Y&F Committee Meetings Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 5:30 p.m. and last approximately 1 hour. Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Bucket Gardening at Chazy Library Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Chazy Public Library, 1329 Fiske Rd. , Chazy, NY 12921 Want to have your own garden, but don't have the space? Or maybe a full-fledged garden seems too daunting? Regardless, a bucket garden might be right for you! Come with us to the Chazy Library May 23rd at 10am to create your own container garden and learn the best methods to garden in containers and all the tips and tricks from Master Gardener Volunteers. You'll get a bucket, soil, and three plants to take home. Bring gloves and a shovel!Please register below so we know how many plants and buckets to bring. $5 suggested donation to assist with the materials cost.  $5 Suggested Donation Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/bgchazylibrary_209 ========================================= Chop & Talk at Mooers Library Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Mooers Free Library, 25 School Street , Mooers, NY 12958 None Alisha Thapa, at996@cornell.edu, 5185617450 ========================================= Nature Book Club Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 , Plattsburgh , NY 12901 Clinton County Cornell Cooperative Extension is proud to partner with Point au Roche State Park to host their Nature Book Club! Love nature and curious about the world around you? Join our fun, friendly book club where we dive into exciting non-fiction books all about the natural world! Whether it’s wildlife, botany, ecosystems, or the science behind it all, we’ll explore fascinating topics and share our thoughts over great conversation. Grab a book, bring your love for nature, and come hang out with us! We meet the last Wednesday of every other month in person at our office, or virtually via Zoom. To receive the link and passcode for this meeting or to access this club via StoryGraph, reach out to Tia Legge at vrl29@cornell.edu or at (518) 561-7450.Book for This Meeting:Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper "Wondrous . . . captivating.”—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of An Immense World Christian Cooper is a self-described “Blerd” (Black nerd), an avid comics fan and expert birder who devotes every spring to gazing upon the migratory birds that stop to rest in Central Park, just a subway ride away from where he lives in New York City. While in the park one morning in May 2020, Cooper was engaged in the birdwatching ritual that had been a part of his life since he was ten years old when what might have been a routine encounter with a dog walker exploded age-old racial tensions. Cooper’s viral video of the incident would send shock waves through the nation. In Better Living Through Birding, Cooper tells the story of his extraordinary life leading up to the now-infamous incident in Central Park and shows how a life spent looking up at the birds prepared him, in the most uncanny of ways, to be a gay, Black man in America today. From sharpened senses that work just as well at a protest as in a park to what a bird like the Common Grackle can teach us about self-acceptance, Better Living Through Birding exults in the pleasures of a life lived in pursuit of the natural world and invites you to discover them yourself. Equal parts memoir, travelogue, and primer on the art of birding, this is Cooper’s story of learning to claim and defend space for himself and others like him, from his days at Marvel Comics introducing the first gay storylines to vivid and life-changing birding expeditions through Africa, Australia, the Americas, and the Himalayas. Better Living Through Birding recounts Cooper’s journey through the wonderful world of birds and what they can teach us about life, if only we would look and listen. Find us on the Bookclubs app at https://bookclubs.com/plattsburgh-nature-book-clu... Book for Next Meeting:A Walk In the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko ____________________________________________________________________________________Find Us On These Apps:Bookclubs | Goodreads | StoryGraph ( By Invite)____________________________________________________________________________________ Meetings are held at 10:00am the last Wednesday of the month every other month at Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County, but are hybrid and can be attended via zoom. They land in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Voting for the next book is chosen at this meeting. In partnership with Point au Roche State Park, contact Kristin Collins at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or at (518) 563-0369 for questions pertaining to the park.  $0.00 Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 Registration: Reach out to vrl29@cornell.edu for the link! ========================================= 2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday, May 30, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Clinton County Fairgrounds , 84 Fair Grounds Rd , Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Looking to add some beauty to your garden this spring? Don't miss our Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale! All of the plants at this event have been grown with care by your local Master Gardener Volunteers, who are passionate about helping you cultivate a thriving garden. Featuring a wide selection of flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables, you'll find the perfect plants to enhance your garden, no matter your experience level. Additionally, a booth will be at the event where Master Gardener Volunteers are there to assist with plant-related questions!Located at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Saturday May 30th, 9am to Noon. Doors open at 9am sharp. Limited supply.Bring your friends, your plant questions, and your love of gardening! See you there! Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Climate Smart Gardening Dannemora Library June 2nd 1pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dannemora Free Library, 40 Emmons Street Village Community Building, Dannemora, New York 12929 Join the Master Gardener Volunteers in a free class on Climate Smart Gardening. Learn all of the ways that you can improve your garden or lawn for the betterment of the planet in ways that are feasible, cost effective and beautiful.You can expect to learn a wide variety of information, such as improving soils, growing/buying food locally, reducing food waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, landscaping tips, planting trees to conserve energy, diversifying plants, practicing no-till gardening, using peat-free potting soils/seed starting mixes, managing storm water runoff, learning smart water techniques... and more!Plus, create your own rain gague with us!Register below to save your seat. For questions, please reach out to Tia Legge at vrl29@cornell.edu or at (518) 561-7450. We hope to see you there! Free Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/csgdannemoralib060226_209 ========================================= Eat Well, Age Well: Senior Nutrition Workshops Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine Street , Plattsburgh, NY 12901                                                  Enjoy conversation, connection, and helpful nutrition guidance in this senior workshop series. We’ll cover simple ways to build balanced meals, stay energized, and make the most of your food budget.Join us at the Senior Citizens Council on the first Friday of every month starting in April. We also do food demonstration and taste tasting in every session.  Free Alisha Thapa, at996@cornell.edu, 5185617450 ========================================= Bucket Gardening at Mooers Library Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mooers Free Library, 25 School Street , Mooers, NY 12958 Want to have your own garden, but don't have the space? Or maybe a full-fledged garden seems too daunting? Regardless, a bucket garden might be right for you! Come with us to the Mooers Free Library on May 16th at 10am to create your own container garden and learn the best methods to garden in containers and all the tips and tricks from Master Gardener Volunteers. You'll get a bucket, soil, and three plants to take home. Bring gloves and a shovel!Please register below so we know how many plants and buckets to bring. $5 suggested donation to assist with the materials cost.  Free Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/bgmooers526_209 ========================================= Bucket Gardening at Champlain Memorial Library Saturday, June 6, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Champlain Memorial Library, 148 Elm Street , Champlain, NY 12919 Want to have your own garden, but don't have the space? Or maybe a full-fledged garden seems too daunting? Regardless, a bucket garden might be right for you! Come with us to the Champlain Memorial Library June 6th at 11am to create your own container garden and learn the best methods to garden in containers and all the tips and tricks from Master Gardener Volunteers. You'll get a bucket, soil, and three plants to take home. Please register below so we know how many plants and buckets to bring. $5 suggested donation to assist with the materials cost.  $5 Suggested Donation Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/bucketgardenchamplain_209 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting 2026 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, typically the 3rd Tuesday. They are open to the public, and typically begin at 6 p.m, unless otherwise noted.Please contact the office in advance if you plan to attend. Occasionally meetings are canceled or rescheduled on short notice.Annual meeting is October 27th. Location is TBD. Lois McClurg Operations Coordinator , lam444@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Plant Propagation Workshop Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St , Plattsburgh, NY 12901 You've probably heard of houseplant propagation - the process of taking a cutting from one plant and growing it into a whole new plant - but how do you do it? Come join the Master Gardener Volunteers June 18th at 5:30pm at the Plattsburgh Public Library where we give you a hands-on learning on the ideal methods for houseplant propagation, including how and where to cut, what supplies you need, the different methods, and the best plants for propagation. Learn how to create infinite plants with us - and take a propagation home!Free to attend. Feel free to bring a plant you'd like to propagate! Free Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Growing Microgreens Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mooers Free Library, 25 School Street , Mooers, NY 12958 Unleash your inner gardener and dive into the vibrant world of microgreens at this exciting, free workshop hosted by our Master Gardener Volunteers and Mooers Free Library! Perfect for plant enthusiasts aged 18 and up, this hands-on class will teach you the secrets to cultivating your own nutrient-packed microgreens from scratch.What’s in store? Learn expert tips and techniques from our Master Gardener Volunteers to grow microgreens like a pro.Take home your very own microgreen kit with easy-to-follow instructions to kickstart your growing journey.Bonus: Discover the art of growing delicious sprouts in a jar for an extra burst of fresh, homegrown flavor!Don’t miss this chance to sprout some fun and bring a splash of green to your life. Join us for an engaging, interactive session that’s sure to inspire your green thumb!Register at the link below to confirm number of supplies. We hope to see you there! 0.00 Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/microgreensmooers_209 ========================================= Eat Well, Age Well: Senior Nutrition Workshops Wednesday, July 1, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine Street , Plattsburgh, NY 12901                                                  Enjoy conversation, connection, and helpful nutrition guidance in this senior workshop series. We’ll cover simple ways to build balanced meals, stay energized, and make the most of your food budget.Join us at the Senior Citizens Council on the first Friday of every month starting in April. We also do food demonstration and taste tasting in every session.  Free Alisha Thapa, at996@cornell.edu, 5185617450 ========================================= Ag and Natural Resources Committee Meeting 2026 Monday, July 27, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 5:30 pm., and last approximately 1 hour. Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Eat Well, Age Well: Senior Nutrition Workshops Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine Street , Plattsburgh, NY 12901                                                  Enjoy conversation, connection, and helpful nutrition guidance in this senior workshop series. We’ll cover simple ways to build balanced meals, stay energized, and make the most of your food budget.Join us at the Senior Citizens Council on the first Friday of every month starting in April. We also do food demonstration and taste tasting in every session.  Free Alisha Thapa, at996@cornell.edu, 5185617450 ========================================= Y&F Committee Meetings Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 5:30 p.m. and last approximately 1 hour. Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting 2026 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, typically the 3rd Tuesday. They are open to the public, and typically begin at 6 p.m, unless otherwise noted.Please contact the office in advance if you plan to attend. Occasionally meetings are canceled or rescheduled on short notice.Annual meeting is October 27th. Location is TBD. Lois McClurg Operations Coordinator , lam444@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Eat Well, Age Well: Senior Nutrition Workshops Wednesday, September 2, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County, 5139 N. Catherine Street , Plattsburgh, NY 12901                                                  Enjoy conversation, connection, and helpful nutrition guidance in this senior workshop series. We’ll cover simple ways to build balanced meals, stay energized, and make the most of your food budget.Join us at the Senior Citizens Council on the first Friday of every month starting in April. We also do food demonstration and taste tasting in every session.  Free Alisha Thapa, at996@cornell.edu, 5185617450 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting 2026 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, typically the 3rd Tuesday. They are open to the public, and typically begin at 6 p.m, unless otherwise noted.Please contact the office in advance if you plan to attend. Occasionally meetings are canceled or rescheduled on short notice.Annual meeting is October 27th. Location is TBD. Lois McClurg Operations Coordinator , lam444@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Ag and Natural Resources Committee Meeting 2026 Monday, October 26, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 5:30 pm., and last approximately 1 hour. Tia Legge, vrl29@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= SAVE THE DATE 2026 Annual Meeting CCE Clinton County Tuesday, October 27, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Clinton County 2026 Annual MeetingAGENDA: Meal followed by a business meeting. There will be an election of directors and appointment of program committee members.Questions or for more info: call our office @ 518-561-7450 or email clinton@cornell.eduDoors open at 5:15pm - for you to sign-in and mingle before the meal and business meeting.LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED. Suggested $20.00/person to help offset the cost of the food. Lois McClurg Operations Coordinator , lam444@cornell.edu, 518-561-7450 ========================================= Y&F Committee Meetings Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Clinton County, 6064 State Route 22 Suite 5, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 Meetings are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office, are open to the public, begin at 5:30 p.m. and last approximately 1 hour. Chelsea Denny, clb299@cornell.edu, (518) 561-7450 =========================================