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Office Closed for New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the New Year holiday.

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Guiding Good Choice Workshop

Thursday, January 8, 2026

This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 8 ...

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Parent Talks

Monday, January 12, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Parent Talks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Parent Talks

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Long Island Agricultural Forum 2026

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Long Island Agricultural Forum is a two-day educational program for all those in the agricultural and ornamental horticulture industries. The Planning Committee has endeavored to develop a program that addresses the current needs of these industries as they pertain to Long Island. To reg...

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Parent Talks

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Long Island Agricultural Forum 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Long Island Agricultural Forum is a two-day educational program for all those in the agricultural and ornamental horticulture industries. The Planning Committee has endeavored to develop a program that addresses the current needs of these industries as they pertain to Long Island. To reg...

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Winter Seed Sowing

Thursday, January 15, 2026

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. Join this hands on workshop to get an early start on you...

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Parent Talks

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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2026 Long Island Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

This one day educational conference and trade show for greenhouse growers and industry professionals will address current issues and updates. 8:30-9:00AM Registration, Coffee, Visit Trade Show 9:00-9:10AM ...

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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...

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Parent Talks

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Annual Organization Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901

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Parent Talks

Monday, January 26, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller

Monday, January 26, 2026

Este taller interactivo de una hora está diseñado para quepadres construyan relaciones de familia más fuertes con información apoyada por la ciencia. Aprenderá a:mejorar los lazos entre padres e hijosgestionar mejor los conflictosreducir comportamientos de riesgo y el consumo de drogas en los niñ...

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Parent Talks

Monday, January 26, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Parent Talks

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Parent Talks

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...

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Winter Seed Sowing

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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.

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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...

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Guiding Good Choice Workshop

Thursday, January 29, 2026

This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 8 ...

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COASTAL GARDENING

Saturday, January 31, 2026

GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learnin...

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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...

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Winter Seed Sowing

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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.IN PERSON Workshop at the Huntington Library. Participan...

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Suffolk Alliance for Pollinators

Saturday, February 7, 2026

SUFFOLK ALLIANCE for POLLINATORS (SAP)ANNUAL MEETINGSaturday, Feb. 7th, 9:30-noon, 423 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, NY(SNOW DATE: Sat. Feb. 14)Our guest this year is Middle Country Librarian Amber Gagliardi who has played a key role organizing 72 Long Island libraries as SEED LIBRARIES-- sources of f...

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Guiding Good Choice Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 8 ...

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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...

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2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....

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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...

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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...

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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...

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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...

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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...

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Sourcing & Distributing Native Seed: Wild & Commercial

Friday, February 20, 2026

Registration: Online: Online registration closes Wednesday, February 18 at 5 PM. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NativeSeed By phone: Contact Mina Vescera, 631-603-9613 (call or text) or mv365@cornell.eduAbout this webinar: This webinar will review the use of ecotypic ...

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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!  March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...

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Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller

Monday, February 23, 2026

Este taller interactivo de una hora está diseñado para quepadres construyan relaciones de familia más fuertes con información apoyada por la ciencia. Aprenderá a:mejorar los lazos entre padres e hijosgestionar mejor los conflictosreducir comportamientos de riesgo y el consumo de drogas en los niñ...

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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...

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Teens with cows at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....

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COASTAL GARDENING

Saturday, February 28, 2026

GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learnin...

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Teens with cows at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....

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Teens with cows at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....

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Winter Seed Sowing

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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. Come for this hands on workshop to begin your vegetables...

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Rain Gardens

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Do you want a garden that looks good year-round, requires little maintenance, and helps prevent water pollution? Rain gardens are shallow depressions designed to soak up water and support trees, shrubs, and flowers that tolerate both wet and dry conditions. Learn which plants perform best in ...

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Teens with cows at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....

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COASTAL GARDENING

Saturday, March 21, 2026

GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learnin...

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Mini Marine Biologist SEMC

Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!  March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...

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Spring Gardening School

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Spring Gardening SchoolSaturday, March 28  CCE Education Center, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, NYA day of gardening programs, including 8 new sessions, with our talented Master Gardeners. Classes are registered by the date stamp on the envelope, so those who register early will m...

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Spring Beach Walks (Babylon, NY)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Ages 6 - 12 Come and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of long island's South Shore with us! We'll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barrier beaches home and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy/wet, as w...

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Spring Beach Walks (Babylon, NY)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Ages 6 - 12 Come and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of long island's South Shore with us! We'll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barrier beaches home and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy/wet, as w...

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Mini Marine Biologist SEMC

Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!  March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...

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Mini Marine Biologist SEMC

Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!  March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...

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Mini Marine Biologist SEMC

Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!  March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...

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Mini Marine Biologist SEMC

Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you!  March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...

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