Closed for the holiday Monday, May 26, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am ========================================= 4-H GOLF CLASSIC Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:30 am - 4:00 pm $140 ========================================= What's Buggng You? -Spotted lanternfly update | Recognizing wild parsnip Friday, June 6, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm NY Invasive Species Awareness week happens in June, so we're focusing on two invasive species - spotted lanternfly and wild parsnip - and how IPM should be part of your response to them. Get an update on where we are in the SLF life cycle and action steps for this time of year. Learn how to recognize and why you should avoid wild parsnip.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" seriesEach month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, June 9, 2025 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 ========================================= CLOSED For The Holiday Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday of June 19. There are programs still in operation with some staff in the office and working remotely. About JuneteenthJuneteenth is a holiday celebrated on the 19th of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. In addition to a federal and New York State holiday, Saratoga County has declared Juneteenth a holiday. ========================================= Annual Horsemen's Social Friday, June 20, 2025 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Saratoga Horsemen's SocialSaratoga Springs, NY— CCE Equine is happy to announce its annual Horseman’s Social that will be on Friday June 20th 2025! The Horsemen’s Social, presented by CCE Equine, will be hosted again this year by Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. This event began as a social evening for horse people to get together during a time when equine activities were quieter in upstate New York. Last year, we moved this event from the barn aisles of February to the Greener Pastures of June! Keeping those greener pastures going into 2025 makes this event one all of Saratoga County’s Horsemen have been waiting for!From 6:30 to 9:30 pm on Friday June 20th, join all the horsemen of the greater capital district at the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga facility located at 683 RT-29, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866. Join us for an evening of live music, food, drink and networking with all the horsemen & businessmen that keep this industry thriving. With food from Neighborhood Kitchen and drinks from Old Tavern Farm Winery, make your way around the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga’s Farm and meet the horses they have available for adoption. Stop by the silent auction items or sit down and have that conversation with the horse people you always run into at the feed store, and never get to really chat with!The Horsemen’s Social was created for local equine enthusiasts and professionals to network and collaborate with our efforts within our equine community. Moreover, this event has grown to include over 200 participants from all aspects of the horse world.This evening's events will include networking, delicious food, drinks, music and did we mention…horses! To purchase tickets, follow the link below .Ticketing Link:https://thsaratoga.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/thsaratoga/eventRegistration.jsp?event=62&Tickets are their early bird price of $35 and from June 1st-20th, they will be $40. Get yours soon before they sell out! Ticket price includes admission and drop tickets. If you have any registration questions or would like to become a sponsor for this event, contact Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu .This event promises an evening filled with networking opportunities among equestrians, farriers, veterinarians and horse enthusiasts alike. Join us for an unforgettable night of connecting with fellow horse lovers and celebrating our shared passion for these magnificent animals.Again for more information contact Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office of Saratoga County ( CCE Equine)at 518-885-8995. $40 ========================================= Vegetable Gardening Series Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Historic Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Rd , Rexford, NY 12148 Join us for one or all three classes, in this multi class, through the seasons garden series!April 21st- Learn the tips and tricks on how to prepare your vegetable garden. Learn how to prep your soil, make a garden layout, learn which plants can be planted together and how to rotate your crops in different growing seasons.June 26th- Come and learn about how to keep your garden going during the summer heat, how to prevent and detect insect and disease problems and learn proper watering techniques.August 7th- Are you interested in learning about harvesting vegetables and prepping your garden forwinter? Join to learn about soil and plant preparation as we go into fall and learn how to properly harvest from your garden. $5.00 Jessica Luse, jmh452@cornell.edu, ext. 2231 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/ev ent_registration/main/events_l anding.cfm? event=Vegseries_241 ========================================= Closed For The Holiday Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= What's Bugging You? -Grow green lawns with overseeding | Beech leaf disease Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Learn how to grow a dense, healthy lawn with fall overseeding. Stick around for insights about the relatively new beech leaf disease and what to do if you think you've seen it.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, July 7, 2025 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 ========================================= Saratoga County Fair Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ========================================= What's Bugging You? -Making a mosquito bucket trap | Feeding Friendly Insects: Pick plants Friday, August 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Do mosquito bucket traps work? This presentation will review results of a 2024 NYSIPM project to provide guidance on using this technique for backyard mosquito management. Stick around for part two of Feeding Friend Insects, covering plant selection.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Vegetable Gardening Series Thursday, August 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Historic Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Rd , Rexford, NY 12148 Join us for one or all three classes, in this multi class, through the seasons garden series!April 21st- Learn the tips and tricks on how to prepare your vegetable garden. Learn how to prep your soil, make a garden layout, learn which plants can be planted together and how to rotate your crops in different growing seasons.June 26th- Come and learn about how to keep your garden going during the summer heat, how to prevent and detect insect and disease problems and learn proper watering techniques.August 7th- Are you interested in learning about harvesting vegetables and prepping your garden forwinter? Join to learn about soil and plant preparation as we go into fall and learn how to properly harvest from your garden. $5.00 Jessica Luse, jmh452@cornell.edu, ext. 2231 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/ev ent_registration/main/events_l anding.cfm? event=Vegseries_241 ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, August 11, 2025 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 ========================================= Closed for the holiday Monday, September 1, 2025 12:00 am - 12:00 am ========================================= What's Bugging You? -Top 5 rodent exclusion tips | Feeding Friendly Insects: Get ready to plant Friday, September 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Excluding rodents from your home can feel like a big job. Here are 5 actions to prioritize this fall. And, it's almost time for fall planting! Learn how to make final preparations to plant wildflowers that feed friendly insects.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, September 8, 2025 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 ========================================= What's Bugging You? -Winterize your home orchard | Feeding Friendly Insects: Fall is for planting Friday, October 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm In this event we're focusing on fall tasks that are good IPM practices. Cleaning up your home orchard can mean fewer pests to attack your tree fruit in the spring. Fall is also the right time to plant seeds or seedlings of perennial wildflowers that feed friendly insects.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, October 6, 2025 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 ========================================= Closed For The Holiday Monday, October 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= What's Bugging You? -Understanding indoor cockroaches | Invasive tawney field cockroach Saturday, November 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Several cockroach species are found in homes, and each one tells a story of why it's there. Learn to distinguish different indoor cockroaches, and stick around to hear about the newest cockroach invader in the Northeast.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, November 10, 2025 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 ========================================= What's Bugging You? -IPM for clothes moths and pantry moths Friday, December 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm This month we'll focus in on two moths that can be pests in your home - clothes moths and pantry moths. Learn how to use IPM tools to deal with them.Register Here!About our "What's Bugging You?" series Each month at New York State Integrated Pest Management's "What's Bugging You? First Friday" events, experts share practical information and answer questions on using integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. We end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems. ========================================= Alive at 25 - MUST CALL TO REGISTER Monday, December 8, 2025 5:15 pm - 5:15 pm Monday April 7  Promptly at 5:30 Cornell Cooperative Extension Offices50 West High Street, Ballston Spa NY  12020MUST CALL TO REGISTER  518 - 885-8995Arrive at 5:15Please bring your License and $40 CASH $40 Registration: MUST CALL 518-885-8995 =========================================