Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful research-based information at your fingertips!

Please reach out to our staff if you'd like to schedule an appointment. 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 garden, parenting and youth education! We're here to help, with information — and people you can trust!

Thank you to our sponsors! by Cornell Cooperative Extension Putnam County

Join 4-H in Putnam County

Visit our page for details on how to join and become a member of 4-H

Guided Hikes

Enjoy Putnam’s natural beauty on these free guided hikes with CCE PC Master Gardener Volunteers!

Contact the Horticulture Hotline!

Have a gardening question? Insect question? Contact the Garden Hotline! Email your questions to mastergardener.putnam@gmail.com

Farm to Truck Initiative

Check out CCE's free food for all program

Join the Putnam Pollinator Pathway!

CCE PC has launched the Putnam Pollinator Pathway initiative to inspire, encourage and support the establishment of connected pollinator habitat throughout Putnam County.

Volunteer with Us!

You'll be in great company! And we have a wide variety of opportunities to serve Putnam County, NY.

Last updated August 14, 2025

Currently raised over $484K in Donations and Pledges! Thank you!

Help us reach our
$1-million goal!

Construction is Under Way: Bids Wanted!

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CCE Putnam is requesting bids for electrical systems; HVAC systems; and plumbing systems for our new offices and educational space at Tilly Foster Farm.

Bids will be received until 3PM Aug. 29, 2025 at 1 Geneva Road, Brewster, NY
10509 or via email to putnam@cornell.edu, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Questions can be submitted in writing to Stefanie Hubert, CCE Putnam executive
director, at putnam@cornell.edu by 3PM Aug. 19, 2025.

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