Guiding Good Choice Workshop Thursday, January 8, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event 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 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVMWbROMTvycViuQfhBigw January 29 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXRUAlhzQnqBOu3e_lMcyQ February 10 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBmuVPRTo-lUBYNFUrc-Q Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Parent Talks Monday, January 12, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Parent Talks Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Parent Talks Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Long Island Agricultural Forum 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:30 am - 4:45 pm Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York 11901-3499 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 register by mail, download the printable registration form here.2026 AG FORUM SPONSORS Farming Heritage https://www.farmcrediteast.com/ SESSION SPONSORS Lee Rain Inc. www.leerain.com BASF Agricultural Solutions www.basf.com COFFEE BREAK SPONSORS Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Johnny's Selected Seeds www.johnnyseeds.com SEEDWAY LLC www.seedway.com Nutrien Ag Solutions www.nutrien.com Green Island Distributors, Inc. https://www.greenislanddistributors.com/ BUSINESS SPONSORS Stokes Seed Company www.stokeseeds.com/us/ Plant Food Company, Inc. www.plantfoodco.com Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Amberg Grapevines, LLC www.amberggrapevines.com Kim Krupski, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty www.danielgale.com/agents/kimberly-s-krupski/ Industrial Equipment Plus www.moonshineweedkiller.com $80 per person Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/AGforum2026 ========================================= Parent Talks Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Long Island Agricultural Forum 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Suffolk County Community College, Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York 11901-3499 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 register by mail, download the printable registration form here.2026 AG FORUM SPONSORS Farming Heritage https://www.farmcrediteast.com/ SESSION SPONSORS Lee Rain Inc. www.leerain.com BASF Agricultural Solutions www.basf.com COFFEE BREAK SPONSORS Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Johnny's Selected Seeds www.johnnyseeds.com SEEDWAY LLC www.seedway.com Nutrien Ag Solutions www.nutrien.com Green Island Distributors, Inc. https://www.greenislanddistributors.com/ BUSINESS SPONSORS Stokes Seed Company www.stokeseeds.com/us/ Plant Food Company, Inc. www.plantfoodco.com Long Island Cauliflower Association www.licassoc.com Amberg Grapevines, LLC www.amberggrapevines.com Kim Krupski, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty www.danielgale.com/agents/kimberly-s-krupski/ Industrial Equipment Plus www.moonshineweedkiller.com $80 per person Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/AGforum2026 ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Amagansett Library Free Library, 215 Main Street | , Amagansett, New York 11930 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 your vegetables and flowers. ========================================= Parent Talks Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= 2026 Long Island Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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. 8:30-9:00AM Registration, Coffee, Visit Trade Show 9:00-9:10AM Welcome, Announcements, and General Updates Nora Catlin, Cornell University 9:10-9:55AM Turning The Page on Conventional Chemistry: An Alternative Approach to Pest Management George Grant, GGSPro Technical Services Manager, Griffin Greenhouse Supplies As regulatory restrictions, resistance pressure, and societal perspectives against conventional chemistry continue to expand, growers need effective alternatives for reliable insect and mite control without compromising crop quality or affordability. This presentation will provide solutions that alleviate reliance on historically “go-to” chemical options by integrating broad-spectrum microbial-based pesticides and biological control agents. Ornamental and edible producers will gain insight into how biopesticides and BCAs target specific life stages of common ornamental pests and how to use that knowledge to improve timing and selection when building crop protection programs. 9:55-10:10AM Updates From Long Island Farm Bureau Bill Zalakar, Executive Director, LI Farm Bureau Policy and legislation changes have the potential to greatly impact your businesses. This presentation will cover current issues and other updates from Long Island Farm Bureau. 10:10-10:15AM Announcements and Updates from LIFGA Long Island Flower Growers Association Hear what’s new with the Long Island Flower Growers Association. 10:15 -11:15AM Coffee Break and Visit Trade Show 11:15AM-12:00PM Greenhouse Research Update Neil Mattson, Cornell University Several ongoing research topics will be discussed, including: plasma activated water to improve seed germination and vigor, initial results from the NYS greenhouse energy benchmarking project, dynamic lighting strategies during liner propagation of vegetative annuals, and alternative substrates to peat (hemp straw and willow). 12:00-12:25PM Boost Training with Spanish-Language Resources Raúl E. Lemus Garza, Bilingual Project Specialist, Cornell Integrated Pest Management Learn about practical Spanish-language resources and programs that can enhance employee training in Integrated Pest Management and improve understanding across your team. Resources that help educate workers on pest identification, cultural practices, and pesticide safety will be reviewed. 12:25-1:25PM Lunch 1:25-2:10PM Tabletop Vegetables: An Introduction to Kitchen Minis Dylan Sedmak, Vegetable Portfolio Manager, PanAmerican Seed With the Kitchen Mini tabletop collection from PanAmerican Seed, consumers are able to harvest veggies almost anywhere; no garden, no problem. In this talk, an introduction to the program will be given, with tips on growing culture, variety selection, and retailing. 2:10-2:40PM Emerging Greenhouse Pests and How to Stop Them Jared Dyer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County This presentation will cover some recently problematic pest problems for ornamental crops including Lewis mite and Thrips parvispinus. Tips for scouting, identification, and management, including results from recent trials will be shared. 2:40-2:55PM Birds, Bees, and Beyond: An Update on Some Pesticide Regulations Dan Gilrein, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County This presentation will briefly cover some new regulations that affect pesticide use in our region including the NY Birds and Bees Act further restricting neonicotinoid use, and the Federal Endangered Species Act that may impact some greenhouse, nursery, and landscape businesses. 2:55-3:15PM This and That: Highlights from Recent LIHREC Research Nora Catlin, Cornell University Get an inside look at several recent growing media and growing media amendment trials conducted at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center. 3:15-4:00PM The New, the Bad, and the Ugly Margery Daughtrey, Cornell University Participants will learn how to recognize new and common plant diseases that occur in ornamental plants as well as what management strategies can be used.The most effective cultural controls and pesticides to use, based on research data, will be discussed. 4:00PM Final Announcements and Adjourn $75 per person on or before January 13th, $95 after January 13th. Courtney Fenyo, cf389@cornell.edu Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LIGFC_2026 ========================================= Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course Wednesday, January 21, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 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 production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP. The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at  https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS. Fee: $45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person. Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included). Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions. Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at  mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Register For Individual Sessions below:Individual Courses CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only. Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 -- How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 -- Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. 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Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 -- Pesticide Use in the Landscape Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5 -- Morning Indoor Presentations: Woody Plant Morphology Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; 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Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6 -- Lawn Establishment & Maintenance Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Register for the entire course here. Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings. Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu, 631-603-9613 ========================================= Parent Talks Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Annual Organization Board Meeting Wednesday, January 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm January 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901 Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11327 ========================================= Parent Talks Monday, January 26, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller Monday, January 26, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event 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 niños26 de Enero, 2026 6-7 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/yekD_xDyTkmzJxMDi4yrsg23 de Febrero, 2026 3-4 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ybhpqVtQRPG4PrD5Mybm4g Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Parent Talks Monday, January 26, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Parent Talks Tuesday, January 27, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Parent Talks Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event 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. There is no fee to participate, however advanced registration is required. Please use the corresponding link to register for the topic(s) and dates of your choice. Please note that these are not formal programs so please come with your questions for our educators. Temper Tantrums January 13, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/GuV1Aca3... Jan 14, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZdtcjOLb...Screens January 20, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1jfIEUM... Jan 21, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/L7kLyPL3...Toilet Learning January 27, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/UiHjwB5p... Jan 27, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijeWIPhITI6I3QrWy4gAMAMealtime Routines January 12, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/hdh8BxtG... January 14, 2026 - 10:00am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/LhHV5HIH...Anxiety January 26, 2026 - 10am To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/lmQFU1XG... January 26, 2026 - 6:30pm To register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKe6l6my... FREE Kerri Kreh Reda, kkr5@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11337 ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Center Moriches Free Public Library, 235 Main Street , Center Moriches, NY 11934 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. ========================================= Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 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 production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP. The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at  https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS. Fee: $45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person. Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included). Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions. Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at  mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Register For Individual Sessions below:Individual Courses CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only. Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 -- How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 -- Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 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Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 -- Pesticide Use in the Landscape Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5 -- Morning Indoor Presentations: Woody Plant Morphology Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; 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Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6 -- Lawn Establishment & Maintenance Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Register for the entire course here. Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings. Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu, 631-603-9613 ========================================= Guiding Good Choice Workshop Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Event 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 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVMWbROMTvycViuQfhBigw January 29 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXRUAlhzQnqBOu3e_lMcyQ February 10 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBmuVPRTo-lUBYNFUrc-Q Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= COASTAL GARDENING Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Peconic Community Center, 970 Peconic Lane , Peconic, NY 11958 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 learning and field trips. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. All course recordings may be viewed on your schedule. In addition, we will meet in person three Saturdays (January 31, February 28 and March 21 from 9 until noon in the Town of Southold) to view and discuss course material and community stewardship activities. Although not required, attending at least two of the three sessions is strongly suggested. The course is open to all Suffolk County residents. Living by the Sea  Water Wise Right Plant, Right PlaceSoil Solutions Community Stewardship  Field TripsTo reserve a place in the course, please contact Roxanne Zimmer - rz378@cornell.edu Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 ========================================= Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course Wednesday, February 4, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 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 production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP. The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at  https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS. Fee: $45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person. Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included). Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions. Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at  mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Register For Individual Sessions below:Individual Courses CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only. Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 -- How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 -- Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. 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Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 -- Pesticide Use in the Landscape Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5 -- Morning Indoor Presentations: Woody Plant Morphology Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; 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Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6 -- Lawn Establishment & Maintenance Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Register for the entire course here. Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings. Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu, 631-603-9613 ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Huntington Public Library, 338 Main Street , Huntington, NY 11743 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. Participants will receive a "starter kit' to begin winter seed sowing. ========================================= Suffolk Alliance for Pollinators Saturday, February 7, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Extension Education Center, 423 Griffing Avenue, First Floor Meeting Rm. , Riverhead, NY 11901 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 free seed to their communities. Amber will explain what works when engaging the public to grow from seed. She has also assisted the network of libraries with outreach to youth and adults in programming about native plants.Baked goods, fruit, coffee and tea providedAll are welcome. Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 ========================================= Guiding Good Choice Workshop Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/DVMWbROMTvycViuQfhBigw January 29 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/fXRUAlhzQnqBOu3e_lMcyQ February 10 https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/eeBmuVPRTo-lUBYNFUrc-Q Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course Wednesday, February 11, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 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 production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP. The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at  https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS. Fee: $45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person. Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included). Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions. Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at  mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Register For Individual Sessions below:Individual Courses CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only. Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 -- How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 -- Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 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Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 -- Pesticide Use in the Landscape Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5 -- Morning Indoor Presentations: Woody Plant Morphology Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; 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Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6 -- Lawn Establishment & Maintenance Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Register for the entire course here. Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings. Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu, 631-603-9613 ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, February 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 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.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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. We will also discuss conservation efforts to help save these endangered creatures and do a whale of a craft! This is a drop-off program $34 per child - must be purchased through our online registration system before the program Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY) Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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. We will also discuss conservation efforts to help save these endangered creatures and do a whale of a craft! This is a drop-off program $34 per child - must be purchased through our online registration system before the program Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 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 production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP. The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at  https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS. Fee: $45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person. Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included). Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions. Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at  mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Register For Individual Sessions below:Individual Courses CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only. Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 -- How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 -- Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; 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Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 -- Pesticide Use in the Landscape Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5 -- Morning Indoor Presentations: Woody Plant Morphology Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; 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Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6 -- Lawn Establishment & Maintenance Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Register for the entire course here. Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings. Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu, 631-603-9613 ========================================= Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY) Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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. We will also discuss conservation efforts to help save these endangered creatures and do a whale of a craft! This is a drop-off program $34 per child - must be purchased through our online registration system before the program Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY) Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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. We will also discuss conservation efforts to help save these endangered creatures and do a whale of a craft! This is a drop-off program $34 per child - must be purchased through our online registration system before the program Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Sourcing & Distributing Native Seed: Wild & Commercial Friday, February 20, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Online Event 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 seed in native plant production and is intended for commercial producers. Seed Biology and the Importance of Ecotypic Native Plant Jessica Lubell-Brand, PhD., University of Connecticut Learning Objectives Define ecotypic native plant seed as they pertain to the Northeast eco-regions Discuss important role of genetic diversity of ecotypic native plant seed Discuss the importance of using ecotypic seed in native plant production Wild Native Plant Seed Collection Strategies Steve Knezick, Pinelands Nursery, and Maggie Muzante, LINPI Learning Objectives Define wild native plant seed collection and how it differs from commercial native plant seed production Discuss ethical and responsible collection Discuss need to conserve genetic diversity How to source populations and obtain permits Seed Increase Plots: What are They and How to Incorporate Them into Your Nursery Operation? Michaels Butts, Outreach Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic Regional Seedbank Learning Objectives Define native plant seed increase plots Discuss different types of seed increase plots Discuss how to start incorporating seed increase plots to your nursery production Introduction to Commercial Harvesting/Processing/Storing Seed Steve Knezick, Pinelands Nursery, New Jersey Learning Objectives Discuss the Pinelands method of commercial harvesting of native plant seed from seed increase plots Discuss machinery that helps with processing all the material collected Discuss best practices to store seed Discuss viability of seed and germination tests Case Study: NRCS Cape May Plant Materials Center from Seed to Plant Scott Snell, Study Leader, USDA NRCS Plant Materials Program Learning Objectives Discuss the Plant Materials Program conservation plant releases Development of start-up materials – evaluation procedure prior to release (seed to plant process) Discuss coordination with commercial seed producers and growers Commercial Availability of Wild Native Seed across the Northeast and NYS Policies Edward Toth, Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank (MARSB), NYC Learning Objectives Discuss commercial sources of wild native seed across the Northeast U.S. Discuss recent NYS policies regarding ecotypic plant seed $45. No refunds will be issued. Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NativeSeed ========================================= Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY) Sunday, February 22, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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! Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures, and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about these top oceanic predators. Make a Sharktastic craft to take home! April 19, 2026 - Fishy Facts Come explore the world of fish in this interactive program! What makes a fish a fish and why do they look so different? Make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home! May 3, June 7, August 9, 2026 - Jr. Marine Biologist Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! *This is the SAME class offered multiple dates, runs 10 a.m. – noon. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the program. $28 for child & adult (each additional adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller Monday, February 23, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Online Event 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 niños26 de Enero, 2026 6-7 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/yekD_xDyTkmzJxMDi4yrsg23 de Febrero, 2026 3-4 PMhttps://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/ybhpqVtQRPG4PrD5Mybm4g Valeria Marin Suarez, vm387@cornell.edu ========================================= Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 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 production are welcome and encouraged to participate even without intention of becoming a CNLP. The CNLP exam is scheduled for March 19, 2026. You need to apply through the PlantNYS website to take the exam. Visit the “Becoming a CNLP” webpage at  https://www.plantnys.org/becoming-a-cnlp to learn more. There is a separate fee for the exam which is administered by PlantNYS. Fee: $45 per session for hybrid sessions, except for session 5 (Feb. 18) which is a full-day, in-person only workshop; the registration fee for session 5 is $65 per person. Hybrid sessions only: the fee is $175 for those five hybrid sessions (session 5 not included). Full course: the cost is $240 for all 6 sessions. Sliding scale registration available; email Mina Vescera at  mv365@cornell.edu for more information. To register for all sessions, scroll to the bottom of the webpage. Register For Individual Sessions below:Individual Courses CEUs will vary by session. (see sidebar) NYSDEC pesticide applicator recertification credits are offered for sessions 4 and 6 only. Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 1 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session1 -- How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Registration for Session 2 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session2 -- Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101@font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. 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Hybrid event  •  Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901. Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 4 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session4 -- Pesticide Use in the Landscape Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Session 5: Identification & Pruning of Woody Ornamentals Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Rain/snow date February 19, 2026. Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Location: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Space is limited. Register for Session 5 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session5 -- Morning Indoor Presentations: Woody Plant Morphology Ornamental Plant Selection of Woody & Herbaceous Plants Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; 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Second Floor Conference Room and Zoom. Register for Session 6 only: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_Session6 -- Lawn Establishment & Maintenance Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536870145 1107305727 0 0 415 0;}@font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:swiss; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-469750017 -1040178053 9 0 511 0;}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:8.0pt; margin-left:0in; line-height:107%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:11.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-font-kerning:0pt; mso-ligatures:none;}.MsoPapDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; margin-bottom:8.0pt; line-height:107%;}div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} Register for the entire course here. Hybrid sessions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6 only - $175; ALL sessions - $240. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CNLP_REVIEW You will receive links to the recording of past sessions. Be aware, CEUs can't be earned from recordings. Mina Vescera, mv365@cornell.edu, 631-603-9613 ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, February 25, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 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.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= COASTAL GARDENING Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Peconic Community Center, 970 Peconic Lane , Peconic, NY 11958 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 learning and field trips. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. All course recordings may be viewed on your schedule. In addition, we will meet in person three Saturdays (January 31, February 28 and March 21 from 9 until noon in the Town of Southold) to view and discuss course material and community stewardship activities. Although not required, attending at least two of the three sessions is strongly suggested. The course is open to all Suffolk County residents. Living by the Sea  Water Wise Right Plant, Right PlaceSoil Solutions Community Stewardship  Field TripsTo reserve a place in the course, please contact Roxanne Zimmer - rz378@cornell.edu Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 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.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, March 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 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.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= Winter Seed Sowing Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Patchogue Medford Library, 54-60 East Main Street , Patchogue, New York 11772 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 and flowers for spring and summer. ========================================= Rain Gardens Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Middle Country Library, 575 Middle Country Road , Selden, New York 11784 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 a rain garden. Discover two local Long Island funding sources to support your rain garden expenses. ========================================= 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Wednesday, March 18, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Avenue , Yaphank, New York 11980 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.February 11, 2026 February 25, 2026 March 4, 2026 March 11, 2026 March 18, 2026Veterinarian Shadowing Experience (must be completed prior to the last meeting)Tour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: Choose either Feb 28 or March 8, 2026Lecture topic examples:Veterinary colleges and admissions information Small & companion animal medicine Integrative medicine Veterinary Technology Zoo medicine & exotics Specializations in: Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Zoo Medicine & ExoticsTo receive a Certificate of Completion, students must fulfill all requirements, including completing the shadowing experience and having no more than one absence (including the farm tour). Program graduates are eligible for the LIVMA Veterinary School scholarship.Pre-registration is required. Registration will open January 7th.Programs can be cancelled up to ten days prior to the first scheduled date without penalty. There will be a $50 cancellation fee with less than 10 days notice. All programs are offered rain or shine. Cancellations are at the discretion of the Suffolk County Farm. Refunds are offered if the Suffolk County Farm cancels a program.Please email Kate Perz, 4-H Animal Science Program Coordinator, at kp99@cornell.edu with any questions or accommodation requests. Please reach out at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program with accommodation requests. $110 per student, ONE guardian welcome to attend meetings at no additional cost. Kate Perz, kp99@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 Registration: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com ========================================= COASTAL GARDENING Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Peconic Community Center, 970 Peconic Lane , Peconic, NY 11958 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 learning and field trips. Speakers represent local, regional and federal organizations. All course recordings may be viewed on your schedule. In addition, we will meet in person three Saturdays (January 31, February 28 and March 21 from 9 until noon in the Town of Southold) to view and discuss course material and community stewardship activities. Although not required, attending at least two of the three sessions is strongly suggested. The course is open to all Suffolk County residents. Living by the Sea  Water Wise Right Plant, Right PlaceSoil Solutions Community Stewardship  Field TripsTo reserve a place in the course, please contact Roxanne Zimmer - rz378@cornell.edu Roxanne Zimmer, rz378@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11215 ========================================= Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY) Sunday, March 22, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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! Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures, and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about these top oceanic predators. Make a Sharktastic craft to take home! April 19, 2026 - Fishy Facts Come explore the world of fish in this interactive program! What makes a fish a fish and why do they look so different? Make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home! May 3, June 7, August 9, 2026 - Jr. Marine Biologist Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! *This is the SAME class offered multiple dates, runs 10 a.m. – noon. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the program. $28 for child & adult (each additional adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Spring Gardening School Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Extension Education Center, 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100 , Riverhead, New York 11901-3071 Spring Gardening SchoolSaturday, March 28  CCE Education Center, 423 Griffing Avenue, RiverheadA full day of 16 gardening programs to select, including 8 new sessions, with our talented Master Gardeners. Good news. Breakfast and lunch have returned to Spring Gardening School. Note: Participants are registered by the date stamp.  This is important as those who register early will most likely get into the classes of their choice. Spring Gardening School is usually fully subscribed before March 28.Four of the 16 sessions are found below.Here's a pdf of all the Spring Gardening School sessions.      2026_Spring_Gardening_Brochure.pdfTo register. Click on the form in the right margin. Early Bird - $95 (by Feb 1); After Feb 1 - $100 (includes breakfast & lunch) Sarah Osborn, so348@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 11207 ========================================= Spring Beach Walks (Babylon, NY) Tuesday, April 7, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am 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 we'll be walking outdoors for 1.5 hours. This is a drop off program and we will spend most of our time outside. $28 per child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Spring Beach Walks (Babylon, NY) Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am 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 we'll be walking outdoors for 1.5 hours. This is a drop off program and we will spend most of our time outside. $28 per child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY) Sunday, April 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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! Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures, and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about these top oceanic predators. Make a Sharktastic craft to take home! April 19, 2026 - Fishy Facts Come explore the world of fish in this interactive program! What makes a fish a fish and why do they look so different? Make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home! May 3, June 7, August 9, 2026 - Jr. Marine Biologist Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! *This is the SAME class offered multiple dates, runs 10 a.m. – noon. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the program. $28 for child & adult (each additional adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY) Sunday, May 3, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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! Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures, and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about these top oceanic predators. Make a Sharktastic craft to take home! April 19, 2026 - Fishy Facts Come explore the world of fish in this interactive program! What makes a fish a fish and why do they look so different? Make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home! May 3, June 7, August 9, 2026 - Jr. Marine Biologist Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! *This is the SAME class offered multiple dates, runs 10 a.m. – noon. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the program. $28 for child & adult (each additional adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY) Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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! Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures, and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about these top oceanic predators. Make a Sharktastic craft to take home! April 19, 2026 - Fishy Facts Come explore the world of fish in this interactive program! What makes a fish a fish and why do they look so different? Make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home! May 3, June 7, August 9, 2026 - Jr. Marine Biologist Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! *This is the SAME class offered multiple dates, runs 10 a.m. – noon. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the program. $28 for child & adult (each additional adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us ========================================= Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY) Sunday, August 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway , Babylon, NY 11702 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! Explore the biology and ecology of these fascinating creatures, and learn about conservation efforts to save these misunderstood predators. Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about these top oceanic predators. Make a Sharktastic craft to take home! April 19, 2026 - Fishy Facts Come explore the world of fish in this interactive program! What makes a fish a fish and why do they look so different? Make a fun, fishy craft with your child to take home! May 3, June 7, August 9, 2026 - Jr. Marine Biologist Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! *This is the SAME class offered multiple dates, runs 10 a.m. – noon. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the program. $28 for child & adult (each additional adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, 631-223-4422 Registration: https://www.ultracamp.com/clientlogin.aspx?idCamp=1264&campcode=ESE&lang=en-Us =========================================