Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County

08/01/2026

Join us for the Master Gardener Volunteers' Native Plant Sale and Educational Event! Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10am-2pm at the Central Park Pavilion.

07/24/2026

Many thanks to all the residents and volunteers who came out for the annual Central Park Greenhouse Plant Sale (and raffle) in Schenectady on May 8th & 9th to support the Sustainable Living Center & Central Park Greenhouses. And we're grateful to partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County for our mutual endeavors and educational programs. Hope you're giving your new plants plenty of TLC during this week's heatwave!

📸: Caroline Boardman

07/02/2026

Join us for a Community Clothing Giveaway!
We're rehoming gently used clothing in partnership with our friends at Union College Sustainability Office, Schenectady County Public Library, SUNY Schenectady County Community College, and Schenectady City School District

06/10/2026

We are hiring a Facilities and Grounds Worker.

This position helps maintain the buildings, grounds and gardens at CCE Schenectady's Sustainable Living Center, supporting programs that promote community education, gardening, and sustainable living. This hands-on role includes groundskeeping, cleaning, basic building repairs, equipment maintenance, snow removal, and supporting garden upkeep with staff and volunteers. Work includes both indoor and outdoor tasks in a variety of weather conditions.

This position is primarily part-time (14 hours/week) and seasonal (March-November) with the possibility of reduced hours during winter months.

To learn more and/or apply visit: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CCECareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/CCE-of-Schenectady-County-Facilities-and-Grounds-Worker--Schenectady--NY_WDR-00058480

05/14/2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County has been selected as the organization of the month for Hannaford's Community Bag Program at the Altamont Avenue store. For every $2.50 Community Bag purchased during the May, CCE Schenectady will receive $1.00.

Thank you for helping us grow!

05/08/2026

The 2026 Master Gardener Plant Sale is happening now until 6pm!

Where: 180 Ptl Arthur Chaires Lane, Schenectady NY

(Central Park, next to the tennis courts)
Payment can be accepted in cash, check, credit/debit, Apple Pay, Venmo and PayPal!

Can't make it today? Saturday's hours are 10am - 2pm rain or shine.

04/22/2026

Join us for the annual Master Gardener Education Day and Plant Sale!

When:
Friday, May 8th from 1pm-6pm
Saturday, May 9th from 10am-2pm

Where:
The Sustainable Living Center and Greenhouses in Central Park
180 Ptl. Arthur Chaires Lane, Central Park, Schenectady, NY

04/18/2026