Cornell Cooperative Extension

Fall Tree Walk

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fall Tree WalkBroome County can be truly spectacular in the fall with the trees changing beautiful colors. Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Greenwood Park from 10:00 - 11:30 am for a guided fall tree walk. The walk is appropriate for all ages and will focus on fall trees including leaf...

4-H is joining in the county-wide 39th Annual Broome County Riverbank Cleanup put together by the Broome County Environmental Management Council. On October 18th, members will work together to clean up debris from Broome County's watershed areas, making a difference for everyone-- animal and human.

We will be provided with trash bags and latex gloves, but we recommend that members bring sturdy work gloves as well. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Who: Open to Broome County 4-H Members
Place: Maine Town Park

The park is behind the Maine Memorial Elementary School's parking lot.

2693 State Route 26, Maine, NY 13802

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Raindate: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Time: 8:00 am- 12:00 pm

4-H Community Service- Riverbank Cleanup

Saturday, October 18, 2025

This is a community service opportunity for 4-H members. Members will come together to clean up Broome County's watershed areas.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, October 18, 2025

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Autumn Artisan Market

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Celebrate the Arrival of Fall! Join us at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market on Sunday, October 19th from 10 AM – 2 PM for a day full of autumn fun!Shop Local: Explore a vibrant marketplace with 30+ artisans offering candles, jewelry, home décor, clothing, books, puzzles, and other un...

Recycling in Broome County

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Not always sure what can and can't go in your recycling bin? Wondering how to recycle hazardous household items? Want to be the best recycler you can be? Register for Recycling in Broome County to learn the in's and out's of recycling!Tuesday, October 21st, 6-7pmHosted at the Taste NY Building at...

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pmOctober 22nd & 29th, Nov 5th & 12ZoomDuring this four-part series taught by trained facilitator Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, participa...

Let’s get together for some fun and to plan out a new year with a pizza party! Our first meeting will be held at Skate Estate in Vestal, NY. There is no entrance fee, and if teens wish to skate after our meeting it is the facility’s half-price night (your cost $5 to skate; $2 skate rental.) This is a great opportunity to meet other 4-H teens and design a 4-H experience that works for you!

Who: Broome County 4-H Teens (ages 13-19 years)

When: Thursday, October 23rd

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: Skate Estate

3401 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY

4-H Teen Spark: 2025 Kickoff Meeting

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Let’s get together for some fun and to plan out a new year with a pizza party! This is a great opportunity to meet other 4-H teens and design a 4-H experience that works for you.

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, October 25, 2025

The Broome County Regional Farmers Market is a year-round market located in Binghamton, New York! Come buy fresh produce and goods from your local farmers!We are proud to be sponsored by Visions Federal Credit Union.

Local Foods Education at the Binghamton Farmers Market

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Join Local Foods Program Coordinator, Michaela Kuhn, at the Binghamton Farmers Market on three Sundays for a local food lesson. Those who stay for the entire lesson will receive $10 to shop at the Binghamton Farmers Market!

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pmOctober 22nd & 29th, Nov 5th & 12ZoomDuring this four-part series taught by trained facilitator Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, participa...

"Stories of Service: A Veterans Town Hall"

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Pumpkin Smash 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025

The only thing scarier than a jack-o-lantern, is pumpkins in the landfill! Turn them into compost while having a smashing good time! Bring your own pumpkin or gourd to smash, or drop off extra pumpkins at CCE starting November 1st in marked area next to the compost bins to the right of the f...

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Our daytime Spark program is designed with our growing homeschooling community in mind. Our 4-H'ers will design their own bristle bots—tiny vibrating robots made from toothbrush heads and simple motors. Before they put them to work though, they will first design and build a custom maze, testing it with hexbug nanobots.

Once their maze is complete, they will then build their own personal robot-- the bristle bots. As they race, they will have to observe and make adjustments to their designs to get them to move forward through the obstacle course. This is a great starter exercise in engineering, design thinking, and robotics!

4-H'ers will get to take both their maze and personal bristle bot home with them.

Who: Broome County 4-H Members

This is not a drop-off program. As with all of our 4-H programs, we encourage parents to stay (and potentially help) with their young ones.

When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 11:00am- 1:00pm

Where: CCE Auditorium,

840 Upper Front Street, Binghamton

4-H Daytime Spark Club: Bristle Bots

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

4-H'ers will build an obstacle course to race Hexbug nanobots through. Once the obstacle course has been completed, members will build their own mini robots-- Bristle Bots to take home.

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pmOctober 22nd & 29th, Nov 5th & 12ZoomDuring this four-part series taught by trained facilitator Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, participa...

Whether you’re just interested in learning more about 4-H or a seasoned member, we welcome everyone to come learn about the wonderful opportunities our program offers. Our open house will start with an information session about our county, our programs, and how you can get involved. We’ll also cover the many other fantastic opportunities available at the state and national levels. 4-H has a lot to offer and we want to make sure our members can take advantage of it all! Bring your questions!

Following the informational session, explore the club tables set up around the room. This is also your chance to chat with our clubs, meet their leaders, see project displays, and participate in hands-on activities. Light snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the event.

Who: Anyone interested in Broome County 4-H, plus 4-H members and club leaders.

When: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time: 5:30pm- 8:00pm

Informational Presentation: 5:30pm- 6:00pm

Meet & Mingle: 6pm-8pm: Chat with club leaders, 4-H staff, and 4-H kids. Check out kids' fair projects, learn about our horse and livestock program, and more!

Where: CCE Auditorium

Broome County 4-H Open House

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Whether you’re just interested in learning more about 4-H or a seasoned member, we welcome everyone to come learn about the wonderful opportunities our program offers.

Level Up Your Farm or Food Business

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Level Up Your Farm or Food Business for Profitability in 2026!Saturday November 8th9am-1pmSouthern Tier Small Business Development Center hosted by Binghamton University120 Hawley St, BinghamtonJoin Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, the Southern Tier Small Business Development Center h...

NYS Agritourism Conference

Monday, November 10, 2025

The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direc...

NYS Agritourism Conference

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The first-ever New York State Agritourism Conference, hosted by the CCE Agritourism Program Work Team, is designed to support farms in growing successful visitor experiences. This statewide gathering will feature expert-led sessions, peer networking, and practical tools to help farms expand direc...

Lunch with Tom - Golden Eagle

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, most powerful, and widespread raptor species in the world. This spectacular eagle was once reserved only for kings and emperors to hunt with. In the eastern United States, the Bald Eagle is by far the most common, but it is possible to see Golden Eagles i...

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Exploring the Small Farm Dream: Is Farming Right for You?Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pmOctober 22nd & 29th, Nov 5th & 12ZoomDuring this four-part series taught by trained facilitator Laura Biasillo, Agricultural Economic Development Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, participa...

Bess Beetle Tractor Pull
Who’s the strongest insect of them all? In this interactive, science-meets-fun class, kids will meet the incredible Bess Beetle—a real-life insect with super strength! After learning cool facts about this wood-dwelling decomposing beetle, 4-H’ers will gently harness their beetle and see just how much weight it can pull in a friendly "tractor pull" competition.

4-H Spark: Bess Beetle Tractor Pull

Thursday, November 13, 2025

After learning cool facts about the wood-dwelling decomposing Bess Beetle, 4-H’ers will gently harness their beetle and see just how much weight it can pull in a friendly "tractor pull" competition.

Beef Quality Assurance Training

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Beef Quality Assurance TrainingSaturday, November 15th 10-3p.m.55 Foland Road Binghamton, NY 13903BQA’s mission is to guide producers towards continuous improvement using science-based production practices that assure cattle well-being, beef quality and safety. Programs have evolved to include be...

2025 Master Gardener Holiday Wreath Sale

Monday, October 27, 2025

The Broome County Master Gardeners create holiday wreaths and swags from fresh mixed evergreens donated by local tree farms as a fundraiser for Cutler Botanic Garden. All proceeds support infrastructure and programming in the gardens.Large wreaths (approx. 28") sell for $30Small wreaths (approx. ...

In this nature-inspired class, our youngest 4-H’ers will learn about the important insects in our environment—like ladybugs, bees, and beetles— and create cozy little "bug hotels" to give them a safe place to stay. Using natural materials like sticks, leaves, pinecones, and recycled containers, kids will design and build their very own bug shelters to take home.

Who: Broome County 4-H members, ages 5-7.

Although this program is designed with our youngest members in mind, kids of any age are welcome to attend. However, if the program fills up, we will give priority to the Cloverbuds.

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark Club: Cloverbud's Bug Hotels

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Our youngest 4-H’ers will learn about the important insects in our environment—like ladybugs, bees, and beetles— and create cozy little "bug hotels" to give them a safe place to stay.

2025 Upcycled Market: Holiday Edition

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Stop by after work and enjoy a fun, sustainable evening of holiday shopping, dinner, and local beverages! Discover one-of-a-kind upcycled, secondhand, and sustainably made goods while connecting with local makers and small businesses.You can also take part in interactive activities including:Clot...

Our Fancy Finger Foods class is back again this year! We’ll cook up some new recipes for this program, but the goal is the same-- simple, delicious, and fancy appetizers that kids can recreate at home for holiday get-togethers. (Those attending should be capable of, and comfortable with, safely handling a knife.)

Who: 4-H Members ages 8-18 years

When: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark Club: Fancy Finger Foods

Monday, November 24, 2025

We’ll cook up some simple, delicious, and fancy appetizers that kids can recreate at home-- just in time for holiday get-togethers.

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month from 2:30pm-3:45pm for our Healthy for Life nutrition series in the Auditorium of CCE Broome! New lesson each month. Lesson is followed by a hands-on cooking demonstration. Program is free to the public. Registration is appreciated by calling 607-772-89...

Lunch with Tom - Moose

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The moose disappeared from New York state in the late 1800's and early 1900's. They began returning in the 1980's and are now firmly reestablished in the Adirondack region of the state. For many visitors to that area, the moose has become the "most wanted to see" species. How likely is it that...

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Broome County

Events

Fall Tree Walk

4-H Community Service- Riverbank Cleanup

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Autumn Artisan Market

Recycling in Broome County

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

4-H Teen Spark: 2025 Kickoff Meeting

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Local Foods Education at the Binghamton Farmers Market

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

"Stories of Service: A Veterans Town Hall"

Pumpkin Smash 2025

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

4-H Daytime Spark Club: Bristle Bots

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

Broome County 4-H Open House

Level Up Your Farm or Food Business

NYS Agritourism Conference

NYS Agritourism Conference

Lunch with Tom - Golden Eagle

Exploring the Small Farm Dream

4-H Spark: Bess Beetle Tractor Pull

Beef Quality Assurance Training

2025 Master Gardener Holiday Wreath Sale

4-H Spark Club: Cloverbud's Bug Hotels

2025 Upcycled Market: Holiday Edition

4-H Spark Club: Fancy Finger Foods

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Lunch with Tom - Moose

Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Broome County