Events
Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, May 10, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
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Vibrant Vegetarian Meals
Monday, May 10, 2021
Are you looking to add more budget-friendly meals to your weekly menu? Join our FREE workshops and learn all about swapping your favorite recipes for plant-packed versions that are sure to win over your family and friends. Open to teens and adults! Each week will feature a different recipe. ...
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Regenerative Agriculture
Monday, May 10, 2021
Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and m...
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Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Vibrant Vegetarian Meals
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Are you looking to add more budget-friendly meals to your weekly menu? Join our FREE workshops and learn all about swapping your favorite recipes for plant-packed versions that are sure to win over your family and friends. Open to teens and adults! Each week will feature a different recipe. ...
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Regenerative Agriculture
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and m...
Read more
Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Health on the Go
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Fa...
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Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale
Saturday, May 15, 2021
AnnualsPerennialsTreesShrubsBedding PlantsVegetablesHerbsHouseplantsSocial distancing and masks are required! The plant sale will take place in the CCE Jefferson parking lot.
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Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, May 17, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
Read more
Vibrant Vegetarian Meals
Monday, May 17, 2021
Are you looking to add more budget-friendly meals to your weekly menu? Join our FREE workshops and learn all about swapping your favorite recipes for plant-packed versions that are sure to win over your family and friends. Open to teens and adults! Each week will feature a different recipe. ...
Read more
Regenerative Agriculture
Monday, May 17, 2021
Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and m...
Read more
Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Vibrant Vegetarian Meals
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Are you looking to add more budget-friendly meals to your weekly menu? Join our FREE workshops and learn all about swapping your favorite recipes for plant-packed versions that are sure to win over your family and friends. Open to teens and adults! Each week will feature a different recipe. ...
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Poultry 101: Raising Chicks, Ducklings, and Poults
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Springtime is the time of year to begin raising poultry. This online class, through Zoom, is structured for beginners to learn the basics of raising chicks, ducklings and poults from start to finish. The webinar will include information on the best management practices, bird care, production mode...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Health on the Go
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Fa...
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Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, May 24, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
Read more
Vibrant Vegetarian Meals
Monday, May 24, 2021
Are you looking to add more budget-friendly meals to your weekly menu? Join our FREE workshops and learn all about swapping your favorite recipes for plant-packed versions that are sure to win over your family and friends. Open to teens and adults! Each week will feature a different recipe. ...
Read more
Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Vibrant Vegetarian Meals
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Are you looking to add more budget-friendly meals to your weekly menu? Join our FREE workshops and learn all about swapping your favorite recipes for plant-packed versions that are sure to win over your family and friends. Open to teens and adults! Each week will feature a different recipe. ...
Read more
Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Health on the Go
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Fa...
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Farm Ops Master Gardener Training
Monday, May 3, 2021
Open to Transitioning Service Members and VeteransOnline Master Gardener Training: Monday-Thursday, April 5th - April 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMOnline class instruction from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.1 hour lunch followed by online Farm Ops project work from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.Practicum for Master Gardener...
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Adirondack Camp on Long Pond
Friday, May 28, 2021
A summer camp open to youth ages 14-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel of all military branches. $50 fee is refundable if youth attends camp. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and canoeing! Try out the 40-foot-tall TEAM Challenge Ropes Course. Zip line o...
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Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Intro to Value-Added Dairy Processing
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
In recent years, dairies have seen decreased market prices. One option for farms to differentiate is small scale processing with direct to consumer sales. Options for value-added dairy processing might include farm branded bottled milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. Topics include local ...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, June 7, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
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Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Monday, June 14, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
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Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, June 14, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
Read more
4-H Livestock Readiness
Monday, June 14, 2021
This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April ...
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Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, June 21, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
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Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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Snack Attack: Kids Cooking Club
Monday, June 28, 2021
Are you ready to step-up your snack game? Join our weekly Snack Attack series to learn all about creating tasty and nutritious snacks. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can cook alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link!
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4-H Livestock Readiness
Monday, June 28, 2021
This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April ...
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4-H Career Explorations 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Open to youth ages 13-19 that attend Alexandria Bay, Indian River, LaFargeville, Watertown, or Gouvernuer CSD's. Online virtual event with Cornell University Partners. Cost of registration is $50. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be covering the registration cost of thi...
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4-H Career Explorations 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Open to youth ages 13-19 that attend Alexandria Bay, Indian River, LaFargeville, Watertown, or Gouvernuer CSD's. Online virtual event with Cornell University Partners. Cost of registration is $50. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be covering the registration cost of thi...
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Youth Gardening Club
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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4-H Career Explorations 2021
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Open to youth ages 13-19 that attend Alexandria Bay, Indian River, LaFargeville, Watertown, or Gouvernuer CSD's. Online virtual event with Cornell University Partners. Cost of registration is $50. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County will be covering the registration cost of thi...
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Youth Gardening Club
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Join us in our garden to learn about growing food from the ground up. Take home your own plant and grow your knowledge of healthy eating. Grades 1st - 4th: Wednesdays, May 5th - June 30th at 4:00 PM Register: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/GardenClub1-4_222 Grades 5th - 8th: Thursdays, Ma...
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High Peaks Adirondack Backpacking Camp
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
A summer camp open to youth ages 14-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel of all military branches. $50 fee is refundable if youth attends camp.Backpack through the Adirondacks!Explore what is over the stream, in the cave, under the brush, and through the woods.Pitch tents...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Thursday, July 15, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
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4-H Livestock Readiness
Saturday, July 17, 2021
This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April ...
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Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
This group of community members assists our nutrition staff with ideas and programs to assist our residents in making healthy choices the easier choices.
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Environmental Expeditions Camp
Sunday, July 18, 2021
A summer camp open to youth ages 14-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel of all military branches. $50 fee is refundable if youth attends camp. Learn survival skills like wild edible identification, orienteering, shelter building, and fire building! Compete in a...
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Calf Barn Ventilation Program
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Join us for a free on-farm demonstration (including fogging the barn) and discussion about the importance of adequate calf barn ventilation and the impacts ventilation has on calf health and performance. This program is applicable to any sized dairy farm, and any type of calf barn ventilation sys...
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Calf Barn Ventilation Program
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Join us for a free on-farm demonstration (including fogging the barn) and discussion about the importance of adequate calf barn ventilation and the impacts ventilation has on calf health and performance. This program is applicable to any sized dairy farm, and any type of calf barn ventilation sys...
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Nature Investigators Camp
Sunday, August 1, 2021
A summer camp open to army youth ages 12-16 who have parents who are currently deployed, six months prior to deploying, or six months following a deployment. $25 non-refundable deposit Explore the possibilities associated with stewardship and sustainability. Learn to use biofuel st...
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Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Monday, August 9, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
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Outdoor Adventure Camp
Sunday, August 8, 2021
A summer camp open to youth ages 12-16 who have parents who are wounded warriors or were killed in action. $25 non-refundable depositGo for nature hikes.Learn to use biofuel stoves.Set up a tent and start a fire.Use and read topographical maps.And much more! Due to state guidelines, the...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
Read more
Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Thursday, October 14, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
Read more
Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
This group of community members assists our nutrition staff with ideas and programs to assist our residents in making healthy choices the easier choices.
Read more
Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Thursday, November 4, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
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Parenting After Separation or Divorce
Monday, December 6, 2021
A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating...
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Board of Director's Meeting
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the ...
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