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If you like gardening and want to become a community volunteer, we have an opportunity for you! Join us on May 26th at Noon, via Zoom, to learn more about what it takes to be a Master Gardener. Visit our website for details and registration info. ccerensselaer.org/events

Due to the possibility of inclement weather this Saturday, look out for this event to be rescheduled for sometime in September.

We want to thank our front-line responders that did such an amazing job helping so many during the storm yesterday. Keep us in mind as a source of information and guidance for those facing the consequences of the storm. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

A large portion of Rensselaer County experienced devastating flash floods on July 14. If you have concerns about flooded vegetable gardens, landscapes, or crops, our website has links to timely information: ccerensselaer.org/environment/em… Please call us with questions at (518) 272-4210

Reminder to livestock owners: Floodwater could contaminate water supplies for livestock. Providing your livestock with a fresh trough of clean water or empty and clean existing troughs to discourage livestock from drinking from floodwater.

Upcoming Event from CCE Rensselaer County: Cow Chip Bingo to support 4-H Cattle Program in Renssealer Co. buff.ly/3fRCPpB

Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County Seeking Candidates for a Digital Literacy Resource Educator position. For further details and to apply see our website at ccerensselaer.org/jobs

Interest in using native plants in the home landscapes is growing! CCE Master Gardeners will show you some of the native plants growing in the Demonstration Garden. Join us Tuesday, August 24th at 6:30 PM. For details ccerensselaer.org/events

We are at the TroyWFFarmersMarket today until 2 PM. Stop by and try a sample of fresh nutritious Corn Salad.

Poultry Producers: Be on the Lookout for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cals.cornell.edu/news/2022/02/p…

Seeking Candidates for an Agriculture Educator position. For full position details and information on how to apply ccerensselaer.org/jobs ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ONLINE BY 11:59 PM ON MARCH 15TH.

We’re pleased to announce that we have a new staff member, Delia Hubbard. She is our Digital Literacy Educator and will be providing technology training to learners of all ages throughout Rensselaer County. Ms. Hubbard can be reached at [email protected] or 518-272-4210.

We are getting ready for 4-H presentations. Can’t wait to see everyone there! #ccerensselaer #rensselaercounty #itshereinrensselaer

Join us on March 23rd at Noon to learn “How To Have Healthy, Happy Hydrangeas.” Learn all about this old-time garden favorite that is currently a new darling. For full details visit ccerensselaer.org/events #cce#ccerensselaer #itshereinrensselaer#rensselaercounty

Are you part of a group that would benefit from a technology program? Our Digital Literacy educator is ready to schedule group learning sessions. Call Delia at 518-272-4210 to customize a program. People can get one-one help at the BYOD events or give Delia a call to stop in.

Our Master Gardener Volunteers served an impressive number of hours in New York State! NYS 2020: • Volunteer hours by Master Gardener Volunteers (total) – 96,919 NYS 2021: • Volunteer hours by MG Volunteers (total) -66,105

Save the bees. Protect the trees. Clean the seas. Happy Earth Day from all of us at Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County.

As heat waves continue to put communities in distress around the globe, our forecasts here in New York are also heating up. Please note that the NY CCE Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) has online resources regarding heat wave safety. eden.cce.cornell.edu/natural-hazard…

Rain on Master Gardener meeting days equals a full house