Sustainability Walk & Showcase Fundraiser Saturday, October 2, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Congers Lake Memorial Park, Gilchrest Road, off Route 303 , Congers, NY 10920 Rain or Shine! Get Out, Get Active, & Play in Nature with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County!About the Event Join us during peak leaf-peeping-season at the scenic Congers Lake in Congers, NY, for our first annual Sustainability Walk & Showcase. Take advantage of this special opportunity to walk the Congers Lake Memorial Park trail that is normally reserved for Clarkstown residents only. Preregister by October 1st to guarantee you'll receive a bag full of swag!At this family-friendly event you will: Discover the Lake with a scavenger hunt Learn about birds, bugs, and biodiversity at educational stops along the way Protect the environment and save money with green living ideasRegistration Information Every family that preregisters by October 1, will receive a swag bag filled with giveaways from our wonderful sponsors.Registration Fee $10 for Adults, Children 18 & under free!Registration Site Register online at Eventbrite. Remember: register by October 1st to guarantee your swag bag! We thank our Platinum Sponsors            Promotional photo by: Carlos Gonzalez https://scenesfromthetrail.com/ Charlie Pane, cap295@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 ext. 105 ========================================= Beginner Dog Training for Youth Tuesday, October 5, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Rockland County 4-H presents:Beginner Dog Training TechniquesAbout the program:This foundation training class employs positive training methods that reward desirable behaviors to help your dog learn in a humane way. These methods foster a trusting and closer bond between owners and their dogs.Learn from a professional dog trainer: Canine body language and how it can help you to understand what your dog is saying to you.How to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of a reward marker.How to teach your dog to pay Attention to you, Come when called, Sit, Down, Stand, and Walk Politely on a leash.About the presenter:Fran Hellman is a certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Four Paws Guidance Dog Training. You can find out more about Fran on the Four Paws Guidance website.Event Details & Registration Information:When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, October 5, 12, 19, 26Where: CCE Rockland, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NYWho: Youth ages 8-18. For youth safety, a parent/guardian must be present, especially for youth 13 and under. Space is limited to 6 dogs. Registration and payment must be submitted to reserve your space.Fee$80 per dog. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= 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:Register online for September 1.For 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 ========================================= Beginner Dog Training for Youth Tuesday, October 12, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Rockland County 4-H presents:Beginner Dog Training TechniquesAbout the program:This foundation training class employs positive training methods that reward desirable behaviors to help your dog learn in a humane way. These methods foster a trusting and closer bond between owners and their dogs.Learn from a professional dog trainer: Canine body language and how it can help you to understand what your dog is saying to you.How to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of a reward marker.How to teach your dog to pay Attention to you, Come when called, Sit, Down, Stand, and Walk Politely on a leash.About the presenter:Fran Hellman is a certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Four Paws Guidance Dog Training. You can find out more about Fran on the Four Paws Guidance website.Event Details & Registration Information:When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, October 5, 12, 19, 26Where: CCE Rockland, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NYWho: Youth ages 8-18. For youth safety, a parent/guardian must be present, especially for youth 13 and under. Space is limited to 6 dogs. Registration and payment must be submitted to reserve your space.Fee$80 per dog. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= Beginner Dog Training for Youth Tuesday, October 19, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Rockland County 4-H presents:Beginner Dog Training TechniquesAbout the program:This foundation training class employs positive training methods that reward desirable behaviors to help your dog learn in a humane way. These methods foster a trusting and closer bond between owners and their dogs.Learn from a professional dog trainer: Canine body language and how it can help you to understand what your dog is saying to you.How to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of a reward marker.How to teach your dog to pay Attention to you, Come when called, Sit, Down, Stand, and Walk Politely on a leash.About the presenter:Fran Hellman is a certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Four Paws Guidance Dog Training. You can find out more about Fran on the Four Paws Guidance website.Event Details & Registration Information:When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, October 5, 12, 19, 26Where: CCE Rockland, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NYWho: Youth ages 8-18. For youth safety, a parent/guardian must be present, especially for youth 13 and under. Space is limited to 6 dogs. Registration and payment must be submitted to reserve your space.Fee$80 per dog. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= Young (and Adult!) Explorers Nature Hikes Sunday, October 24, 2021 8:30 am - 11:00 am Discover nature, make new friends, and have fun! About the Program On these exploratory hikes, we will be looking at various forms of life in the forest, from plants and trees to birds and bugs. We will learn about the delicate ecosystem in which the forest exists and how various life forms interact and depend on each other for their survival.WhereHarriman State ParkWho Youth ages 8-13. Parents/Guardians are invited to join a separate guided hike, led by a Dominican College Professor, while the youth are involved in the program.COVID-19 Precautions: To protect participants, we will be following all statewide guidelines identified by NY Forward. A full list of guidelines will be provided to all participants prior to the hike.About the Hike LeadersYouth Hike Leader Jeff Solomon Jeff Solomon is an avid nature lover and hiker who has hiked extensively in Harriman State Park. As a former middle school teacher and director of nature and pioneering programs at various summer camps, Jeff has a great deal of experience working in an educational and recreational capacity with youth and has led countless nature hikes. Jeff is also the founder of the National Camp Association, which is a children's summer camp organization.Adult Hike Leader Dr. Regina AlvarezDr. Alvarez is a professor at Dominican College who teaches General Biology, Ecology and Botany, and other courses. Prior to teaching at Dominican, she taught for the City University of New York. Before joining academia, she worked for 19 years for the Central Park Conservancy, the managers of Central Park in New York City. She started as a gardener and worked her way up to Director of Horticulture and Woodland Management. Her focus was on native plants and ecological restoration. Her research focuses on the flora and ecology of urban environments. Dr. Alvarez is also an instructor of botany at the New York Botanical Garden, where she teaches Plant Physiology, Plant Morphology and Introduction to Plant Science.Registration InformationRegistration Fee$10 per family (max 5 per family). If you need financial assistance, please contact Kristin Ruggiero at klf37@cornell.eduStay tuned for registration information for October 24! Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= Beginner Dog Training for Youth Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Rockland Education Center, 10 Patriot Hills Drive , Stony Point, New York 10980 Rockland County 4-H presents:Beginner Dog Training TechniquesAbout the program:This foundation training class employs positive training methods that reward desirable behaviors to help your dog learn in a humane way. These methods foster a trusting and closer bond between owners and their dogs.Learn from a professional dog trainer: Canine body language and how it can help you to understand what your dog is saying to you.How to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of a reward marker.How to teach your dog to pay Attention to you, Come when called, Sit, Down, Stand, and Walk Politely on a leash.About the presenter:Fran Hellman is a certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Four Paws Guidance Dog Training. You can find out more about Fran on the Four Paws Guidance website.Event Details & Registration Information:When: Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, October 5, 12, 19, 26Where: CCE Rockland, 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NYWho: Youth ages 8-18. For youth safety, a parent/guardian must be present, especially for youth 13 and under. Space is limited to 6 dogs. Registration and payment must be submitted to reserve your space.Fee$80 per dog. Financial assistance is available for those with demonstrated need. Kristin Ruggiero, klf37@cornell.edu, (845) 429-7085 x 103 ========================================= 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:Register online for September 1.For 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:Register online for September 1.For 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 =========================================