Pasture Walk at Hendrickson’s Grazing Acres Wednesday, July 13, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hendrickson's Grazing Acres, 5702 Route 19 , Gainesville, New York 14066 Join the NWNY Team for a pasture walk Wednesday, July 13 from 7:00-8:30 pm at Hendrickson’s Grazing Acres, the farm of Jim and Stephanie Hendrickson. We will be meeting at the barn located at 5702 Route 19, Gainesville, NY. The Hendrickson’s have worked for many years to set up a very nice rotationally grazed system for their beef herd. They currently finish their steers and sell through the freezer trade.There will be moderate walking around the farm and no restroom facilities will be available. Please wear clean boots and clothing. A boot wash will be available.Pre-registration is required by July 11.  $10 Brandie Waite, bls238@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 138 Registration: https://nwnyteam.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=1876 ========================================= 4-H Alumni Master Showman Contest Wednesday, July 27, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St Road , Batavia, NY 14020 Calling all 4-H Alumni! Enter our Master Showman Contest at the Genesee County Fair!All 4-H Alumni and Parents are welcome to participate.To enter: bring the completed entry form to the contest at the Genesee County Fair.Alumni Master Showman Entry Form (pdf) ========================================= 4-H Market Animal Auction Thursday, July 28, 2022 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St Road , Batavia, NY 14020 Stay tuned for details!Bid Online at www.williamkentinc.comAwards Ceremony at 6:15pmSale begins at 6:30pm4-H Market Animal Auction Brochure (pdf)4-H Market Animal Auction Poster (pdf) Jessica Reisdorf, jmr398@cornell.edu, 585-343-3040 x131 ========================================= Genesee County Fair Saturday, July 23, 2022 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Genesee County Fairgrounds, 5056 East Main St Road , Batavia, NY 14020 For 4-H Entry Information, visit the 4-H Fair Page.For more information about the Genesee County Fair, visit the Genesee County Agricultural Society at www.gcfair.com ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Board of Director's Meeting InformationMeetings begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office In-person and virtual options are available. Please register by contacting Yvonne Peck at ydp3@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040 ext. 123.  Please note: If attending in person, masks are required regardless of vaccination status. ========================================= Garden Talk "Growing Cool Season Flowers" Thursday, August 4, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Want more early blooming flowers in your garden? Try growing cool season flowers. Cool flowers, also known as hardy annuals, live for one year and can survive cold temperatures. These hardy flowers can be planted in the fall, will overwinter and then bloom in the spring or early summer. Planting in the fall allows these flowers to establish a strong root system, which results in plants that will bloom earlier, have longer stem length and produce high quality flowers. Learn which flowers you can fall plant in our area for spectacular late spring/early summer blooms.There is now an in-person option at the CCE Genesee office, 420 East Main St., Batavia. If you would like to attend the program in-person please Register by contacting Mandy at 585-343-3040 x101 or email amm532@cornell.edu. Space is limited for the in-person option so registration is required!For those using the zoom meeting option; Register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtd-ypqjMvHdUmZj5sxDGtVnJwyw6dF8lM FREE! Amanda McCauley, amm532@cornell.edu, (585) 343-3040 ext.101 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtd-ypqjMvHdUmZj5sxDGtVnJwyw6dF8lM ========================================= Garden Talk "A Fall Palette for Migrating Monarchs" Thursday, September 1, 2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm How do you hold a garden party for migrating Monarch butterflies? Plant their favorite flowers! Help support Monarch butterflies as they make their way to their winter grounds. We'll offer ideas so you can create that ideal waystation for migrating Monarchs!There is an in-person option at the CCE Genesee office, 420 East Main St., Batavia. If you would like to attend the program in-person please Register by contacting Mandy at 585-343-3040 x101 or email amm532@cornell.edu. Space is limited for the in-person option so registration is required!If you plan to attend via Zoom, please use the link below! Free! Amanda McCauley, amm532@cornell.edu, (585) 343-3040 ext.101 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOCvqjsiGNTV__rVgkQZhyxuq09_zukl ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Holiday Monday, September 5, 2022 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 420 East Main Street , Batavia, NY 14020 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5, 2022. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6th. ========================================= Fall 2022 Garden Gala! Saturday, September 17, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Save the date! Saturday, September 17, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Genesee County Master Gardeners will be hosting their annual Fall Garden Gala at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County, 420 East Main Street in Batavia.This plant sale features hardy garden perennials, most grown by Master Gardeners. Fall is a good time to plant many perennials as there is still time for them to grow a strong root system before winter. An interesting selection of house plants will also be available for sale.Don’t forget to stop inside for the Chance Basket Auction. You never know what treasures may appear, including unique garden art. The Chance Basket Auction drawing will begin at 12:30 pm.Learn how to artfully arrange flowers fresh from the garden as talented Master Gardeners create arrangements and bouquets right before your eyes! These beautiful flower arrangements will be available for sale.The Master Gardener Helpline will also be open to answer your gardening questions. Not sure what your garden pH is? Bring in a soil sample for FREE pH testing.Don’t miss your chance to pick up some great plants at great prices. Arrive at 10 am for the best plant selection. No early birds please.Proceeds from the sale benefit the educational outreach of the Genesee County Master Gardener Program. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Board of Director's Meeting InformationMeetings begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office In-person and virtual options are available. Please register by contacting Yvonne Peck at ydp3@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040 ext. 123.  Please note: If attending in person, masks are required regardless of vaccination status. ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus Day Holiday Monday, October 10, 2022 8:30 am - 5:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed Monday, October 10th for the Columbus Day federal holiday. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, October 11th. ========================================= CLOSED for Veteran's Day Friday, November 11, 2022 8:30 am - 5:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed on Friday November 11th in observance of the Veteran's Day Federal Holiday. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Monday, November 14th. ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 24, 2022 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 25, 2022 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 29, 2022 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Board of Director's Meeting InformationMeetings begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension Office In-person and virtual options are available. Please register by contacting Yvonne Peck at ydp3@cornell.edu or 585-343-3040 ext. 123.  Please note: If attending in person, masks are required regardless of vaccination status. ========================================= CLOSED in Observance of the Christmas Holiday Monday, December 26, 2022 8:30 am - 5:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Our office will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday, December 27th. Have a wonderful and safe holiday! =========================================