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Broome County
Willowemoc Creek, east of Livingston Manor, Rockland County
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Environment

CCE Broome County is your resource for information on recycling, composting, forest management and invasive species. We offer free programs on recycling and composting to schools, youth organizations and adult groups. These free programs are partially funded by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with additional funding from the Broome County Division of Solid Waste.

Our Master Forest Owner volunteers can conduct a free visit to walk through your woodlot and provide management suggestions, resources and referrals. Staff work with both landowners and municipalities to address invasive species management issues.


Finished Compost Bin
Check out our resources for 
starting and maintaining compost
bins.
Learn more




Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888
Our ash and hemlock trees are 
threatened by invasive insects, but 
there are control options.
Learn more

Contact

Sean Cummings
Environment Program Lead
smc464@cornell.edu

Last updated October 16, 2023

Environment

Community Nature-Based Education Opportunities

CCE of Broome County offers nature-based education programs to the community free of charge year-round. Many of our community programs are pre-set. To register for our nature-based community programs please see below or visit our "Events" tab.

Upcoming Community Nature Programs:

Lunch with Tom - November 8th, December 13th

Interested in a nature-based education program for your community group? We are also happy to come to your community group/organization, such as a scout troop or club, for a nature-based program.

To submit a program inquiry for your community group/organization, please click here. Once an inquiry is submitted, a CCE staff member will be in contact to confirm the date(s) and location of your program.

Nature-Based Educational Opportunities for Students

CCE of Broome County is happy to provide in person nature-based educational programing for your school group. Our programs are designed to create an awareness and appreciation of nature through hands-on experiential learning at your school (or your site in Broome County for at-home learners), or at a Broome County Park. We are willing to work with you on your specific needs and are happy to get creative in order to provide you with exciting outdoor nature education opportunities this year! See below for our current program options and to submit a program inquiry. Once an inquiry is submitted, a CCE staff member will be in contact to confirm the date(s) and location of your program.

All of our school-based programs are FREE OF CHARGE.

We are currently scheduling in-person outdoor and indoor programming for schools and home school groups.

Click here for more information on programs for 3-6 year old early learners

Click here for more information on programs for K-12 classes

Interested in one of our programs? Submit an inquiry below:

Nature Experience Field Trips: Click here

On-Site Nature Experience: Click here

In-School Nature Program: Click here

Events

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Don't Get Ticked

Learn how to identify and properly remove ticks, and strategies for reducing exposure to ticks here.

Wind Energy

Wind energy development provides much needed renewable energy, but any development brings both positive and negative impacts. Check out the New York Wind Energy Guide for Local Decision Makers.