Cornell Cooperative Extension

Suffolk County
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Canning Workshops

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ENJOY THIS YEAR'S HARVEST, canning is a way to retain the taste of your gardening labor or the bounty from your favorite farm stand. The process is not difficult. So, come learn the basics and/or brush up on the science-backed and researched method of Food Preservation while having fun and saving your summer in a jar!

October 18th (Sat.) 9 am-12 pm

Crushed Tomatoes, ideal for sauce, soup and stew recipes

October 21st (Tues.) 4 pm-7 pm

Apple Pie Filling, can also be used for apple turnovers, apple crisp and apple dumplings

October 25th (Sat.) 9 am-12 pm

Autumn Glory Compote, a great addition to any Thanksgiving table

Please note. No children under the age of 16 are permitted to participate. Bring an apron, hair tie-back and wear closed toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops). SAFETY FIRST!

*ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE LOCATION BELOW (unless otherwise announced on this website)

Registration

Email mab422@cornell.edu (no phone registrations, online only please)

Fee

$40.00 per/person per workshop, pay at the door...check or cash

Contact

Maryann Birmingham
Nutrition Educator
mab422@cornell.edu

Location

Extension Education Center
423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100
Riverhead, New York 11901-3071

Last updated October 9, 2025

 

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