Office Hours

The Cornell Cooperative Extension office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Check out the events below to see what's happening with the Warren County 4-H program. Please make sure to contact us if you see something you want to be a part of~most events need pre-registration. Registration can be done by e-mailing Michele Baker at mlb222@cornell.edu or by calling the office at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881.

Give Thanks with 4-H


4-H wishes our local Fire Departments, Police Departments, EMS, and Veterans a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for all that you do for our communities.

 Thanks to all of the youth who pitched in on Sunday, November 22nd at Crandall Public Library to make them these awesome cards!

http://warren.cce.cornell.edu/events/2015/11/22/give-thanks-with-4-h

Help Sack Hunger this Holiday Season



According to information from the USDA, 49.1 million Americans, and more than 15.8 million children, suffer from hunger.  Child hunger is most prevalent before and after school, during weekends and holidays.  Please help us do our small part in sacking hunger this holiday season.

Help us “sack” hunger this holiday season by providing the makings for a complete dinner for 8 people.  Our goal is to provide dinner “sacks” to the 30 families in the North Country Outreach backpack program in Johnsburg before the students leave for the holiday break.

Help us reach our goal of 30 “sack” dinners by either:
« Buying all of the items listed below for a creamy, chicken dinner with pumpkin muffins and fruit for dessert and bring your grocery “sack” to our office before December 17th.  Please find the “sack” ingredients below.

OR

« Sending a check to Warren County Cooperative Extension 4-H for $15.00 before December 17th.  (please note “4-H Holiday Sack Program” on check) and we’ll do the shopping for you.


Shopping List for Creamy Chicken Dinner and Dessert: (serves 8 @ $1.87 per serving) 
£ 16 oz. bow tie or shell pasta
£ 2 cans (10 ¾ ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
£ 12 oz. evaporated milk (choose 2% or fat free) + 1/2 cup water
£ 2 cans (14.5 ounces) mixed vegetables (Del Monte or Libby)
£ 1 can (12.5 ounces) chicken
£ 15 oz. can real pumpkin (not pie filling)
£ 1 box spiced cake mix
£ 29 oz. can fruit cocktail in fruit juice


Please contact the CCE office to receive your “sack” by calling 518-623-3281/668-4881 or e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu

OR mail your donation to: 
CCE Warren County
377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885

http://warren.cce.cornell.edu/resources/help-sack-hunger-this-holiday-season

Volunteers Needed


Do you have an hour to spare on Saturday, December 12th between 9 am and 1 pm?  One of our community service projects this holiday season is to ring the bell for the Red Kettle Campaign. 

When:   Saturday, Dec. 12th from 9:00am – 1:00 pm
             (in hour increments)
Where:  Wal-Mart, Quaker Boulevard, Queensbury
Why:     To help raise money to support the work of the Salvation Army
Who:     You!  Call Michele to sign up for an hour at 668-4881.


Seeking Teens for the NEW Invasive Species Action Team (ISAT)



Program Introduction and Purpose:
The Invasive Species Action Team (ISAT) program is designed to educate and inform youth, especially teens, about the impact of invasive species of plants to both the ecology and economy of New York State. ISAT Teen Ambassadors will share information on what species are of concern, how they are impacting the local ecology and economy, and how other youth can become involved in monitoring and eradication efforts.

Participants will:
·  Learn more about local invasive terrestrial plant species of concern.
·  Experience hands-on educational activities.
·  Develop leadership and communication skills.
·  Gain documented work experience.
·  Sharpen public speaking skills.
·  Earn a $400 stipend upon completion of the program.

Time Requirement:
This program is now open to youth age 13 or older with 4-H Educator endorsement, with applications due by December 1, 2015, and with final selection of participants by January 1, 2016. The program will run through the end of September 2016.

Travel Requirement:
The ISAT Teen Ambassador training will be February 15-16, 2016 at Amboy 4-H Environmental Center. It is highly recommended that the ambassadors attend the STARR program in April, and be willing to serve as a 4-H Teen Assistant at the NYS Fair during their county time periods.


Want more information?  Contact Marybeth Mitcham by e-mail at:  mem467@cornell.edu or call the CCE office at (518) 623-3291.

http://warren.cce.cornell.edu/4-h/seeking-teens-for-the-new-4-h-invasive-species-action-team

Teens Invited to Make a Difference in Community Health



Cornell Cooperative Extension and 4-H of Warren County and Washington County invite teens to join the 4-H Choose Health program and make a difference in their communities! “The Choose Health program came out of a concern that many children have habits that could lead to health issues and chronic disease either in childhood, or as they become adults,” explains Abby Henderson, a 4-H Community Educator. “We want all kids to learn healthier habits and have fun along the way!” 

Teens have the unique opportunity to help fight this growing concern by becoming 4-H “Choose Health Action Teens”, or CHATs. CHATs will receive training in healthy food choices and active living, and then use those skills to teach healthy habits to younger children.

For more information or to join CHAT, please contact Abby Henderson by e-mailing
aef 225@cornell.edu or calling the CCE office at 518-623-3291.

http://warren.cce.cornell.edu/4-h/teens-invited-to-make-a-difference-in-community-health
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