Junior and Novice Dairy Bowl will meet at the Stannard-Carlo's on Thursdays at 7:00pm:
     February 2, 16, 23
     March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

February 4 - Teen Exchange will host a Spaghetti Dinner at the United Methodist Church of Pittstown, serving from 4:00 to 6:00pm.  Call 753-9958 for reservations. (Adults are $7.50; Children 5-11 are $5; Children 4 and under are free.  Take out is available.

Senior Dairy Bowl will meet at the Cottrell's on Sundays at 5:00pm.
     February 5, 12, 19, 26
     March 4, 11, 18, 25

February 7,8 9,14,15,16: 9:00am - 3:00PM This course is offered as part of the training requirements needed for people seeking to become certified as pesticide technicians in category 3a OR certified as a private applicator in category 25 by the NYSDEC. Registration fee $350.00. Registration deadline is February 1st or when class is filled. Classes held at CCE office, 61 State Street, Troy, NY.

February 10 - The 2nd Annual Greater Capital Region Farmers’ Direct Marketing Conference Farm to Market:  Your Road to Success, a day long conference will be held at Hudson Valley Community College.
The cost of the conference including lunch is $40.00 per person if registered by February 3rd.   $45.00 per person after February 3rd.  Please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995 to register.

February 10 - The Friday Night Chefs will meet at 6:30pm in the CCE Kitchen to prepare Valentine's Day Treats  Space is limited. Participation is on a first-come first-served basis.  Call Janice Fox at the 4-H Office 272-4210 to register.

February 11- 9:30am-12:30pm at Tamarac High School, 3992 NY 2 Troy, NY 12180.  Learn about nutrition, general diseases, parasites, and when to call the vet.  Animals covered will include: swine, goats, sheep, and poultry.  For more information and to register please contact Kirk Shoen at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County at 272-4210 ext 113.  kjs264@cornell.edu.  Cost of the workshop is $25 payable to CCE of Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy NY 12180.

Horse Bowl will meet at the CCE Office in Troy on Sundays at Noon.
     February 5, 12, 19, 26
     March 4, 11

February 14 - The 4-H Program Development Committee will meet at 7:00pm in the large education room at the CCE Office in Troy. 

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors, February 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

February 18 - Cabin Fever Workshop for 4-H adults.  Come and create an Apple Cozy (you can learn to crochet or knit) at Tamarac High School.  The day begins at 9:30am with Sign-In, Coffee, and Get-Acquainted and runs until 2:00pm.  $5.00 fee for materials.  Call the 4-H Office at 272-4210 by Wednesday, February 15th to register.

February 18 - Pre Teen Fun Day runs from 9:30am to 2:00pm at Tamarac Middle School.  Hosted by the 4-H Teen Council for 4-H Members, 5 to 12 years old, are invited to explore new ways to recycle.  Call the 4-H Office at 272-4210 by February 3rd to sign up for the fun!

February 20 - The Teen Exchange will meet at 7:00pm at the CCE Office in Troy.

February 21 - The Horse Program Development Committee will meet at 7:00pm at the CCE Office in Troy.

February 22 - Regional Dog Day will be held at the Albany Obedience Club from Noon to 3:00pm.  Call the CCE Office at 272-4210 to register.

February 22 - Teen Ambassadors will hold a Demonstration Workshop at CCE Office in Troy beginning at 7pm.
Call the 4-H office at 272-4201 to reserve a space in the workshop.

The first of our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons Classes, this program will teach you how to pair flowers and vegetables with decor, choose focal points, and evaluate what to use where.  Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 PM at the CCE office located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY.  Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee.

 

February 28, 2012 - 9:00am - 2:00pm. Topics covered in this training include: Organic Weed Management Update, Tough Plants for Tough Places: Choosing Plants that Thrive Without Pesticides, Soil Testing and Soil Test Interpretation, and Common Tree and Shrub Pest Problems: Identification and Management. Registration fee is $40 per person. Registration Deadline is February 24 or when class is filled. This class  will provide 4 hours of continuing education for persons already enrolled as service providers in the Be Green Organic Yards NY program.

The Winter Dog Class - socialization/citizenship - will be held at 7:00pm on Tuesdays at the Tractor Supply in Brunswick.
     February 28
     March 6, 13, 20, 27
     April 3

The second of our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons Classes, we'll explore soil conditions, varieties, sources, planting, feeding, pruning, harvesting and everything else you can think of related to growing blueberries.  Held at the CCE office at 61 State Street, Troy, NY on Tuesday, March 6 starting at 7:00 PM.  Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee.

March 7, 2012 at 2 pm the FCS PDC will meet at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

March 7 - Teen Council will meet at 7:00pm at the CCE Office in Troy.

March 9 - County Horse Communications will be held at Tamarac Middle School beginning at 6:00pm.  Registration is due in the 4-H Office by March 2nd.

March 10, 2012 Join us for Spring Garden Day. A celebration of gardening in Rensselaer County and the Captial District.  Choose from 15 different gardening subject classes, enjoy a delicious lunch provided by the Master Gardeners, shop for bargains at our used book and plant sale.  Taking place at Tamarac/Brunswick High School from 8:45 AM -3:30 PM.

March 13, 2012 the Nutritional Concerns Conference will be held at the Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road Albany, NY. For more information contact CCE Saratoga, 885-8995. Exhibitor information can be found here or by calling Kim Parnell 272-4210 ext 118.

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors March 21, 2012 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

The third of our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons Classes, our Master Gardeners will show you how to make these fun and easy planters at home.  They will also discuss casting leaves from large-leaved plants like hostas and elephant-ears.  Held at the CCE office at 61 State Street, Troy, NY on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 PM.  Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee.

March 23 - Coordinated by Teen Council - guest speaker Investigator Tim Northrup will discuss internet safety at 7:00pm at the CCE Office in Troy - for 4-H members and parents.  Register with the 4-H Office by March 2nd.

The fourth in our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons Classes, Chuck Schmitt from CCE Albany County will show you how to tell if your plant is a pine, spruce, fir, larch, juniper, falsecypress, or something else.  Held at the CCE office at 61 State Street, Troy, NY on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 PM.  Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee.

This is the fifth event in our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons programs.  Roses are beautiful but have the reputation of being difficult to grow.  However, with a little know-how about their selection, planting, pruning and care, you can have success!  Held at the CCE office (61 State Street, Troy, NY) on April 12 starting at 7:00 PM. Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee. 

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors April 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

This is the sixth program in our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons series.  Popular in Victorian times and again in the 1970's, terrariums, or gardens under glass, are making a comeback today.  Our Master Gardeners will show you how to make one in this live demonstration.  Held at the CCE office, 61 State Street, Troy, NY on April 26 at 7:00 PM. Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee. 

This is the seventh and final class in our 2012 Gardening Through The Seasons class series.  We'll discuss what's bugging you and your garden, touching upon the top weeds, insects, diseases and more, with an emphasis on the most common problems in the greater Rensselaer County area.  Held at the CCE office, 61 State Street, Troy, NY on May 9 starting at 7:00 PM.  Pre-registration is requested (admission at door only if space is available) and there is a $6.00 per person fee.

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors May 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors June 20, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors July 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors September 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors October 17, 2012 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY

There will be a meeting of the CCE Board of Directors December 12, 2012 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held at our offices located at 61 State Street, Troy, NY