4-H at County Fair: Clean-Up Day #3 Thursday, July 18, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Exhibit Evaluation Monday, July 22, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Animal Exhibitor Set-Up Monday, July 22, 2019 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Social Hour Monday, July 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Vet Check Tuesday, July 23, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) A Family representative must be present during this entire time. Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= Livestock Weigh-In Tuesday, July 23, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Club Displays Completed Tuesday, July 23, 2019 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Beef Show Wednesday, July 24, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Dairy Show Thursday, July 25, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= Herbs and How To Use Them Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Many of us routinely use herbs for cooking, but herbs have a long history of use that has nothing to do with flavoring food.Master Gardener and herb enthusiast Elaine Gregory will explore the benefits of some common herbs – many that we consider weeds and many that we find close to home. To register call (607) 584-9966 or visit: ccebrromecounty.com to register and pay online. $10 ========================================= Broome County 4-H Livestock Market Sale Saturday, July 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) On Saturday, July 27th Broome County 4-H members will be celebrating their yearlong livestock project by selling off their market animals. This is a great way to buy local meat and support the 4-H Farmers of tomorrow. If you are interested in local meat you are welcome to come and participate in the auction, if you are not able to attend you can fill out a bidder’s contract from any youth participating or by contacting Brian at the 4-H office. For more information, contact Brian at 607-584-9967 or see the brochure below.Livestock_Sale_Brochure_19_(1).pdf Bidder's_contract_-_4-H_Broome_Livestock_Sale_2017.doc Brian Aukema, bja14@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9967 ========================================= 4-H at County Fair: Costume Class/Social Hour/Awards/State Fair Info/Project Completion Sunday, July 28, 2019 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Broome County Fairgrounds, Youth Building (2932 US 11 Whitney Point, NY 13862) Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= Nature Fun Club for Entering 5th and 6th grade Monday, July 29, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow (1394 Oakdale Rd Johnson City, NY 13790) Explore nature through games, crafts, hikes, and more! Learn about animal behaviors,insects, astronomy, and how to make your own healthy trail mix! Campers must bring a packed lunch.This camp takes place at Greenwood Park. $125 per child Victoria Londner, vl232@cornell.edu, 607-729-4231 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Monday, August 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= • Herbal First Aid Kit Workshop Thursday, August 8, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Learn to create your own herbal first aid kit. Master Gardener and herb enthusiast Elaine Gregory will demonstrate how with just three items you will be equipped to handle minor stings, scraps and cuts. Participants will take home an oil for bug bites, an antiseptic spray and an herbal salve. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. To register, contact at (607) 584-9966 or visit: ccebrromecounty.com to register and pay online.  $5 ========================================= Bus trip to Bronz Zoo or New York Botanical Gardens Friday, August 9, 2019 6:00 am - 10:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905) Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County as we travel in comfort to New York City on Friday, August 9, 2019.Choose to visit either the New York Botanical Gardens or the Bronx Zoo! Price includes the cost of the bus and the entrance fee to the location of your choice. The trip is open to the general public and seats will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot reserve seats until payment has been made in full. Deadline to register is Monday, July 22. The buses leave the Cracker Barrel parking lot (Upper Front Street) at 6:30 a.m. The cost of the trip is $85 per person. For more information or to reserve your tickets, please register at https://tinyurl.com/y54sg8mm or contact Carol at 607-772-8953New York Botanical Gardens is a 250 acres Botanical Gardens located in the Bronx.Highlights of the gardens include the award-winning Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, considered among the world’s most sustainable rose gardens; the Native Plant Garden, celebrating the diversity of northeastern North American plants; and 30,000 distinguished trees, many more than 200 years old. The Bronx Zoo has 265 acres of wildlife habitats and attractions. This trip includes the Total Experience Pass which includes the Tiger Mountain, Himalayan Highlands, Congo Gorilla Forest, World of Reptiles, Bug Carousel, Butterfly Garden, Children’s Zoo, Congo Gorilla Forest, Jungle world, Wild Asia Monorail and the Zoo Shuttle.There will be an opportunity to shop and dine on the famous Arthur Ave in the Bronx, to pick up cheeses, breads, cookies. You can bring a cooler. 85 Carol Fetterman, clf62@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9966 ========================================= Nature Fun Club for Entering 3rd and 4th grade Monday, August 5, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow (1394 Oakdale Rd Johnson City, NY 13790) Explore nature through games, crafts, hikes, and more! Learn about animal behaviors,insects, astronomy, and how to make your own healthy trail mix! This camp takes place at Greenwood Park. Campers must bring a packed lunch. $125 per child Victoria Londner, vl232@cornell.edu, 607-729-4231 ========================================= Hypertufa or Leaf Castings Workshop Wednesday, August 14, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join Master Gardeners for a two-part workshop to make your own hypertufa planter or leaf casting.Week 1, we will be mixing the hypertufa ingredients and casting the molds.Dry time is needed before casts can be moved.Week 2 will be adding the finishing touches.Attendance to both classes required.Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.To register, contact at (607) 584-9966 or visit: ccebrromecounty.com to register and pay online.  $15 ========================================= Nature Mini Camp for Entering 1st and 2nd Grade Monday, August 12, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow (1394 Oakdale Rd Johnson City, NY 13790) Explore nature through games, crafts, hikes, and more! Learn about animal behaviors, insects, astronomy, and how to make your own healthy trail mix! Campers must bring a packed lunch.This camp takes place at Finch Hollow. $50 per child Victoria Londner, vl232@cornell.edu, 607-729-4231 ========================================= Myth Busters Eco-Edition for 10-13 yr olds Monday, August 19, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow (1394 Oakdale Rd Johnson City, NY 13790) Become an Environmental CSI Detective in this FREE, hands-on day camp. Join us as we debunk common myths related to our environment including waste, recycling, composting, and invasive species. Campers must bring a packed lunch.Camp takes place at Finch Hollow. Free Victoria Londner, vl232@cornell.edu, 607-729-4231 ========================================= Hypertufa or Leaf Castings Workshop Wednesday, August 21, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join Master Gardeners for a two-part workshop to make your own hypertufa planter or leaf casting.Week 1, we will be mixing the hypertufa ingredients and casting the molds.Dry time is needed before casts can be moved.Week 2 will be adding the finishing touches.Attendance to both classes required.Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.To register, contact at (607) 584-9966 or visit: ccebrromecounty.com to register and pay online.  $15 ========================================= 4-H at NYS Fair Wednesday, August 21, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H at NYS Fair: Broome County Rotation in Youth Building Thursday, August 29, 2019 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Kelly Adams, kea32@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9969 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Thursday, September 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 ========================================= 10th annual Fresh Food Face Off Tuesday, September 24, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 840 Upper Front St Binghamton, NY 13905 Join us for this year's Fresh Food Face Off! We'll be in the Broome County Regional Farmers Market building to protect ourselves, the chefs and the food from any of the outdoor elements! Click here or on the picture for a link to purchase tickets. We only have 400 available so get yours before they are sold out! New restaurants, breweries and treats to be showcased this year! $50 Beth Roberts, bar75@cornell.edu, (607) 584-9970 ========================================= Perennials Care Workshop Saturday, September 28, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Are your perennial beds getting a bit out of control? Come and learn about perennial bed care in the fall. Plant division, bed rejuvenation and problem solving will be demonstrated and discussed. Please bring a pair of garden gloves. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. To register, contact at (607) 584-9966 or visit: ccebrromecounty.com to register and pay online. $10 ========================================= 4-H Annual Club Reports Due Monday, September 30, 2019 12:15 am - 11:45 pm Kelly Campbell, kmc86@cornell.edu, (607) 773-3300 ========================================= 4-H Clubs Submit Monthly Reports Saturday, October 5, 2019 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Nichole Anderson, nla35@cornell.edu, 607-584-5001 =========================================