Recorded Classes
The Power of Positivity
Understand how positive self-talk boosts confidence, builds self-esteem, and increases feelings of control over your life.
Instructor: Miranda McCoy, Health Coach, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
*This is a recording of the live streaming class that took place on May 20, 2022.
Getting Involved in Community Climate Action Planning
Erie County is developing an equity-centered Community Climate Action Plan and is seeking your input to ensure the plan addresses impacts that affect your neighborhood, your backyard, and your family.
Instructor: Tracy Skalski, Sustainability Coordinator, Erie County Department of Environment & Planning
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 18, 2022.
Visit Erie County's Climate Action website: https://www3.erie.gov/climateaction/
Introduction to Deaf Culture and Signing Part I
Learn about the ASL alphabet and how to sign some common phrases.
Instructor: Katelyn Koester, Deaf Access Services
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
Nikola Tesla Before and After
What was the world of electricity that Tesla was born into? How did he change that world? How was he treated after he died? How is he being treated today?
Instructor: Francis S. Lestingi, PhD, Professor Emeritus of History of Science and Physics, SUNY Buffalo State; President & Co-Founder, Buffalo Niagara Nikola Tesla Council, Inc.
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 9, 2022.
How to Succeed with Starting Seeds
Learn which seeds should be directly sown outside, how to start seeds indoors, and how to successfully prepare your seedlings for transplanting. We’ll cover soils, light requirements, watering, timing, and more!
Instructor: Caitlin Tucker, New York Region Organic Consultant, Rodale Institute
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Monday, May 2, 2022.
Wool, Woad, Buffalo to Bruge
This is a story of connections. A short history of wool making in Bruge Belgium and how it relates to Buffalo and our experiences here. It also looks at how natural dyes indigo and the plants that create them Woad are woven into our community. It promises to be an interesting hour with lovely photos and interesting conversation!
Instructor: Mary Ann Kedron, MBA, PhD
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on March 14, 2022.
Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable
Learn about the work being done by the Roundtable to bring equity and prosperity to our region. We'll discuss who is at our table, the specific strategies we are harnessing, and how you can help make a difference.
Instructor: Felicia Beard, Senior Director of Racial Equity Initiatives, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 18, 2021.
Sow Many Seeds!
As we prepare to tuck our gardens in for the season, we can rejoice in the fact that seed catalog season is upon us! In this class we'll unpack a lot of symbols and terms we see used to describe seeds - heirloom, open pollinated, hybrid, determinate, and more! We'll talk about the importance of regional adaptation and how to choose varieties that will thrive in your garden next year. Disease and insect resistance? We'll touch on that too! So, dig out your favorite catalog, or two, or three and let's geek out about seeds.
Instructor: Caitlin Tucker, Extension Assistant, Cornell Cooperative Extension – Cornell Vegetable Program
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on December 9, 2021.
Nutrition in the News
If you’re always reading about different foods in the news or online, it can be hard to know what to believe. Are some foods really “superfoods”? Are there some foods you should completely avoid? We’ll learn how to separate the fact from the fiction.
Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, health promotion coordinator, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on December 8, 2021.
High Blood Pressure
Learn about the ranges for high blood pressure, the risk factors, and treatment paths.
Instructor: Darcie Hanson, R.N., clinical coach, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on December 7, 2021.
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