Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hamilton County

09/18/2026

Have you been struggling with getting your fruit trees to thrive? If so, consider joining us on 9/26 at the 2026 Speculator Apple Fest for Gary Ellis's presentation, Essential Skills for Planting and Pruning Apple Trees, a straightforward how-to session for home orchardists, covering the essential techniques for establishing and caring for apple trees. The presentation will be offered twice, at 11am and 1pm.
If you choose to attend, you'll be able to find our presenter inside the pavilion, along the back wall under a canopy tent.

08/17/2026

Join us on August 22nd for the Black Bear in the Adirondacks Presentation

Have you struggled with black bears issues? Or are enthralled by their fuzzy ears and want to know more about them? If so, join us for Lou Berchielli’s presentation, Black Bears in the Adirondacks, at the Lake Pleasant Public Library on August 22nd at 2pm. Lou is a retired wildlife biologist and manager, that has spent 30 years of his career with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation as a Black Bear Specialist. During that time, he has had countless encounters with black bears, from capturing cubs and adults for monitoring to investigating black bear related problems, including bird feeder incidents, to home entries, to human injuries. Drop in and learn about the life history of black bear in the Adirondacks and learn how to solve your black bear issues from someone speaking from years of experience. Walk-ins are welcomed, but you are able to pre-register for the event by calling our office at 518-548-6191 to save a seat. The presentation is free to attend.

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01/23/2026

Below are some helpful resources for the upcoming winter storm.
• Dos and Don'ts for Barn Snow Removal: https://blogs.cornell.edu/eden/2025/12/04/heavy-snow-loads-dos-and-donts-for-barn-snow-removal/
• EDEN/DART Winter Storm Resources: https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/natural-hazards/winter-storms/
• EDEN/DART Power Outage Resources: https://eden.cce.cornell.edu/other-hazards/power-outages/
• NOAA Windchill Information: https://www.weather.gov/bou/windchill

The combination of wind and low temperature in winter can be deadly. The wind chill index helps you determine when dangerous conditions develop that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia. It takes into account heat loss from the human body to its surroundings during cold and windy weather. The ca...

11/18/2025

When two county highway superintendents asked for help bringing chainsaw safety training closer to home, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hamilton County stepped in. Working with the Town of Arietta, they helped make high-quality training accessible and affordable — ensuring the people who care for our roads, forests, and communities can work safely and return home at the end of the day.

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Violent storms can leave trees tangled in power lines, blocking roads and trails. Getting downed trees cleared quickly is crucial to helping New York state communities recover. Nowhere is this more important than in the Adirondacks, where inaccessible roads and snowmobile, hiking, and biking trails....

10/30/2025

In the Game of Logging, every cut has a purpose.

This isn’t a written test or an online lesson — it’s hands-on. It’s the only way to learn the precision and awareness that keep people safe in the woods.

Participants trained side by side under instructor Bill, learning to read the lean of a tree, sense how wind moves through the canopy, and make each cut with intention — building the skills and confidence to work safely and efficiently in the field, whether clearing roads, maintaining trails, or managing their own land.

When two county highway superintendents asked for help bringing chainsaw safety training closer to home, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hamilton County stepped in. Working with the Town of Arietta, they helped make high-quality training accessible and affordable — ensuring the people who care for our roads, forests, and communities can work safely and return home at the end of the day.

10/10/2025

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Hamilton County at our Annual Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Annual Meeting for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Hamilton County will be held at the Wells Senior Nutrition Site, which is located behind the Wells Community Center, on the 12th of November. During this meeting we will be conducting elections for positions on the Board of Directors, reviewing our Constitution, reviewing this year's accomplishments, and conducting annual business. Attendees will have the opportunity to win one of the door prizes provided, which include gift cards. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 12 p.m. Lunch shall be served at small fee for anyone that doesn't R.S.V.P. for dining accommodations while supplies last. Participants that attend the Annual Meeting and R.S.V.P for lunch by November 2nd will have the costs of their meal waived. Please contact the Wells Senior Nutrition Site (518-924-4066) by the 2nd of November to reserve a seat(s) for lunch. The Wells Meal Site will be serving a Pot Roast luncheon. No reservations are required to attend the Annual Meeting. If you have any questions or special needs, please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension Hamilton County office at 518-548-6191.
Fee:
FREE To Attend and FREE Lunch if your RSVP
Location:
Wells Senior Nutrition Site
501 Buttermilk Hill Road
Wells, New York 12190
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

06/24/2025

Check our NY EDEN for Heat Wave resources.

Working in the Heat The New York State Hazard Mitigation Plan defines a heatwave as, “temperatures that are 10 degrees above average, usually combined with an elevated level of humidity for …

06/20/2025

Join us for the Black Bear in the Adirondacks: Soup to Nuts Presentation about Black Bears

When: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2:00 PM

Where: Lake Pleasant Library
2864 State Route 8
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108

Have you struggled with black bear issues? Perhaps you are enthralled by their fuzzy ears and want to know more about them? If so, join CCE Hamilton for Lou Berchielli’s presentation, Black Bears in the Adirondacks, at the Lake Pleasant Public Library on July 19 at 2:00pm. Lou is a retired wildlife biologist and manager that has spent 30 years of his career with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation as a Black Bear Specialist. During that time, he has had countless encounters with black bears, from capturing cubs and adults for monitoring, to investigating black bear related problems ranging from bird feeder incidents and home entries, to human injuries. Drop in and learn about the history of black bears in the Adirondacks and learn how to solve your black bear issues from someone with years of experience. Walk-ins are welcomed, but you are able to pre-register for the event by calling our office at 518-548-6191 to guarantee a seat. The presentation is free to attend.

Fee: FREE

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11/27/2024

If you have concerns about winter storms, please utilize NY EDEN as a resource.

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11/27/2024

CCE Hamilton will have a regular Board of Directors Meeting at the Lake Pleasant Public Library on the 3rd of December. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm.

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