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Cornell Cooperative Extension to Host Chainsaw Safety Classes in 2026

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 9:04am -- CSMaxwell

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County will host chainsaw safety classes this spring with hands on training and certification through Game of Logging.  Registration now open!

Chainsaw Safety Certification courses are returning to Cattaraugus County in 2026! Training will be conducted by Bill Lindloff’s ProCuts through Game of Logging and hosted by CCE Cattaraugus. Each class is a full day of hands-on experience and will be held at the Pierce Whitney Forest in Machias, NY. Participants select one of the 2 days offered at LEVEL 1. 

Cattaraugus County Cornell Cooperative Extension to Offer Master Gardener Training - Waiting List for Registrations Now Available

Wed, 02/04/2026 - 8:58am -- CSMaxwell

For years Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners have measured success by gardens planted, insects identified, produce harvested, and the millions of hours volunteers have logged by helping others learn to grow.

From farms and small towns to suburbs and the inner city, more than 2,600 volunteers statewide put their mission of “helping others learn to grow” into practice by providing gardening education and outreach in their communities. Take your love of gardening to the next level by joining the Master Gardeners in 2026. 

Cattaraugus County 4-H Presents: Open Sew Nights

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 3:18pm -- CSMaxwell

As a way to engage our 4-H families with our community, we are excited to offer Open Sew Nights. Join us for an evening filled with “sew” much fun while you “hem and mend” with friends! Four different workshops will be offered from February to May. Two will focus on sewing machine maintenance and proper seam finishing while others will allow you to get inspired to tap into your creative side!

Cornell Cooperative Extension Offers Home and Water Testing Services Through Lozier Environmental Consulting

Tue, 01/27/2026 - 2:43pm -- CSMaxwell

Over the fall and winter months, water testing services has moved from weekly to monthly pick-up. Water samples are now processed on the FIRST Tuesday of each month. Water samples will need to be at the CCE Office, 28 Parkside Drive, Ellicottville by 9 AM the FIRST Tuesday of the month for processing. 

Water Testing Kits are available for pick up in the CCE Cattaraugus office during business hours (9:00am-4:30pm). Results are sent directly to the home/farm as soon as they are available.

Winter Field Crop and Vegetable Meetings Laing-Gro and Cornell Cooperative Extension host Winter Programming for Producers

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 1:16pm -- CSMaxwell

Laing-Gro, Division of Timac in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension will be hosting their annual Winter Field Crop and Vegetable meetings in early February. These meetings, designed for field crop and vegetable producers will highlight industry updates and pesticide safety education for the 2026 growing season. DEC recertification credits will be available for attendees at each meeting. CCA continuing education credits will be available at the field crop meeting.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Announces New Volunteers Through Climate Stewards Program

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 3:20pm -- CSMaxwell
Pictured below: Doug and Susan Ashby, Divine Jones, CCE Cattaraugus Sustainability Educator, Kelli Grabowski, Jennifer Crane, Abigail Minnekine, Kim Oudemool, CCE Cattaraugus Natural Resources Coordinator, Rachele Dove, Gerald Daly. Not pictured: Adam Gollwitzer, Chris Babo

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025 CCE Cattaraugus and 11 volunteer trainees completed a 12-week volunteer training for the Cornell Climate Stewards (CCS) program.  The Cornell Climate Stewards program trains and empowers volunteers to support their communities through volunteer projects related to energy conservation, and resilience projects related to climate.  Participants learn about science and best practices for addressing climate related issues affecting their communities and complete a local volunteer stewardship project.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County Welcomes Divine Jones as Sustainability Campaign Educator

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 9:11am -- CSMaxwell

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is pleased to announce that Divine Jones has joined the organization as Sustainability Campaign Educator, effective September 8, 2025. Divine will lead efforts to provide approachable sustainability education and energy savings solutions to residents across Western New York's Southern Tier.

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