Events
Office Closed for Winter Holidays
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the Holidays.
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Office Closed for New Years
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be closed for the New Year holiday.
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Toddler Talk
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
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Understanding Autism
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Free Professional Development for Children’s Librarians The Family Health and Wellness Educators of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Community Education Program invite you to join us for Understanding Autism. We will be presenting this program via Zoom on the dates below. The trainings ...
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Guidance for Offshore Wind Careers
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Find your role within offshore wind’s broad range of careers, from skilled tradesman to environmental engineering. Our intuitive web platform is designed to help young people and adults in job transition to get a handle on career opportunities, skills requirements, and the leading employer...
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Virtual Parenting and Nutrition Classes
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Everything you need to care for and feed your young family Join us for parenting and nutrition programs for parents with young children. These programs are free; however, pre-registration is required. All programs will be approximately 1 hour.Fostering Early Mental Health through Secure Relatio...
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Long Island Agricultural Forum
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
SAVE THE DATE!January 8th and 9th, 2025 SPONSORS FARM HERITAGE SPONSOR Farm Credit East - https://www.farmcrediteast.com Lee Rain Inc. - https://leerain.com/ COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR ...
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Narcan Training
Friday, January 10, 2025
Learn to Save Lives Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Now more than ever, individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves with the training and confidence they need to respond quickly in an overdose situation. Training will include: How to...
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Toddler Talk
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
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Virtual Parenting and Nutrition Classes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Everything you need to care for and feed your young family Join us for parenting and nutrition programs for parents with young children. These programs are free; however, pre-registration is required. All programs will be approximately 1 hour.Fostering Early Mental Health through Secure Relatio...
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Fostering Early Mental Health through Secure Relationships
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
During the first few years of their lives, babies are tremendously impacted by the experiences that they have. Learn about the importance of connecting with your child and the impact parents, caregivers, and the environment has on a child’s development. Parents will learn how to strengthen their ...
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Managing Life After Retirement
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
We all know that retirement has implications for our bank account. However, retirement is a big change that impacts our relationships, our sense of purpose and identity as well as our physical and emotional health. During this workshop we will review the stages of retirement and look at the fo...
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Nutrición para niños pequeños (Edades 1-3)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Los niños de 1 a 3 años pueden pasar un momento muy complicado con respecto a la comida. Están empezando a mostrar preferencias alimentarias, tienen cambios en el apetito y no siempre están dispuestos a sentarse a comer. Por otro lado, ¡puede ser un momento maravilloso para presentarle a su hi...
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Toddler Talk
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
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Understanding Autism
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Free Professional Development for Children’s Librarians The Family Health and Wellness Educators of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Community Education Program invite you to join us for Understanding Autism. We will be presenting this program via Zoom on the dates below. The trainings ...
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Winter Seed Sowing
Saturday, January 18, 2025
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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Toddler Talk
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP, but it’s also a great course for people new to ornamental horticulture. Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York State, you ...
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Toddler Talk
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
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Winter Seed Sowing
Saturday, January 25, 2025
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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Toddler Talk
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
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Turf Pest Workshop
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
With Cornell University Entomology Professor Kyle Wickings This half day workshop will focus on turfgrass insect pests as well as an introduction to IPM approaches for turfgrass pest issues. Control options and how we’ll manage them without neonicotinoids in the future will be presented. ...
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Berries for Birds
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Attract birds to your garden with the native plants they prefer.Audubon member and Master Gardener Ellen Birenbaum shows you how to create a bird sanctuary with four seasons of interest.
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Winter Seed Sowing
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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.
Read more
Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP, but it’s also a great course for people new to ornamental horticulture. Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York State, you ...
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Toddler Talk
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Join us for chats about living with toddlers! These 45-minute themed talks are for parents and other caregivers of children between 12-36 months of age. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required.Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) ...
Read more
Winter Seed Sowing
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP, but it’s also a great course for people new to ornamental horticulture. Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York State, you ...
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Narcan Training
Friday, February 7, 2025
Learn to Save Lives Narcan, also known as naloxone, is a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Now more than ever, individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves with the training and confidence they need to respond quickly in an overdose situation. Training will include: How to...
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Silicon 101: Unlocking Plant Potential with a New Biostimulant
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
This half-day seminar will focus on the use of silicon in greenhouse production. Greenhouse producers, nursery growers, and others interested in the use of biostimulants in ornamental plant production are encourage to attend. This event is sponsored by SoluSil LLC. 8:30 - 9:00 AM Sign...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP, but it’s also a great course for people new to ornamental horticulture. Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York State, you ...
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2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration ProgramThe 2025 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...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP, but it’s also a great course for people new to ornamental horticulture. Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York State, you ...
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Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Description: Folks new to horticulture and landscape management are welcome and encouraged to participate in this full-day workshop that will cover identification and pruning of woody trees and shrubs. This workshop is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in ...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a CNLP, but it’s also a great course for people new to ornamental horticulture. Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. As a CNLP in New York State, you ...
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2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration ProgramThe 2025 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...
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2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration ProgramThe 2025 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...
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Coastal Gardening - New for 2025
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Join the Coastal Gardening course to explore garden practices that impact our ecosystems.Our proximity to the Long Island Sound presents LI gardeners with an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain fresh and saltwater quality.The 5 plus week course...
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2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration ProgramThe 2025 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...
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2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
2025 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration ProgramThe 2025 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...
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Ongoing Events
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For overall Breastfeeding questions you can continue to address them to the support groups (formerly known as Baby Café), now known as “Lactation support groups.” You can always contact Marta Blanco at mb2458@cornell.edu for general lactation inquiries.
Below is a chart of the WIC offices phone numbers alongside the Peer Counselors phone numbers.
Peer Counselors provide breastfeeding support and individual one on one counseling throughout the following WIC offices:
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WIC Offices and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors
Oficinas de WIC y Consejeras de lactancia materna |
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Amityville WIC
(631) 854-1033 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1087 |
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Brentwood WIC
(631) 853-3440 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 853-7225 |
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Coram WIC
(631) 854-2238 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-2101 |
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Greenlawn WIC
(631) 854-4440 |
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Patchogue WIC
(631) 854-1219 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1208 |
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Shirley WIC
(631) 852-1025 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 852-1141 |
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Riverhead WIC
(631) 852-1811 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 852-3722 |
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Southampton WIC
(631) 852-1039 |
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Wyandanch WIC
(631) 854-1719 |
Peer Counselor
(631) 854-1713 |
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WIC Administration
(631) 853-3014 |
Breastfeeding Coordinator
(631) 853-8265 |
