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Move and Improve Classes

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Improve the way you feel with a little movement, a little learning and a little snack in our SNAP-Ed nutrition series "Move and Improve"Learn something new, try an energizing food, and get moving to boost both your body and your mind. Check out this class that offers a little bit of each!Come joi...

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Inspired by Annie's

New York Annie's Project: Social Media 201

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Allegany, Broome, Madison, Saratoga & Ulster Counties for a hybrid series focused on giving you the tools to build your toolbox and level up your social media strategies for 2026! Those that complete the series will complete a social media plan for 2026, as ...

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​ Our teens will gather at Touch of Texas to take advantage of their free country western line dancing lessons. This relaxed, beginner-friendly experience is a great chance to try something new with friends by your side. There’s no pressure to participate—if you’d rather watch and take it all in, that’s perfectly fine too. It’s all about stepping outside our comfort zones and having fun together. We’ll also have snacks for everyone, so come ready to dance, hang out, and enjoy a great night! Who: Broome County 4-H Members, ages 13+ years Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm Where: Touch Of Texas,1240 Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905

4-H Teen Spark: Line Dancing

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Broome County 4-H teens will gather at Touch of Texas to take advantage of their free line dancing lessons. This is their chance to try something new with their friends by their side.

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Write Your Farm Business Plan Series

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County and the Small Business Development Center at Binghamton University for a five-week business plan writing series. Each week will focus on a specific section of the business plan using AgPlan as the template and online business planning tool. Thos...

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Butterfly moth classes

Discover Local Moths and Butterflies - Class Two

Thursday, March 26, 2026

CCE Nature Educator and Local Lep Enthusiast, Colleen Wolpert, has been teaching about butterflies for nearly 30 years. Come and learn about local butterflies and moths including identification and when/where to find them. Class One will be held on March 13th. Class One and Class Two will c...

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4-H Livestock Program: Alpaca Herd Health

4-H Livestock Program: Alpaca Herd Health

Saturday, March 28, 2026

When: March 28th, 10:00AM – 12:00 PMWhere: Hillcrest, NY (exact address giving after registration)Club Age Range: Members 8+Join us at Mallory’s Meadows for a quick farm tour and a hands-on herd health lesson using alpacas as our example species. Youth will learn practical livestock care skills i...

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zoo feathers program

Feathers and Flight - at the Ross Park Zoo

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Join CCE at the Wolf Woods education building in the Ross Park Zoo for a program all about different feather types, colors, and, sizes, and how birds fly!Geared toward youth up to age 16.Please note that there is a cost for this program. Cost covers zoo admission for youth participant + one accom...

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Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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.

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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in GroupGAP. To maintain and e...

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Cloverbuds should prepare for a messy colorful adventure as we tie dye. Cloverbuds will be guided through tie-dye techniques-- learning how to create a variety of colorful outcomes and patterns. Each participant will have the opportunity to express their unique style by choosing colors and applying their chosen tie-dye techniques to an item they bring in. Who: Broome County 4-H Members, ages 5-7 (Note: 4-H members of all ages are welcome to sign up for this program. In the event that enrollment exceeds capacity, priority will be extended to Cloverbud participants.) When: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark: Cloverbud Color Splash- Tie Dye Fun

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Cloverbuds should prepare for a messy colorful adventure as we tie dye. Cloverbuds will be guided through tie-dye techniques-- learning how to create a variety of colorful outcomes and patterns.

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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training, Farm Food Safety Plan Writing, and GroupGAP

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM), has a new project to increase understanding and implementation of food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms across NY and participation in GroupGAP. To maintain and e...

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Wild about nature? Want to learn more about wildlife? Join us as get started learning about our local animals as part of the Wildlife Habitat Education Program. WHEP is a national hands-on environmental education program that is dedicated to teaching wildlife and fisheries habitat conservation and management. Our nature educator, Carolyn Klein, will introduce Broome County 4-H’ers to some of the animals found in the Northeast Mixed Forest Region and ways to identify them using pelts, tracks, or even vocalizations. The NYS W.H.E.P. contest will be held at the state fair. There is no need to compete in WHEP-- 4-H'ers are welcome to join us simply to enjoy nature programming. We are just using the event as a focus point for what material to cover. Bonus: If 4-H'ers would like to compete in WHEP, this program will help them prepare. Who: Broome County 4-H Members When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time: 5:30pm- 7:00pm Where: CCE Auditorium

4-H Spark Club: Intro to the Wildlife Habitat Education Program

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Nature educator Carolyn Klein will teach 4-H'ers about wildlife found in the NE mixed forest region as an introduction to the 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program.

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Matt Ebbers BCRFM Building

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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.

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Low tunnels

Season Extension and Low Tunnel Construction Workshop

Saturday, April 4, 2026

In cooperation with VINES, you can easily add 2 weeks to the start and end of the growing season by the use of low tunnels, frost blankets with supports. Construct you own 4 ft. low tunnel hoops and learn tips and techniques from Master Gardener Volunteers at Cutler Botanic Garden. Hoop materi...

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​Join us for an excursion into the sweet world of maple syrup. Dan and Ruth Beasley are kindly hosting Broome County 4-H'ers at SweeTrees Maple Products, their family-owned facility in Berkshire. 4-H’ers will hike into the woods to learn all about how to make maple syrup— how to tap trees, which trees to use, and how their tubing system works. We'll then step into the sugarhouse to learn how that sap gets turned into delicious syrup, sugars, and candies. Bring your sweet tooth for sampling! Who: Open to all Broome County 4-H members When: Tuesday, April 7th Time: 10:30 am Where: SweeTrees Maple Products, 761 Glen Road, Berkshire, NY 13736

4-H Spark Club: SweeTrees Maple

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

4-H’ers will hike into the woods to learn all about maple syrup production— how to tap trees, which trees to use, and how that sap gets turned into delicious syrups, spreads, and candies.

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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...

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Lunch with Tom - Hellbender

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

April is a perfect time to learn about this large aquatic salamander. Most people would think they were the target of an April Fools prank if you tried to tell them about the Hellbender. Everything said, from its name, what it is, the size, what it looks like... would all seem suspect. The mos...

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Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center, one of the few specialized equine rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast. This unique opportunity will give 4-H members an inside look at how modern rehabilitation therapies support equine health, soundness, and recovery from injury. Depending on the patients scheduled on the day of our visit, 4-H’ers may observe a variety of advanced rehabilitation tools in action, such as the underwater treadmill, equine swimming programs, vibration plate therapy, MagnaWave (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy), and other specialized equipment. This tour is ideal for youth interested in equine science, veterinary medicine, or horse management, and it offers valuable real-world insight into careers and technologies used in the equine industry today. Please note that specific demonstrations will depend on the horses being treated at the time of the visit.​ Who: Broome County 4-H Members When: Friday, April 10, 2026 Time: 10:30 am Where: SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center 4414 US Route 20, Morrisville, NY 13408

4-H Tour of SUNY Morrisville's Equine Rehabilitation Center

Friday, April 10, 2026

This unique opportunity will give 4-H members an inside look at how modern rehabilitation therapies support equine health, soundness, and recovery from injury.

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Matt Ebbers BCRFM Building

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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.

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Roots to Resiliency

Roots to Resiliency

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thursdays, April 16th - May 7th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMApril 16th: Small Farm Foundations: Virtual Zoom MeetingApril 23rd: Poultry farm tour: McManus Homestead, Endicott, NYApril 30th: Beekeeping basics: Black Dog Honey, CCE Broome Office, Binghamton, NYMay 7th: Garden Planning: CCE Master Gardeners, ...

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3rd Annual 4-H Regional Livestock Skill-a-Thon

3rd Annual Regional Livestock Skill‑a‑Thon

Friday, April 17, 2026

What: Livestock Knowledge based CompetitionYou must pre-register for this competition through your local 4-H educatorDetails: Livestock Skill‑a‑Thon—a dynamic competition designed for 4‑H youth passionate about livestock and agriculture! Test your knowledge through an individual writ...

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Matt Ebbers BCRFM Building

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 18, 2026

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.

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planting a tree

Plant a Tree in CBG

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Help us replace trees lost in last summer's storm and learn how to properly plant and care for a tree. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.  Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of garden gloves. Class will begin in the Ag Center Large Conference Room (Taste NY bui...

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CVSP walk

​Nature Walk at Chenango Valley State Park in Honor of Earth Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Meet at 1pm at the Pines Pavilion Parking Lot after checking out the Earth Day event 10am-1pm at the Fire Station across from the entrance to the park.We will look for spring wildflowers, insects, bird nests, and animal tracks. Trees that support butterflies and moths will be discussed. Wear app...

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Fountains at Longwood Garden

Longwood Gardens Bus Trip - Registration Now Open

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

We are pleased to announce that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is offering a bus trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA on Thursday, May 21 . Join Broome County Master Gardeners to a Festival of Fountains and so much more at one of the premier horticultural display gardens...

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Textile Waste and Mending Workshop

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

This workshop will give an introduction to the textile waste crisis with facts and statistics, dive into the impacts of textile waste, and offer solutions that you can be a part of! We will end the workshop with a mending lesson from a CCE educator to learn some basic mending techniques to extend...

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The Broome County 4-H Spark Club is partnering with the Nature Nomads 4-H Club for a special outdoor experience at the Waterman Conservation Education Center. 4-H'ers will have the unique opportunity to go on a guided nature hike accompanied by pack goats! As they hike, participants will learn about the benefits of goats as pack animals and in managing invasive species.​ Who: All Broome County 4-H Members When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm Where: Waterman Conservation Education Center 403 Hilton Road, Apalachin, NY 13732

4-H Spark Club: Hiking with Goats

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

4-H'ers will have the opportunity to go on a guided nature hike with pack goats! As they hike, participants will learn about the benefits of goats as pack animals and in managing invasive species.

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Roots to Resiliency

Roots to Resiliency

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Thursdays, April 16th - May 7th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMApril 16th: Small Farm Foundations: Virtual Zoom MeetingApril 23rd: Poultry farm tour: McManus Homestead, Endicott, NYApril 30th: Beekeeping basics: Black Dog Honey, CCE Broome Office, Binghamton, NYMay 7th: Garden Planning: CCE Master Gardeners, ...

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Matt Ebbers BCRFM Building

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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.

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Spring BioBlitz

​Spring Bioblitz at Greenwood Park

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather date Sunday 4/26/26Participate in the Spring 2026 East Finger Lakes Bioblitz iNaturalist by joining CCE Nature Educator Colleen Wolpert. No experience necessary.https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2026-east-finger-lakes-bioblitz Please dress for the weather, so we can gather as...

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2026 Spring Open Farm Day

2026 Spring Open Farm Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is excited to present our Spring Open Farm Day on Saturday, April 25th from 10 am to 3 pm! 13 local farms and agricultural businesses will open their doors to visitors. Farms and businesses will offer farm tours, activities, demonstrations, and sampl...

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Roots to Resiliency

Roots to Resiliency

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Thursdays, April 16th - May 7th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMApril 16th: Small Farm Foundations: Virtual Zoom MeetingApril 23rd: Poultry farm tour: McManus Homestead, Endicott, NYApril 30th: Beekeeping basics: Black Dog Honey, CCE Broome Office, Binghamton, NYMay 7th: Garden Planning: CCE Master Gardeners, ...

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Jones Park Walk

Nature Walk at Jones Park

Friday, May 1, 2026

We will look for spring wildflowers and insects, especially a very special butterfly. Trees and native plants that support butterflies and moths will be discussed.Wear appropriate footwear for mud, in case the woodland trails are muddy.Registration is free, but required.

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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...

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Roots to Resiliency

Roots to Resiliency

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Thursdays, April 16th - May 7th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMApril 16th: Small Farm Foundations: Virtual Zoom MeetingApril 23rd: Poultry farm tour: McManus Homestead, Endicott, NYApril 30th: Beekeeping basics: Black Dog Honey, CCE Broome Office, Binghamton, NYMay 7th: Garden Planning: CCE Master Gardeners, ...

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dividing perennials

Dividing Perennials Workshop

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Perennial gardens getting out of control? Learn how to dig and divide perennial plants, which plants should be divided in spring and the benefits of this routine maintenance. Work with Master Gardeners to gain hands-on experience and learn proper techniques on dividing perennials. Class size...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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...

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Join us for our 15th Annual Fresh Food Face Off on Tuesday, September 15th, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.

2026 Fresh Food Face Off

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Join us for the 15th Annual Fresh Food Face Off. This Fundraiser is a celebration of fresh, local flavor hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County!This year's event will be on Tuesday, September 15th, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.Tickets are ...

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Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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...

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