Seed to Supper Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn about building healthy soils, planning, planting, caring for, harvesting, and preserving your garden harvest. All sessions and supplies are free but registration is required! After the class, participants will have access to continued support from out Master Gardeners throughout the garden season. This year’s class will be on Saturdays, February 28th-March 28th (10:00 am-12:00 am), at: Our Town Rocks (12 Main St, Dundee, NY 14837)Thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, program participants will also be receiving free printed copies of the NYS Seed to Supper curriculum, gardening tools, garden seeds and transplants!Register here or call the office at 315-536-5123.For more information call the office at 315-536-5123 or email Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.eduWhat is Seed to Supper?NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) is a comprehensive beginning gardening experience focused on low-budget strategies with community development and relationship building at its core – relationships among community program partners and between program participants. Over the course of four FREE sessions led by volunteers and staff, S2S gives novice gardeners the tools they need to connect with others in community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. All participants receive a free guide book (in English or in Spanish), free seeds and starts, and even some gardening supplies.What difference has it made?Nearly 1 million residents of upstate New York live in poverty. New York State ranked among the top 20 states with the worst food hardship, according to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), with 3 million New Yorkers relying on food assistance, 1 million being children. While gardening doesn’t solve all the issues related to food security, having a source of fresh food – and the confidence and skills to raise it – can make a big difference. Participants in Seed to Supper show an increased knowledge of food gardening, feel more confident in their ability to grow a portion of their own food, and are better able to access garden resources in their community. In the medium and long-term, they implement food gardens, improve nutrition, offset grocery costs, reduce hunger, and become advocates who teach others and access locally grown fruits and vegetables. FREE Caroline Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/seedtosupper2026_257 ========================================= Seed to Supper Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn about building healthy soils, planning, planting, caring for, harvesting, and preserving your garden harvest. All sessions and supplies are free but registration is required! After the class, participants will have access to continued support from out Master Gardeners throughout the garden season. This year’s class will be on Saturdays, February 28th-March 28th (10:00 am-12:00 am), at: Our Town Rocks (12 Main St, Dundee, NY 14837)Thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, program participants will also be receiving free printed copies of the NYS Seed to Supper curriculum, gardening tools, garden seeds and transplants!Register here or call the office at 315-536-5123.For more information call the office at 315-536-5123 or email Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.eduWhat is Seed to Supper?NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) is a comprehensive beginning gardening experience focused on low-budget strategies with community development and relationship building at its core – relationships among community program partners and between program participants. Over the course of four FREE sessions led by volunteers and staff, S2S gives novice gardeners the tools they need to connect with others in community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. All participants receive a free guide book (in English or in Spanish), free seeds and starts, and even some gardening supplies.What difference has it made?Nearly 1 million residents of upstate New York live in poverty. New York State ranked among the top 20 states with the worst food hardship, according to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), with 3 million New Yorkers relying on food assistance, 1 million being children. While gardening doesn’t solve all the issues related to food security, having a source of fresh food – and the confidence and skills to raise it – can make a big difference. Participants in Seed to Supper show an increased knowledge of food gardening, feel more confident in their ability to grow a portion of their own food, and are better able to access garden resources in their community. In the medium and long-term, they implement food gardens, improve nutrition, offset grocery costs, reduce hunger, and become advocates who teach others and access locally grown fruits and vegetables. FREE Caroline Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/seedtosupper2026_257 ========================================= Seed to Supper Saturday, March 14, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn about building healthy soils, planning, planting, caring for, harvesting, and preserving your garden harvest. All sessions and supplies are free but registration is required! After the class, participants will have access to continued support from out Master Gardeners throughout the garden season. This year’s class will be on Saturdays, February 28th-March 28th (10:00 am-12:00 am), at: Our Town Rocks (12 Main St, Dundee, NY 14837)Thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, program participants will also be receiving free printed copies of the NYS Seed to Supper curriculum, gardening tools, garden seeds and transplants!Register here or call the office at 315-536-5123.For more information call the office at 315-536-5123 or email Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.eduWhat is Seed to Supper?NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) is a comprehensive beginning gardening experience focused on low-budget strategies with community development and relationship building at its core – relationships among community program partners and between program participants. Over the course of four FREE sessions led by volunteers and staff, S2S gives novice gardeners the tools they need to connect with others in community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. All participants receive a free guide book (in English or in Spanish), free seeds and starts, and even some gardening supplies.What difference has it made?Nearly 1 million residents of upstate New York live in poverty. New York State ranked among the top 20 states with the worst food hardship, according to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), with 3 million New Yorkers relying on food assistance, 1 million being children. While gardening doesn’t solve all the issues related to food security, having a source of fresh food – and the confidence and skills to raise it – can make a big difference. Participants in Seed to Supper show an increased knowledge of food gardening, feel more confident in their ability to grow a portion of their own food, and are better able to access garden resources in their community. In the medium and long-term, they implement food gardens, improve nutrition, offset grocery costs, reduce hunger, and become advocates who teach others and access locally grown fruits and vegetables. FREE Caroline Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/seedtosupper2026_257 ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Seed to Supper Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn about building healthy soils, planning, planting, caring for, harvesting, and preserving your garden harvest. All sessions and supplies are free but registration is required! After the class, participants will have access to continued support from out Master Gardeners throughout the garden season. This year’s class will be on Saturdays, February 28th-March 28th (10:00 am-12:00 am), at: Our Town Rocks (12 Main St, Dundee, NY 14837)Thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, program participants will also be receiving free printed copies of the NYS Seed to Supper curriculum, gardening tools, garden seeds and transplants!Register here or call the office at 315-536-5123.For more information call the office at 315-536-5123 or email Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.eduWhat is Seed to Supper?NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) is a comprehensive beginning gardening experience focused on low-budget strategies with community development and relationship building at its core – relationships among community program partners and between program participants. Over the course of four FREE sessions led by volunteers and staff, S2S gives novice gardeners the tools they need to connect with others in community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. All participants receive a free guide book (in English or in Spanish), free seeds and starts, and even some gardening supplies.What difference has it made?Nearly 1 million residents of upstate New York live in poverty. New York State ranked among the top 20 states with the worst food hardship, according to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), with 3 million New Yorkers relying on food assistance, 1 million being children. While gardening doesn’t solve all the issues related to food security, having a source of fresh food – and the confidence and skills to raise it – can make a big difference. Participants in Seed to Supper show an increased knowledge of food gardening, feel more confident in their ability to grow a portion of their own food, and are better able to access garden resources in their community. In the medium and long-term, they implement food gardens, improve nutrition, offset grocery costs, reduce hunger, and become advocates who teach others and access locally grown fruits and vegetables. FREE Caroline Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/seedtosupper2026_257 ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, March 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Seed to Supper Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Learn about building healthy soils, planning, planting, caring for, harvesting, and preserving your garden harvest. All sessions and supplies are free but registration is required! After the class, participants will have access to continued support from out Master Gardeners throughout the garden season. This year’s class will be on Saturdays, February 28th-March 28th (10:00 am-12:00 am), at: Our Town Rocks (12 Main St, Dundee, NY 14837)Thanks to a grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation, program participants will also be receiving free printed copies of the NYS Seed to Supper curriculum, gardening tools, garden seeds and transplants!Register here or call the office at 315-536-5123.For more information call the office at 315-536-5123 or email Caroline Boutard-Hunt at cb239@cornell.eduWhat is Seed to Supper?NYS Seed to Supper (S2S) is a comprehensive beginning gardening experience focused on low-budget strategies with community development and relationship building at its core – relationships among community program partners and between program participants. Over the course of four FREE sessions led by volunteers and staff, S2S gives novice gardeners the tools they need to connect with others in community, grow in confidence, and successfully grow a portion of their own food on a limited budget. All participants receive a free guide book (in English or in Spanish), free seeds and starts, and even some gardening supplies.What difference has it made?Nearly 1 million residents of upstate New York live in poverty. New York State ranked among the top 20 states with the worst food hardship, according to the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), with 3 million New Yorkers relying on food assistance, 1 million being children. While gardening doesn’t solve all the issues related to food security, having a source of fresh food – and the confidence and skills to raise it – can make a big difference. Participants in Seed to Supper show an increased knowledge of food gardening, feel more confident in their ability to grow a portion of their own food, and are better able to access garden resources in their community. In the medium and long-term, they implement food gardens, improve nutrition, offset grocery costs, reduce hunger, and become advocates who teach others and access locally grown fruits and vegetables. FREE Caroline Boutard-Hunt, cb239@cornell.edu, (315) 536-5123 ext. 4375 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/seedtosupper2026_257 ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Gardening Matters Day Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for Gardening Matters Day 2026! This gardening event will be held on Saturday April 11th, 2026, at the Yates County Building Auditorium (417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527) from 10 am to 12 pm.The Yates County Master Gardeners will be presenting on topics including: Bats in the GardenIntroduction to Biochar“Plants they used to love”Toxic Outdoor Plants to Pets (cats & dogs)Watering Correctly.All attendees will receive a complimentary “Garden in a Bag” seed collection featuring vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Plus, they will have a chance to win a raffle prize and bid on silent auction items sourced from local businesses. Refreshments will be provided too. The cost to attend will be on a sliding scale of what you can afford from $0 to $20/person the day of the event. Sliding Scale ($0-$20) Shona Ort, sbo6@cornell.edu Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/gardeningmatters2026_257 ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, April 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, April 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Master Forest Owner Statewide Training Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Passionate about your woodlands? Want to help other woodland owners be more effective in their land stewardship? Join the Master Forest Owner Volunteer Program!Training Details:Learn about woodland ecology, wildlife habitat, invasive species, agroforestry, and more!3-4 hours/week of guided online learning1-hour weekly interactive session1 in-person regional training sessionOnline sessions: Tuesdays, March 17th - April 28th, 6:30 - 7:30 pmApply by March 1st, 2026Since 1993, MFO volunteers have provided peer to peer guidance, helping landowners make informed decisions about managing their forests. Any NY woodland owner can join our team! $35 per person/$50 per couple Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2WAhwsIWWPRrhk ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr ========================================= Cornell Climate Stewards Spring Training Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Apply to the 2026 Yates/Ontario/Steuben Climate Stewards Training!12 session training program: Zoom meetings Thursdays, 6-8 pm April 2nd - June 18th 2026Learn how to: Help your community prepare for long term weather changes Preserve natural resources Maybe even save some money!Volunteers go on to conduct educational outreach and climate smart projects Anyone over 18 is welcome to apply, space is limited Application due March 16th, 2026 Free Lydia Williams, lrw73@cornell.edu Registration: https://bit.ly/4aY2kTr =========================================