Events
Managing Weeds & Common Invasive Plants in the Home Garden
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hosted by Pearl River School Districts Adult EducationContact Monica Muthig at muthigm@pearlriver.org to registerManaging Weeds & Common Invasive Plants in the Home GardenArmed with a little knowledge, there are ways to prevent invasive species from taking over a home garden or yard. This present...
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Vegetable Gardening A-Z
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Hosted by West Nyack Free Library Please contact Susan Ferber at sferber@westmyacklibrary.org to register for this classeVegetable Gardening A-ZLearn how to maximize the space you have to grow organic vegetables and fruits through-out the seasons. This class will cover seed and plant selecti...
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Gardening In The Shade - Pearl River
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Hosted by Pearl River School Districts Adult EducationContact Monica Muthig at muthigm@pearlriver.org to registerGardening In The ShadeMany Rockland gardeners begin with a sunny landscape, but as trees grow and mature, gardeners are faced with abundant shade. This is not a negative change as it o...
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4-H Beginner Dog Training Series Begins
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
About the program:This four-session 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...
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Dealing with Wildlife In The Backyard
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Hosted by Suffern Free LibraryTo register please contact Miguelina Molina at mmolina@suffernfreelibrary.org Dealing with Wildlife In The Backyard Deer and other wild life are a constant threats to plantings and home gardens. This discussion will address the primary wild life challenges in o...
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Gardening In The Shade - Finkelstein Memorial Library
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Hosted by Finkelstein Memorial Library Contact Maria Vanessa Cipolla at mcipolla@rcls.org to registerGardening In The ShadeMany Rockland gardeners begin with a sunny landscape, but as trees grow and mature, gardeners are faced with abundant shade. This is not a negative change as it op...
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Edible Landscaping
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Hosted by Pearl River School Districts Adult Education Contact Monica Muthig at muthigm@pearlriver.org to registerEdible LandscapingThe possibilities are endless and oh, so inviting! Edible Landscaping is a beautiful, sustainable, and tasty alternative to traditional landscaping. Many trees, shr...
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Online Native Plant Sale Fundraiser
Friday, February 27, 2026
Our Native Plant Sale 2026 Fundraiser is here! This annual event helps fund Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County’s educational programs while giving you the opportunity to bring beautiful, ecologically beneficial native plants into your landscape. Native plants support pollinator...
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Master Gardener Application Deadline
Monday, June 1, 2026
The deadline to apply for the Master Gardener Volunteer Program is June 1How to enroll in the program: • Complete application/interest form: MGV Interest Form• Complete an in-person interview with the Horticulture Educator (June - July ) • Pay the course fee and begin the program on Sep...
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Save The Date - Sustainability Walk & Showcase Fundraiser
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Get Out, Get Active, & Play in Nature with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County! Join us during leaf-peeping-season at the scenic Congers Lake in Congers, NY, for our fourth annual Sustainability Walk & Showcase. Take advantage of this special opportunity to walk the Congers Lake Me...
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