Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= Special Board Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 Upcoming Board MeetingsSpecial Board Meeting - Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - CCE Nassau Main Office, SAC Building, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554 The Board will convene in open session and then move into Executive Session for discussion of confidential matters as allowed by law.Members of the public are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please email nassau@cornell.eduNote: Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by emailing Jane Kraus at jk2824@cornell.edu two days prior to the meeting. Jane Kraus, jk2824@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 102 ========================================= Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County and Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp are closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. ========================================= Offices Closed - Thanksgiving Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County and Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp are closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. ========================================= ​30 Hour Pesticide Training Course - December 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Online Event FOR ORNAMENTALS AND TURF CATEGORY 3AOnlineDecember 3, 10, 17 & 248:00am to 5:00pmPresenter: Arnie Linzer This course is approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and requires anyone supervising or applying pesticides to ornamental and turf to take a 30 Hour Pesticide Training Course before taking the NYS Exam to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator. The category and course covers the following control methods and materials: Herbicides and Pesticides for Turf Grasses, Ornamentals and Landscapes Pesticide Laws Pesticide Safety Labels Mixing and Storing Pesticides Pesticide Application Equipment Calculations and Calibration of Equipment Common Pests of Turf and Ornamentals Along with Other Topics of Importance to ApplicatorsCost: $700 - please pay through PayPal after registration. Must register by November 28th to receive manuals and supplies in time for first class. Late registrations are responsible for picking up manuals and supplies before the first class, contact Vinnie or Arnie for information.Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".Click Register to start registration process. After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to Paypal Cart to continue. For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $700 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/30hourpestdec25_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, December 6, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= 111th Annual Meeting Monday, December 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County's 111th Annual MeetingWe would like you to join us at our 111th CCE Nassau Annual Meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025. Our meeting will be held at our headquarters in Eisenhower Park from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.We are located at Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8, East Meadow, NYIf you have any questions, please email nassau@cornell.edu. We hope to see you there.Please click register to attend this event. Please note, the screen may take up to 30 seconds to change.Agenda6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Light Refreshments6:30 p.m.Call to Order - Judith Wilansky, Board President Pledge of Allegiance and WelcomeIntroduction of Guests, Board Members and Staff6:45 p.m.Executive Director Update - Sunday F. Coward 2025 Highlights7:00 p.m.Keynote Speaker - TBA7:30 p.m.Old Business Approve 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes7:40 p.m.New Business Slate of Nominees for 3 year Board Term 2026-20288:00 p.m.Adjourn Jane Kraus, jk2824@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 102 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=111annualmeeting_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, December 20, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= Offices Closed - Christmas Thursday, December 25, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County and DPF 4-H Camp will be closed for the Christmas Holiday on December 25th. Happy Holiday!!! ========================================= Offices Closed - New Years Day Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County will be closed on Thursday, January 1st. Happy New Year!!! ========================================= ​30 Hour Pesticide Training Course - January 2026 Wednesday, January 7, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Online Event FOR ORNAMENTALS AND TURF CATEGORY 3AOnlineJanuary 7, 14, 21 & 288:00am to 5:00pmPresenter: Arnie Linzer This course is approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and requires anyone supervising or applying pesticides to ornamental and turf to take a 30 Hour Pesticide Training Course before taking the NYS Exam to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator. The category and course covers the following control methods and materials:Herbicides and Pesticides for Turf Grasses, Ornamentals and Landscapes Pesticide Laws Pesticide Safety Labels Mixing and Storing Pesticides Pesticide Application Equipment Calculations and Calibration of Equipment Common Pests of Turf and Ornamentals Along with Other Topics of Importance to Applicators Cost: $700 - please pay through PayPal after registration. Must register by December 31st to receive manuals and supplies in time for first class. Late registrations are responsible for picking up manuals and supplies before the first class, contact Vinnie or Arnie for information.Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".Click Register to start registration process. After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to Paypal Cart to continue. For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $700 Michael Fiorentino, mf628@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/30hourpestjan26_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, January 10, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= Herbicides 101 Thursday, January 15, 2026 8:00 am - 11:30 am Online Event Certified Pesticide Applicator Training CourseHERBICIDES 101ONLINE COURSEThursday, January 15, 20268:00am to 11:30amInstructor: Arnie Linzer Approved for NYSDEC Recertification credits Category: 3a Ornamentals and Turf - 3 credits For certified professional pesticide applicators. The main objective of this course is to strengthen important basics on the use of herbicides. Included will be herbicides that control crabgrass, wild violet and other difficult weeds and controlling invasive weeds.Cost: $120 - please pay through PayPal after registration. Must Register and Pay by January 11, 2026Requirements: Desktop PC, Laptop, or Tablet with internet access is required to take this course. Click Register to start registration process. After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to PayPal Cart to continue. Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $120 Michael Fiorentino, mf628@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/herbicides101jan26_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, January 24, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= ​30 Hour Pesticide Training Course - February 2026 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Online Event FOR ORNAMENTALS AND TURF CATEGORY 3AOnlineFebruary 4, 11, 18 & 258:00am to 5:00pmPresenter: Arnie Linzer This course is approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and requires anyone supervising or applying pesticides to ornamental and turf to take a 30 Hour Pesticide Training Course before taking the NYS Exam to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator. The category and course covers the following control methods and materials: Herbicides and Pesticides for Turf Grasses, Ornamentals and Landscapes Pesticide Laws Pesticide Safety Labels Mixing and Storing Pesticides Pesticide Application Equipment Calculations and Calibration of Equipment Common Pests of Turf and Ornamentals Along with Other Topics of Importance to ApplicatorsCost: $700 - please pay through PayPal after registration. Must register by January 28th to receive manuals and supplies in time for first class. Late registrations are responsible for picking up manuals and supplies before the first class, contact Vinnie or Arnie for information.Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".Click Register below to start registration process. After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to Paypal Cart to continue. For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $700 Michael Fiorentino, mf628@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/30hourpestfeb26_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, February 7, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= Insecticides 101 Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:00 am - 11:30 am Online Event Online Course: INSECTICIDES 101For DEC Pesticide Recertification Category 3a, Ornamentals and Turf, 3 Credits and Category 3b, Turf, 1.5 CreditsFebruary 12, 20268:00am - 11:30amInstructor: Arnie Linzer This will be an online Zoom meeting course. The purpose of this course is to review and strengthen the important basics for the commercial application of insecticides on ornamental plants and turfgrass and will include the identification and control of insects on lawns, trees, shrubs and other ornamental landscape plants. Upon completion participants will receive a NYSDEC Approved Pesticide Recertification Training Course Certificate of Attendance for Applicator’s Records. This course is approved by the NYSDEC for Category 3a, Ornamentals and Turf, 3 Recertification Credits and Category 3b, Turf, 1.5 Recertification Credits.Location: This event is online.Requirements: Desk Top PC or Laptop computer with microphone, camera and internet access is required to take this course. For questions about the class contact: Instructor Arnie Linzer 516-263-7280 algreenturf@yahoo.com Cost: $120 Click Register to start registration process. After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to PayPal Cart to continue. Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $120 Michael Fiorentino, mf628@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/insecticides101feb26_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= ​30 Hour Pesticide Training Course - March 2026 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Online Event FOR ORNAMENTALS AND TURF CATEGORY 3AOnlineMarch 4, 11, 18 & 258:00am to 5:00pmPresenter: Arnie Linzer This course is approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and requires anyone supervising or applying pesticides to ornamental and turf to take a 30 Hour Pesticide Training Course before taking the NYS Exam to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator. The category and course covers the following control methods and materials: Herbicides and Pesticides for Turf Grasses, Ornamentals and Landscapes Pesticide Laws Pesticide Safety Labels Mixing and Storing Pesticides Pesticide Application Equipment Calculations and Calibration of Equipment Common Pests of Turf and Ornamentals Along with Other Topics of Importance to ApplicatorsCost: $700 - please pay through PayPal after registration. Must register by February 25th to receive manuals and supplies in time for first class. Late registrations are responsible for picking up manuals and supplies before the first class, contact Vinnie or Arnie for information.Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".Click Register to start registration process. After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to Paypal Cart to continue. For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $700 Michael Fiorentino, mf628@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/30hourpestmarch26_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 ========================================= Core 101 Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:00 am - 12:45 pm Online Event Online Course: Core 101For DEC Pesticide Recertification Core, 4 creditsMarch 12, 20268:00am-12:45pm Instructor: Arnie Linzer This will be an online Zoom meeting course. The purpose of this course is to review and strengthen the important basics for the safe use of pesticides and administrative and reporting responsibilities for commercial pesticide applicators. Topics covered will include:The Label, IPM, Calibration, Formulations, Annual, Reporting, Contracts and Safety around pesticides.Upon completion participants will receive a NYSDEC Approved Pesticide Recertification Training Course Certificate of Attendance for Applicator’s Records. This course is approved by the NYSDEC for 4 CORE Recertification Credits.*Recertification Note: Core credits count for all categories; however, of the total amount of continuing education credits required for each category a minimum of 25% must be specific to that particular category. The remaining 75% due can be category specific, core, or any combination of the two. For more info. visit: https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/find-permit-or-license/certification-categories-and-credit-requirements Cost: $160Location: This event is online.Requirements: Desk Top PC or Laptop computer with microphone, camera and internet access is required to take this course. For questions about the class contact: Instructor Arnie Linzer 516-263-7280 algreenturf@yahoo.com Click Register to start registration process. Please note in may take a full minute for screen to change. Do not refresh browser.After registering: Please make sure you continue to the payment screen. Click on Add to Paypal Cart to continue. Please note you do not need a PayPal account to continue, just simply choose pay with credit/debit and choose "Do Not Save Your Info".For questions about the course contact Course Instructor Arnie Linzer at 516-263-7280 or algreenturf@yahoo.com.If you have any other questions, please contact Vincent at 516-565-5265 ext. 202 or email vad37@cornell.edu $160 Michael Fiorentino, mf628@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext 201 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/corepestmarch26_228 ========================================= Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CCE-Nassau Main Office, Eisenhower Park, Special Activities Center, Parking Field 8 PO Box 148, East Meadow, New York 11554 If interested in becoming a vendor, email nassau@cornell.edu Jennifer Hochuli, jh2298@cornell.edu, 516-832-2591 Ext. 115 =========================================