Healthy Meals Cooking Class Monday, October 27, 2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Eagle Ridge Community Center, Eagle Ridge Village Rte 342 , Evans Mills, NY 13637 Join Healthy Meals and our Local Foods Educator for a free cooking class featuring pumpkin mac and cheese!  Children can come, too - There will be hands-on activities for kids to enjoy in the same space as the cooking class, so everyone stays involved. Jackie Ferguson, jsf259@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext.280 Registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZkN-XZsbz0WOebFLJ99G4e3UFrSLO_BOsnJityjjY7NUOFZKQ1RITUQ1SkpSSE9BT01aUTA4TlM3WS4u&route=shorturl ========================================= Artificial Insemination Training Tuesday, October 28, 2025 8:00 am - 2:30 pm Whether you're new to breeding cattle or looking to improve your skills and cattle reproduction knowledge, this two-day training is for you! Open to anyone interested in learning how to artificially inseminate dairy or beef cattle.Instructor: Javier Cheang, Reproductive Training Instructor for GENEX Technical ServicesProgram Cost: $185 includes both days of program training, materials and lunch. $185 Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=OctoberCattleAITraining_222 ========================================= Artificial Insemination Training Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Whether you're new to breeding cattle or looking to improve your skills and cattle reproduction knowledge, this two-day training is for you! Open to anyone interested in learning how to artificially inseminate dairy or beef cattle.Instructor: Javier Cheang, Reproductive Training Instructor for GENEX Technical ServicesProgram Cost: $185 includes both days of program training, materials and lunch. $185 Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=OctoberCattleAITraining_222 ========================================= 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, October 30, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Strand, 136 Franklin St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Save the date for our 2025 Annual Meeting! Join us to celebrate our volunteers! Hors d'oeuvres will be served. $25 per person Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AnnualMeeting25_222 ========================================= Houseplant Fundraiser Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Support our Master Gardener Volunteers and the Sue Gwise Scholarship by purchasing beautiful houseplants! Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= 2025 Beekeeper Forum Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 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. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required. Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM. Please check our social media accounts for any possible announcement of meeting cancellations.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= 2025 Beekeeper Forum Thursday, December 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 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. Local beekeeper Ron Lauff will be holding the discussion, as well as other local guest beekeepers. Open to anyone interested in beekeeping and beekeepers of all levels. Registration is NOT required. Held every third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM. Please check our social media accounts for any possible announcement of meeting cancellations.  Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, January 20, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, January 22, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 3, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 5, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 17, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 ========================================= Master Gardener Training Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Attend our Master Gardener Training for Jefferson and Lewis County Residents. Trainings will run January 15-March 24, 2026, on Tuesdays 9 AM - 2 PM & Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMWhat you'll learn:Essential Gardening Techniques - The basics of soil preparation, watering, and plant care.IPM Practices - Identify pest/diseases and management practices.Teaching and Action Projects - Engage and present in your communities.Plus: Plant propagation, invasive species, resources, garden themes.  Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 =========================================