Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County provides research based education to improve peoples lives in Onondaga County. We are located in Syracuse.
Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY
Joined February 2013
Did you know that Feb. 2nd is World Wetlands Day? This year’s theme is “protecting wetlands for our common future.” Looking to join the celebration? Visit Share your favorite wetlands moment in the comments!
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Check out the Skaneateles Winter WAVE Newsletter with a special article in remembrance of Jim Greenfield, one of the "Founding Fathers" of the City of Syracuse's Skaneateles Lake Watershed Agricultural Program. Read it here:
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RT @EPAwatersense: It's the 50th anniversary of the #SafeDrinkingWaterAct. As you drink a glass of tap water today, think about EPA, states…
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Friendly reminder that November 30th is the last date to apply lawn fertilizer. Starting December 1st until April 1st, applying lawn fertilizer is not allowed. Help us protect our water quality and prevent more nutrients from entering our lakes!
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October Updates from CCE Onondaga! -
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We're officially one week out from our HABs event - reserve your space asap:
This has been a particularly bad year for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Skaneateles Lake. Join us on October 9th for a Skaneateles HABs event featuring experts Dr. Greg Boyer, Dr. Dave Matthews and the NYSDEC. More info:
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This has been a particularly bad year for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Skaneateles Lake. Join us on October 9th for a Skaneateles HABs event featuring experts Dr. Greg Boyer, Dr. Dave Matthews and the NYSDEC. More info:
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We are in Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) season and there have already been reports of many HABs observed on Skaneateles Lake. CCE Onondaga and partners will be holding an event on October 9th on HABs and Skaneateles Lake. Register here:
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RT @gofingerlakes: The @NYSDEC announced a brand-new ADA Accessible Recreation Map! This incredible resource showcases 266 wheelchair-acces…
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New! The Skaneateles Summer 2024 WAVE newsletter is now out with updates on projects and programs in the Skaneateles watershed, including the 9 Element Plan, major land acquisitions and more! Read it here:
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Become a part of the meadow movement! Tonight, at Baltimore Woods, we will have a brief presentation on how meadows can support water quality and enhance biodiversity. After the talk, we will take a guided hike to newly established meadows. Sign up here:
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This Saturday! Join us for a program showcasing a riparian restoration project next to Skaneateles Lake by @CNYLandTrust. This previously logged steep site has been restored with native plants. The weather looks nice, so come out to learn more. Register:
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May is National Wetlands Month! Wetlands are sponges that act as “nature’s kidneys,” soaking up & filtering excess nutrients & pollutants. In 2025 the DEC will expand its jurisdiction to include an extra 1 million acres of wetlands. Read more:
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It’s Water Week! The @NYSDEC names one week in May as Water Week and this year’s theme is “Water Where You Live.” We are so lucky to have an abundance of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands here in Onondaga County! Do you have a waterbody in the area that is special to you?
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Have you heard of “No Mow May”? Many of you may be familiar with not mowing during the month of May to benefit pollinators. But do you know “The Truth about No Mow May?” Check out CCE Westchester's resource that shows the truth about No Mow May:
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Sign-up for one of our 4-H Camps this summer. Registration is now open!
New Summer Camp Announcement!! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with @CCEOnondaga this summer to offer 4-H Summer Camps at 3 different County Parks! All camps are open to the public & registration is now open! More info: #OnondagaCounty
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New! Did you miss our program on Lawns and Landscapes for Protecting the Lake? You can now watch the recording on our YouTube page:
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RT @USGS: Water fundamentally shapes our world as it cycles across the globe. But what about human impacts on the water cycle? Our newest d…
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RT @CornellCALS: One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make is starting their transplants for their vegetable garden too early.🌱 Horticult…
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