​4-H SPARK Club –Livestock and Animal Science Project - Minerdale Farm Visit Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H SPARK Club –Livestock and Animal Science Project - Minerdale Farm VisitClub Age Range: 5-18Activity Description:Welcome to the 4-H SPARK Club - Livestock and Animal Science project. This event is part of the Livestock and Animal Science Project. The project will be a combination of online and face-to-face opportunities. You can sign up for as many of the events in the series as you would like.April 17th @ 10:00 a.m. - Minerdale Farm Visit- Learn about Goats, Beef and PigsRegistration will allow you to sign up for Minerdale Farm Visit as well as the rest of the events in this series which includes:May 11th @ 7:00 p.m. - Marketing Class via zoomJune 5th or 12th TBD- Clinic at the Fairgrounds focusing on Pigs and Beef ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow - Spring Has Sprung Nature Walk Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:00 am - 2:00 pm As winter winds down and spring starts to kick in, join us at the 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow for a FREE, in person, outdoor guided nature walk at Finch Hollow Nature Center. We will explore the changes that are occurring along the nature trail. These walks are open to the public and 4-H SPARK Club members.  All ages are welcome.  We will need a registration filled out for everyone that plans to attend.  Limited Capacity.  We have three, one hour hikes available: 9am, 11am, 1pm.  You can choose your preferred time slot when you register. ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Event Monday, April 19, 2021 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm We will be hosting the 4-H Public Presentation Event on Monday evening, April 19th, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., at CCE Broome's 4-H Office. Youth can choose to attend in-person or virtually. If virtual youth may present live on Zoom or they can record the presentation ahead of time and submit it. Details to submit recordings will be sent to youth who select that option when registering.  For more information regarding 4-H public presentation categories you can go to: http://ccebroomecounty.com/youth/club-program/4-h... ========================================= Introduction to Backyard Composting Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us and learn the basics of the composting process and how to create and maintain your own backyard bin. We will explain each step of the composting process including site selection, the pros and cons of various composting bin types, acceptable materials to compost, and how to harvest and use the finished product. Slides and educational handouts will be shared after the webinar.We will be raffling off twelve (12) free GeoBins at the end of the webinar for free! To be entered into the raffle, participants must be a Broome County resident and must attend the entire webinar. Raffle winners will be drawn at random the following day, April 21st and contacted to schedule a pick-up at the CCE Broome County office located at 840 Upper Front Street in Binghamton,13905. The video on the right demonstrates how to set up a GeoBin.  Josh Enderle, jse67@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5011 ========================================= ​4-H SPARK Club – Basics of a 4-H Swine Project Tuesday, April 20, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 4-H SPARK Club – Basics of a 4-H Swine ProjectClub Age Range: 8-18Activity Description: Welcome to our 3-session project learning about the basics of a 4-H Swine Project. The project will teach youth ages 8-18 about the basics of raising a pig, the cuts, processing, and packaging process, and how to select, market, and show a swine. Space will be limited for this face-to-face activity, so register early.April 13 – Virtual Session – Raising Pigs for Beginners – Presented by Jason Denzel Livestock Educator Ulster County CCEApril 20 – In-Person Session – Cuts of Pork, Processing and Packaging – Presented by the Quail family. Location will be sent to registrants. Masks must be worn during the tour.April 27 – Virtual Session – Selection, Marketing, Show Ready and Showmanship – Presentedby Mikala Anderson 4-H Alum, Cornell Ag Science Major Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= ​4-H SPARK Club – Basics of a 4-H Swine Project Tuesday, April 27, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 4-H SPARK Club – Basics of a 4-H Swine ProjectClub Age Range: 8-18Activity Description: Welcome to our 3-session project learning about the basics of a 4-H Swine Project. The project will teach youth ages 8-18 about the basics of raising a pig, the cuts, processing, and packaging process, and how to select, market, and show a swine. Space will be limited for this face-to-face activity, so register early.April 13 – Virtual Session – Raising Pigs for Beginners – Presented by Jason Denzel Livestock Educator Ulster County CCEApril 20 – In-Person Session – Cuts of Pork, Processing and Packaging – Presented by the Quail family. Location will be sent to registrants. Masks must be worn during the tour.April 27 – Virtual Session – Selection, Marketing, Show Ready and Showmanship – Presentedby Mikala Anderson 4-H Alum, Cornell Ag Science Major Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 4-H Virtual STARR Event 2021 Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:00 am - 3:15 pm 2021 Virtual STARR: May 1, 2021Theme: Be the STARR of your own movie.Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele is a motivational speaker who talks about making the world a better place and how it only takes one person to make a huge difference in another person’s life.Time: 9:oo AM-3:15 PM, with a 45-minute lunch break to stretch your legsRegistration fee: $40, we have some scholarships available. Registration is open now and it is limited!  Contact Kelly Adams at kea32@cornell.eduEach participant will receive a 2021 STARR T-shirt, mug, fidget items, and a chance to win some prizes!   ========================================= 4-H Animal Crackers 2021 "All Creatures Great and Small" Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm When/Where: Animal Crackers 2021 “All Creatures Great and Small” to take place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the month of May. There will be 8 session. Each session will begin at 6 pm and will last approximately 45-60 minutes. This year’s program will highlight the following species: dairy, sheep, goat, rabbit/cavy, poultry, equine, swine, and dog/cat. See the Animal Crackers Topics and Schedule page for more information.Who: The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal science projects. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents or chaperones. Suggested age range is 9-12, however, all youth 9 and up are welcome.Why: This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience hands-on activities, explore career options in animal science, and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry.Accessibility: We are committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please have your 4-H Educator contact Barb Jones at bjj6@cornell.edu before the registration deadline to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.Registration: Participants must register by contacting Kelly A at kea32@cornell.edu by March 31st.***Lesson links will be sent directly to the youth (or parent/chaperone) on the Monday of each week. Please make sure that the email provided is current to ensure that youth receive the link to each lesson in a timely fashion.**Cost: $50 for an individual registration, which covers all eight (8) sessions; $10 for each additional registrant shipping to the same address. This extra charge will go to cover the additional learning materials that will be sent directly to the youth.  Scholarships are available. ========================================= Rainscaping: Gardening for Water Quality Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online Class via ZoomLearn some easy and affordable landscaping practices to help control stormwater runoff and add beauty and value to your yard. Raingardens and rainwater collection basics included. The fee for the class is $10.00 per email. This class will be held via Zoom, a link for the Zoom meeting will be sent to you via e-mail on the day of the event. For more information contact: Dan Cargill at dec24@cornell.edu  $10 ========================================= 4-H NYS Virtual Forestry Event Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm NYS Virtual Forestry Event Virtual 3-part NYS 4-H Forestry series to replace the Forestry weekend. We will have two tracks, one for beginners (no matter their 4-H age, 8-19) and one for youth who have more advanced skills (greater skill challenges). NEW THIS YEAR: An optional forestry participation kit (including compass, paper Biltmore stick template, tree cookie, and updated version of 4-H Members Guide to Know Your Trees, and a photocopied, copy of Know Your Trees) to be used with the program. The cost of the kit is $20.  Scholarships available. Please contact Kelly A at kea32@cornell.edu to register by April 22nd.Date Time Topic______May 5th 6pm-7pm Basic Tree IDMay 5th 7pm-8pm Advanced Tree IDMay 12th 6pm-7pm Map & CompassMay 12th 7pm-8pm Advanced Map & CompassMay 19th 6pm-7pm Tree Measurements and Plot EvaluationMay 19th 7pm-8pm Advanced Tree Measurements ========================================= 4-H Family Connection Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 “It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month as we bring together youth, parents, volunteers, educators and anyone looking to learn more or get involved! Every event will provide an opportunity to learn more about our program and collect input so we can create a positive and impactful 4-H experience for everyone! 4-H has so much to offer and each youth gets to create their own unique 4-H experience based on their needs and interests. Join in every month to better understand our program, expand your 4-H experience and even help SPARK new opportunities! Everyone is a part of the 4-H SPARK Club and together we can help insure that all of our youth thrive through 4-H and beyond.Three ways to join...1. Contact Kelly C to register for a socially distanced in-person experience2. Register with the link below to join us remotely via Zoom3. Visit the website to watch the recording at a time that's best for you and provide your input!Topics Plans(Subject to change with based on the input and needs of our 4-H family)May- Do/Reflect/Apply- 4-H Recognition ModelJune- 4-H at County Fair ExperienceJuly- 4-H at State Fair ExperienceAugust- Member Reports-Personal Growth/DevelopmentSeptember- Awards & Recognition- 4-H Recognition ModelOctober- Enrollment/New Year Theme Introduction Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= ​4-H SPARK Club –Livestock and Animal Science Project - Marketing Class Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4-H SPARK Club –Livestock and Animal Science Project - Marketing ClassClub Age Range: 5-18Activity Description:Welcome to the 4-H SPARK Club - Livestock and Animal Science project. This event is part of the Livestock and Animal Science Project. The project will be a combination of online and face-to-face opportunities. You can sign up for as many of the events in the series as you would like.May 11th @ 7:00 p.m. - Marketing Class virtual via ZoomRegistration will allow you to sign up for Marketing Class as well as the rest of the events in this series which includes:June 5th or 12th TBD- Clinic at the Fairgrounds focusing on Pigs and Beef ========================================= Advanced Backyard Composting Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Go beyond the composting basics and explore the science and art behind the composting process! Attendees will learn how to calculate the carbon to nitrogen ratio of available materials, understand the roles creatures large and small that live in the pile, and how to test and utilize finished compost. Attending our "Introduction to Backyard Composting" is helpful but not required to attend this workshop.Composting is an important action everyone can take to help create healthier garden soils, prevent food waste being sent to the landfill, and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. You can make a difference in your backyard!Setting Up Zoom:To download and install the Zoom Application:Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”.This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom Meeting, but installing before class is a good idea.Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.Once Zoom is installed, click on the emailed Zoom link to begin viewing the class in Zoom Josh Enderle, jse67@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5011 ========================================= Growing Culinary Herbs Online Class via Zoom Thursday, May 20, 2021 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Broome County Master Gardener and herb enthusiast Elaine Gregory will take you through the basics of growing and harvesting some of our most popular culinary herbs and some less common herbs to expand your palette.The fee for the class is $10.00 per email. This class will be held via Zoom, a link for the Zoom meeting will be sent to you via e-mail on the day of the event. For more information contact: Dan Cargill at dec24@cornell.edu $10 per email ========================================= 4-H Family Connection Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 “It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month as we bring together youth, parents, volunteers, educators and anyone looking to learn more or get involved! Every event will provide an opportunity to learn more about our program and collect input so we can create a positive and impactful 4-H experience for everyone! 4-H has so much to offer and each youth gets to create their own unique 4-H experience based on their needs and interests. Join in every month to better understand our program, expand your 4-H experience and even help SPARK new opportunities! Everyone is a part of the 4-H SPARK Club and together we can help insure that all of our youth thrive through 4-H and beyond.Three ways to join...1. Contact Kelly C to register for a socially distanced in-person experience2. Register with the link below to join us remotely via Zoom3. Visit the website to watch the recording at a time that's best for you and provide your input!Topics Plans(Subject to change with based on the input and needs of our 4-H family)May- Do/Reflect/Apply- 4-H Recognition ModelJune- 4-H at County Fair ExperienceJuly- 4-H at State Fair ExperienceAugust- Member Reports-Personal Growth/DevelopmentSeptember- Awards & Recognition- 4-H Recognition ModelOctober- Enrollment/New Year Theme Introduction Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H SPARK Club –Livestock and Animal Science Project - Clinic at the Fairgrounds Saturday, June 5, 2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 4-H SPARK Club –Livestock and Animal Science Project - Clinic at the FairgroundsClub Age Range: 5-18Activity Description:Welcome to the 4-H SPARK Club - Livestock and Animal Science project. This event is part of the Livestock and Animal Science Project. The project will be a combination of online and face-to-face opportunities. This is the last event in the series.June 5th or 12th TBD- Clinic at the Fairgrounds focusing on Pigs and Beef ========================================= 4-H Career Explorations Reimagined 2021 Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Career Explorations Trip will be offered virtually this year. Please contact Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu if you are interested in attending.This year our team of 4-H Educators, youth leaders, and campus partners have been working together in new ways to bring a new opportunity adapted to our current situation. We recognize that this will be a different year. We can’t replace the experience of learning alongside new and familiar friends in-person, at Cornell. We can offer another way to connect with each other, Cornell, and continue our journey to expand opportunity and spark new future possibilities, even from afar.Youth will have the opportunity to connect with each other, campus partners, and alumni as they explore career pathways and reflect on their personal journey through a variety of online and offline activities.Schedule of Events:Thursday, June 17 4 - 6 PM: Opening Ceremony – live Zoom event for all participantsJune 18 – 30: complete Specialist or Generalist activities according to those pathways specifics. Go on a virtual campus tour, connect with campus partners and alumni, and join virtual team-building activities.Thursday, July 1 4 - 6 PM: Closing Ceremony – live Zoom event for all participantsLogistics:Open to youth ages 13 – 19. Youth can pick their own career exploration path (Generalize or Specialize), regardless of age.Registration is $50 per youth. Some scholarships will be available. Youth will be asked to register along with an adult mentor (could be a 4-H Educator, Volunteer, or a family member). Registration will open in early April and close mid-May. ========================================= 4-H Family Connection Thursday, July 1, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 “It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month as we bring together youth, parents, volunteers, educators and anyone looking to learn more or get involved! Every event will provide an opportunity to learn more about our program and collect input so we can create a positive and impactful 4-H experience for everyone! 4-H has so much to offer and each youth gets to create their own unique 4-H experience based on their needs and interests. Join in every month to better understand our program, expand your 4-H experience and even help SPARK new opportunities! Everyone is a part of the 4-H SPARK Club and together we can help insure that all of our youth thrive through 4-H and beyond.Three ways to join...1. Contact Kelly C to register for a socially distanced in-person experience2. Register with the link below to join us remotely via Zoom3. Visit the website to watch the recording at a time that's best for you and provide your input!Topics Plans(Subject to change with based on the input and needs of our 4-H family)May- Do/Reflect/Apply- 4-H Recognition ModelJune- 4-H at County Fair ExperienceJuly- 4-H at State Fair ExperienceAugust- Member Reports-Personal Growth/DevelopmentSeptember- Awards & Recognition- 4-H Recognition ModelOctober- Enrollment/New Year Theme Introduction Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Family Connection Thursday, August 5, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 “It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month as we bring together youth, parents, volunteers, educators and anyone looking to learn more or get involved! Every event will provide an opportunity to learn more about our program and collect input so we can create a positive and impactful 4-H experience for everyone! 4-H has so much to offer and each youth gets to create their own unique 4-H experience based on their needs and interests. Join in every month to better understand our program, expand your 4-H experience and even help SPARK new opportunities! Everyone is a part of the 4-H SPARK Club and together we can help insure that all of our youth thrive through 4-H and beyond.Three ways to join...1. Contact Kelly C to register for a socially distanced in-person experience2. Register with the link below to join us remotely via Zoom3. Visit the website to watch the recording at a time that's best for you and provide your input!Topics Plans(Subject to change with based on the input and needs of our 4-H family)May- Do/Reflect/Apply- 4-H Recognition ModelJune- 4-H at County Fair ExperienceJuly- 4-H at State Fair ExperienceAugust- Member Reports-Personal Growth/DevelopmentSeptember- Awards & Recognition- 4-H Recognition ModelOctober- Enrollment/New Year Theme Introduction Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Family Connection Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 “It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month as we bring together youth, parents, volunteers, educators and anyone looking to learn more or get involved! Every event will provide an opportunity to learn more about our program and collect input so we can create a positive and impactful 4-H experience for everyone! 4-H has so much to offer and each youth gets to create their own unique 4-H experience based on their needs and interests. Join in every month to better understand our program, expand your 4-H experience and even help SPARK new opportunities! Everyone is a part of the 4-H SPARK Club and together we can help insure that all of our youth thrive through 4-H and beyond.Three ways to join...1. Contact Kelly C to register for a socially distanced in-person experience2. Register with the link below to join us remotely via Zoom3. Visit the website to watch the recording at a time that's best for you and provide your input!Topics Plans(Subject to change with based on the input and needs of our 4-H family)May- Do/Reflect/Apply- 4-H Recognition ModelJune- 4-H at County Fair ExperienceJuly- 4-H at State Fair ExperienceAugust- Member Reports-Personal Growth/DevelopmentSeptember- Awards & Recognition- 4-H Recognition ModelOctober- Enrollment/New Year Theme Introduction Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Family Connection Thursday, October 7, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 “It takes a village to raise a child." Join us on the 1st Thursday of every month as we bring together youth, parents, volunteers, educators and anyone looking to learn more or get involved! Every event will provide an opportunity to learn more about our program and collect input so we can create a positive and impactful 4-H experience for everyone! 4-H has so much to offer and each youth gets to create their own unique 4-H experience based on their needs and interests. Join in every month to better understand our program, expand your 4-H experience and even help SPARK new opportunities! Everyone is a part of the 4-H SPARK Club and together we can help insure that all of our youth thrive through 4-H and beyond.Three ways to join...1. Contact Kelly C to register for a socially distanced in-person experience2. Register with the link below to join us remotely via Zoom3. Visit the website to watch the recording at a time that's best for you and provide your input!Topics Plans(Subject to change with based on the input and needs of our 4-H family)May- Do/Reflect/Apply- 4-H Recognition ModelJune- 4-H at County Fair ExperienceJuly- 4-H at State Fair ExperienceAugust- Member Reports-Personal Growth/DevelopmentSeptember- Awards & Recognition- 4-H Recognition ModelOctober- Enrollment/New Year Theme Introduction Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 =========================================