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Welcome to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County!

Since 1918, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schenectady County (CCE,SC) has responded to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust. Our programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS!!

CCE Schenectady County offers FREE youth nutrition classes to schools or groups where 50% or more students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Classes are 30 minutes long where students learn about MyPlate, eating healthy, and physical activity. For questions or more info contact Aimee at ara225@cornell.edu.



Black-tailed deer grazing by the roadside in Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington [public domain].

Fish and Game

Find resources on hunting and fishing, and many recipes for large and small game, fish and fowl and how to prepare them safely.

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Deer Tick on leaf

Tick Talk

Learn the types of ticks found in New York, diseases they cause, how to identify them, and how to protect yourself and your family by avoiding tick bites.

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Fiestaware mini-disk pitchers; lead-glazed pottery

Lead

Lead is highly toxic and dangerous. Learn how it can affect you and what you can do.

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fresh compost

Compost Basics

Our handout explains the basics and benefits of home composting. What is compost and why is it so useful when used as mulch, in the garden or in potting mixtures?

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A honey bee is attracted to flowers in theUSDA People's Garden, pollinator garden in Washington, D.C. (USDA Photo).

Gardening & Climate Change

How can changing climate affect your home gardening efforts? Find useful resources here on climate-friendly gardening, landscaping for water quality, and more.

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milkweed blossom

Native Plants

Native plants deserve a place in your garden, and they offer many advantages over non-native species. Find a list of suggested varieties here.

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Last updated July 25, 2023

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Sustainable Living Center Information

Master Gardener Volunteers are available to answer gardening related questions on Mondays and Thursdays between 9am-12pm.  Anyone wishing to drop off a soil sample, insect or plant for identification is asked to drop the sample off during these hours at the Sustainable Living Center, Central Park Greenhouse.  

More information can be found here. (Look for the "Testing" box on the right side of the page.)