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Welcome to Cornell Cooperative Extension
of Nassau County
Interim Executive Director: Tebbie Clift
LOCATIONS:
Main Office:
40 Main Street, Lower Level, Hempstead, NY 11550-4042
Phone/Fax: 516-292-7990
For directions:
Environmental Horticulture Office:
Greenhouse, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone/Fax: 516-228-0426
For directions:
Dorothy P. Flint Nassau County 4-H Camp:
3186 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 516-292-7990, ext 10
For directions:
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Nutrition and Health …improving the health of Nassau consumers
* Programs for schools, parent groups, libraries and other community organizations
* Eat Smart New York-groups of low-income families and individuals
* Diabetes prevention workshops
Environmental Horticulture…maintaining a healthy environment for Nassau residents
* Home gardening: landscape, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and water conservation education
* Horticulture industry: reduction of pesticide use; using environmentally safe pest controls and IPM programs
* Gardening Helpline: Monday-Thursday, 10 am to 12:30 pm
* Walk-in plant questions: Eisenhower Park office, Monday-Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm
4-H Youth Development…developing the skills of Nassau youngsters
* 4-H summer sleep-away camp for boys and girls grades 4-10
* 4-H camp use during school year by groups
* 4-H Adventure
* 4-H summer community programs
* School programs focusing on science and technology
CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS:
For calendar of CCE Nassau programs by program area:
For calendar of CCE Nassau programs by date:
PRISM
PRISM is the CCE Nassau annual newsletter.
Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities.
For events and activities sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling the main office: 516-292-7990, ext. 17.