Managing Landscapes Sustainably Thursday, November 7, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook, 1 Circle Road , Stony Brook, NY 11794 Come learn ways to make the horticulture industry greener! We invite you to join us for the 15th annual “Managing Landscapes Sustainably” conference! This full-day program addresses topics that will appeal to the “green-minded” horticulture professional. Landscapers, arborists, landscape designers, turf managers, landscape architects, planners, and anyone else interested in sustainable land management throughout Long Island and beyond are invited to attend. Continuing Education Units will be available. Click here for more information and a registration form. Online Registration Here: https://mls2019.eventbrite.com All credit cards and PayPal accepted with on-line registrations. Additional fees apply ($4.39). Early Registration: $80 per person - through Oct 25 • After October 25: $100 per person and for walk-ins Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-603-4332 ========================================= The Good Earth Gala Thursday, November 7, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Giorgio's, 100 Fox Hill Drive , Baiting Hollow, New York 11933 The Good Earth Gala gives us the opportunity to highlight Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s dedication to assisting families, communities, farmers, fishermen, non-profits, professionals, government agencies, hospital and schools. Since 1917, CCE educators have supported parents and youth, protected our water supply and environment, created community gardens and farmers markets and fostered economic development.~ ~ ~Please join us for a benefit gala for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. For ticket or sponsorship information please contact Judi Veeck 631-644-1191, email jlv13@cornell.edu, or visit www.suffolkextensionfoundation.org. Judi Lach Veeck, jlv13@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 372 ========================================= Historic Harvest Day Sunday, November 10, 2019 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Take a step back in time...Come join us as we take the farm back in time to the 1800s! Help us with daily chores, such as churning butter and washing laundry! Create old-fashioned crafts and visit the animals! Explore the historic hay barn and the blacksmith shop! Wagon rides all day! $8 per person, ages 3 & up. 2 and under, free Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4613 ========================================= Brush Strokes for the Bays-Sharks! (Cancelled) Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cowfish Hampton Bays, 258 East Montauk Highway , Hampton Bays, NY 11946 This event has been cancelled - please see our December 10th Brush Strokes event where we will be painting the SeahorseJoin us for a night of art and fun with artist Carolyn Munaco at Cowfish! Art instruction, all materials and door prize raffles included with $45 admission ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, enter your discount code when purchasing ticket). Proceeds benefit Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County's Back to the Bays Initiative. Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 ========================================= SPAT Workshops (SCMELC - Southold) Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, 3690 Cedar Beach Road , Southold, New York 11971 Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training Join SPAT! Membership information here "Spat" is the word for the tiniest form of shellfish that has settled onto the place where it will live out its life. The SPAT program was created to encourage community members to become stewards of their environment and to restore shellfish to the bays. To augment the limited staff of the Cornell Marine Program, volunteers help produce shellfish to seed the bays. SPAT volunteers and members grow minuscule shellfish (oyster, Crassostrea virginica) -  in containment, away from predators, until they reach an adult size when they release their spawn into local creeks and bays and promote wild settlement. Volunteers and members are offered monthly workshops and provided with shellfish seed and necessary tools and supplies to grow their shellfish gardens either at their own waterfront or in the SPAT community garden. In exchange for a minimal fee, all permits are secured and members may keep their oysters for their personal use. No oysters can be sold. Our volunteers maintain their own hatchery (the"SPAT Shack"), and nursery. Over 1,000 people have taken part in this program and it continues to grow each year.Monthly Workshops are free, each month a different topic, and open to all! Schedule here.January: Algae Culture Techniques This introduction to the lecture series addresses everything you know about algae but were afraid to ask. Learn about the good the bad and the ugly algae species and find out why this critical base of the marine food chain affects shellfish from birth to death. Learn about the construction and operation of the new SEACAPS continuous algae culture system which is being installed in order to ramp up the production of scallops and other shellfish stocks for the season. Few facilities in the country have this system and CCE will be one of the first in the Northeast to operate one. February: Broodstock Conditioning & Spawning Ever wonder how shellfish are produced? Find out how bivalve mollusks get ready for spawning and what triggers them. Learn the tricks of the trade, including musical selection, lighting, heating and phenomenal suspensions. Find out what is necessary to condition and spawn scallops out of season in order to produce early seed in quantity. March: Larval Culture of Bivalve Species All shellfish have a larval cycle before becoming Spat. This lecture discusses the various routines that larvae perform during the earliest part of their lives. Join the microscopic world of trochophores and veligers as they dare to go the distance to becoming seed. Learn advanced handling techniques used to maximize survival, growth and health of shellfish larvae. April: Post - Set Seed Culture Just like the caterpillar that changes into the butterfly, shellfish larvae undergo metamorphosis and change into their smallest juvenile Spat. This is usually the last place they will live, give or take a few meters, for the rest of their lives, unless they are cultured. Our shellfish are just getting ready to move all over. May: Land-Based Upweller Nursery Operations Shellfish nurseries cross between being technically advanced and extremely simple. Learn about Upwellers and Downwellers, Flupsies and Seston Flux. The phase in aquaculture where nature and humans come together to maximize shellfish seed culture. June: Configuring and Maintaining the Garden So now that you can see your shellfish seed, what are you going to do with it? This is where all the fun begins with designing and keeping up with your own personal shellfish garden. Join the SPATsters in collecting information about how best to grow shellfish to adult size. July: Oyster History of New York Here is a look at the fascinating history of the oysters and the industry that sprung up in New York, specifically around the East End of Long Island. Many fine photos depict the extent of the oyster community around the turn of the 1900's and how the new industry is arising in the present.August (no lecture this month)September: The Oysters of France and Canada The French love their oysters. Here is a look at the oyster growing techniques of the Brittany Coast and the French Mediterranean, as well as the oysters of the Canadian Maritime Provence of New Brunswick. October: Over-Winterizing the Garden Now that summer is over and either the water will be getting too cold to work in or you are leaving for places where the sun always shines, it is about time to put everything away for the next 5-6 months. In order to do this, special care should be taken to make sure you don't lose everything that you worked so hard on. This is a pretty important lecture, so please make a point of making this session.November: Yearly Review, Final Exam Are we really going to have to take a final exam? Actually, it is the best way to review all of the lectures that were given during the year. It takes about 15 minutes to complete and 1 3/4 hours to correct. See how much you managed to retain in the field of shellfish aquaculture. And don't worry, I try to make it fun. Free - All are WELCOME to attend! Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 x 21 ========================================= SPAT Workshops (SCMELC - Southold) Friday, November 15, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center, 3690 Cedar Beach Road , Southold, New York 11971 Suffolk Project in Aquaculture Training Join SPAT! Membership information here "Spat" is the word for the tiniest form of shellfish that has settled onto the place where it will live out its life. The SPAT program was created to encourage community members to become stewards of their environment and to restore shellfish to the bays. To augment the limited staff of the Cornell Marine Program, volunteers help produce shellfish to seed the bays. SPAT volunteers and members grow minuscule shellfish (oyster, Crassostrea virginica) -  in containment, away from predators, until they reach an adult size when they release their spawn into local creeks and bays and promote wild settlement. Volunteers and members are offered monthly workshops and provided with shellfish seed and necessary tools and supplies to grow their shellfish gardens either at their own waterfront or in the SPAT community garden. In exchange for a minimal fee, all permits are secured and members may keep their oysters for their personal use. No oysters can be sold. Our volunteers maintain their own hatchery (the"SPAT Shack"), and nursery. Over 1,000 people have taken part in this program and it continues to grow each year.Monthly Workshops are free, each month a different topic, and open to all! Schedule here.January: Algae Culture Techniques This introduction to the lecture series addresses everything you know about algae but were afraid to ask. Learn about the good the bad and the ugly algae species and find out why this critical base of the marine food chain affects shellfish from birth to death. Learn about the construction and operation of the new SEACAPS continuous algae culture system which is being installed in order to ramp up the production of scallops and other shellfish stocks for the season. Few facilities in the country have this system and CCE will be one of the first in the Northeast to operate one. February: Broodstock Conditioning & Spawning Ever wonder how shellfish are produced? Find out how bivalve mollusks get ready for spawning and what triggers them. Learn the tricks of the trade, including musical selection, lighting, heating and phenomenal suspensions. Find out what is necessary to condition and spawn scallops out of season in order to produce early seed in quantity. March: Larval Culture of Bivalve Species All shellfish have a larval cycle before becoming Spat. This lecture discusses the various routines that larvae perform during the earliest part of their lives. Join the microscopic world of trochophores and veligers as they dare to go the distance to becoming seed. Learn advanced handling techniques used to maximize survival, growth and health of shellfish larvae. April: Post - Set Seed Culture Just like the caterpillar that changes into the butterfly, shellfish larvae undergo metamorphosis and change into their smallest juvenile Spat. This is usually the last place they will live, give or take a few meters, for the rest of their lives, unless they are cultured. Our shellfish are just getting ready to move all over. May: Land-Based Upweller Nursery Operations Shellfish nurseries cross between being technically advanced and extremely simple. Learn about Upwellers and Downwellers, Flupsies and Seston Flux. The phase in aquaculture where nature and humans come together to maximize shellfish seed culture. June: Configuring and Maintaining the Garden So now that you can see your shellfish seed, what are you going to do with it? This is where all the fun begins with designing and keeping up with your own personal shellfish garden. Join the SPATsters in collecting information about how best to grow shellfish to adult size. July: Oyster History of New York Here is a look at the fascinating history of the oysters and the industry that sprung up in New York, specifically around the East End of Long Island. Many fine photos depict the extent of the oyster community around the turn of the 1900's and how the new industry is arising in the present.August (no lecture this month)September: The Oysters of France and Canada The French love their oysters. Here is a look at the oyster growing techniques of the Brittany Coast and the French Mediterranean, as well as the oysters of the Canadian Maritime Provence of New Brunswick. October: Over-Winterizing the Garden Now that summer is over and either the water will be getting too cold to work in or you are leaving for places where the sun always shines, it is about time to put everything away for the next 5-6 months. In order to do this, special care should be taken to make sure you don't lose everything that you worked so hard on. This is a pretty important lecture, so please make a point of making this session.November: Yearly Review, Final Exam Are we really going to have to take a final exam? Actually, it is the best way to review all of the lectures that were given during the year. It takes about 15 minutes to complete and 1 3/4 hours to correct. See how much you managed to retain in the field of shellfish aquaculture. And don't worry, I try to make it fun. Free - All are WELCOME to attend! Darci Bielenda, db695@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 x 21 ========================================= CCE Suffolk Annual Meeting & Recognition Ceremony Tuesday, November 19, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Suffolk County Community College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center, 20 East Main Street , Riverhead, NY 11901 Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors annual meeting. All are welcome to attend. Ingrid Alimanestianu, ia268@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 343 ========================================= Holiday Crafting Saturday, November 23, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 The holidays are coming up and what better way to celebrate than making your own gifts to give! Join us to learn how to create your own gifts! Choose from needle felting, holiday dioramas, customized plates, or spa & candles. Participants will be able to choose two workshops to create and take home their custom gifts. Our instructors will teach you techniques and provide assistance. All materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 30 spots. Open for everyone ages 9 and up. $40 per person, sibling discount $10 off. Nicole Fiorentino, nf76@cornell.edu, 631-852-4608 ========================================= Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension will be closed Thursday and Friday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. ========================================= Thanksgiving Friday, November 29, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension will be closed Thursday and Friday to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. ========================================= Holiday Wreath Workshop Saturday, December 7, 2019 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Join us to create a seasonal wreath for your home or to give as a wonderful gift! We provide wreath frame, wire, freshly harvested greens from our farm, pinecones, decorative berries, ribbon, and hot cider! Bow making lesson available. PLEASE BRING hand pruners, garden gloves, and any additional décor you may prefer. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. MAX 2 people per wreath. Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4613 ========================================= Shellabration 2019 Saturday, December 7, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm In partnership with the Greenport Business District, we invite you to partake in a unique culinary exploration featuring exquisite shellfish and beverage pairings on December 7th and 8th, 2019 in Greenport. Purchase of a wristband gets you access to this restaurant walk throughout Greenport Village where you will enjoy small plate pairings featuring local shellfish and libations. Proceeds from wristband sales will be directed to our Back to the Bays Initiative and our SPAT Program.Purchase wristbands and view restaurant pairings as well as merchant and accommodation deals at the official website www.Shellabration.LI!Discounted wristbands are offered to official Back to the Bays Members (enroll today at http://backtothebays.org/membership). All wristbands entitle Shellabrants to a complimentary first pairing of oysters and a local craft beverage tasting. 2019 sponsor opportunities are available now here: https://greenportshellabration2019.eventbrite.com.  $30 Weekend / $20 Sunday Only Kimberly Barbour, kp237@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 329 ========================================= Brush Strokes for the Bays at Cowfish- Seahorse Tuesday, December 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cowfish Hampton Bays, 258 East Montauk Highway , Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Join us for a night of art and fun with artist Carolyn Munaco at Cowfish! Art instruction, all materials and door prize raffles included with $45 admission ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, enter your discount code when purchasing ticket). Proceeds benefit Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County's Back to the Bays Initiative. $45 / $40 for Back to the Bays Members Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 ========================================= Open Studio Creative Hours (6-12yrs) Saturday, December 14, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Squiretown Park, 62 Red Creek Road , Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Create holiday gift and decor with local artist Carolyn Munaco to support our Back to the Bays initiative @ Southampton Town Squiretown ParkAbout this EventParticipants will be led on an inspiration hike through Squiretown Park and along the coastline of Peconic Bay. While on our hike we will collect beach findings to use in our projects.Students will be provided with seashells, a reclaimed buoy, 2 small canvas, a canvas tote bag, driftwood, paint, glue, markers, string, and inspiration to create holiday gifts and décor.Dress in warm layers & footwear to be outside and dress for a mess to be inside! Pack a snack!Register Here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-studio-creative-hours-6-12yrs-tickets-79539519845 $45 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 ========================================= CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday Tuesday, December 24, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday Wednesday, December 25, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday Thursday, December 26, 2019 12:00 am - 12:00 am The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for New Year's Wednesday, January 1, 2020 12:00 am - 12:00 am The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for New Year's. ========================================= CLOSED for New Year's Thursday, January 2, 2020 12:00 am - 12:00 am The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for New Year's. ========================================= Long Island Agricultural Forum Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York 11901-3499 The Annual Long Island Agricultural Forum is a two day educational conference, trade show and Networking Social open to all agricultural professionals. Multiple concurrent sessions of interest to growers in the commercial agriculture and ornamental horticulture industries will be presented.For more information check out the sessions brochure. And then download the registration form. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-603-4332 ========================================= Active Parenting Wednesday, January 8, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4-H Youth Development, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Embrace the JOY of parenting! We are proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to you! This workshop will show you effective ways to… use nonviolent discipline that really works open up lines of communication—before they get clogged teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits encourage school success in 7 steps prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol, and sex defuse power struggles with your children stimulate independence as your child grows older stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!Most appropriate for 5 to 12 years olds. Participants must pre-register for this program by 1/6/2020. The non-refundable program fee of $75 is required at time of registration. To register call Jane Juran at 631-727-7850 x 340 (voicemail only) or 631-852-4957 (business hours only, no voicemail). $75; this includes a parent workbook Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Long Island Agricultural Forum Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York 11901-3499 The Annual Long Island Agricultural Forum is a two day educational conference, trade show and Networking Social open to all agricultural professionals. Multiple concurrent sessions of interest to growers in the commercial agriculture and ornamental horticulture industries will be presented.For more information check out the sessions brochure. And then download the registration form. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-603-4332 ========================================= Active Parenting Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm 4-H Youth Development, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Embrace the JOY of parenting! We are proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to you! This workshop will show you effective ways to… use nonviolent discipline that really works open up lines of communication—before they get clogged teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits encourage school success in 7 steps prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol, and sex defuse power struggles with your children stimulate independence as your child grows older stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!Most appropriate for 5 to 12 years olds. Participants must pre-register for this program by 1/6/2020. The non-refundable program fee of $75 is required at time of registration. To register call Jane Juran at 631-727-7850 x 340 (voicemail only) or 631-852-4957 (business hours only, no voicemail). $75; this includes a parent workbook Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Go, Slow and Whoa Game! (Families) English and Spanish Wednesday, January 15, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Brentwood Library, 34 Second Avenue , Brentwood, New York 11717 Come and play a family fun game while learning the difference between what we should eat every day and what is allowed for special occasions. Families will learn how to differentiate nutritious foods from the empty calorie foods that we tend to select. To register: 631-273-7883 Anthony Garcia, ag833@cornell.edu ========================================= ArtSea Nights ~ Aquaculture ~ Scallop Shell & Driftwood Mobile! Wednesday, January 15, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Sundays On The Bay, 369 Dune Road , Hampton Bays, NY 11946 *This event has been postponed, those who reserved tickets will be contacted with refund options. Please join us for our February and March ArtSEA sessions!Our popular "Brushstrokes for the Bays" paint nights are evolving in 2020!Join us for ArtSea Nights at Sunday's on the Bay, and channel your inner artist, while supporting our local marine environment!Nightly Topic: AquacultureClams, oysters, & scallops filter our bay water and provide food for people and local animals. CCE staff and volunteers are raising millions shellfish in a hatchery and floating nurseries to help restore wild populations and restore our rich Long Island history.Guided by local artist, Carolyn Munaco, learn the steps to make your own hand painted sea scallop, bay scallops, and driftwood mobile!$45 admission includes instruction, materials and door prizes! ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, enter your discount code when purchasing ticket). Advanced registration is required-see eventbrite link below.All proceeds help support our research, restoration, and education initiatives through CCE Marine 's Back to the Bays Fund. $45 admission includes instruction, materials and door prizes! ($40 for Back to the Bays Members, enter your discount code when purchasing ticket). Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 ========================================= ​Terrarium Making Monday, January 20, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Beat the winter blues and bring the outdoors in...Come learn about and create terrariums! Take a break and enjoy some hot cider and our cozy campfire (weather permitting)! Plants, soil, and container included. Your own additions are most certainly welcome! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Register early, space is limited!  https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $15 per terrarium. Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4613 ========================================= Winter Seaside Exploration, Collect, and Create (6-12yrs) Monday, January 20, 2020 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Squiretown Park, 62 Red Creek Road , Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Create a coastal findings assemblage with artist Carolyn Munaco to support our Back to the Bays InitiativeAbout this EventParticipants will be led on an inspiration exploration hike through Squiretown Park and along the coastline of Peconic Bay. While on our hike we will collect beach findings to use in an assemblage we will create!Dress in warm layers & footwear to be outside and dress for a mess to be inside! Pack lunch!Register Here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-seaside-exploration-collect-and-create-6-12yrs-tickets-79544396431 $35 Carolyn Munaco, cjm427@cornell.edu, 631-852-8660 ========================================= Eating Smart: Parent Toddler Workshop Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am Copiague Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd , Copiague, New York 11726 Participants will learn how to make healthy meals for their toddlers using the Myplate food groups. There will also be a nutritious recipe to try.To register: 631-691-1111 ========================================= Long Island Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Hyatt Hotel and Conference Center, 451 East Main Street , Riverhead, New York 11901 This one day educational conference and trade show for greenhouse growers and industry professionals will address current issues and updates. 3.50 pesticide recertification credits available in Categories 1a, 3a, 24, 25, and 0.50 credits available in Category 23.You must bring your Pesticide Applicator ID Card with you and attend the whole program to receive credits.Please pre-register.Click here for Schedule of Events and registration brochure. $70 per person by January 13, $85 at the door. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-603-4332 ========================================= Chick Incubation & Embryology Teacher Training Workshops Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 For all grade levels, special education classrooms, day care facilities, 4-H clubs, libraries, girl and boy scouts. WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: Setting up and maintaining incubator and equipment Correct methods and practical tips for hatching eggs Candling eggs Chick care after they hatch Understanding the fertilization process Understanding egg parts and functions Activities and resource materials for the classroom/club Incubators, project supplies, and curriculum materials will be displayed and available for purchase during workshops. If you have 10 or more teachers from your district interested, we will come to your location.  Registration for embryology teacher trainings is now being done on camp brain at https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com Supply FormsClick here to download the Incubation and Embryology Supply Order Form 2019-2020.Click here to download the Fertile Egg Fact Sheet and Chick Return Policy. $50 per participant Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= Active Parenting Wednesday, January 22, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4-H Youth Development, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Embrace the JOY of parenting! We are proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to you! This workshop will show you effective ways to… use nonviolent discipline that really works open up lines of communication—before they get clogged teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits encourage school success in 7 steps prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol, and sex defuse power struggles with your children stimulate independence as your child grows older stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!Most appropriate for 5 to 12 years olds. Participants must pre-register for this program by 1/6/2020. The non-refundable program fee of $75 is required at time of registration. To register call Jane Juran at 631-727-7850 x 340 (voicemail only) or 631-852-4957 (business hours only, no voicemail). $75; this includes a parent workbook Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Active Parenting Wednesday, January 29, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4-H Youth Development, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Embrace the JOY of parenting! We are proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to you! This workshop will show you effective ways to… use nonviolent discipline that really works open up lines of communication—before they get clogged teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits encourage school success in 7 steps prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol, and sex defuse power struggles with your children stimulate independence as your child grows older stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!Most appropriate for 5 to 12 years olds. Participants must pre-register for this program by 1/6/2020. The non-refundable program fee of $75 is required at time of registration. To register call Jane Juran at 631-727-7850 x 340 (voicemail only) or 631-852-4957 (business hours only, no voicemail). $75; this includes a parent workbook Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Chick Incubation & Embryology Teacher Training Workshops Thursday, January 30, 2020 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 For all grade levels, special education classrooms, day care facilities, 4-H clubs, libraries, girl and boy scouts. WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: Setting up and maintaining incubator and equipment Correct methods and practical tips for hatching eggs Candling eggs Chick care after they hatch Understanding the fertilization process Understanding egg parts and functions Activities and resource materials for the classroom/club Incubators, project supplies, and curriculum materials will be displayed and available for purchase during workshops. If you have 10 or more teachers from your district interested, we will come to your location.  Registration for embryology teacher trainings is now being done on camp brain at https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com Supply FormsClick here to download the Incubation and Embryology Supply Order Form 2019-2020.Click here to download the Fertile Egg Fact Sheet and Chick Return Policy. $50 per participant Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= Chick Incubation & Embryology Teacher Training Workshops Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 For all grade levels, special education classrooms, day care facilities, 4-H clubs, libraries, girl and boy scouts. WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: Setting up and maintaining incubator and equipment Correct methods and practical tips for hatching eggs Candling eggs Chick care after they hatch Understanding the fertilization process Understanding egg parts and functions Activities and resource materials for the classroom/club Incubators, project supplies, and curriculum materials will be displayed and available for purchase during workshops. If you have 10 or more teachers from your district interested, we will come to your location.  Registration for embryology teacher trainings is now being done on camp brain at https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com Supply FormsClick here to download the Incubation and Embryology Supply Order Form 2019-2020.Click here to download the Fertile Egg Fact Sheet and Chick Return Policy. $50 per participant Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= Active Parenting Wednesday, February 5, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4-H Youth Development, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Embrace the JOY of parenting! We are proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to you! This workshop will show you effective ways to… use nonviolent discipline that really works open up lines of communication—before they get clogged teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits encourage school success in 7 steps prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol, and sex defuse power struggles with your children stimulate independence as your child grows older stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!Most appropriate for 5 to 12 years olds. Participants must pre-register for this program by 1/6/2020. The non-refundable program fee of $75 is required at time of registration. To register call Jane Juran at 631-727-7850 x 340 (voicemail only) or 631-852-4957 (business hours only, no voicemail). $75; this includes a parent workbook Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Chocolate Creations - SOLD OUT Sunday, February 9, 2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!Love is in the air… and so is CHOCOLATE. Learn fun facts about this popular confection as you make and sample your own chocolates! Be sure to take time to create an old-fashioned valentine for a special someone! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $15 per person, ages 5 and over Nicole Fiorentino, nf76@cornell.edu, 631-852-4608 ========================================= Have a Healthy Heart Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Elwood Library, 1929 Jericho Turnpike , Elwood, NY 11731 Join us as we explore ways to keep our hearts healthy and strong.To register: 631-499-3722 ========================================= Have a Healthy Heart (Adults) Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Elwood Library, 1929 Jericho Turnpike , Elwood, NY 11731 February is National Heart Health Month. Participants will become more aware of the unhealthy fats in their diet and learn the MyPlate method for healthier alternatives. An overview of how to read a nutrition label will be provided to help participants make better choices.To register: 631-499-3722. Donna Ingram, dai4@cornell.edu, 631-464-4340 x 208 ========================================= Active Parenting Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4-H Youth Development, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 Embrace the JOY of parenting! We are proud to bring the acclaimed Active Parenting program directly to you! This workshop will show you effective ways to… use nonviolent discipline that really works open up lines of communication—before they get clogged teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits encourage school success in 7 steps prevent future problems with drugs, alcohol, and sex defuse power struggles with your children stimulate independence as your child grows older stop scolding and start smiling with your kids again!Most appropriate for 5 to 12 years olds. Participants must pre-register for this program by 1/6/2020. The non-refundable program fee of $75 is required at time of registration. To register call Jane Juran at 631-727-7850 x 340 (voicemail only) or 631-852-4957 (business hours only, no voicemail). $75; this includes a parent workbook Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-852-4957 ========================================= Eat Better For a Healthy Heart - Adults, Families & Seniors Thursday, February 13, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Uniondale Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue , Uniondale, New York 11553 Come join us while we learn how to keep our hearts healthy and feel great!To register call 516-489-2220 ========================================= Eat Better For a Healthy Heart (Adults, Families & Seniors) Thursday, February 13, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Uniondale Library, 400 Uniondale Avenue , Uniondale, New York 11553 Participants will be able to identify the main source of unhealthy fats & sodium in their diet while learning to choose healthy alternatives. You will also learn an easy way to read the nutrition label. A healthy heart snack will be shared.To register call 516-489-2220. Donna Ingram, dai4@cornell.edu, 631-464-4340 x 208 ========================================= WINTER SEED SOWING Thursday, February 13, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue , North Babylon, New York 11703 Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement.