Dining with Diabetes in Clifton Park Monday, January 20, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library (475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065) The Saratoga and Clifton Park classes are currently full. The program is accepting Wait List additions and we are now offering an additional series in Schuylerville, NY.A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating. The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Saratoga Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-584-7860 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes in Saratoga Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Saratoga Springs Public Library (49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) The Saratoga and Clifton Park classes are currently full. The program is accepting Wait List additions and we are now offering an additional series in Schuylerville, NY.A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating. The program is free and is being sponsored by the Saratoga Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-584-7860 FREE Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes in Clifton Park Monday, January 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library (475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065) The Saratoga and Clifton Park classes are currently full. The program is accepting Wait List additions and we are now offering an additional series in Schuylerville, NY.A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating. The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Saratoga Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-584-7860 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Workshop and How to Protect Our Native Forest Thursday, January 30, 2020 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) The Workshop is Free and Sponsored by the Capital Mohawk PRISM of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County Conservation Advisory Councils (CACs) and Conservation Boards (CBs) please join the iMapInvasives Team and the Capital Mohawk PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) in a comprehensive workshop to learn how you can help to protect our Hemlock trees from the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Hemlocks are a foundational tree and play an important ecologic function in our environment from providing critical habitat for animals to protecting our tributaries and native fish. Hemlock trees are one of the dominate trees found in northeastern New York State and provide an aesthetic appeal unique to our region. The work shop will instruct participants on: Identification of hemlocks and describe their critical function as a foundational tree;The impact, life cycle, and identification of the invasive Adelgid;Best management practices for treating HWA as outlined by the Cornell Hemlock Initiative;Survey techniques specific for HWA, such as how many branches to inspect and the use of a throw rope;iMapInvasives Mobile App training to report survey effort, presence data and not-detected data;Using the online iMapInvasives platform, including viewing and querying data, setting up email alerts and submitting treatment data;2020: Pesticide Applicator Report Tool The final portion of the program will provide a field component with a visit to a local hemlock stand at Saratoga Springs Spa State Park. A mock tree stand evaluation focusing on identify target trees for treatment will be conducted. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice using the iMap Mobile app in the field. Participants will be eligible for pesticide re-certification credits: Demonstration 10 Credits 2.50 / Forest 2 Credits 2.50 / Nursery, Ornamental & Turf 25 Credits 2.50 /Ornamental and Turf 3a Credits 2.50 / Regulatory 9 Credits 2.50All attendees will be required to register for an iMapInvasives account on line and then download the iMap mobile app to their cellular devise a few days before the workshop. Free Kristopher Williams, kbw44@cornell.edu, 518-321-0189 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes in Saratoga Thursday, January 30, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Saratoga Springs Public Library (49 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) The Saratoga and Clifton Park classes are currently full. The program is accepting Wait List additions and we are now offering an additional series in Schuylerville, NY.A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating. The program is free and is being sponsored by the Saratoga Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-584-7860 FREE Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= The Future of Shooting and Hunting Workshop Saturday, February 1, 2020 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) 33 Years Ago it began!It is time for a changeThirty Three years ago, the Hunter Education Workshop began with “...what if?” We are returning to our focus giving instructors the tools and insight to become better educators.The scope has been expanded from DEC Hunter Education Classes to 4-H Scouting and the highly successful school based shotgun programs. The first year we never imagined crossbows, antler restrictions, or rifles in the Southern Zone.When the first workshop was held, fishers outside of the Adirondacks, scent blocker clothes, a youth turkey hunt, and 14 year-olds hunting big game were unknown. Thanks to our partnership; many successful changes have occurred ... More challenges remain!We will make a list on February 1st of what instructors want or don’t want.The reasons for the workshop remain valid, including, legislation that is needed to enable young gun hunters the opportunity to share in the rich heritage we call hunting. We are focusing on hunter recruitment, retention and access.Recruiting new and reinvigorating existing instructors to grow as stewards of the environment and our shooting heritage.Join us on February 1st. to celebrate the 1st event in a new series.The first 200 paid instructors, presenters, and facilitators will receive a special gift.Sponsored by the NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Program and the CCE Senior EnvironmentalistRegistration is $25.00 for Certified NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors,NYS DEC Hunter Education Instructors, Scouting and NYS High School TrapRegistration 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.;program ends at 4:30 p.m. The Event will be held at the Saratoga County Offices ofCornell Cooperative Extension 50 West High StreetBallston Spa, NY12020Phone:(518) 885-8995Fax:(518) 885-9078e-mail: wms4@cornell.edu A sign board will be placed in front of the buildingon February 1, 2020for your convenience.Building Strong and Vibrant New York CommunitiesCornell Cooperative Extension in Saratoga County provides equal program and employment opportunities.Click here for the brochure and registration form. Please register by January 24 $25 for Certified NYS Shooting Sports Instructors, $30 for all others William M. Schwerd, wms4@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Farmland Access Workshops: Farmland Evaluation for Farm Seekers Thursday, February 6, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Learn about farmland conservation and funding opportunities. Please RSVP via e-mail to nvf5@cornell.eduThis free event is presented by Saratoga PLAN in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Free ========================================= Managing Sugarbush for Birds Saturday, February 8, 2020 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) New York Forest Owners together with Audubon NY present:Managing Sugarbush for BirdsMaple sugarbushes provide nesting habitat for a diversity of forest birds. Some of these bird species have more than 50% of their global breeding population in the northeastern forest; however, many of these forest birds have experienced steep population declines for decades. Through the planning and implementation of sugarbush management activities that develop a structurally and biologically diverse forest, the maple industry can play a vital role in global bird conservation efforts while simultaneously enhancing the health and sustainability of the sugarbush and promoting and potentially increasing market visibility of pure maple products. Additionally, applying sustainable forest management to sugarbushes to improve bird habitat can also help create healthy forested landscapes that provide many benefits to people and wildlife, including carbon sequestration, watershed protection, flood control, forest products, and recreation. Public Welcome Kristopher Williams, kbw44@cornell.edu, 518-321-0189 ========================================= Farmland Access Workshops: Farmland Leasing Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) Learn about farmland conservation and funding opportunities.Please RSVP via e-mail to nvf5@cornell.eduThis free event is presented by Saratoga PLAN in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. ========================================= Electrify Your February Break: 4-H Project Day Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County (50 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020) 4-H Cloverbud Dayand4-H Project DayWho:All 4-H MembersWhere:CCE OfficeRegistration:Space is limited to 20 participants for each workshop, so please register no later than Monday, February 17th by calling the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995.Learn about the shocking world of ELECTRICITY at our annual 4-H Project Day. We will have age appropriate experiments and projects for Cloverbuds and Regular Members. Cloverbud Project (Ages 5-7):9:30am-11:30amMember Project(Ages 8 and Above): 12:30pm-2:30pm Leland Bunting, glb76@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Saratoga County Horsemen's Social Friday, February 21, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saratoga Winery (462 NY-29 SAratoga Springs, NY 12866) Join us for a night of networking with fellow equestrians, farriers, veterinarians, and barn owners. New Location:The Saratoga Winery462 NY-29Saratoga Springs, NY 12866$35 per person includes a Backyard BBQ meal and one drink ticketCall to RSVP by February 8, 2020518-885-8995 $35 Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= The 2020 Winter Northeast Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Friday, February 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 2:30 pm Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center (556 Middle Line Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020) You're invited to The 2020 Winter Northeast Regional    4-H Shooting Sports WorkshopsHosted by:4-H Shooting Sports Programs ofNew YorkNew HampshireNew JerseyMaineVermontClick here for the 2020 Northeast Winter Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Brochure OR keep reading for all the information! The New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs' Annual Winter Workshop certifies volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. The workshop features the following disciplines (based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants): Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Muzzle Loading, Rifle, and Shotgun. Adults will be certified to teach the applicable disciplines to youth participating in formal 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and 4-H Camps. Each state maintains its own standards for certification. Certification standards may exceed those established by the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee. Participants will be able to complete requirements in only one discipline. All equipment will be supplied. This Workshop and Instructors adhere to all National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum standards. Form Code 1501 for NYS Participants.A major focus of the Workshop will be on 4-H club Development and elements of the 4-H STEM program. The Workshop is for adults currently involved in 4-H Shooting Sports as well as those interested in becoming instructors. teen Leaders are also welcome and will be recognized as Junior Leader in this project area. Our foal is to involve people who are interested in teaching youth how to shoot safely through the principles of 4-H Shooting Sports as well as help them learn about our natural environment. This workshop will certify that individuals are trained to be an Instructor. Local counties are responsible for approving you as a 4-H Volunteer PRIOR to participating in the Workshop training. A minimum of 14 hours of training the 4-H way - "Learning by Doing"The registration fee is $110 for 4-H Volunteers and 4-H Camp Staff. All other costs are supported through the efforts for the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports committee and our donors. Registration includes materials and on-site meals. Lodging is on your own; however, some overnight accommodations may be available for those traveling from out of the area (please check with us). County/ regional teams are the first priority. We will be holding an informal fun auction with proceeds used towards the cost of the Workshop. We encourage participants and counties to bring one or more auction items. REGISTRATION IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 8, 2020We are unable to accommodate food preferences; some vegetarian options will be available. You are welcome to bring your own food, snacks, and beverages. Additional information will be provided along with a tentative menu, online or via e-mail. 110 William M. Schwerd, wms4@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Saratoga County 4-H: Veterinary Science and New Advanced Science Projects Monday, February 24, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saratoga County 4-H presents Veterinary Science and New Advanced Science ProjectsSaratoga County 4-H will be hosting the Vet Science Project Monday nights starting February 24th, and culminating with a group trip to the Cornell Vet School Open House on April 18th! Class times are 6-7:30pm. Some classes are held at the office while others are at local veterinary clinics. A schedule will be sent before classes begin. Spaces are limited. The recommended age is 12 and up, however there is a waiting list for 11 year olds, first come-first served as space permits. The cost is $10 per person which covers all 6 weeks. Advanced Veterinary Science ProjectThis year Saratoga County 4-H will be offering an Advanced Vet Science program for those of you who have already completed the Vet Science Project. Please call the 4-H office to sign up at 518-885-8995All those who sign up will be sent an application in which each participant will have to write a one page essay (this year we will be accepting everyone that has signed up at a first come first serve basis with a cap of 10 participants, but in the future we will have an application deadline and review all applications to accept most deserving) The application and essay topics will be sent out the first of November to the 4-H members that have signed up.There will be a preliminary meeting at the end of November that all participants and at least one parent or guardian must attend, during this meeting we will go over desired topics of participants and come up with a schedule for the next 6-12 weeks. We will only have six sessions but may decide not to have a session every week. Pre-planned topics are: Surgery observation, fecal lab, vet student interview, and small animal handling.Each participant will be required to keep a project book, there will be short essay questions that go along with each session and the group will put together a small display that will be exhibited at the small animal building at the Saratoga County Fair. Cost for the advanced Vet Science class will be $25.00 to cover traveling and supplies costs. To sign up or questions please send to Brieanna, bh548@cornell.edu or                518-885-8995 Brieanna Hughes, bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes - Schuylerville Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 Grove Street Schuylerville, NY 12871) A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating.The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Sschuylerville Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-885-8995 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes - Schuylerville Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 Grove Street Schuylerville, NY 12871) A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating.The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Sschuylerville Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-885-8995 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Dining with Diabetes - Schuylerville Tuesday, March 10, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (1 Grove Street Schuylerville, NY 12871) A three class program for people with Diabetes or Prediabetes and their family members. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals when eating out and adopt other healthy habits through healthy eating.The program is FREE and is being sponsored by the Sschuylerville Lions Club.Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga CountyRegistration is required by calling 518-885-8995 Free Diane Whitten, dsh23@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 ========================================= Maple Class Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Sugar Oak Farms (50 Atkins Road Malta, NY 12020) Learn about... The History of Maple Tapping Styles of TappingHow to Tap, Collect, and Boil Different grades of Maple Syrup Maple tree identification Taste TestSample the difference between pure and artificial maple syrup. Register by March 9th$15– per Adult Kids 16 and under FREERegister with check made payable to CCE Saratoga County. Sent to 50 West High St. Ballston spa NY 12020. Or call the office 518.885.8995 with credit card information. SPACE IS LIMITEDCall the office or email Jessica jmh452@cornell.edu with any questions.  15 Jessica Holmes, jmh452@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995 =========================================