Offers gardening education and information through trained volunteers. Individuals can become a Master Gardener by taking a 10-week course on horticulture.

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, recycling, household hazardous waste, radon, lead and other household environmental issues.

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.

Gardening instruction for all skill levels. Ongoing year round program with varied special events throughout the county.

Offers courses in Landscape Design. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

As part of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) in the City of Poughkeepsie, NB II’s summer gardening program helps maintain and beautify flower gardens and planters owned by the City. 8 to 10 Poughkeepsie youths are employed to beautify approximately 21 gardens situated in and around the City of Poughkeepsie. Youth workers are engaged in activities such as planting, weeding, watering, and trellising. In addition to garden maintenance, activities that develop leadership and relationship skills are provided. They earn minimum wage, but do not receive an entry-level work readiness certificate. Separately, NB II partnered with Green Teen and Cornell University for a Spring 2023 Earth Day project. Watch for 2024 info.

Offers a teaching garden at John Jay Homestead and operates a a community garden for children, teenagers, families and seniors to garden together, and harvesting the produce. Garden support, expert advice and workshops are provided throughout the summer.

CCE provides information on soils, site improvement, plant selection, proper plant care, sustainable practices, integrated pest management and composting.

Offers a certificate program that will develop and prepare individuals for careers in horticulture. Openings exist for technically-oriented specialists as sales representatives, managers, supervisors, and production managers in turf, nursery, parks, florists, landscaping, and closely related fields. Course offerings include: Botany; Soils: The Foundation of Life; Herbaceous Plants I; Horticulture II Growth and Development of Cultivated Plants; Horticulture I; Woody Plants I & II and Indoor Plants. Courses may vary each semester. Call for more information.

Offers expertise in gardening, livestock, crops, and pest management.

A volunteer-driven program where master gardeners offer education and guidance to local farmers, including a "hot line" website which focuses on a variety of gardening issues. Also provides programs on lawn care, gardening, landscape, pest management strategies, pesticides training, and growing your own food.

Offers gardening education and information through trained volunteers. Individuals can become a Master Gardener by taking a 10 week course on horticulture.

Offers group and family educational programs related to agriculture, environment, animal sciences, nutrition, gardening and historical programs. Also offers summer programs for youth in grades K-12 and early childhood programs for children ages 2-5.

Offers a number of recreational activities and educational classes, such as science, cultural, leadership, nature hikes, adventure programs, and more.

Provides an herb, fruit, and vegetable garden for educational purposes, for relationship building, to increase healthy and organic food, and to empower people to garden their own food.

Offers gardening education and information through trained volunteers. Individuals can become a Master Gardener by taking a 10 week course on horticulture.

Promotes the beautification, preservation and conservation of trees, flowers and plants, and various horticultural projects in the community. Also promotes interests in horticulture, plant research and advancement of the art of gardening. Meetings held at Centerport United Methodist Church. Call for additional information.

Promotes the beautification, preservation, and conservation of trees, flowers and plants, and various horticultural projects in the community. Also promotes interests in horticulture, plant research and advancement of the act of gardening. Offers garden therapy in adult centers. Meetings held at Montfort Missionaries. Call for additional information.

Offers gardening education and information through trained volunteers. Individuals can become a Master Gardener by taking a 10 week course on horticulture.

Provides information in various methods to educate local farmers on management of their farms and gardens regarding season extension, marketing locally grown food, and vegetable and fruit production more effectively with an emphasis on environmentally friendly practices. Also provide landscape, grounds and turf management with current practices.

Offers courses in: Floral Design. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Selection varies each semester.

Promotes the beautification, preservation, and conservation of trees, flowers and plants, and various horticultural projects in the community. Also promotes interest in horticulture and plant research and advancement in the art of gardening. Publishes a newsletter. Call for additional information.

Promotes the beautification, preservations, and conservation of trees, flowers and plants, and various horticultural projects in the community. Also promotes interests in horticulture and plant research and advancement of the art of gardening. Offers Garden Therapy in adult centers, a children's program on gardening through the school district, and scholarships. Meetings held at the Jamesport Community Center. Monthly meetings feature speakers on various topics such as composting, ecology, flower arranging, etc. Call for additional information.

Provides information and education about gardening.