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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, March 23, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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​Nassau County 4-H Afterschool Program

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The 4-H Afterschool programs are a series of six-week long special interest programs that are designed to engage youth in a topic of their choice.Program Details:Session: March 6th - April 10th , 2023Cloverbud Seasonal ExplorationMondays, March 6th - April 10th , 20234:00pm – 5:00pmAges 5-8What...

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Garden-Based Learning Short Courses - Spring 2023

Thursday, March 23, 2023

CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short CoursesThe Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying t...

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Maple

4-H ​Maple Madness

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Learn about the process of making syrup. We will start with an overview lesson and a story. Next wil be a drilling demo followed by a sugar activity. We will end our day with a maple syrup flight.Location:East Meadow Farm832 Merrick AvenueEast Meadow, NY 11554Fee: $16 - 1 adult and 1 child (Child...

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Comunity Cleanup Day at DPF 4-H Camp

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Community Clean Up DaysHave you ever wanted to come to camp and lend a hand? Try a community clean-up day. Each with a general theme so you can select how you would like to help.March 25th - Leaves and Litter: Public Community Clean-up day: Cleaning up the Leaves and litter from the Fall and Wint...

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Urban Forestry Academy

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

There is increasing awareness that urban and community trees provide many benefits to the environment, to human health and well-being, and affects the economic viability of communities. As communities and homeowners face the financial challenges of tree damage that results from storms, disease, a...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, March 30, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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kids cooking

​Nassau County 4-H Afterschool Program

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The 4-H Afterschool programs are a series of six-week long special interest programs that are designed to engage youth in a topic of their choice.Program Details:Session: March 6th - April 10th , 2023Cloverbud Seasonal ExplorationMondays, March 6th - April 10th , 20234:00pm – 5:00pmAges 5-8What...

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shovel soil planting

Garden-Based Learning Short Courses - Spring 2023

Thursday, March 30, 2023

CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short CoursesThe Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying t...

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urban forestry pruning

Urban Forestry Academy

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

There is increasing awareness that urban and community trees provide many benefits to the environment, to human health and well-being, and affects the economic viability of communities. As communities and homeowners face the financial challenges of tree damage that results from storms, disease, a...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, April 6, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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kids cooking

​Nassau County 4-H Afterschool Program

Thursday, April 6, 2023

The 4-H Afterschool programs are a series of six-week long special interest programs that are designed to engage youth in a topic of their choice.Program Details:Session: March 6th - April 10th , 2023Cloverbud Seasonal ExplorationMondays, March 6th - April 10th , 20234:00pm – 5:00pmAges 5-8What...

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​April 4-H Vacation Programs

Monday, April 10, 2023

April 4-H Vacation ProgramsThe 4-H School Break Program is an opportunity for your child to experience a wide-variety of our educational programs during their school break recess! During this program, youth will explore the topics of environmental science, healthy living, agriculture, and S.T.E.M...

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​April 4-H Vacation Programs

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

April 4-H Vacation ProgramsThe 4-H School Break Program is an opportunity for your child to experience a wide-variety of our educational programs during their school break recess! During this program, youth will explore the topics of environmental science, healthy living, agriculture, and S.T.E.M...

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​April 4-H Vacation Programs

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

April 4-H Vacation ProgramsThe 4-H School Break Program is an opportunity for your child to experience a wide-variety of our educational programs during their school break recess! During this program, youth will explore the topics of environmental science, healthy living, agriculture, and S.T.E.M...

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urban forestry pruning

Urban Forestry Academy

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

There is increasing awareness that urban and community trees provide many benefits to the environment, to human health and well-being, and affects the economic viability of communities. As communities and homeowners face the financial challenges of tree damage that results from storms, disease, a...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, April 13, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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​April 4-H Vacation Programs

Thursday, April 13, 2023

April 4-H Vacation ProgramsThe 4-H School Break Program is an opportunity for your child to experience a wide-variety of our educational programs during their school break recess! During this program, youth will explore the topics of environmental science, healthy living, agriculture, and S.T.E.M...

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kids cooking

​Nassau County 4-H Afterschool Program

Thursday, April 13, 2023

The 4-H Afterschool programs are a series of six-week long special interest programs that are designed to engage youth in a topic of their choice.Program Details:Session: March 6th - April 10th , 2023Cloverbud Seasonal ExplorationMondays, March 6th - April 10th , 20234:00pm – 5:00pmAges 5-8What...

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shovel soil planting

Garden-Based Learning Short Courses - Spring 2023

Thursday, April 13, 2023

CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short CoursesThe Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying t...

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​April 4-H Vacation Programs

Friday, April 14, 2023

April 4-H Vacation ProgramsThe 4-H School Break Program is an opportunity for your child to experience a wide-variety of our educational programs during their school break recess! During this program, youth will explore the topics of environmental science, healthy living, agriculture, and S.T.E.M...

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Compost

Composting and Gardening: The Basics

Saturday, April 15, 2023

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Dining with Diabetes

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Join CCE Nassau Educator Beth Labelson, MA, RD, CDN for our Dining with Diabetes program.Tuesdays, April 18th - May 9th 6:00pm to 8:00pm Dining with Diabetes (DWD) is a series of four fun and interactive classes focused on disease management and prevention. Classes include research-based edu...

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Urban Forestry Academy

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

There is increasing awareness that urban and community trees provide many benefits to the environment, to human health and well-being, and affects the economic viability of communities. As communities and homeowners face the financial challenges of tree damage that results from storms, disease, a...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, April 20, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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shovel soil planting

Garden-Based Learning Short Courses - Spring 2023

Thursday, April 20, 2023

CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short CoursesThe Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying t...

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​Spring Rolls for Spring - 4-H Families Cook

Friday, April 21, 2023

Make memories in our 4-H kitchen with a family cooking class. We'll make some seasonal spring rolls to celebrate Spring!Our Menu- Rainbow Spring Rolls- Scallion Pancakes- Trio of dipping saucesLocation:East Meadow Farm832 Merrick AvenueEast Meadow, NY 11554Fee: $40 - 1 adult and 1 child (Children...

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​Celebrate Earth Day with 4-H

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Support our Pollinators!!Come celebrate Earth Day with Nassau County 4-H by learning about pollinators! We will attract pollinators to your garden by making native wildflower seed bombs and building a bee house. We will finish up our day by making a "dirt cup" dessert with bugs!Location:East Mea...

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bowl full of healthy fruits: including blueberries and raspberries

Dining with Diabetes

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Join CCE Nassau Educator Beth Labelson, MA, RD, CDN for our Dining with Diabetes program.Tuesdays, April 18th - May 9th 6:00pm to 8:00pm Dining with Diabetes (DWD) is a series of four fun and interactive classes focused on disease management and prevention. Classes include research-based edu...

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urban forestry pruning

Urban Forestry Academy

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

There is increasing awareness that urban and community trees provide many benefits to the environment, to human health and well-being, and affects the economic viability of communities. As communities and homeowners face the financial challenges of tree damage that results from storms, disease, a...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, April 27, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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shovel soil planting

Garden-Based Learning Short Courses - Spring 2023

Thursday, April 27, 2023

CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short CoursesThe Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying t...

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, April 29, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, April 29, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, April 29, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

Read more

bowl full of healthy fruits: including blueberries and raspberries

Dining with Diabetes

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Join CCE Nassau Educator Beth Labelson, MA, RD, CDN for our Dining with Diabetes program.Tuesdays, April 18th - May 9th 6:00pm to 8:00pm Dining with Diabetes (DWD) is a series of four fun and interactive classes focused on disease management and prevention. Classes include research-based edu...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, May 4, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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shovel soil planting

Garden-Based Learning Short Courses - Spring 2023

Thursday, May 4, 2023

CCE - Nassau Garden-Based Learning Short CoursesThe Garden-Based Learning Short Course is designed to provide gardeners with the skills and resources to improve their home gardening techniques. Maintaining your own landscape is a cost-effective way to improve your home aesthetic, while enjoying t...

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bowl full of healthy fruits: including blueberries and raspberries

Dining with Diabetes

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Join CCE Nassau Educator Beth Labelson, MA, RD, CDN for our Dining with Diabetes program.Tuesdays, April 18th - May 9th 6:00pm to 8:00pm Dining with Diabetes (DWD) is a series of four fun and interactive classes focused on disease management and prevention. Classes include research-based edu...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, May 11, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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4-H ​Tea and Tea-rrariums

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Spend the morning with us learning about and sipping on Tea! During this time we will make our own "Tea-rrarium".Terriariums will be made with kitchen herbs and florals. We will also be snacking on our own herbed goat cheese logs.Location:East Meadow Farm832 Merrick AvenueEast Meadow, NY 11554Fee...

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Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, May 18, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, May 20, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, May 20, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, May 20, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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mobile farmers market

Veggie Van Farmers Market

Thursday, May 25, 2023

THURSDAYS Starting March 9th 10:30am - 12:00pm (every Thursday through June, weather permitting) 101 South Bergen Place, Freeport, NY 11520 We accept: Cash, Debit/Credit, SNAP/EBT 

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

Read more

gardening

Spring Gardening School Programs

Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Garden-Based Learning programs are horticulture programs that are designed for hobbyist gardeners. These introductory workshops provide participants with new information and the confidence to improve their own gardens and landscapes.Cost: $30 per person, per workshopRecommended Age: AdultLo...

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​Family Movie Night with Nassau County 4-H

Friday, June 16, 2023

Does your family LOVE movie night? Do you typically gather and watch a movie together on the weekends?Snacks and treats are a movie night must! While we all love to make microwave popcorn, it’s fun to have a variety of munchies. Some of those munchies are great for making into a charcuterie boar...

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​Breakfast and Bluebirds with Nassau County 4-H

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Join Nassau County 4-H as we learn about our state bird, the bluebird. We will build a backyard birdhouse, make a bird feeder and enjoy some homemade granola.Location:East Meadow Farm832 Merrick AvenueEast Meadow, NY 11554Fee: $30 - 1 adult and 1 child (Children ages 6 and up)$10 fee per addition...

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2023 ReLeaf Conference

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The New York State Urban and Community Forestry program is excited to announce the annual New York ReLeaf Conference from July 20–22, 2023, at Hofstra University in Hempstead. Our conference theme is, “Keeping trees in mind; planning for a better tomorrow,” and we are excited to share our spe...

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