Pony Rides Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Rd , Carmel, NY 10512 Save The Date!Pony Rides and pony arts and crafts!All rides: $5.00For youth aged 3-12 5.00 per ride ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer May Plant Sale Saturday, May 11, 2024 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road , Carmel, NY 10512 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam is pleased to announce the 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer May Plant Sale, Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY.The plant sale will feature a huge selection of heirloom and hybrid vegetable plants picked by Master Gardeners for Putnam County gardens. Carefully chosen tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and other popular vegetable seedlings will be available singly or in multi-packs to allow gardeners try several different varieties. The sale will also include garden favorites such as colorful annuals, perennials, native pollinator plants and herbs. Beautiful pre-planted container gardens, hanging baskets and gardening gifts will be available for that perfect Mother’s Day present. The proceeds from this charity event fund numerous CCE-Putnam programs.Free Soil Tests and Gardening AdviceCornell trained Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about planting, nurturing, and harvesting to help Putnam gardeners prepare for a successful growing season. Soil testing will again be offered this year, so interested gardeners are encouraged to bring samples of their garden soil. Rain or Shine--Under CoverThe event will be held rain or shine in a roomy and well-ventilated covered pavilion at Putnam Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY. ========================================= MGV Hikes 2024 - Hubbard Lodge Fahnestock State Park Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Fahnestock State Park, 1498 Route 301 , Carmel, NY 10512 Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County Master Gardener Volunteers on guided hikes as we explore Putnam County’s natural beauty, land use history, and the invasive species that threaten our natural resources.Hubbard Lodge Fahnestock State Park loop begins at Hubbard Lodge, combining a walk along an old road through long-abandoned farms with gradual elevation change along East Mountain. Hike includes scenic views, impressive stone walls, and a ridge of red cedarsModerately Strenuous4 hours, 5 milesProgram Fee: ONLY 1 PERSON PER REGISTRATION FORM - $10 per person (ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by parent)Waiver Required. Link will be sent on registration confirmation and must be completed prior to event. $10 per person Maureen Lynn Salerno, ms2648@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738 ext 221 Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E360490&id=137 ========================================= 4-H Showcase at the Putnam County Country Fair Saturday, July 27, 2024 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road , Carmel, NY 10512 SAVE THE DATE! 4-H Showcase at the Putnam County Country Fair Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Kent Cliffs, NY 10512 July 27th through July 28th MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! JOIN US AND SIGN UP TODAY HERE(Additional Dates included for Setup and Clean-up on form) Maureen Lynn Salerno, ms2648@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738 ext 221 ========================================= 4-H Showcase at the Putnam County Country Fair Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road , Carmel, NY 10512 SAVE THE DATE! 4-H Showcase at the Putnam County Country Fair Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park 201 Gipsy Trail Rd, Kent Cliffs, NY 10512 July 27th through July 28th MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! JOIN US AND SIGN UP TODAY HERE(Additional Dates included for Setup and Clean-up on form) Maureen Lynn Salerno, ms2648@cornell.edu, 845-278-6738 ext 221 =========================================