Nature Journaling for Beginners Monday, June 12, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 Nature journaling has been credited as an "extremely effective and engaging way to teach observation, curiosity, and creative thinking." A wide variety of individuals use journals, such as poets and writers, engineers, and scientists. Join our environmental educator for an introduction into nature journaling, starting with why we nature journal, some journaling prompts to help you get started, and some of the different things you might sketch or write, such as wildlife, plants, or even mountains.Please note: while many of our programs are designed for families and youth, this program will be aimed towards teens and adults. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. 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/NatureJournal_235 ========================================= Tadpole Tales Thursday, June 22, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, 748 State Route 183 , Williamstown, New York 13493 We will start this hands-on program with a book reading then jump right into learning! Frogs, newts, and salamanders are living, swimming and breeding in the various vernal pools, wetlands, and waterways located around the Center. Participants will be scientists for the day and will have the opportunity to use nets (and their hands!) to try and catch amphibians and make new discoveries.Water-proof boots or shoes that can get wet and muddy are highly recommended. We ask you dress appropriately for the weather that day. 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/Froggy23_235 ========================================= Farm Succession Planning Wednesday, June 28, 2023 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CCE Oswego Education Center, 3288 Main Street , Mexico, New York 13114 "Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action" - William JamesWhen it comes to transitioning a farm operation to a new generation, there are many things that should be considered. Farm succession requires intentional planning and effective communication. In some instances, it involves delegating greater responsibilities over time, increasing decision-making capabilities, and transferring legal ownership. Trying to do this while managing the daily aspects of a farm can be challenging. No matter how small or large the operation, discussing farm succession should never wait until the primary producer is ready to retire. Instead, every farm should have a succession plan in place, regardless of when the transition happens.Guest speaker will be Gabriel Gurley, Farm Business Management Specialist at NY FarmNet. Gurley will be discussing the fundamentals of farm succession, including how to develop a successful plan, who should be involved, as well as other important elements that need to be considered. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions.Registration is required to attend this in-person educational program. Seating is limited and availability is on a first come, first served basis.  None Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/farmsuccessionplan_235 ========================================= 2023 Oswego County 4-H Fabric Sale Saturday, July 22, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Oswego County Fairgrounds, 291 Ellisburg Street , Sandy Creek, NY 13145 The 2023 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 22, 2023 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. Oswego County 4-H asks that you bring your donations to the Oswego County 4-H offices located at 3288 Main Street in Mexico, NY, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. You may park your vehicle in the back of the building near the garage; if no one is already in the garage, just notify us you are here and someone will come help you unload your car. 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. ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course Monday, January 1, 2024 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Online Event CLOSED FOR 2023Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County (CCE of Oswego) offers a Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Training. The class is primarily held online through Moodle using Cornell’s Garden-based Learning Library to give students greater flexibility with their personal schedules. Students work through the online course material and then participate in group sessions every month, one session held virtually through Zoom and the other in-person. During each session, students will review key knowledge, participate in class discussion, work through hands-on activities, and listen to guest speakers present on various topics.The MGV training covers all aspects of horticulture and is open to anyone with a passion for gardening and a willingness to volunteer in the community. Students must complete a final project and contribute 50 hours of volunteer service per year. If interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, please contact Joshua Vrooman, Agricultural Community Educator for CCE of Oswego County at jwv33@cornell.edu or 315-963-7286 ext. 200 to set up an interview. Currently $200, includes access to course materials from Cornell’s Garden-Based Learning Library =========================================