Provides programs to enhance ability of individuals and groups in making decisions for wise use and management of natural resources and environment. Home vegetable and flower growing assistance.

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

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

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

* Offers free or low-cost educational workshops, applied research projects, and information on food-related topics, from food safety and nutrition to healthy eating on a limited budget.* Offer free or low-cost gardening classes and tours all year long, and opportunities to garden as a volunteer.* Offers information on Composting, Energy Conservation, Recycling, and Sustainable/Alternative Energy in workshops, presentations, articles, and fact sheets.* Provides residential recycling education for Seneca County.* Offers local and county-wide 4-H clubs, after-school 4-H opportunities, connections to 4-H camps, and statewide 4-H activities.

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.

Provides technical support to area farmers and general support for agriculture.

Provides practical education and information about Nutrition, Food Safety, Home Food Preservation, Parenting Education, Financial Management, Housing and Water Quality, and Energy

AgricultureAdvises farmers on: farm business management marketing production practices soil testing pest management land management information for beginning farmers and rural landowners who need assistanceSponsors events to inform youth and adults about farmingMaintains a list of local community supported agriculture (CSA) programs, giving farmers an established market before the production season and consumers a weekly selection of just-harvested foodCollaborates on Finger Lakes LandLink website, http://www.fingerlakeslandlink.org, with listings of farmers needing access to land and landowners wanting their unused acreage farmed. Community Horticulture supports volunteer beautification efforts such as: Tompkins County Beautification Brigade City of Ithaca Citizen Pruners Ithaca Children's Garden Master Gardener Program provides services, including: home gardening classes written information advice on food/flower gardening and landscaping soil testing pest/plant identification services Master Gardeners coordinate the annual spring garden fair and plant sale answer gardening questions via phone or email at [email protected]

Cornell Cooperative Extension offers research-based support to gardeners through our community horticulture Master Gardener Volunteer Programs. Gardeners can attend our classes, view online resources, and have their gardening questions answered by our Garden Helpline Service.

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

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

Offers an opportunity for anyone in the community to get involved in teaching others, helping to maintain local gardens, and aiding/guiding workshops.

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

Provides information and education about gardening.

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

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.

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.

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.

Provides information about community beautification projects, establishes and maintains a community garden. New and experienced gardeners welcomed.

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.