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Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, July 1, 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...

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Healthy for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes at First Presbyterian Church

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City (2 Main Street) for FREE nutrition and cooking classes. Join for one class or every class! Each class will consist of a nutrition lesson and recipe preparation. Sessions will be sets of 4 lessons taking place on 3 occasi...

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Frog & Toad Jumping

Frog & Toad Jumping Contests

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Greenwood Park - July 5thNathaniel Cole Park - August 8thCome one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestan...

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Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, July 5, 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!New for the Winter 2024-2025 season: We've expanded! We'll have vendors in both our main Market building and the Taste NY building on our prop...

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Frog & Toad Jumping

Frog & Toad Jumping Contests

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Greenwood Park - July 5thNathaniel Cole Park - August 8thCome one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestan...

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Frog & Toad Jumping

Frog & Toad Jumping Contests

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Greenwood Park - July 5thNathaniel Cole Park - August 8thCome one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestan...

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Monday, July 7, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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Lunch with Tom S25

Lunch with Tom - Wood Duck

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The male wood duck in breeding plumage is one of the most stunning of any duck species in the world. It is hard to believe that by the early 1900's, the wood duck population was feared to be close to extinction. It is now one of the most common breeding ducks in our area. It may come as a su...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at the Fenton Free Library

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Fenton Free Library for nutrition & cooking programs with our SNAP-Ed team! The library will host 3 separate months of 4-week series. Come for one week or join for all! Registration is appreciated not required. For more information, call the CCE office at 607-77...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes at Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott  (200 E. Main Street- use Liberty Avenue entrance) for FREE nutrition and cooking classes. Join for one class or every class! Each class will consist of a nutrition lesson and recipe preparation. Sessions will be sets o...

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Friday, July 11, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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Nature paddles

Guided Nature Paddles

Friday, July 11, 2025

Join CCE of Broome County for guided nature tours on kayak or canoe on Whitney Point Lake at Dorchester Park! We will discuss flora and fauna of the lake, local history of the site, and more! Each guided paddle will cover roughly the same content; folks are welcome to register for more than one d...

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Discover Insects

Discover Fireflies

Friday, July 11, 2025

Want to learn about these incredible glowing insects and their way of life? Venture outdoors in the dark to see them in action. We will begin the program by learning about these fascinating insects, and then participants will have a chance to catch some. All fireflies will be released at the end ...

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Pond safaris

Pond Safaris

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Saturday, July 12th at Greenwood ParkSaturday, August 23rd at Nathaniel Cole ParkThere's much more to a pond than fish, frogs, or turtles! Come on our to our pond safaris to find out for yourself. Participants will visit the pond and capture a variety of fascinating pond creatures to observe and ...

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ALL 4-H members who plan on exhibiting at the Broome County Fair (a youth building exhibit or an animal science project) MUST attend at least one fair clean-up day. Bring your cleaning buckets, rags, rakes, shovels, push brooms, wheelbarrows, and other similar landscaping tools. We will be cleaning out the youth building, setting up animal pens and the livestock arena, and much more. Many hands make light work! ​ ​If you cannot make one of the days, please contact Mallory at (mri26@cornell.edu) Dates: Saturday, July 12th @ 9am- 12 pm Monday, July 14th @ 4pm- 6pm ​Where: Broome County Fairgrounds 2932 Route 11, Whitney Point, NY

4-H Broome County Fair Cleanup Day

Saturday, July 12, 2025

It's fair season! All 4-H Members exhibiting at the Broome County Fair must attend at least one Cleanup Day. We will work together to get clean, set up animal pens, and ready the livestock arena.

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Pond safaris

Pond Safaris

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Saturday, July 12th at Greenwood ParkSaturday, August 23rd at Nathaniel Cole ParkThere's much more to a pond than fish, frogs, or turtles! Come on our to our pond safaris to find out for yourself. Participants will visit the pond and capture a variety of fascinating pond creatures to observe and ...

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Pond safaris

Pond Safaris

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Saturday, July 12th at Greenwood ParkSaturday, August 23rd at Nathaniel Cole ParkThere's much more to a pond than fish, frogs, or turtles! Come on our to our pond safaris to find out for yourself. Participants will visit the pond and capture a variety of fascinating pond creatures to observe and ...

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​4-H Flower Box Decorating Contest The Broome County Fair board is holding a flower box decorating contest for anyone in our 4-H community (this includes parents, 4-H clubs, individual youth, etc..) to participate in. The fair board will provide the boxes, soil, and plants. It's up to you to come up with the best flower box design. Here's a chance to showcase what you love best about 4-H-- perhaps an animal theme, club logo, or... The boxes and other materials can be picked up at the fairgrounds on June 2nd at 5:30 pm. ​ Finished boxes should be returned to the fairgrounds during one of our fair clean-up days. These flower boxes will help beautify the Broome County Fair on its 150-year anniversary. The prize for the best box will be decided by votes from the visiting public. Sign up today to reserve your flower box! ​Who: Anyone in the Broome County 4-H community, adults and youth. Registration Ends: June 1st ​Pick up materials: Where: Broome County Fairgrounds, Whitney Point, NY When: June 2nd Time: 5:30 pm Return Boxes: Where: Broome County Fairgrounds, Whitney Point, NY When: July 12th or July 14th (during Fair Clean Up Days)

4-H Flower Box Decorating Contest

Monday, June 2, 2025

The Broome County Fair board is holding a flower box decorating contest for anyone in our 4-H community. Here's a chance to showcase what you love best about 4-H while beautifying our county fair.

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ALL 4-H members who plan on exhibiting at the Broome County Fair (a youth building exhibit or an animal science project) MUST attend at least one fair clean-up day. Bring your cleaning buckets, rags, rakes, shovels, push brooms, wheelbarrows, and other similar landscaping tools. We will be cleaning out the youth building, setting up animal pens and the livestock arena, and much more. Many hands make light work! ​ ​If you cannot make one of the days, please contact Mallory at (mri26@cornell.edu) Dates: Saturday, July 12th @ 9am- 12 pm Monday, July 14th @ 4pm- 6pm ​Where: Broome County Fairgrounds 2932 Route 11, Whitney Point, NY

4-H Broome County Fair Cleanup Days

Monday, July 14, 2025

ALL 4-H members who plan on exhibiting at the Broome County Fair (a youth building exhibit or an animal science project) MUST attend at least one fair cleanup day.

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at the Fenton Free Library

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Fenton Free Library for nutrition & cooking programs with our SNAP-Ed team! The library will host 3 separate months of 4-week series. Come for one week or join for all! Registration is appreciated not required. For more information, call the CCE office at 607-77...

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Food scraps and compost

Composting 101

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Curious about composting but not sure where to start? Join CCE-Broome on July 16th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM for "Composting 101," an interactive workshop where you'll discover the science behind composting, explore different approaches, and learn how composting reduces waste and enriches soil. Beginn...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes at Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott  (200 E. Main Street- use Liberty Avenue entrance) for FREE nutrition and cooking classes. Join for one class or every class! Each class will consist of a nutrition lesson and recipe preparation. Sessions will be sets o...

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Friday, July 18, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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4-H Avian Bowl Workshop #1 This series is open to any youth that would like information on 4-H Avian Bowl (held at the New York State Fair in August,) or who is interested in learning more about poultry.  There will be a series of 3 workshops in total. Youth do not have to attend all 3. The material covered will be selected from 2023/24 Avian Bowl Manual. Open to All 4-H'ers  Date: Saturday, July 19th Time: 10am Location: Cortland County Fairgrounds

4-H Avian Bowl Practice I

Saturday, July 19, 2025

4-H'ers will learn about poultry science in preparation for the Avian Bowl competition this summer.

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Costume parade at Much Ado

Much Ado in the Garden 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Much Ado in the Garden is a family-friendly public event in CBG that combines a celebration of the music, dance, theater, and crafts of Elizabethan England. Now in its 7th year, the festival also features children’s activities, vendors, basket raffles and craft demonstrations.

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​All Broome County 4-H animal exhibitors must attend this fair orientation, held in the Livestock Pavillion. We will go over the rules and expectations for the week. Members will be given their 2025 Broome County Fair t-shirt at this time, and we will take our group picture. ​ ​This is the ONLY time the fair t-shirts will be given out to youth members and those members must be in attendance. (Leftover shirts will be available for purchase in the Youth Building.) This mandatory meeting will be immediately followed by ice cream! Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion on the Broome County Fairgrounds, Whitney Point, NY When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm

4-H Broome County Fair Orientation & Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

​All Broome County 4-H animal exhibitors must attend this fair orientation, held in the Livestock Pavillion. We will go over the rules and expectations for the week.

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The 4-H Dog Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their dogs over the course of the year. ​ A 4-H dog project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. ​ ​Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm

4-H Dog Show

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Broome County 4-H'ers will showcase the work they've put into their dog projects during the 4-H dog show at the fair.

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​The 4-H Alpaca/Llama Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H alpaca or llama project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Time: 10:00 am

4-H Alpaca Show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

​The 4-H Alpaca/Llama Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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​The 4-H Swine Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H swine project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Time: 10:30 am

4-H Swine Show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

​The 4-H Swine Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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​The 4-H Beef Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H beef project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be actively involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm

4-H Beef Show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

​The 4-H Beef Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at the Fenton Free Library

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Fenton Free Library for nutrition & cooking programs with our SNAP-Ed team! The library will host 3 separate months of 4-week series. Come for one week or join for all! Registration is appreciated not required. For more information, call the CCE office at 607-77...

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​The 4-H Sheep Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H sheep project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm

4-H Sheep Show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

​The 4-H Sheep Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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​The 4-H Dairy Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H dairy project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 am

4-H Dairy Show

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The 4-H Dairy Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes at Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott  (200 E. Main Street- use Liberty Avenue entrance) for FREE nutrition and cooking classes. Join for one class or every class! Each class will consist of a nutrition lesson and recipe preparation. Sessions will be sets o...

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​The 4-H Goat Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H goat project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Thursday, July 24th Time: 2:00 pm

4-H Goat Show

Thursday, July 24, 2025

​The 4-H Goat Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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​The 4-H Poultry Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. A 4-H poultry project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Time: 6:00 pm

4-H Poultry Show

Thursday, July 24, 2025

​The 4-H Poultry Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Friday, July 25, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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​The 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year. Gymkhana shows are all about speed and how fast riders can ride specific patterns around barrels or poles. This is a fast-paced and exciting show to watch. A 4-H horse project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Friday, July 25, 2025 Time: 9:00 am

4-H Horse Show

Friday, July 25, 2025

​The 4-H Horse Show will be held during the Broome County Fair. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animal over the course of the year.

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​The 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animals over the course of the year. A 4-H rabbit or cavy project includes more than just training. Members are encouraged to be involved in the care and health of their animal and attend clinics to learn more about their species. They also keep a project record book which keeps track of the work they've done with their animal, expenses, and educational events. Who: Broome County 4-H Members Where: Livestock Pavillion Broome County Fair Whitney Point, NY Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 9:30 am

4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show

Saturday, July 26, 2025

​The 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show will be held during the Broome County Fair in Whitney Point, NY. 4-H members will showcase the work they've done with their animals over the course of the year.

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​Come Support Broome County youth directly and fill your freezer with locally grown, fresh meat for the year, or satisfy your sweet tooth and purchase a homemade baked good. Our local 4-H farmers have done a fantastic job of raising their animals for our sale this year. At this year's auction we anticipate having chickens, turkey, swine, goat, sheep, and beef available. If you cannot make it to the sale, but would still like to make a purchase, absentee bids are available. ​ We are also looking for baked good and craft donations for the sale. The proceeds will go to support the Broome County 4-H program.​ ​For more information on our auction please contact Linnea Depue at lmm333@cornell.edu or check out our website at: Cornell Cooperative Extension | Livestock and Pie Auction Where: Livestock Pavillion at Broome County Fairgrounds Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm

4-H Livestock Market and Pie Auction

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Support our young 4-H farmers! Come to the Broome County 4-H Livestock Market Auction and purchase their market animals to fill your freezers with locally grown, quality meat.

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​Our Broome County 4-H'ers will celebrate the end of a week filled with early mornings, late nights, and lots of hard work with a fair party. This is a great time to hang out with old friends and make new ones as we have music, dancing, games, food, and plenty of fun. ​Who: Broome County 4-H Families Where: Livestock Pavillion at the Broome County Fair When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 Time: 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm

Broome County 4-H Fair Party

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Our Broome County 4-H'ers will celebrate the end of a long week filled with early mornings, late nights, and lots of hard work with a fair party.

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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nutrition

Nutrition Classes at Your Local Senior Center

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Join us every month at Broome County Senior Centers for a fun and interactive nutrition and cooking class! Topics vary each month. No registration required. Please see below for the schedule.July Topic: Food Planning for One - It Can Be Done!7/7 - Broome West Senior Center, 11:30am7/8 - First War...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at the Fenton Free Library

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Fenton Free Library for nutrition & cooking programs with our SNAP-Ed team! The library will host 3 separate months of 4-week series. Come for one week or join for all! Registration is appreciated not required. For more information, call the CCE office at 607-77...

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Guided Walk

Guided Nature Walk

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Join the CCE of Broome County for a guided nature walk through Hawkins Pond Nature Area! The walk will be led by a CCE Nature Educator and cover a wide range of information, largely based on what is seen/encountered on the day of the program. Feel free to come with questions, or simply come out a...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition & Cooking Classes at Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Join us throughout the year at the Union Presbyterian Church in Endicott  (200 E. Main Street- use Liberty Avenue entrance) for FREE nutrition and cooking classes. Join for one class or every class! Each class will consist of a nutrition lesson and recipe preparation. Sessions will be sets o...

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Vermicomposting 101

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Join us to learn the basics of vermicomposting or worm composting, and build your own worm bin!  Whether you're new to composting or looking to expand your sustainable practices, this class is perfect for all experience levels. All materials (and worms) included, however registration is limi...

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Nature paddles

Guided Nature Paddles

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Join CCE of Broome County for guided nature tours on kayak or canoe on Whitney Point Lake at Dorchester Park! We will discuss flora and fauna of the lake, local history of the site, and more! Each guided paddle will cover roughly the same content; folks are welcome to register for more than one d...

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This series is open to any youth that would like information on 4-H Avian Bowl (held at the New York State Fair in August,) or who is interested in learning more about poultry. There will be a series of 3 workshops in total. Youth do not have to attend all 3. The material covered will be selected from 2023/24 Avian Bowl Manual. Who: Open to all 4-H Members Where: Broome County Fairgrounds Youth Building When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Time: 10 am

4-H Avian Bowl Practice #2

Saturday, August 2, 2025

4-H'ers will learn about poultry science in preparation for the Avian Bowl competition held this summer at the New York State Fair.

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Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, August 2, 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!New for the Winter 2024-2025 season: We've expanded! We'll have vendors in both our main Market building and the Taste NY building on our prop...

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Discover Insects

Discover Dragonflies

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Did you know that dragonflies start their lives underwater, have been called "mosquito hawks", do not sting, and have some of the most amazing behaviors and color patterns? Broome County is home to over 100 species of dragonflies and damselflies. Our program will start with a dragonfly overview, ...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, August 5, 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...

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at Your Home Public Library, Johnson City

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Join us at the Your Home Public Library in Johnson City throughout the 2024-2025 year for free nutrition & cooking classes. Join for one session or attend them all! Registration is appreciated but not required. Please call the CCE Broome Office to learn more at 607-772-8953 or BroomeNutrition@cor...

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sunflowers

New York Botanical Gardens Bus Trip

Thursday, August 7, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is offering a bus trip to New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, NY. Join Broome County Master Gardeners to celebrate Van Gogh’s Flowers and so much more at one of the premier horticultural display gardens in the US....

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Frog & Toad Jumping

Frog & Toad Jumping Contests

Friday, August 8, 2025

Greenwood Park - July 5thNathaniel Cole Park - August 8thCome one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestan...

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Frog & Toad Jumping

Frog & Toad Jumping Contests

Friday, August 8, 2025

Greenwood Park - July 5thNathaniel Cole Park - August 8thCome one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestan...

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Frog & Toad Jumping

Frog & Toad Jumping Contests

Friday, August 8, 2025

Greenwood Park - July 5thNathaniel Cole Park - August 8thCome one, come all to the Frog and Toad Jumping Contests! Feisty frogs and terrific toads will compete in these fun-filled, family-friendly events. All ages are welcome, including adults! Come to compete, or cheer on your favorite contestan...

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Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Saturday, August 9, 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!New for the Winter 2024-2025 season: We've expanded! We'll have vendors in both our main Market building and the Taste NY building on our prop...

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at Your Home Public Library, Johnson City

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Join us at the Your Home Public Library in Johnson City throughout the 2024-2025 year for free nutrition & cooking classes. Join for one session or attend them all! Registration is appreciated but not required. Please call the CCE Broome Office to learn more at 607-772-8953 or BroomeNutrition@cor...

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Lunch with Tom S25

Lunch with Tom - Eastern Gray Squirrel

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Gray squirrels are one of the most recognizable and commonly seen mammals in our area. They can illicit very strong emotions on both sides. Some people love to see and feed them while others detest the squirrels that raid birdfeeders or cause damage to homes and property. If you love, loath or...

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Nature paddles

Guided Nature Paddles

Friday, August 15, 2025

Join CCE of Broome County for guided nature tours on kayak or canoe on Whitney Point Lake at Dorchester Park! We will discuss flora and fauna of the lake, local history of the site, and more! Each guided paddle will cover roughly the same content; folks are welcome to register for more than one d...

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This series is open to any youth that would like information on 4-H Avian Bowl (held at the New York State Fair in August,) or who is interested in learning more about poultry. There will be a series of 3 workshops in total. Youth do not have to attend all 3. The material covered will be selected from 2023/24 Avian Bowl Manual Who: Open to all 4-H Members Where: LaFayette Community Center, LaFayette, NY When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Time: 10 am

4-H Avian Bowl Practice #3

Saturday, August 16, 2025

4-H'ers will learn more about poultry science in preparation for the Avian Bowl competition held this summer at the New York State Fair.

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at Your Home Public Library, Johnson City

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Join us at the Your Home Public Library in Johnson City throughout the 2024-2025 year for free nutrition & cooking classes. Join for one session or attend them all! Registration is appreciated but not required. Please call the CCE Broome Office to learn more at 607-772-8953 or BroomeNutrition@cor...

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Pond safaris

Pond Safaris

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Saturday, July 12th at Greenwood ParkSaturday, August 23rd at Nathaniel Cole ParkThere's much more to a pond than fish, frogs, or turtles! Come on our to our pond safaris to find out for yourself. Participants will visit the pond and capture a variety of fascinating pond creatures to observe and ...

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Pond safaris

Pond Safaris

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Saturday, July 12th at Greenwood ParkSaturday, August 23rd at Nathaniel Cole ParkThere's much more to a pond than fish, frogs, or turtles! Come on our to our pond safaris to find out for yourself. Participants will visit the pond and capture a variety of fascinating pond creatures to observe and ...

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Pond safaris

Pond Safaris

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Saturday, July 12th at Greenwood ParkSaturday, August 23rd at Nathaniel Cole ParkThere's much more to a pond than fish, frogs, or turtles! Come on our to our pond safaris to find out for yourself. Participants will visit the pond and capture a variety of fascinating pond creatures to observe and ...

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nutrition

Walking Club at Cutler Botanic Garden

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Join our SNAP-Ed Nutritionist Caitlin to get your steps in, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle and try new recipes! We will begin with a garden walk at your own pace, followed by a 20-minute nutrition discussion and delicious snack!Wednesdays at 10am, July 9th through August 27th.Meet a...

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nutrition

Nutrition Programs at Your Home Public Library, Johnson City

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Join us at the Your Home Public Library in Johnson City throughout the 2024-2025 year for free nutrition & cooking classes. Join for one session or attend them all! Registration is appreciated but not required. Please call the CCE Broome Office to learn more at 607-772-8953 or BroomeNutrition@cor...

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Nature paddles

Guided Nature Paddles

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Join CCE of Broome County for guided nature tours on kayak or canoe on Whitney Point Lake at Dorchester Park! We will discuss flora and fauna of the lake, local history of the site, and more! Each guided paddle will cover roughly the same content; folks are welcome to register for more than one d...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, September 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...

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nutrition

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series at CCE Broome

Tuesday, October 7, 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...

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nutrition

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...

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BQA Training

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...

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nutrition

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...

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