Message from James Seeley,

Interim Director Essex County Cornell Cooperative Extension

Dear volunteers, community members, partners and supporters,

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex Counties has spent the past few weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its devastating impact. Our thoughts are with those who have been directly affected and we aim to support those who are at the forefront of the battle to contain this virus.

CCE prioritizes the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve. Given the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, and due to an abundance of caution, all on-site and off-site programs, workshops & 4-H activities (including 4-H Club meetings) are cancelled effective immediately until further notice.

In addition, our offices will be closed to the public, including our volunteers, beginning on Thursday, March 19, again, until further notice.
Please be assured we are committed to supporting our communities through this very difficult time and encourage you to visit our website regularly for up-to-date information including links to relevant websites.

If you have questions that require immediate attention, please feel free to contact the following:

General Inquiries – essex@cornell.edu 518-962-4810
James Seeley – Interim Executive Director jas744@cornell.edu
Laurie Davis, Office Manager – lsd22@cornell.edu 518-962-4810

We thought we would share this message that is circulating as it really struck a chord with us…please stay safe!

Conversations will not be cancelled
Relationships will not be cancelled
Love will not be cancelled
Songs will not be cancelled
Reading will not be cancelled
Self-care will not be cancelled

For more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please go to one of the following: CCE NY Extension Disaster Education Network websiteCCE NY Extension Disaster Education Network FacebookCCE NY Extension Disaster Education Network Twitter

NYS Department of Health (1-866-881-2809)

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact our office in advance if you require special accommodations.

If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this newsletter or need materials in an alternate format, Contact essex@cornell.edu for assistance.

Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips!

In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to make healthy food on a budget to starting a home vegetable garden. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit the CCE-Essex offices to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

shiitake mushrooms on sale at a farmers' market in NYC

Forest Farming

Shiitake mushrooms are one of the valuable crops that forest owners can cultivate in their woods, along with fruits, nuts, and berries.

Swallow Wort

Areas that have been cleared of swallow-wort should be planted with rapid-growing native species to avoid introduction of other invasive plants.

County Animal Response Team (CART)

The Essex County Animal Response Team (CART) is made up of volunteers trained and ready to respond to emergencies affecting pets and livestock. Click for more information!

Black-tailed deer grazing by the roadside in Marymoor Park in Redmond, Washington [public domain].

Fish and Game

Find resources on hunting and fishing, and many recipes for large and small game, fish and fowl and how to prepare them safely.

man using a chain saw, wearing protective pants.

Chainsaw Safety

Find resources to help you choose a chainsaw that's right for you, and guidelines for using it safely and effectively, here on our Chainsaw Safety page.

Let's Move!

Our Range of Motion (ROM) exercise program is designed for anyone with arthritis or related conditions, including seniors, those who are sedentary, or who have impaired joint mobility.

Last updated April 1, 2020

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Coronavirus Updates

For reliable information and current advisories on Covid 19, visit our colleagues at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN NY) on their website or social media outlets: