NEWA Weather Station Informational Meeting Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be hosting an informational meeting about NEWA weather stations and the potential benefits they can provide farm operations in Oswego County. NEWA stands for Network for Environment and Weather Applications and is a weather station platform run by Cornell University and the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program. NEWA collects weather data from weather stations primarily located on farms and generates real-time weather data summaries, crop production tools, and integrated pest management (IPM) forecasts.Agricultural producers have seen a rise in unpredictable weather making it more challenging to grow fruits, vegetables, and field crops. As a result, there is a need for more timely and accurate weather forecasting tools to help farmers make better informed decisions throughout the growing season. NEWA weather stations can provide enhanced crop and pest management forecasting, including harvest dates and pest cycles. Investing in a weather station can also play an important role if a farm operation needs to file a crop insurance claim due to a weather-related disaster such as high winds, severe frost, extreme precipitation, or prolonged drought. With modest investments, agricultural producers can receive timely information that provides potential cost savings every year.Dan Olmstead, Senior Extension Associate for Cornell University, will be leading an informal, round table discussion about NEWA weather stations with a Q&A session.  There is no cost to attend, but registration is required as seating is limited. To register, contact Joshua Vrooman at the phone number or email address below. ========================================= Sparks - Small Pets Friday, April 19, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Believers Chapel North, 5375 State Rte 3 , Mexico, NY 13114 The Oswego County 4-H Program will be presenting another short-term Sparks Club. A ‘Sparks Club’ is a short, two- to four-session club that introduces youth to the 4-H program and the curriculum developed by 4-H educators. Youth joining a Sparks Club will be enrolled as a 4-H independent member for the 2023-2024 year.Sparks - Small Pets will be a three-session program on small pets where youth, ages five - 18, will discover the diversity of pets! They will learn about different and unique animals that can be cared for as pets in your home, from reptiles to birds to small mammals.Registration closes on April 9th and is required as space is limited. If the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H Program, an adult must attend the first session on April 12th. The fee to participate is $15 per youth. Enrolled Oswego County 4-H members are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/smallpets24_235 ========================================= CANCELLED: Sparks - Butterfly & Pollinator Gardens Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 CANCELLED Due to low registration, this Sparks club has been cancelled. This three-session, science 4-H club is for Oswego County youth interested in learning about creating gardens and safe places for our pollinators. It will introduce youth to native flower species, making seed tape, and gardening ideas to bring home to create their own pollinator garden! Sparks - Butterfly & Pollinator Gardens is available to any Oswego County youth aged 5-18; an adult must stay with any youth under the age of 8 for the duration of the program for insurance purposes.   Registration is required as space is limited. An adult must attend the first session on April 13th, if the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H Program. There is no program fee for enrolled Oswego County 4-H Members. Youth not enrolled in Oswego County 4-H will pay a $15 fee which includes enrollment into the Oswego County 4-H Program. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Gardens_24_235 ========================================= Celebrate Earth Day! Monday, April 22, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 On Earth Day, people come together to celebrate and honor our planet. This Earth Day program will highlight some of the different ways we can make a positive impact not only for our planet, but for each other! This program will feature a make-and-take craft and a sweet treat. The fee for this program is only $4.00 per person up to $12.00 per family. Children under the age of three are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/EarthDay_24_235 ========================================= Amboy Open House Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Join us!The Schoeck Education Building is bursting with excitement this Spring Break, offering open hours with exhibits on display. Join the fun with a story time and guided hike at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. These programs are FREE! No registration required. Donations are always appreciated. FREE ========================================= Sparks - Start a Sketchbook (Drawing Series) Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 The Oswego County 4-H Program will be presenting another short-term Sparks Club. A ‘Sparks Club’ is a short, two- to four-session club that introduces youth to the 4-H program and the curriculum developed by 4-H educators. Youth joining a Sparks Club will be enrolled as a 4-H independent member for the 2023-2024 year.Sparks – Start a Sketchbook (Drawing Series) will focus on the basics of drawing. This four-session club will explore contour drawing, shading, and texture after creating a sketchbook made from recycled items. Bring an empty cereal box to the first session to make your sketchbook.  April 9th: Create Your SketchbookApril 16th: Contour & Continuous Line DrawingsApril 23rd: Value & Ways to ShadeApril 30th: Essence of Animals (Texture)This series is open to eight youth in third grade and up. Registration closes on Sunday, April 7th. If the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H Program, an adult must attend the first session on April 9th. No program fee for enrolled Oswego County 4-H Members. Youth not enrolled in Oswego County 4-H will pay a $15 registration fee. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Sparks-Sketchbook_235 ========================================= Amboy Open House Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Join us!The Schoeck Education Building is bursting with excitement this Spring Break, offering open hours with exhibits on display. Join the fun with a story time and guided hike at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. These programs are FREE! No registration required. Donations are always appreciated. FREE ========================================= Walk & Talk: Trees, Arbor Day Event Friday, April 26, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Join us in celebrating Arbor Day by walking the trails and learning about different tree species and their unique characteristics. Participants will learn tips and tricks to identifying some of our most common tree species throughout the state. The fee for this program is only $4.00 per person up to $12.00 per family. Children under the age of three are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/ArborDay_24_235 ========================================= Sparks - Small Pets Friday, April 26, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Believers Chapel North, 5375 State Rte 3 , Mexico, NY 13114 The Oswego County 4-H Program will be presenting another short-term Sparks Club. A ‘Sparks Club’ is a short, two- to four-session club that introduces youth to the 4-H program and the curriculum developed by 4-H educators. Youth joining a Sparks Club will be enrolled as a 4-H independent member for the 2023-2024 year.Sparks - Small Pets will be a three-session program on small pets where youth, ages five - 18, will discover the diversity of pets! They will learn about different and unique animals that can be cared for as pets in your home, from reptiles to birds to small mammals.Registration closes on April 9th and is required as space is limited. If the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H Program, an adult must attend the first session on April 12th. The fee to participate is $15 per youth. Enrolled Oswego County 4-H members are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/smallpets24_235 ========================================= CANCELLED: Sparks - Butterfly & Pollinator Gardens Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 CANCELLED Due to low registration, this Sparks club has been cancelled. This three-session, science 4-H club is for Oswego County youth interested in learning about creating gardens and safe places for our pollinators. It will introduce youth to native flower species, making seed tape, and gardening ideas to bring home to create their own pollinator garden! Sparks - Butterfly & Pollinator Gardens is available to any Oswego County youth aged 5-18; an adult must stay with any youth under the age of 8 for the duration of the program for insurance purposes.   Registration is required as space is limited. An adult must attend the first session on April 13th, if the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H Program. There is no program fee for enrolled Oswego County 4-H Members. Youth not enrolled in Oswego County 4-H will pay a $15 fee which includes enrollment into the Oswego County 4-H Program. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Gardens_24_235 ========================================= Sparks - Start a Sketchbook (Drawing Series) Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 The Oswego County 4-H Program will be presenting another short-term Sparks Club. A ‘Sparks Club’ is a short, two- to four-session club that introduces youth to the 4-H program and the curriculum developed by 4-H educators. Youth joining a Sparks Club will be enrolled as a 4-H independent member for the 2023-2024 year.Sparks – Start a Sketchbook (Drawing Series) will focus on the basics of drawing. This four-session club will explore contour drawing, shading, and texture after creating a sketchbook made from recycled items. Bring an empty cereal box to the first session to make your sketchbook.  April 9th: Create Your SketchbookApril 16th: Contour & Continuous Line DrawingsApril 23rd: Value & Ways to ShadeApril 30th: Essence of Animals (Texture)This series is open to eight youth in third grade and up. Registration closes on Sunday, April 7th. If the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H Program, an adult must attend the first session on April 9th. No program fee for enrolled Oswego County 4-H Members. Youth not enrolled in Oswego County 4-H will pay a $15 registration fee. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Sparks-Sketchbook_235 ========================================= Wild for Wildlife Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Now that it's spring, there are so many different amphibians, reptiles, and mammals wandering around our woods! Join our environmental educator as we discuss the wildlife that can be found at Amboy, then walk the trails to try and find these animals. We may catch frogs or salamanders, run into the newly hatched goslings, or spot the resident beavers working on their dam. We're wild for wildlife at the Center and hope you are too! The fee for this program is only $4.00 per person up to $12.00 per family. Children under the age of three are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Wildlife24_235 ========================================= Evening Hike at Beaver Marsh Trail Friday, May 10, 2024 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Join our environmental educator for an evening hike around Beaver Marsh Trail. This trail follows Beaver Marsh Pond and our observation deck, which highlights the different wetland animals and habitat. We should expect to hear spring peepers and other frog species that are out this time of year. Even though birds and mammals are settling down for the evening at this time, the pond is still buzzing with excitement! The fee for this program is only $4.00 per person up to $12.00 per family. Children under the age of three are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Hike24_235 ========================================= Make Your Own Pinch Pots Sunday, May 19, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Pinch pots are a simple way to make a beautiful piece of pottery! All you do is pinch the clay into the shape desired by using your hands and fingers. We will be offering this fun program to create nature themed pinch pots using air dry clay. Participants will be able to collect pine needles, pinecones, flowers, and more to create patterns and indents on their pot that will truly make them one of a kind! Registration is required for this program as space is limited - youth and adults are welcomed to sign up. Please register youth from the same family in one registration form. The fee for this program is only $4.00 per person up to $12.00 per family. Children under the age of three are free. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/PinchPots_235 ========================================= Livestock Health Workshop Thursday, May 23, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm CiTi BOCES, 179 County Route 64 , Mexico, NY 13114 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego County) will be hosting a two-part agriculture workshop series focused on livestock-related concerns. The first part will focus on how best to maintain livestock health. The second part will address how best to manage on-farm animal mortalities when they occur. This two-part series is open to all livestock owners and beginning farmers, including cattle, small ruminants, swine and poultry operations. The Livestock Health Workshop (Part 1) will be held at the CiTi BOCES David M. Stern building. Guest speakers will be Dr. Toby Pinn-Woodcock from Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center, and Dr. Patrina Ashley, regional Veterinarian for NYS Ag & Markets. Topics will include proper use of antibiotics for production animals (cattle, small ruminants, swine, and poultry), common diseases, veterinary client-patient relationships and the importance of antimicrobial use. The New York State Cattle Assurance Program (NYSCHAP), which is an integrated prevention program that develops farm-specific herd health plans, will also be discussed. There will be plenty of time for questions. The second part, a Livestock Mortality Workshop, will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit thatscooperativeextension.org/events/2024/06/18/livestock-mortality-workshop This two-part series is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/livestockhealth_235 ========================================= Introduction to Fly Fishing for Youth Monday, June 10, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 Registration is closed. Class is full. Please contact Linda Brosch at 315-963-7286 ext. 400 or lcr23@cornell.edu to be placed on a waiting list. The Oswego County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be offering an Introduction to Fly Fishing Program for youth. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a series of four classes that will provide youth with the basic skills and understanding of Fly Fishing. The classes will begin with an introduction to the sport along with salmon and trout natural history lessons. Youth will learn how to assemble and cast a fly rod, tell the difference between wet and dry flies along with insect identification, and how to tie simple flies. The series includes at least two fishing excursions in Oswego County. This Fly Fishing Program is open to youth 11 years of age and older. Because this program is based on the philosophy, “Learn by Doing”, space is limited to eight youth for this program. Participating youth do not need to own fly-fishing equipment; all gear and necessary supplies will be provided. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H and Trout Unlimited Chapter 589. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the office if you have any special needs. The fee for this course is only $30.00. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthflyfish_235 ========================================= Introduction to Fly Fishing for Youth Monday, June 17, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 Registration is closed. Class is full. Please contact Linda Brosch at 315-963-7286 ext. 400 or lcr23@cornell.edu to be placed on a waiting list. The Oswego County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be offering an Introduction to Fly Fishing Program for youth. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a series of four classes that will provide youth with the basic skills and understanding of Fly Fishing. The classes will begin with an introduction to the sport along with salmon and trout natural history lessons. Youth will learn how to assemble and cast a fly rod, tell the difference between wet and dry flies along with insect identification, and how to tie simple flies. The series includes at least two fishing excursions in Oswego County. This Fly Fishing Program is open to youth 11 years of age and older. Because this program is based on the philosophy, “Learn by Doing”, space is limited to eight youth for this program. Participating youth do not need to own fly-fishing equipment; all gear and necessary supplies will be provided. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H and Trout Unlimited Chapter 589. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the office if you have any special needs. The fee for this course is only $30.00. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthflyfish_235 ========================================= Livestock Mortality Workshop Tuesday, June 18, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Wilkholm Farm, 105 Larobardiere Road , Mexico, NY 13114 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE Oswego County) will be hosting a two-part agriculture workshop series focused on livestock-related concerns. The first part will focus on how best to maintain livestock health. The second part will address how best to manage on-farm animal mortalities when they occur. This two-part series is open to all livestock owners and beginning farmers, including cattle, small ruminants, swine and poultry operations. The Livestock Mortality Workshop (Part 2) will be held at Wilkholm Farm located in Mexico, NY. Guest speaker will be be Jean Bonhotal, Senior Extension Associate and Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute. Bonhotal will discuss how to properly manage and dispose of livestock mortalities when they occur on the farm. As part of this educational program, there will be an on-farm demonstration provided. There will also be plenty of time for questions, including some discussion about manure composting. Wilkholm Farm will also give a guided tour of their robotic diary operation for attendees. The tour will be led by Darren Adsit, co-manager of Wilkholm Farm.The first part, a Livestock Health Workshop, will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information and to register, please visit thatscooperativeextension.org/events/2024/05/23/livestock-health-workshop This two-part series is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/livestockmortality_235 ========================================= Pullorum Clinic Tuesday, June 18, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 Poultry shown at the Oswego County Fair (and NYS Fair) must have a negative pullorum test result or be from a pullorum negative certified flock or hatchery. Doves, pigeons, and waterfowl are exempt from this rule.The Oswego County Pullorum Testing Clinic will be held in CCE Oswego’s parking lot behind the building.Pre-registration is helpful so we know who is coming with what. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Pullorum24-1_235 ========================================= Introduction to Fly Fishing for Youth Monday, June 24, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 Registration is closed. Class is full. Please contact Linda Brosch at 315-963-7286 ext. 400 or lcr23@cornell.edu to be placed on a waiting list. The Oswego County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be offering an Introduction to Fly Fishing Program for youth. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a series of four classes that will provide youth with the basic skills and understanding of Fly Fishing. The classes will begin with an introduction to the sport along with salmon and trout natural history lessons. Youth will learn how to assemble and cast a fly rod, tell the difference between wet and dry flies along with insect identification, and how to tie simple flies. The series includes at least two fishing excursions in Oswego County. This Fly Fishing Program is open to youth 11 years of age and older. Because this program is based on the philosophy, “Learn by Doing”, space is limited to eight youth for this program. Participating youth do not need to own fly-fishing equipment; all gear and necessary supplies will be provided. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H and Trout Unlimited Chapter 589. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the office if you have any special needs. The fee for this course is only $30.00. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthflyfish_235 ========================================= Introduction to Fly Fishing for Youth Monday, July 1, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 Registration is closed. Class is full. Please contact Linda Brosch at 315-963-7286 ext. 400 or lcr23@cornell.edu to be placed on a waiting list. The Oswego County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County will be offering an Introduction to Fly Fishing Program for youth. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a series of four classes that will provide youth with the basic skills and understanding of Fly Fishing. The classes will begin with an introduction to the sport along with salmon and trout natural history lessons. Youth will learn how to assemble and cast a fly rod, tell the difference between wet and dry flies along with insect identification, and how to tie simple flies. The series includes at least two fishing excursions in Oswego County. This Fly Fishing Program is open to youth 11 years of age and older. Because this program is based on the philosophy, “Learn by Doing”, space is limited to eight youth for this program. Participating youth do not need to own fly-fishing equipment; all gear and necessary supplies will be provided. This Youth Fly Fishing Program is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H and Trout Unlimited Chapter 589. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the office if you have any special needs. The fee for this course is only $30.00. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/youthflyfish_235 ========================================= 2024 Oswego County 4-H Fabric Sale Saturday, July 27, 2024 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Ellisburg Street , Sandy Creek, NY 13145 The 2024 Annual Oswego County 4-H Fabric Sale Fundraiser has been scheduled! This much-anticipated fabric sale fundraiser to support the Oswego County 4-H Program, part of Cornell Cooperative Extension, will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Entertainment Building at the Oswego County Fairground located at 291 Ellisburg Street, Sandy Creek, New York. Everything will be priced to sell, with many great deals to be found. All fabric will be sold by the piece at just $2.00 a yard. Pieces will be sold as is and will not be cut into smaller yardage. Credit and debit cards will not be accepted. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County would like to thank the community in advance for their support of this wonderful fundraiser. The sale’s proceeds benefit the local 4-H program.Looking to Donate? The Oswego County 4-H Program is now accepting donations through July 1st of fabric and other sewing items for the sale. The following items are examples of what the Oswego County 4-H will be accepting: yard goods (dressmaking, home decorating, felt, burlap, needlework craft fabrics, vintage fabrics, quilting, solids, craft panels, seasonal, pillows, wall hangings), notions, sewing tools, patterns (must be complete), books, booklets, yarn skeins, crochet cotton, knitting supplies and needles, crochet hooks, quilting frames, hoops, cutting mats, rotary cutters, rulers, and batting. Fabric pieces should be a fat quarter or larger. Please contact Linda or Mary at 315-963-7286 to schedule your donation.Looking to Volunteer? Oswego County 4-H is looking for individuals to help us sort, fold & tag all the generous donations we have been receiving for our annual Fabric Sale Fundraiser! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Linda or Mary at 315-963-7286 to learn more. For more information about the fabric sale, joining 4-H, or how to make a monetary donation to the Oswego County 4-H Program, please contact the 4-H of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego at 315-963-7286. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and provides equal program and employment opportunities. =========================================