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Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your fingertips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to youth programs. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or email us at putnam.cornell.edu. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust! 

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Making Compost!

Find resources here on how to start and maintain a home compost bin! Learn how to turn food and yard waste into "black gold" for your garden!

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Open House on the Farm

Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11am to 3pm at Tilly Foster Farm.

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Join the Putnam Pollinator Pathway!

CCE PC has launched the Putnam Pollinator Pathway initiative to inspire, encourage and support the establishment of connected pollinator habitat throughout Putnam County.

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Hike Putnam

Join CCE Putnam MG volunteers for their next hike this year on Saturday, Sept. 18 at Wonder Lake State Park.

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Creepy Critters 4-H STEP Club

starts on Friday, Oct. 8 from 6:45 - 8:30 pm in Brewster.

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Pollinator Support

Learn about wild and managed pollinators, why they are important and how you can help them, in these links, videos and resources from Cornell.

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Last updated September 9, 2021

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Another recommended source of up-to-the minute information is the NY State Department of Health.


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