Cornell Cooperative Extension

Oswego County
Sparks - Recycling

Find out more about recycling & reducing waste in this Sparks 4-H Club!

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Sparks - Recycling

  • Friday, October 11, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Friday, October 18, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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. After completing this club, youth will be enrolled as 4-H independent members for the 2024-2025 year.

Sparks - Recycling is a three session, science 4-H club for Oswego County youth interested in learning more about recycling and ways to be waste free. This Sparks Club will introduce youth to decomposers found outside that naturally break down organic matter and youth will learn how they can too can be a 'decomposer' at home. Participants will also learn what different recycling symbols mean and just how long it takes to break down common household items we recycle. The last session will include reduce, reuse, and recycle activities and crafts.

Registration is required as space is limited. An adult must attend the first session on October 11th, if the youth is not currently enrolled in the Oswego County 4-H program. Children 5 to 8 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian attend every meeting with their child in accordance to 4-H insurance regulations. Additional enrollment paperwork needs to be completed and signed at the first meeting. Sparks - Recycling is open to any youth aged 5-18.

Fee

$15 per youth not already enrolled in Oswego County 4-H

Register

https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Recycling_235

Contact

Sarah McCormick
4-H Natural Resources Educato
sam555@cornell.edu
315-963-7286 ext. 401

Location

Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center
748 State Route 183
Williamstown, New York 13493

Last updated September 6, 2024

Directions

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From Parish:

  1. Take County Route 69 East for 9 miles in to Amboy Center.
  2. Turn left onto State Route 183. Go north for 4 miles; entrance is on the right.

From Pulaski:

  1. Take County Route 13 South to Williamstown.
  2. Turn right on to State Route 183.The entrance will be on the left after 1 mile.

From Camden:

  1. Take County Route 13 North to Williamstown.
  2. Turn left onto State Route 183.The entrance will be on the left after 1 mile.

From Oswego:

  1. Take State Route 104 East until it ends at the junction of County Route 13.
  2. Turn right on to County Route 13. Follow instructions “From Pulaski.”

From Syracuse:

  1. Take I-81 North to Parish; exit 33 (County Route 69).
  2. Follow instructions “ From Parish.”

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Location of Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center

 

Philosophy

The best way to learn about ecology is to be out in it! Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is a laboratory where youth and adults can observe nature first hand, alone or under the guidance of one of the Center’s Environmental Educators. Public programs often feature guest presenters who are recognized leaders in the fields of wildlife management, outdoor education, and botany. It is also the Center’s belief that learning should be fun.

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