Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County

When the whole family is active together, everyone benefits! Regular physical activity can enhance mood, improve sleep and your overall health. Check out these 20 free family physical activities to get started today.

https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/20-fun-family-physical-activities/

Come for the free food distribution, but stay for the community!

Join SNAP-Ed NY this summer and learn tips and tricks to nourish your body, prepare quick & delicious meals from your market finds, shop on a budget and much more!

Hands-on food preparation & recipe tasting included. Join all 4 classes for a chance to win an air fryer!

Save your spot! Email Mary at [email protected] or register by phone at 845-340-3990 Ext. 327.

Ulster County Agricultural Society Erica Bell Memorial Scholarship

Erica Renee Bell (1993-2010) was a lifetime member of 4-H where she won several awards and was involved in many community projects. She attended the Ulster County Fair each year to have the opportunity to showcase her livestock. She participated in the 4-H Livestock Auction selling her prize-winning turkeys. Erica was very determined and maintained a positive outlook on life despite her battle with cancer.

Two $1000 scholarships are open to any student who participates in any of the Ulster County Fair departments, activities, or operations. Applicants are NOT limited to Ulster County residents.

All applications are due by July 1st.
https://ulstercountyfair.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Erica-Bell-Memorial-Scholarship-2024.pdf

Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange for a unique Hudson Valley Agritourism Networking Session!

This event is designed to help agritourism operators to connect, network, and explore growth opportunities in the industry. Mark your calendars for June 20 and join us at the picturesque Hurds Family Farm in Modena, NY, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

At this session, you will enjoy a tour of Hurds Family Farm, connect with agritourism peers, and gain insights from our inspiring speakers:

•Lisa Berger, Director of Ulster County Office of Tourism and Ulster County Office for Film
•Charles Hurd, Business Owner, Hurds Family Farm, Ulster County
•Erika Malmgreen, Business Owner, Winterton Farms, Sullivan County
•Sharon Soons, Regional Operations Director, Soons Orchard, Orange County

We have limited space available, so PRE-REGISTRATION IS PREFERED. Register at https://www.cceevents.org/e/regional-agritourism-networking-session and secure your spot for only $15 until June 16!

Pollinator Party
Saturday, June 22, 2024, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It’s a Pollinator Party, and you’re invited!

Join the CCEUC Master Gardeners as we celebrate pollinators in honor of National Pollinator Week.

Did you know pollinators provide one-third of our food and most of our flowers? They do essential work, and it’s time to honor them.

Bring the whole family for a day of pollinator fun, filled with activities for the kids, informative talks, Pollina-tours of the garden, door prizes, giveaways, and more!

Come discover how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your backyard and celebrate pollinators with us!

The event will be held in the CCEUC Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens at SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge, NY.

This is a free event for the whole family!
Pollinator Presentations
Pollina-Tours of the Garden
Activities for Kids
Door Prizes and Giveways
Pollinator Learning Stations

Get ready for an enriching day at the Hudson Valley Agritourism Networking Session!
Connect with industry experts and strengthen collaborations within the vibrant agritourism community. Register today to book your spot at https://www.cceevents.org/e/regional-agritourism-networking-session

Are you looking to take your agritourism operation to the next level this season? Join us to learn from local agribusiness owners and network with local and regional tourism professionals to advance your business with new opportunities, and collaborations!

Click here to register: https://www.cceevents.org/e/regional-agritourism-networking-session

We simply must thank everyone who made our 25th Annual 4-H Golf Classic Fundraiser a success!
One week ago today, we held our outing at Apple Greens Golf Course and had the largest turn out to date! We had 14 teams and 56 players. We wouldn't have made it to 25 without having some die-hard players return every year and even play in the rain like they did this year.
We also thank our volunteers and staff for all their hard work.

And we couldn't have done it without our wonderful sponsors!
Event Sponsors:
Sawyer Motors
RBT CPAs, LLP
Farm Credit East, ACA
Kingston Plaza
Herzog's True Value Home Center
Ulster County 4-H Teen Council
Apple Greens Golf Course

Meal Sponsor:
Ulster Savings Bank

Special Tee Sponsors:
TDC Auto Repair
Dedrick's Pharmacy and Gift Shop
Gardiner Animal Hospital

Tee Sponsors:
Lezette Express, Inc.
Crist Brothers Orchards Walden, NY
The University at Albany Foundation
Wallkill View Farm Market
Phoenicia Diner
Catskill Hudson Bank
World Insurance Associates
ABC Fuels
Green Heron Farm
Hi-TEC K9 Academy, Training/Boarding
Methods Tooling and Manufacturing

Our friends at SNAP-Ed NY have some ideas for Fun Family Physical Activities:

this month! Washing the car at home, doing some yard work, or planting a garden are all great ways to get your family active without making big changes. Check out more of our ideas for Fun Family Physical Activities.

https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/20-fun-family-physical-activities/

Attention Ulster County Flower Growers!

Interest in cut flower farming is blossoming in our region! Join us in shaping the future by participating in the Ulster County's Cut Flower Growers Survey. Your insights are vital in helping us understand your needs and enhance our educational programs.

👉 Please take a moment to fill out the survey: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fDxObHZtD32ZLg

Make sure you check yourself whenever you come in from the outdoors!

As we spend more time outside, protecting ourselves from pests, including ticks, is important. Infected ticks can cause Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The best was to protect ourselves is with prevention and awareness!
* Use EPA-registered Insect Repellents.
* Check body and clothing for ticks after being outdoors.
*Shower soon after being outdoors.
* Use tick prevention products for your pets as recommended by a veterinarian. ➡ https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention

Do you believe that every youth deserves the chance to learn the tools to build a healthier life for themselves and their community?

CCE Ulster believes that 4-H offers local youth the keys to leading a healthy life and building a healthier world. Will you support our Positive Youth Development program and show your support of a vibrant, healthy community for future generations?

Give Where You Live and donate to our 4-H is for All! campaign for Hudson Valley Gives Day!

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Do you believe that every youth deserves the chance find something they're good at and care about doing?

CCE Ulster believes that young people should be allowed to find what moves them and what motivates them to contribute to a vibrant community. Will you support our Positive Youth Development program and show your support of our youth finding their 'why'?

Give Where You Live and donate to our 4-H is for All! campaign for Hudson Valley Gives Day!

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Do you believe that every youth deserves the chance to not only learn about something but to get out and do it hands-on?

CCE Ulster believes that the hands-on experiences that 4-H offers local youth is irreplaceable. Will you support our Positive Youth Development program and show your support of getting young people out and active and doing things themselves?

Give Where You Live and donate to our 4-H is for All! campaign for Hudson Valley Gives Day!
https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/cornell-cooperative-extension-ulster-county

Do you believe every youth deserves a chance to use their Head?

Should every young person develop the critical thinking skills?

CCE Ulster believes in giving local youth the chance to learn by doing and exercising analytical thinking through our 4-H programming. Will you support our efforts by donating to our Positive Youth Development program for Hudson Valley Gives Day?

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Will you Give Where You Live? It's Hudson Valley Gives Day!

Do you believe the power of 4-H? Will you help us by donating to our 4-H is for All campaign? We want to provide our life-changing programming to all youth in our community.

Make a contribution tomorrow before midnight and show your support of programs that give youth the chance to try new things and learn by doing!

https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/cornell-cooperative-extension-ulster-county

Will you Give Where You Live?

Do you believe the power of 4-H?

Tomorrow is Hudson Valley Gives Day, a day about giving to local causes. Will you help us by donating to our 4-H is for All campaign? We want to provide our life-changing programming to all youth in our community.

Make a contribution tomorrow before midnight and show your support of programs that give youth the chance to try new things and learn by doing!

https://www.hvgives.org/organizations/cornell-cooperative-extension-ulster-county

Thursday is our 25th Annual 4-H Golf Classic Fundraiser at Apple Greens Golf Course in Highland, NY. We're raising money for our 4-H Youth Awards and Volunteer Recognition fund.

We couldn't do it without our wonderful Event Sponsors:
RBT CPAs, LLP
Farm Credit East, ACA
Sawyer Motors
Ulster County 4-H Teen Council

A great big thank you to our Meal & Tee Sponsors:
TDC Auto Repair
Ulster Savings Bank
Dedrick's Pharmacy and Gift Shop

Our partners at the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program held another fun and educational Stream Explorers Youth Adventure!

Perennial Division Workshop
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how to successfully divide perennials and ornamental grasses at our Perennial Division workshop. Go home with a few great new plants for your very own garden! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardeners for this fun spring workshop at their award-winning Xeriscape Garden located at the SUNY Ulster Campus.

Participants will work in small groups guided by Master Gardeners. Registration is just $25 per person, and attendees will leave with some prize divisions from the Xeriscape Garden. Pre-registration is required by May 3, 2024. Space is limited!

$25/person

Register
https://www.cceevents.org/e/perennial-division-workshop

We would like to thank our 4-H Volunteers for gifting Ulster youth with positive and formative experiences. 4-H Club Volunteers, Presentations Evaluators, and Ag Literacy Volunteers donated hundreds of hours in recent months helping youth learn more about strawberries, learn public speaking skills, and by delivering high-quality educational programs to youth. Impacts range from the scale of 1400+ youth in 80 elementary classrooms in Ulster during our Agriculture Literacy Week, to the deep impacts created by long-term volunteer mentors who shape youth between 5-19 years old through the club program. Bravo!

Join us in supporting youth! From April 24th to May 5th, visit any Tractor Supply Co. store and purchase a at checkout. Your contribution will help empower and educate young leaders. Let’s grow together! 🍀💚🚜

Reconnecting with Nature In a world increasingly dominated by technology, fostering a connection with the natural world carries more weight than ever. This episode of ‘Extension Out Loud’ is a conversation with John Linstrom, who recently edited a new version of Liberty Hyde Bailey’s book, “The Nature Study Idea.”

Happy Earth Day! Save money and food by making an "eat this now" section in your fridge for foods that you know need to be eaten sooner than later.

It's National Volunteer Week! We love our CCE Ulster MGVs. We couldn't do what we do without them!
Thank you, MGVs!!

We love our volunteers!

From the bottom of our Land Grant University hearts... thank you to our 90k+ Extension Master Gardener volunteers. Answering the call (& email!) to support and protect local communities and plants everywhere.

Volunteering is good for you!

Volunteering isn't just great for your community, it's good for you! Research shows that volunteering offers physical and mental health benefits including increased feelings of belonging and purpose, reduced stress, and increased connectedness and learning.

Mayo Clinic article on 3 health benefits of volunteering: https://col.st/L9nSj

Photo credit: Yolanda Silva, UC Master Gardener

Repair Cafe - Hudson Valley's Last Busy Cafe Day of the Year!

Kingston Repair Cage this Saturday, Dec. 9th! Details available on their website: http://www.repaircafehv.org/calendar?view=calendar&month=12-2023

🛠 Our Last Busy Cafe Day of the Year! 🛠

This Saturday, Dec. 9th will be our last busy repair cafe day of the year! Kingston and Saratoga Springs return in the northern part of our network and there are TWO new cafes debuting down 'south' in Westchester and at long last back in Putnam County!

Only two cafes left this year after this weekend...but don't worry, we'll be back bright and early in January to service all your repair needs. For FREE! 🫶 .hv Village of Croton-on-Hudson Government Town of Cortlandt Government Kingston NY Transition Climate Smart Kingston The Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church Sustainable Putnam Mahopac Central School District Saratoga Springs Public Library Sustainable Saratoga