2024 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper. This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include: Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact John Buneta for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact John. This course is free to attend, however registration is required.  John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=beginnerbeekeepingcourse2024_222 ========================================= 2024 Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Classes are held on Tuesdays (9:00 to 2:00) and Thursdays (9:00 to 12:00)January 18, 9:00 to 12:00- Introduction to Cornell Cooperative Extension/EcologyJanuary 23, 9:00 to 2:00 - BotanyJanuary 25, 9:00 to 12:00- Plant PropagationJanuary 30, 9:00 to 2:00- Soils and NutritionFebruary 1, 9:00 to 12:00- WeedsFebruary 6, 9:00 to 2:00- EntomologyFebruary 8, 9:00 to 12:00- CompostingFebruary 13, 9:00 to 2:00, Plant PathologyFebruary 15, 9:00 to 12:00- PesticidesFebruary 20 and 22- No class, Winter BreakFebruary 27, 9:00 to 2:00- IPM/DiagnosticsFebruary 29, 9:00 to 12:00- Invasive speciesMarch 5, 9:00 to 3:30- Woody Plants/PruningMarch 7, 9:00 to 12:00- Annuals/PerennialsMarch 12, 9:00 to 2:00- Turf/LandscapingMarch 14, 9:00 to 12:00- Climate ChangeMarch 19, 9:00 to 2:00- Vegetables/HerbsMarch 21, 9:00 to 12:00- Wildlife/ HouseplantsMarch 26, 9:00 to 2:00- Small Fruit/Tree FruitMarch 28, 6:00 pm- Graduation Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Monday, April 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - Recordkeeping: The Key to Success April 15th - Nutrition & Feeding for Optimal Growth April 29th - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training May 13th - Let's Talk to the Vet: Health Requirements June 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals *youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Jantzi, aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LivestockReadiness_222 ========================================= 2024 Beginner Beekeeping Course Tuesday, April 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper. This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include: Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact John Buneta for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact John. This course is free to attend, however registration is required.  John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=beginnerbeekeepingcourse2024_222 ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 2024 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper. This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include: Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact John Buneta for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact John. This course is free to attend, however registration is required.  John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=beginnerbeekeepingcourse2024_222 ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, April 5, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= 4-H Chick and Duckling Sale Saturday, April 6, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for our 4-H Chick and Duckling sale! All proceeds will benefit the Jefferson County 4-H Livestock Club. A wide variety of quality chicks will be available. Carriers will be provided. 6 chick minimum. Cash or check preferred.  Abigail Jantzi, aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Commercial Greenhouse Production Saturday, April 6, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us at CCE Jefferson to learn about the basics of greenhouse production! Followed by a tour of Five Corners Greenhouse. Free Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FasttracktofarmingGP_222 ========================================= Agritourism Webinar Series Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event January 9 - Agritourism for maple syrup operationsHosting large scale events Consumer trends Extending your season 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 12 PM 1/9 - Agritourism for maple syrup operations 2/13 - Grants for agritourism operations 3/12 - Staffing your agritourism operation 4/9 - Working with your local tourism office  FREE Michael Nuckols, msn62@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 227 Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/48RNM7HY ========================================= 2024 Beginner Beekeeping Course Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper. This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include: Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact John Buneta for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact John. This course is free to attend, however registration is required.  John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=beginnerbeekeepingcourse2024_222 ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 2024 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, April 11, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper. This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include: Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact John Buneta for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact John. This course is free to attend, however registration is required.  John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=beginnerbeekeepingcourse2024_222 ========================================= Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 This free program is for those new to vegetable gardening in Northern New York. Join us to learn about: What to grow Soil preparation Plant care How to start healthy transplants Free Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BeginningGarden_222 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Monday, April 15, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - Recordkeeping: The Key to Success April 15th - Nutrition & Feeding for Optimal Growth April 29th - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training May 13th - Let's Talk to the Vet: Health Requirements June 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals *youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Jantzi, aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LivestockReadiness_222 ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 2024 Jefferson County Beekeeping Forum Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is not required. Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Free John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Optimizing Hay Quality and Yields Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County, 7395 East Road , Lowville, NY 13367 This event is hosted by CCE Lewis County. Guest Speakers: Joe Lawrence, Dairy Forage Systems Management, PRO Dairy Abbey Jantzi, Dairy & Livestock Specialist, CCE Jefferson Joe will speak about optimizing hay quality and yields. Abbey will talk about the Cornell tool, forages.org, and forage testing as well as how to take and send in forage samples. Register by Friday, April 19th.  ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Monday, April 29, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - Recordkeeping: The Key to Success April 15th - Nutrition & Feeding for Optimal Growth April 29th - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training May 13th - Let's Talk to the Vet: Health Requirements June 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals *youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Jantzi, aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LivestockReadiness_222 ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - Recordkeeping: The Key to Success April 15th - Nutrition & Feeding for Optimal Growth April 29th - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training May 13th - Let's Talk to the Vet: Health Requirements June 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals *youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Jantzi, aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LivestockReadiness_222 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= 2024 Jefferson County Beekeeping Forum Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is not required. Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Free John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, May 16, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Junior Shooting Sports Thursday, May 23, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Alexandria Bay American Legion, 9 Rock Street , Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Learn the basic fundamentals of air rifles while having the opportunity to shoot in an indoor range. Learn gun and range safety and marksmanship fundamentals. Youth must be 12-18 years of age. 4-H enrollment is required. No cost! Parents/guardians are required to stay in the building during practice. Free Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Monday, June 3, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - Recordkeeping: The Key to Success April 15th - Nutrition & Feeding for Optimal Growth April 29th - Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Training May 13th - Let's Talk to the Vet: Health Requirements June 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals *youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Jantzi, aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LivestockReadiness_222 ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, June 7, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= 2024 Jefferson County Beekeeping Forum Thursday, June 20, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is not required. Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Free John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, July 5, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= 2024 Jefferson County Beekeeping Forum Thursday, July 18, 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for free lectures from local beekeepers as we discuss seasonal responsibilities and have other various discussions on beekeeping in the North Country. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is not required. Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Free John Buneta, jjb399@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, August 2, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, October 4, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, November 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= What's Bugging You? Webinars Friday, December 6, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Each month, experts will 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’ll end with an IPM Minute, and cover a specific action you can take in the next few days to help you avoid pest problems.  January 5: Winter Tree & Shrub Pruning | 2023 First Friday Recap February 2: NYS Plant Regulations | Choosing Native Plants March 1: Changes to Home Garden Insecticide in NY| Tick Blitz April 5: Weed ID | Rats in Vegetable Gardens May 3: No-Mow May | What to do with Grass Clippings June 7: Tick & Mosquito Yard Treatments | Myth: Mosquito Repellent Plants July 5: Japanese Beetle Management | Aphid-Eating Insects August 2: Spotted Lanternfly Update | Box Tree Moth Update September 6: Back to School: Bed Bugs | Head Lice October 4: Identifying Pests in Your Home November 1: 2024 Tick Blitz Results | No Spray Needed December 6: Feed the Birds | Repurposing a Holiday Tree  FREE ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, December 19, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 =========================================