation games. Students will also participate in lower-risk public speaking exercises (smaller opportunities to share as well as viewing and briefly responding to TED Talks) to ease into our work over these next few weeks. As students engage in these activities, we will take time to reflect on and discuss the various transferable skills and lessons at the heart of improvisation.Week 3: Group PresentationsWe will continue incorporating improvisation games at the start of class, but this week we will move towards applying these skills directly to the art of public speaking. Students will work in groups (or as one big group, depending on class size) to create a pitch (for a new app, new television show/film) to present to the class. In crafting their mission, main idea, and features of the product, students will gain insight into creating an argument as well as incorporating supporting evidence. After each presentation, students will engage in a Q&A session with the audience - their fellow classmates and myself - so they will have the opportunity to develop their ability to speak off-the-cuff. After presentations, students will share feedback with one another, and I will give feedback as well.Weeks 4 & 5: Solo PresentationsDuring these final weeks, students will prepare for and give their independent presentations in our supportive classroom community. Students will choose between a more creative final presentation option or one that is more analytical in nature. They may decide to create their own TED Talk (a more open-ended presentation on a subject of their choice) or to create a final presentation analyzing a news article - its main idea/argument, supporting evidence - as well as presenting their own personal responses, reactions, and views. By engaging with and presenting on current events, students will be able to consider the deep impact these events have on our lives and how they affect the way we communicate with one another. Additionally, students will be able to think critically about the information and media they consume as they formulate their own opinions and arguments. I will ask students to read each others’ articles ahead of time so that they can participate in the Q&A sessions after each presentation. As was the case for their previous Group Presentations, students will have the opportunity to ask questions of one another and to offer feedback as we collectively learn and enhance our skills.About the Teacher:Ariela Nazar-Rosen graduated cum laude from Wellesley College with a degree in English. She is also a proud alumna of Teen Leadership Rockland! Ariela previously taught English to high-school-aged immigrant and refugee youth for three years through the Phillips Brooks House Association at Harvard University and later worked in a high-school level Sheltered English Immersion Academy with City Year Boston. She has been able to combine her passions for education and acting by teaching theater to elementary-school students through the New York Public School System. Her positivity and enthusiasm encourage a sense of confidence and competence in young people, and she believes that each student has a unique, meaningful voice that should be heard.Registration Deadline: January 8, 2021 $100. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= Sustainable Suburbia: Forest Inventory Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm The Westchester County Forest Inventory – What it Means for Rockland Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County presents Sustainable Suburbia featuring Dr. Andrew Reinmann of the Institute for Sustainable Cities at Hunter College on Tuesday, February 23rd from noon to 1:30 PM via Zoom.About the Presenter:Dr. Andrew Reinmann is an ecologist and biogeochemist who focuses on plant ecophysiology and the terrestrial carbon cycle. He is particularly interested in understanding the effects of environmental change (e.g., climate change, urbanization, and land cover change) on the drivers of plant-mediated controls of terrestrial carbon cycling, and nitrogen dynamics as a limiting nutrient, across a continuum of human-disturbed ecosystems. His research draws from multiple disciplines and combines field observations, ecosystem experiments, and laboratory analyses with GIS, remote sensing, and modeling. Reinmann currently has projects in forested and human dominated landscapes throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S.Audience: Land use board members, municipal park staff, environmentalists, and anyone interested in learning more.Registration: Please register online in advance using your full name. Once registered, you will receive a custom URL link to use to access the webinar. Contact cap295@cornell.edu with registration issues. Free to attend, Must RSVP ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, April 7, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, April 28, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, June 2, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, June 23, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, July 28, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, August 4, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, September 1, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, September 22, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, October 6, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, October 27, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 ========================================= Fertilizer Law Certificate Program 2021 [Now Online] Wednesday, December 1, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 The Fertilizer Law class will be offered as a webinar until further notice. For more information and to register, visit our online registration portal. CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our Fertilizer Law class on April 1 has been postponed until further notice. 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 1972 through Phase II Stormwater Regulations. The class addresses the environmental effects of turf management and the impact that fertilizer creates on open state waters and stream systems. Explanations of fertilizer formulas are given along with the proper way and time period to apply fertilizer. Alternatives to traditional lawn and yard care are presented as a way to reduce fertilizer use and prevent run-off from stormwater. A review of the law is covered and how it applies to both landscapers and retail business sales. The class ends with a review of resources to utilize with in Rockland County in relationship to non-point and point pollution prevention Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County will be offering Fertilizer Law Certificate Program(s) the first Wednesday of every month. The Fertilizer Law Certificate Program is qualified through Rockland County to those interested in becoming certified. The cost  $50.00. Although payment can be made on the date of the class, Registration in advanced is required! Certificates of completion are prepared ahead of time and distributed at the conclusion of the class. This Certificate is the document required by the County. Registration Information: To register online, visit: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/feb3fertlaw_239For more information or help with registration ,contact: Jennifer Strianese Administrative Assistant jas946@cornell.edu 845-429-7085 x117 *As of February 2020 the cost for Fertilizer law will be $50.00 $50.00 Cash or Check Michael Wilson, mw767@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085, option 3 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting (Online & Open to the Public) Wednesday, December 8, 2021 5:30 am - 6:30 pm Our Board of Directors meeting, starting at 5:30 pm, will be held via Zoom. Any Rockland resident is invited to attend. If interested in attending, please email or call us for the link.CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, our monthly Board of Directors meeting will be convened through the virtual conferencing program Zoom. Jennifer Strianese, jas946@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 117 =========================================