Classes

Transform your outdoor space into a thriving, well-planned oasis. Whether you're dreaming of bountiful vegetables, fragrant herbs, or stunning flower displays, this class will give you the tools to design and plan a garden you can be proud of. All classes will be held the third Saturday of the month at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Education Center, Harrington Classroom, 12690 State Rte. 31, Albion, NY 14411. Suggested donation is $5. To reserve your seat call 585-798-4265 or email klo54@ cornell.edu

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County is offering a class on growing blueberries. Presenter: Alana Fabry.How a small, environmentally-conscious farm- grows an exceptionally delicious crop. Hear their story of growing, learning, & the blood sweat and tears that goes into a labor-intensive business and an authentic gathering experience. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Suggested donation: $5 per class. Register by calling 585-798-4265 or emailing klo54@cornell.edu.

Everything you need to know to have beautiful blooms through the year in your flower garden. This class will be held at MAP (Massachusetts Avenue Project) 387 Massachusetts Ave., Buffalo, NY with David Clark and Patti Jablonski-Dopkin. For information and to register go to: https://www.grassrootsgardens.org/workshops

Turn one plant into many and expand your garden for free. Join us for an enlightening introduction to the many ways plants reproduce and how you can use these methods to grow your garden. All classes will be held the third Saturday of the month at Cornell Cooperative Extension, Education Center, Harrington Classroom, 12690 State Rte. 31, Albion, NY 14411. Suggested donation is $5. To reserve your seat call 585-798-4265 or email klo54@ cornell.edu

Interested in growing plants for making dyes and medicinal treatments? Learn best practices for plant selection and growing. This class will be held at MAP (Massachusetts Avenue Project) 387 Massachusetts Avenue, Buffalo, with Katie Pfohl and Rachael Gottlieb. For information and to register go to: https://www.grassrootsgardens.org/workshops

Presenter: Kathleen Contrino, CW Natives. Permaculture essentially means permanent agriculture. Learn how growing a food forest and investing in perennials, bushes or trees that provide food for you as well as the natural world can help support the environment while feeding your family. All classes will be held at Orleans County CCE in the Education Center.   Class size is limited, pre-registration is required.  Suggested donation: $5 per class.  Register by calling 585-798-4265 or emailing klo54@cornell.edu.