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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County

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The CCE educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships

The name Cornell Cooperative Extension reflects our history and partnerships:

CORNELL is New York State’s Land Grant University. COOPERATIVE refers to the cooperation and partnerships of local people, our county government, state government, other states’ land grant institutions, and the United States Department of Agriculture. EXTENSION describes extending of land grant university resources into communities, enabling all citizens to put research-based knowledge to work in their daily lives and to assist them in building strong and vibrant New York communities.

11/03/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closing Friday, November 6th from 12:30 PM–5:00 PM for a Staff In-Service.

We will reopen on Monday, November 9th at 8:30 AM.

Thank you for your understanding! We appreciate your patience as our staff takes time for training and professional development. 😊

11/02/2026

🎄 'Tis the season for giving, and the Genesee County Master Gardeners are spreading a little Christmas magic! We are collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED BOOKS for children and young adults, ages infant through 18 years old, to benefit the Batavia Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Angel Tree Program!

BOOKS NEEDED: Graphic Novels (Dog Man, Cat Kid, Captain Underpants, etc.) , Elementary-age books, Early reader chapter books, Young adult fiction

✨ When?: November 1 – December 3
✨ Where?: Genesee County Cornell Cooperative Extension 420 East Main Street, Batavia. Look for the collection box near the reception area window!

The Genesee County Master Gardeners thank you for your generosity and support!
Questions? Contact Jan at 585-343-3040 ext. 132.

10/23/2026

Seeds of kindness, one packet at a time!

Our amazing Master Gardeners spent the day sorting and organizing seeds for our seed libraries, helping get everything ready for another season of growing and sharing. 🌿🌼 Their hard work helps our community grow, one seed at a time!

A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers for sharing their time, knowledge, and love of gardening! 🌱

10/12/2026

Our Office will be closed on October 12, 2026 for Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day. We will reopen at 8:30 am on Tuesday October 13th.

10/09/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

In observance of the federal holiday October 12th (Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day), our office will be closed on Monday.

We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13 at 8:30am.

Thank you, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

10/08/2026

Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting on October 29th and help us celebrate our Volunteers of the Year.

Please register by October 21st:
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CCEGenesee-2026-Annual-Mtg_218

Hope to see you there!

10/07/2026

🎉 Happy Work Anniversary to two incredible members of our team who continue to make a lasting impact throughout Genesee County! Today, we are proud to celebrate Melissa Keller, our 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, and Austin Haller, our Community Nutrition Educator, for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to serving our community.

Melissa plays an important role in supporting and empowering local youth through 4-H, creating opportunities for young people to learn, grow, build confidence, and develop valuable skills that will serve them well into the future. Her passion for youth development helps strengthen the next generation of leaders in our community.

Austin brings his knowledge and enthusiasm for healthy living to our community through nutrition education and outreach. His work helps individuals and families gain practical knowledge and tools to make healthy choices and build healthier lives.

Thank you, Melissa and Austin, for all that you do! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are so lucky to have you both on our team. 💚🎉

09/28/2026

🌿 Free Plants! 🪴

We have some plants left looking for good homes! With the cold weather coming, we’d love to get them somewhere warm and cozy before it gets any worse.

📍 Pick up anytime at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County
420 E Main St, Batavia, NY 14020

Take one home and give it some love! 💚

09/21/2026

🌿🌱 WEEKDAY PLANT SALE! 🌱🌿

All plants are 50% OFF! 🎉

And because we have SO. MANY. SPIDER PLANTS… we’re making them just $1 EACH! 😍🪴

Yep — you read that right. SPIDER PLANTS = $1! 🕷️🌿

Come grab your favorites before they’re gone! 💚
Tag a plant-loving friend and come see us! 🌿✨
420 E Main St, Batavia NY 14020

09/18/2026

The countdown is over! 🍁🌼

Our Master Gardeners have been busy setting up for the Fall Gala, and we're excited to welcome you tomorrow.

🌿 Come at 10 AM for the best selection of garden and houseplants.
🎁 Try your luck with our 109 themed basket raffle.
📚 Don't miss the gently used book sale, where everything is half off!

Bring your gardening friends and spend the morning with us. We hope to see you there!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM 🌻

Address

420 E Main Street
Batavia, NY
14020

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(585) 343-3040

Website

http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/

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