Upcoming Events for Calendar

Feb. 23 - Mar. 23, 2010 : Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:54:34 -0500

Cornell Cooperative Extension presents weekday lecture sessions and veterinarian shadow experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Lecture topics may include: Veterinary colleges and admissions information, mixed animal practices, equine and large animal medicine, emergency critical care, radiology.

The Yaphank Building, Yaphank
$75 per student (parents welcome to attend at no additional fee)
631-852-4603

Mar. 02 - 23, 2010 : Diabetes Self-Management Education

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:53:31 -0500

It's time to learn how to control your diabetes. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering a four week series of Diabetes Self-Management classes at the South Brookhaven Family Health Center. Located at 365 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY. Please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850 x340 to register. Limited seating. Meets every Tuesday.

Mar. 11, 2010 : Peach Pruning Tour

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:09:07 -0500

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be hosting a peach pruning tour at Davis Peach Orchard. Steve Hoying, Fruit Specialist from the New York State Agriculture Experiment Station will be showing growers how to maximize their peach’s health and productivity through various pruning techniques. If interested, contact Dan Fokine at dcf59@cornell.edu or call 631.852.3205 ext 204

Mar. 17 - Apr. 07, 2010 : Diabetes Self-Management Education

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:05:25 -0500

It's time to learn how to control your diabetes. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering a four week series of Diabetes Self-Management classes at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Headquarters. Located at 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY. Please call Laurie Wells at 631-727-7850 x340 to register. Limited seating. Meets every Wednesday.

Mar. 21, 2010 : Peconic Dunes Camp Open House

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:35:59 -0500

Since 2003, CCE of Suffolk has operated Peconic Dunes Summer Camp at the Peconic Dunes County Park. Vist the Peconic Dunes camp on Long Island's beautiful North Fork to see the site, mee the educators, and discover the exciting summer experiences planned for your children.

Visit the Peconic Dunes section of our website.

Peconic Dunes County Park
631-727-7850 x 328

Mar. 23 - Jun. 15, 2010 : HD Professional Development Spring 2010

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:35:38 -0500

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March 23 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Professional Development Series
Mean Kids: What adults need to know about bullying
The mean streets of past generations have moved offline and online: in school hallways, on social networking sites and in cell texts and images. The consequences of bullying, cyberbullying, relational aggression and other forms of peer abuse are severe for both victims and victimizers. This workshop will explore the many ways peer meanness is manifested, what research tells us about bullying and how adults can help the bullied, the bullies and the bystanders. Educator: Tim Jahn
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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April 7 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Professional Development Series
Why Young Children Behave the Way They Do
During this training the developmental tasks of early childhood (birth-five years) will be reviewed. The concept of temperament will also be introduced. We will explore how both development and temperament may influence a child's behavior; explaining some of those confusing or challenging behaviors adults sometimes see in young children. Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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April 28 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Professional Development Series
Generation M2: Are you worried about kids who are wired?
According to a just released research report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, young people ages 8-18 spend more than 10 hours daily with various kinds of media, most of it electronic. While the risks of media overexposure haven't diminished, the kinds of media and the ways young people use media have changed significantly in the past decade. This workshop will examine the ramifications of the Kaiser study, other research on media use in children and teens, and how adults can help reduce risks of media through media literacy. Educator: Tim Jahn
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 625-727-7850, ext. 340

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May 6 and 20 • 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Discipline is Not a Dirty Word
Do the parents you work with need help understanding how to teach their children to act appropriately? This training will examine positive discipline and introduce seven principles of effective child guidance. Through examples, exercises and discussion, parent educators will learn new skills they can share with parents and families. This curriculum is most appropriate for parents and caregivers of children ages 2-10. Discussion will include working with parents effectively, "hot topics" for parents at different ages/stages and useful resources in parent education. Participants must attend both training days
Educator: Nancy Olsen-Harbich
$75, includes curriculum (lunch on your own)

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May 19 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Professional Development Series
Dealing with Angry Children
Anger can be dangerous for adults and even more so for children and teens who may lack self-control and effective emotional expressiveness. Often children who are angry, especially those who are explosive, can make teachers, parents, child care providers and other adults feel helpless and inadequate. Learn about anger in children, the consequences of uncontrolled anger and ways adults can cope with angry children and help kids acquire better coping skills and develop emotional intelligence. Educator: Tim Jahn
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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May 24 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Preventing Childhood Obesity
During this training we will discuss the causes and consequences associated with childhood overweight and ways parents and professionals can help promote healthy eating and physical activity habits. Participants will receive ideas for teaching basic nutrition concepts as well as quick and easy ways to incorporate physical activity into the daily routines of young children. Educator: Alysa Ferguson
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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June 9 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Professional Development Series
Supporting Children's Healthy Development
Research on brain development reveals that the first years of life are critical for healthy development. Learn what infants and young children need for optimal intellectual, emotional and social growth. We will discuss the latest research on language development, emergent literacy and how best to help children who are English language learners. We will also provide information on nutrition and the parent-child feeding relationship to help families cope with picky eaters and promote healthy eating habits for life. Presented in Spanish for Spanish speaking professionals who work with Latino families. Educator: Dinah Castro
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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June 15 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Spring Professional Development Series
Building Blocks for Literacy Development
Join us as we explore the journey children take in becoming literate from infancy through age 5. We will look at emergent literacy, how to choose and use books with young children and discover other activities that support literacy development. Educators: Dinah Castro and Kerri Kreh Reda
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $25 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

To register for any of these workshops please click here.

Mar. 30, 2010 : Grape Pest Management Meeting

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:58:58 -0500

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County grape research program will be hosting a spring grape pest management meeting at the LIHREC facility, 3059 Sound Ave Riverhead. Dr. Wayne Wilcox from Cornell University will be providing an update on his latest research, observations on the 2009 season and will cover topics in disease management that are being discussed here in NY and worldwide. Alice Wise and Libby Tarleton will also provide updates on projects from the research vineyard. Pesticide recertification credits will be available and no RSVP is required.

Mar. 30, 2010 : Summer Cover Crop Workshop

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:24:48 -0500

A new summer cover crop project is seeking to help organic vegetable growers more easily and effectively use summer cover crops in their systems - and thus reap the many soil, weed, and pest management benefits these crops can provide. The project is focusing on buckwheat, mustard, and sorghum-sudan, but we'll survey all the diverse summer cover crops available and discuss which of these might be most beneficial for growers on Long Island.

Sandy Menasha will also report on her recent and upcoming work with using mustard cover crops to improve crop quality and manage soil-borne pests and pathogens in cucurbit crops.

We'll also explore the possibility of developing local cover crop seed production for the area - thus, substantially reducing the difficulty and cost of sourcing cover crop seed. The project can provide substantial support to growers interested in growing cover crop seed.

This workshop is co-sponsored by Cornell Cooperative extension of Suffolk County and NOFA-NY and is funded, in part, by the USDA Organic Research and Education Initiative.

The workshop will be held in the 1st floor meeting room, at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center at 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NY.

For more information, please contact Sandy Menasha (srm45@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 ext. 316) or Elizabeth Dyck (organicseed@nofany.org, 607 895 6913).

Apr. 07 - May. 17, 2010 : Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:28:43 -0500

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April 7 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
Raising Responsible Children
We all want our children to grow into being responsible, contributing members of our families and, ultimately, of society. How do we guide our children to acquire the necessary skills and motivation? This workshop for parents of 5 to 12 year-olds will explore parenting practices that teach children responsibility for themselves, for their schoolwork, for their home, and for their relationships. Educator: Nancy Olsen-Harbich
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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April 15 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
The Family Table
Everyday busy schedules cause many of us to rush from one event to another without regard for the simple act of settling down to a shared family meal at the end of the day. In this workshop, we will discuss the benefits of family mealtimes and why gathering the family together can make such an important difference in the lives of your children. Educator: Dinah Castro
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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April 21 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
Coping with Toilet Learning
Is your child physically and emotionally ready for toilet learning? Are you? This workshop will discuss signs of readiness and offer guidelines to successful toilet learning. Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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April 28 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
So That's What Makes them Tick: Understanding temperament
Ever wonder how children with the same parents can be so different from one another? One explanation is temperament. During this workshop the concept of temperament will be introduced. We will spend time exploring children's temperament and how it may affect behavior. Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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May 4 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
Mean Kids: What parents need to know about bullying
The mean streets of past generations have moved offline and online: in school hallways, on social networking sites and in cell texts and images. If your child has been teased or bullied, you already know how severe the consequences of bullying can be. This workshop will explore the different kinds of bullying, what research tells us about bullying and ways parents can help both victims and bullies. Educator: Tim Jahn
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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May 5 • Food & Fitness Matter
This workshop provides parents with practical tips on raising healthy, active kids. We will discuss the causes and consequences of childhood obesity, as well as what families can do to encourage healthy habits and promote a healthy weight. Educator: Alysa Ferguson
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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May 10 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
Temper Tantrums: Yours and theirs
Although temper tantrums are normal and common, they are not easy to handle. We will discuss the causes of tantrums, what can be done to minimize them, and the best ways to deal with them when they do occur. Educator: Kerri Kreh Reda
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

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May 17 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Spring 2010 Parenting Workshops
Generation M2: Are you worried about kids who are wired?
According to a just released research report from the Kaiser Family Foundation, young people ages 8-18 spend more than 10 hours daily with various kinds of media, most of it electronic. When they are spending so much time with electronic media, then they are not spending time playing outside, reading a good book or pursuing a hobby. This workshop will examine what research tells us about media use in children and teens and how parents can reduce risks of media through media literacy. Educator: Tim Jahn
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Riverhead • $5 • 631-727-7850, ext. 340

To register for any of these classes click here.

Apr. 24, 2010 : 4H Million Tree Project

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:27:32 -0500

Join the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center for our 1st annual Arbor Day event!

Be a part of the 4H Million Tree Project

THE DAY'S EVENTS WILL INCLUDE TREE PLANTING, FARM GARBAGE CLEAN-UP & GPS GEOCACHING SCAVENGER HUNT...

4H Million Tree Project:
The 4‐H Million Trees Project was conceived after a 4‐Her from Pacifica, California decided to do something big to help combat global climate change. The goal of this project is to mobilize the approximately 7 million 4‐H youth across the U.S. and Canada to participate in this project to plant 1,000,000 trees across the continent to help reduce atmospheric CO2.

Geocaching:
Geocaching is a high‐tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment.

Held at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, NY

To register call 631-852-4600

Preregistration is required

$5 donation is suggested

May. 04 - 25, 2010 : Diabetes Self-Management Education

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:54:46 -0500