Hemlock Woolly Alelgid Survey Saturday, February 7, 2026 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CCEERIEHWASurvey-2_214 ========================================= Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes Saturday, February 14, 2026 9:00 am - 11:45 am There will be two Saturday classes for Communities in Bloom in February, with two topics presented each day. Sign up to learn something new as you wait out winter! Sessions presented by current CCE Erie Master Gardener Volunteers.Both sessions will be held at the Town of Aurora Senior Center; 101 King Street; East Aurora, NY.February 14, 2026 9:00—10:15 am Garden Design 101   Speaker: Nora SaintzLearn essential steps to create a beautiful cohesive garden no matter the size of the space. 10:30--11:45 am Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Garden  Speaker: Lyn ChimeraHow to select appropriate native plants for your landscape; native plants vs. cultivars; and where to purchase native plants in WNY. February 28, 2026 9:00—10:15 am What’s Wrong With My Plant?  Speaker: Carol Ann HarlosBring your plant, a piece, or a good picture, and your questions. 10:30—11:45 am Win the War Against Problems in the Vegetable Garden Speaker: Margaret RauppGreat tips from Master Gardeners for a happy, healthy vegetable garden this year.Cost:  Master Gardeners $20/each date, Public $25/each dateRegister no later than 2 days before each event. Space is limited.Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Sharon Bachman at (716) 652-5400 ext 150 or sin2@cornell.edu at least 5 days before the event. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CIB--2026_214 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Communities in Bloom Gardening Classes Saturday, February 28, 2026 9:00 am - 11:45 am There will be two Saturday classes for Communities in Bloom in February, with two topics presented each day. Sign up to learn something new as you wait out winter! Sessions presented by current CCE Erie Master Gardener Volunteers.Both sessions will be held at the Town of Aurora Senior Center; 101 King Street; East Aurora, NY.February 14, 2026 9:00—10:15 am Garden Design 101   Speaker: Nora SaintzLearn essential steps to create a beautiful cohesive garden no matter the size of the space. 10:30--11:45 am Incorporating Native Plants Into Your Garden  Speaker: Lyn ChimeraHow to select appropriate native plants for your landscape; native plants vs. cultivars; and where to purchase native plants in WNY. February 28, 2026 9:00—10:15 am What’s Wrong With My Plant?  Speaker: Carol Ann HarlosBring your plant, a piece, or a good picture, and your questions. 10:30—11:45 am Win the War Against Problems in the Vegetable Garden Speaker: Margaret RauppGreat tips from Master Gardeners for a happy, healthy vegetable garden this year.Cost:  Master Gardeners $20/each date, Public $25/each dateRegister no later than 2 days before each event. Space is limited.Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Sharon Bachman at (716) 652-5400 ext 150 or sin2@cornell.edu at least 5 days before the event. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CIB--2026_214 ========================================= Master Gardener Education Day 2026 Saturday, March 7, 2026 8:30 am - 3:00 pm The Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Erie County Master Gardener Program will host its 2026 Education Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.Location: Classics V Banquet Center, 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd, Amherst, NY14228Invited Speakers and Their Topics:Understanding Cultivars, Nativars, and Native Species Dan Segal, Plantsman Nursery and Greenhouse Flowers in Your Landscape Nell Gardner, Flower Fields The Good, Better, Best Approaches to Urban Green Space Management Carl Schimenti, Cornell University Cost: Advanced registration is required. Space is limited.General Public: $65; CCE Erie Master Gardener Program Volunteers: $50; Out of County Master Gardener Volunteers: $55.Registration fee includes continental breakfast and hot buffet lunch. The registration fee is non-refundable.Registration is not complete until payment has been received. For more information, contact Jolie Hibit at (716) 652-5400, x176, or jah663@cornell.edu.For persons needing accommodations, please contact Sharon Bachman at 716-652-5400 x 150 or sin2@cornell.edu five business days prior to the event. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MGEducationDay-2026_214 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Power House, Roycroft Campus, 39 South Grove Street , East Aurora, NY 14052 --Board of Directors Meeting Information-- Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month with the exception of August.January 2026 Agenda Diane Held, dbh24@cornell.edu, (716) 652-5400 x 166 =========================================