4-H County Fair KICK OFF Meeting! Thursday, May 19, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Join us in learning all you need to know about this year's 4-H Broome County Fair. We will go over what is new this year, how to exhibit your projects (animals and exhibits for the youth building), this year’s schedule and general overview of what to expect at this year’s county fair! Linnea Mattson, lmm333@cornell.edu, 607-773-3300 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/FairKickOff_203 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow- Spring Bird Walk Saturday, May 21, 2022 8:00 am - 9:30 am Greenwood Park, 153 Greenwood Road , Lisle, NY 13797 Join Finch Hollow Naturalist, Tom Tasber for a Spring Bird Walk at Greenwood Park. Mr. Tasber will share some tips on bird watching and guide you along the trail as you explore and discover the birds that enjoy the park's habitat. Dress for the weather. Binoculars are recommended but not required.This program is suitable for experienced beginners and intermediate level bird watchers ages 9 and up. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Each person planning to attend needs to register seperately.  Free Tom Tasber, tet33@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5003 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/SpringBirdWalk_203 ========================================= Cooking Skills for Well-Being Tuesday, May 24, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us Tuesdays in May from 4:00-5:00pm for "Cooking Skills for Well-Being". The class will focus on topics related to nutrition including MyPlate, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, menu planning, and shopping on a budget. Food and recipe preparation will focus on basic kitchen skills to master to develop better eating habits. To register, please email broomenutrition@cornell.edu or call 607-772-8953. Free ========================================= 4-H Spark Club: Meeting the Dog Breeds Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us to meet dogs from the 7 different breed categories. During this club meeting youth will be able to interact and learn about characteristics breeds in the sporting, working, hounds, terrier, Toy, non-sporting, and herding. Must be a 4-H member Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-HSPARKClubMeetTheBreeds_203 ========================================= Veterans Learn to Raise Poultry Tuesday, May 24, 2022 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 Calling at Veterans located in Broome County:Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County will be hosting a workshop on learning the fundamentals of growing poultry in your backyard. This workshop will be a fast paced all-inclusive presentation on raising poultry. Topics that will be covered include: purchasing chicks, brooding birds, comparison of various production models, nutrition, management, processing and marketing. We also will look briefly at egg production, broiler production and turkey production.Priority for spots will be given to veterans in Broome County, but civilians are welcome to attend as space permits. $10 Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/vetsraisingpoultry2022_203 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow - Live Virtual Field Trip: Pond Life Wednesday, May 25, 2022 10:00 am - 10:30 am 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow is offering "Pond Life", a live virtual field trip for 2nd - 6th grades. We will explore what kinds of living things make the pond their home. This will be a 30 minute webinar via Zoom offered from 10:00-10:30 am or 1:00-1:30 pm. An email containing the Zoom link will be sent to the email that you register with the day before the live virtual field trip. Free Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-HFHPondLife_203 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow - Live Virtual Field Trip: Pond Life Wednesday, May 25, 2022 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow is offering "Pond Life", a live virtual field trip for 2nd - 6th grades. We will explore what kinds of living things make the pond their home. This will be a 30 minute webinar via Zoom offered from 10:00-10:30 am or 1:00-1:30 pm. An email containing the Zoom link will be sent to the email that you register with the day before the live virtual field trip. Free Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-HFHPondLife_203 ========================================= Cooking Skills for Well-Being Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us Tuesdays in May from 4:00-5:00pm for "Cooking Skills for Well-Being". The class will focus on topics related to nutrition including MyPlate, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, menu planning, and shopping on a budget. Food and recipe preparation will focus on basic kitchen skills to master to develop better eating habits. To register, please email broomenutrition@cornell.edu or call 607-772-8953. Free ========================================= 4-H Spark Club: Drones & YouTube Tuesday, May 31, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton, NY 13905 This is a 4-part series that will teach you about drones, how to fly them and capture footage, how to develop a plan for a video, and how to edit a video for publishing. Youth should attend all sessions.Open for ages 8-18. Must be a 4-H member Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/4-HSPARKClubDronesYouTube_203 ========================================= 2022 Cutler Botanic Garden Plant Sale - June 3rd & 4th Friday, June 3, 2022 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton, NY 13905 Cutler Botanic Garden Master Gardener Plant SaleThe 2022 Cutler Botanic Gardens Plant Sale will be held on Friday, June 3rd  from 4 p.m.  to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, June 4th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..  Pre-register for a free time slot  to shop with limited crowd size on Friday only.     This year there will be herbs, perennials, shrubs, roses and ornamental grasses and so much more.  There will be volunteers available for your growing and planting advice.   Bring your own carts/wagons if you would like.  Proceeds support operations of Cutler Botanic Garden.   FREE REGISTRATION Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5016 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2022plantsale_203 ========================================= 2022 Cutler Botanic Garden Plant Sale - June 3rd & 4th Saturday, June 4, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, 840 Upper Front St , Binghamton, NY 13905 Cutler Botanic Garden Master Gardener Plant SaleThe 2022 Cutler Botanic Gardens Plant Sale will be held on Friday, June 3rd  from 4 p.m.  to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, June 4th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..  Pre-register for a free time slot  to shop with limited crowd size on Friday only.     This year there will be herbs, perennials, shrubs, roses and ornamental grasses and so much more.  There will be volunteers available for your growing and planting advice.   Bring your own carts/wagons if you would like.  Proceeds support operations of Cutler Botanic Garden.   FREE REGISTRATION Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5016 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/2022plantsale_203 ========================================= CNY 4-H Livestock Rodeo-Beef Cattle Saturday, June 4, 2022 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Come learn all about beef cattle in this multi-county all day hands on clinic. During this clinic youth will learn all about beef cattle from raising to showing. The day will be consist of learning how to prep beef cattle for a show and have a showmanship contests. Each youth will leave with a tool to help prepare them for show season!You are welcome to bring your own beef cattle but it is NOT a recruitment, day leases will be available!Scholarships are available, please contact Brian (bja14@cornell.edu) or Linnea (lmm333@cornell.edu).Clinic will be held at the Cortland County Fair Grounds in Cortland, NY.Schedule of events:9:30-10:00am select pens, animals, and set up10:00-10:15am - Welcome, overview, ice breaker10:15-12:00pm- Show prep and showman clinics12:00-12:30pm- Lunch12:30-3:00pm- Animal prep and training3:00-4:00pm- Showmanship contest4:00pm- Prizes, awards, and wrap-up, clean-up $10/youth Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeefRodeo-2022_211 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow- Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills Series Saturday, June 11, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow, 1394 Oakdale Rd , Johnson City, NY 13790 Limited spaces available!Interested in learning more about Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills? This is the workshop series for you! We will be offering this series on the 2nd Saturday of the month for 6 months.February12: Outdoor Survival Skills and Adventure Series Kick off March 19: Shelter Building and Knot TyingApril 9: Basic First-Aid and Emergency PreparednessMay 14: Building Campfires and Outdoor CookingJune11: NavigationJuly 9: FishingSession A-10:00-12:00pm or Session B-1:00-3:00pmAge Range 8-18 An adult chaperone is not required for this event but adults are welcome to join us if accompanying a registered youth.  Admission is FREE Registration is required! Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=OutdoorAdventure_203 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow- Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills Series Saturday, June 11, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow, 1394 Oakdale Rd , Johnson City, NY 13790 Limited spaces available!Interested in learning more about Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills? This is the workshop series for you! We will be offering this series on the 2nd Saturday of the month for 6 months.February12: Outdoor Survival Skills and Adventure Series Kick off March 19: Shelter Building and Knot TyingApril 9: Basic First-Aid and Emergency PreparednessMay 14: Building Campfires and Outdoor CookingJune11: NavigationJuly 9: FishingSession A-10:00-12:00pm or Session B-1:00-3:00pmAge Range 8-18 An adult chaperone is not required for this event but adults are welcome to join us if accompanying a registered youth.  Admission is FREE Registration is required! Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=OutdoorAdventure_203 ========================================= Introduction to Backyard Composting Tuesday, June 21, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Pkwy E , Vestal, NY 13850 Composting is an important action everyone can take to help create healthier soils, prevent food waste being sent to the landfill, and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change.In this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of the composting process and how to create and maintain their 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.Funding provided by the Broome County Division of Solid Waste Management. Josh Enderle, jse67@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5011 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Backyard_Intro-2_203 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow- Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills Series Saturday, July 9, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow, 1394 Oakdale Rd , Johnson City, NY 13790 Limited spaces available!Interested in learning more about Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills? This is the workshop series for you! We will be offering this series on the 2nd Saturday of the month for 6 months.February12: Outdoor Survival Skills and Adventure Series Kick off March 19: Shelter Building and Knot TyingApril 9: Basic First-Aid and Emergency PreparednessMay 14: Building Campfires and Outdoor CookingJune11: NavigationJuly 9: FishingSession A-10:00-12:00pm or Session B-1:00-3:00pmAge Range 8-18 An adult chaperone is not required for this event but adults are welcome to join us if accompanying a registered youth.  Admission is FREE Registration is required! Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=OutdoorAdventure_203 ========================================= 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow- Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills Series Saturday, July 9, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow, 1394 Oakdale Rd , Johnson City, NY 13790 Limited spaces available!Interested in learning more about Outdoor Adventure and Survival Skills? This is the workshop series for you! We will be offering this series on the 2nd Saturday of the month for 6 months.February12: Outdoor Survival Skills and Adventure Series Kick off March 19: Shelter Building and Knot TyingApril 9: Basic First-Aid and Emergency PreparednessMay 14: Building Campfires and Outdoor CookingJune11: NavigationJuly 9: FishingSession A-10:00-12:00pm or Session B-1:00-3:00pmAge Range 8-18 An adult chaperone is not required for this event but adults are welcome to join us if accompanying a registered youth.  Admission is FREE Registration is required! Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=OutdoorAdventure_203 ========================================= Composting Indoors with Worms Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St. , Endicott, NY 13760 Live in an apartment or home that does not have access to outdoor space? Learn how to compost indoors year-round with worms. Vermicomposting is a method of composting using earthworms, specifically red wigglers, to process fruit and vegetable scraps into a nutrient-rich compost. All that is required is a plastic storage container, shredded paper, worms, and food scraps to make your own black gold at home.Participants in this workshop will learn the importance of composting, best management practices to maintain a vermicomposting bin, and how to apply the castings to indoor and outdoor plants.For more information email Josh Enderle at jse67@cornell.edu or call (607) 772-8953.Funded by the Broome County Division of Solid Waste Management Josh Enderle, jse67@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5011 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Composting_Indoors_2022_203 ========================================= "Much Ado" in the Garden 2022 Sunday, July 17, 2022 11:00 am - 3:00 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566  Celebrate Shakespeare and the Renaissance Era in Cutler Botanic Garden featuring performances by the Madrigal Choir and other local artists; tours of Cutler Garden; pageantry parades; raffles; costumed characters; craft and food vendors; children's activities and more!"Much Ado" in the Garden is a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts, crafts, herbs and botany of Shakespeare’s England along with hands on adult and children’s activities. Whether you are 5 or 95, there will be something for you that will engage all your senses! This year’s line-up includes: The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton Maypole dance and parade featuring the Dance Connection Scenes from Shakespeare by the Half Light Theater Children’s games by Weis Markets Morris dancers Jeff Wahl on recorder Binghamton Poetry Project workshop Botanic workshops Shakespeare Garden trail with scavenger hunt Raffles, vendors, plant sales and moreYou can see some of last year’s festival by viewing this short video: Much Ado in the Garden 2021Funding is provided, in part, by a project grant from the Broome County Arts Council’s United Cultural Fund. Free! Donations appreciated. Linda Svoboda, ljs322@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5016 ========================================= Canning Peaches & Blueberries Tuesday, July 19, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 Canning Peaches & BlueberriesTuesday July 19th5:30pmWant to enjoy the summer harvest all year long? Join Ann Supa, Master Preserver at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County, as she teaches us how to make blueberry jam, syrup and teach you how to make blueberry jam . We will learn how to process blueberry jam and syrup in a hot water bath. We will also learn to can peaches and make peach preserves.This workshop will take place at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County on Tuesday July 19th starting at 5:30pm. Attendees will take home what they make at the class and the recipe(s). This workshop is geared towards those who have an interest in preserving the harvest, and may, or may not, have experience canning.The funding supporting this workshop comes from Broome County Department of Veterans Services and targets active service members & military veterans only who reside in Broome County. Registration is limited to 15 and will fill up quickly. Questions and follow-up by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County will help us determine final eligibility to attend and participate in this workshop. FREE to Broome County Veterans Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/canningpeachesblueberries_203 ========================================= Hands-On Composting for Veterans Tuesday, July 26, 2022 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 Hands-On Home Composting for VeteransTuesday July 24th6:30pmCornell Cooperative Extension - Broome CountyVeterans are invited to join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County at a demonstration style workshop will help you learn the basic steps for successful composting. We’ll explore the composting area in Cutler Botanic Gardens and see in action the pros and cons of various composting methods and bin designs, and learn how to how to use compost to improve gardens. Then participants will be able to build their own home composting set-up. The workshop will be held rain or shine.This workshop is supported through the Broome County Department of Veterans Services and Cornell Small Farms FarmOps initiative and through this support we are able to provide this training free of charge. Any questions can be directed to Laura Biasillo at lw257@cornell.edu. FREE Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/handsoncompostingveterans_203 ========================================= Square Foot Gardening Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1 , Binghamton, NY 13905-1566 Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County Master Gardeners on August 10th from 5:30-7:30pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County to learn all about square foot gardening and growing in raised beds to help you garden successfully in small spaces. We will cover soils and soil testing, succession planting and how to create a garden map and plan to maximize our growing seasons. We will also spend time constructing a square foot garden bed for each participant to take home. This workshop is geared towards veterans who are looking to start, or expand, their gardening efforts in Broome County. This workshop is for military veterans who reside in Broome County only.The funding supporting this workshop comes from Broome County Veterans Services Registration is limited to 15 participants to ensure a quality experience. Questions and follow-up by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County will help us determine final eligibility to attend and participate in this workshop. $10 Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/veteransquarefootgardening_203 ========================================= Fresh Food Face Off 2022 Wednesday, September 28, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Broome County Regional Farmers Market, 840 Upper Front Street , Binghamton, New York 13905 CCE Broome County's annual Fresh Food Face Off will take place Wednesday, September 28 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market. Tickets are $50 per person or $95 per couple. Tickets will not be mailed--just check in at the door! Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by the area's top chefs, using ingredients fresh from the Farmers Market.Tickets are $50.00/person or $95.00 a couple.Purchase tickets at: https://cornell-cooperative-extension-of-broome-county.myshopify.com/products/2020-fresh-food-face-off $50.00/person or $95.00 a couple Registration: https://cornell-cooperative-extension-of-broome-county.myshopify.com/products/2020-fresh-food-face-off ========================================= The Business of Maple Saturday, October 8, 2022 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Arnot Forest & Maple Research Facility, 611 County Route 13 , Van Etten, NY 14889 The Business of MapleSaturday October 8th, 0900Arnot Forest & Maple Research FacilityJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County & FarmOps (an initiative of the Cornell Small Farms Program) at Arnot Research Forest & Maple Lab on Saturday October 8th as we learn the Business of Maple. Aaron Wightman, Co-Director of the Cornell Maple Program, will guide participants through strategies to begin or grow a profitable maple business. Topics covered will include writing a business plan, managing finances, and marketing tools. Instructors will be using a University of Vermont curriculum specifically written for maple syrup producers. Attendees will leave with the structure of a business plan that can be used for planning the 2023 season and beyond.Registration is limited to 15 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. Attendees should have at least two seasons of maple syrup production under their belts, but this is not required. The cost to attend is $15 to cover the cost of materials and the business planning tool that each attendee will receive. This fee will be refunded upon attendance at the October 8th training for veterans only due to outside funding support. $15 Laura Biasillo, lw257@cornell.edu, (607) 584-5007 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/3n9yyb84 =========================================