Intermediate Air Rifle Program

INTERMEDIATE AIR RIFLE PROGRAM

Date:  February 10th 

Time:  1PM - 3PM

Location:  Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club

Fee:  $5.00 per member

Must be at least 9 years of age.  Fee $5. Work on greater sight alignment and smaller targets for score.  To register, please contact the 4-H Office by calling 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing:  mlb222@cornell.edumlb222@cornell.edu 

The Warren County CCE/4-H Office will be closed Monday, November 12th in honor of Veterans Day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The CCE/4-H Office will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Monday, November 26th. Happy Thanksgiving!

A BASIC AIR RIFLE CLASS

DATE:  Sunday, December 2, 2018

TIME:  1:00pm - 4:00pm

LOCATION:  Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club, Queensbury

FEE:  $5.00 per person

A BASIC AIR RIFLE CLASS is being held on Sunday, December 2nd from 1pm-4pm @ Dunham’s Bay Fish & Game Club in Queensbury. This program is open to all 4-H'ers ages 9 and up. $5.00 per person.

To register, or for more information, please contact the CCE Office by e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu or calling 518-668-4881.

WHEP: Birdfeeder Bird Identification Program

WHEP: Birdfeeder Bird Identification Program is being held on Monday, December 10th from 6PM-7PM @ the CCE office in Warrensburg.

Come learn about the common birds that come to local feeders. Each participant will make a peanut butter pine cone feeder. Cloverbuds welcome! Come prepared to get dirty. No Fee.

Contact the CCE office to register by e-mailing mlb222@cornell.edu or calling 518-668-4881.

4-H Bottle Drive

Want to help the 4-H Program this Holiday Season? After your holiday gatherings have ended, stop by the Direct Deposit Bottle Redemption Center in Warrensburg and donate your returnables to the Warren County 4-H Program. Our 4-H'ers thank you!

4-H MindCraft Workshops

Check out this NEW and EXCITING NEW Program!!!

Space is limited so let us know if you would like to register. Either comment below, call 518-668-4881, or e-mail: mlb22@cornell.edu

Plant Sale & Garden Workshops

Plant Sale & Garden Workshop

Date:  Saturday, Sept. 22nd

Time:  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location:  CCE Office

9-10AM:  Outdoor Cooking:  Join us in making simple, healthy foods, and learn about the nutritional benefits they hold.

10AM—11AM:  Invasive Species: Burning Bush, Barberry, and Black Locust, OH MY! A discussion about common invasive plant species and how they affect our natural environment. Discover which natives can be used to combat the invasive species epidemic.

11AM—12PM: Blooming Bouquets: Learn about aesthetic floral displays and show off your skills in our interactive flower arranging activity.

1PM—2PM:  The Art of Landscape Design:  Learn how to organize, construct and beautify your outdoor spaces using flattering colors and combinations.

2PM—3PM:  No-till, No Trouble:  Does your soil need a facelift?  Rejuvenate your garden and preserve your soil by using no-till and cover cropping practices. Let us show you how!

Activities comprise of: “Ask the Expert” Master Gardener booth, pH testing, 4-H Booth, youth fun zone - participate in fun games, including: ski ball, corn hole, ring toss, sack races, backyard bass and more, hay rides and a hay maze. 

A garden basket drawing will be held at end of the day.

For a full schedule of events, please go to Cornell Cooperative Extensions website at http://warren.cce.cornell.edu/ or for more information contact our office at 

518-623-3291.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

PENNIES FOR PINK FUNDRAISER

Date:  Saturday, September 29th

Time:  10am—2:00pm

Location:  Queensbury Walmart, 
Quaker Ridge Blvd.

4-H member Jack Sweet and his mother Cathy Sweet are organizing a fundraiser to raise money for the purchase of gas cards for local cancer patients to use to get them back and forth to treatments. 

If you would like to participate in this event, please call 518-668-4881/623-3291 OR email Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu to reserve your spot.  We’ll need to know of your interest in participating by Thursday, September 20^th.

TRACTOR SUPPLY PAPER CLOVER FUNDRAISER

Date:  October 3rd—14th, 2018

Time:  10am—2:00pm

Tractor Supply Company in Queensbury is looking for 4-H’ers to donate some time during their Annual Paper Clover Fundraiser.  Volunteers will help bag costumers’ purchases at the check out line and greet costumers at the store entrance.  You will need to have an adult (parent/caregiver/club leader) supervise you while at the store.  Interested in helping out for an hour or more on one of these days?

If you would like to participate in this event, please call 518-688-4881/623-3291 OR e-mail Michele at mlb222@cornell.edu to reserve your spot.  We’ll need to know of your interest in participating by Monday, October 1^st.

4-H Achievement Recognition Event

BASIC ARCHERY PROGRAM

Date:  Sunday, November 4th

Time:  1:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:  Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club

Fee:  $5.00 per person

This program will cover the basics of archery safety, stance, anchor point, and range rules.  Open to any Warren County 4-H member ages 8-19. Registration is required and can be done by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or e-mailing:  mlb222@cornell.edu 

Warren County 4-H Youth Fair Slide Show

Warren County 4-H Youth Fair

The 2018 Warren County Fair continued to support youth development as the primary focus of the annual fair. Twenty Teen Superintendents and Fair Assistants oversaw the cleaning, sprucing up, and set up of the youth building, judging area, display area, and the most AWESOME little tag sale this side of the Schroon River.  

Special thanks to Weston for being the ADK Guide Supervisor, Will for being the ADK Guide Supervisor Apprentice, Taylor for being the Tag Sale Supervisor,  and Julianna for being the Superintendent Supervisor!

If you had the opportunity this summer to visit the Warren County Youth Fair, you likely witnessed 4-H youth working, exhibiting projects, providing leadership to younger 4-H’ers, and having fun. The opportunities for fun, learning and leadership did not stop here.  Teens who qualified through membership in 4-H, completion of projects, and demonstrating leadership qualities travelled to the 2018 New York State Fair in Syracuse in August to represent Warren County 4-H.

Warren County youth hosted an insect making craft activity and helped youth make 300 insects from upcycled bottle caps. The bugs had hand-colored wings, two or more eyes, and antennae or tails based on the child’s interest.  This craft went along with a pollinator identification game, where youth placed the insects they knew to be pollinators on flowers. 

In addition, four of our six  NYS youth served as Teen Leaders in areas that included:   project evaluations, sustainable energy, and Shooting Sports as well as assisting with the 1st 4-H Day at the NYS Fair in Chevy Court. During both the Warren County Youth Fair and NYS Fair youth exemplified teamwork, inclusiveness, and cooperation while representing the county and the4-H program.

For more information about 4-H, please call the Warren County Cooperative Extension office at 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881, by email at warren@cornell.edu, or visit the 4-H Blog: http://warrencounty4-h.blogspot.com/, or find Warren County 4-H on Facebook.

4-H YOUTH FAIR TALENT SHOW

Congratulations to all of our 2018 Youth Talent Show Participants!  

Mini Division (ages 3-12 years):

1st Place:  Ehren Auer playing "Boil Em Cabbages" on the Viola
2nd Place:  Kirsten Librett singing "Never Enough
3rd Place:  Caleb Sousis with Tae Kwan Do Forms
4th Place:  Elizabeth Fram playing "Hard Rock Blues" on the Clarinet

Maxi Division (ages 13-21 years):

1st Place:  Delilah Monroe & Isabella Lewis dancing to "Footprints"

2nd Place:  Ward Sweet - "Call of Ktulu" Guitar Solo

3rd Place:  Isabella Lewis - Dance Solo - "Creep"

4th Place:  Mya Darrah - Singing "That Would Be Enough"

5th Place:  Paige Warrington - Singing "What a Beautiful Name It Is"

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING 4-H SENIORS

Weston Azaert son of Aimee and Doug Azaert of Warrensburg graduated this year and will be attending St. Lawrence University in the fall to study Liberal Arts as he explores many different majors in order to give him the knowledge to choose his major confidently.  Weston, a member of 4-H for 13 years, says:  “I have been in 4-H for virtually as long as I can remember, starting as a Cloverbud and growing into a full-fledged member.  4-H has had such an impact on my life and has helped me to grow into the person that I am today.  The best thing about 4-H is the resources and opportunities that they provide for their members.  Whether you are taking advantage of 4-H’s many community service, leadership, or educational programs, 4-H always provides you with a safe and nurturing environment that will encourage you to grow into your own, and give you knowledge and experience that you will use for the rest of your life.”

Delilah Monroe, daughter of Michele Baker of Chestertown, graduated as Salutatorian from North Warren Central School this year and plans to attend SUNY Fredonia in the fall to study Dance and Education.  Delilah, a member of 4-H for 13 years, says:   “I am so grateful to 4-H for making me the person I am today.  It has helped to fine tune my leadership and communication skills that I will need to use in my future.  4-H has given me so many great opportunities and helped me to create friendships that will last a lifetime.”  

Jessica Pimentel, daughter of Sabrina Pimentel of Warrensburg, graduated from Warrensburg High School this year and is planning to attend SUNY Adirondack in the fall to study Culinary Arts.  Jessica, a member of 4-H for 3 years, says:  “There is so much I enjoyed about 4-H, but my favorite part had to be state 4-H trips.  In 4-H, I learned better leadership, social, and teamwork skills.” 

Rhyann Subcliff, daughter of Paige Hopek of Glens Falls, graduated from Glens Falls High School this year and will be attending SUNY Cobleskill this fall to study Environmental Science.  Rhyann, a member of 4-H for 5 years, says:  “4-H has taught me to love the outdoors and exploring them.  From telling stories around the campfire to meeting people from all over the state and becoming great friends with them.  4-H will always have a large impact on my life.”   

Congratulations to each of our graduating seniors and the best of luck at college!

Warren County Youth Fair

Saturday, August 11, 2018

9AM – 1PM

Great news!  We will once again be offering face-to-face project judging, youth talent show, craft room, games, and more.  There are some exciting changes or topics to discuss related to the fair:

« The theme for the 2018 Fair is “Sustainability.”  We are asking all youth participants to consider entering anything relating to sustainable living...heritage arts, fruits/vegetables, container gardens, animals, natural resources, recycling & upcycling, etc.

« Youth exhibits and displays will be judged as usual on Friday, August 10th from 1pm—4pm.

« The Fairbook will be ready by June 8th.  However, if you would like to know more about classes that link to the “Sustainability” theme style, here is a short list of classes to get you thinking:  

P Section 3:  Heritage Arts Exhibits

P Section 8: Class 14:  Grown in NY—heritage recipes/varieties

P Section 5: Class 1:  Recycled Crafts

P Section 8: Class 17:  Canned Foods

P Section 10/16/18:  Livestock/Poultry/Small Animals

P Section 15: Photography—photos of gardens, livestock, etc.

P Section 12: Natural Resources

P Section 19:  Vegetables

« Remember that entries can be from school projects, art classes, projects you did for Scouts, etc.  They don’t have to be the result of 4-H work specifically. However, if there are guidelines/directions you followed, you should bring those with you for judging.

« AGAIN THIS YEAR:  Entries selected to be exhibited at the NYS Fair may now be judged there!  This means that you could receive a State Fair Premium for your entry!  This will take some additional work on the part of the exhibitor...if you choose to send items on to the NYS Fair to be judged, you will have to complete an entry card, an entry form, AND write a short essay about how and why you created your item(s) based on the class. 

« ALL Teen Superintendents and Fair Assistants MUST have completed a public presentation.  Your interview for the job does not count as a public presentation. No exceptions.

« We will have a potluck lunch at 1:15 like we did last year and all participants and families are welcome to join us. Please call Michele and let her know how many family members are coming and what dish you may bring to share (4-H will supply hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers).

« Bring your best! We look forward to seeing all the great items you have been working on!

Thank you for helping us make this a great 4-H Family event!
Fairbooks are ready for pick up!
Entry Forms:  All entries are due to our office by 4:30pm on Tuesday, July 24th.

FAIR SUPERINTENDENT PROGRAM:

Yes, it is almost that time of year again!  It’s time to start thinking about Fair and the
Assistant/Superintendent program.  Are you interested in working at the Fair this year? 
Check out the following information:

Click for Superintendent Application         

« Superintendent interviews will be held Tuesday, July 24^th, 3pm-6pm

Please note the following:

« Assistants must be between the ages of 8-10 years old.

« Superintendents must be between the ages of 11-19 years old.

« ALL participants MUST have completed a 4-H Public Presentation in 2018,
no exceptions.

« All participants must be a registered 4-H member by June 15, 2018, no
exceptions.

Please contact the office for more information or for your registration form.
Assistants are not required to schedule an interview but are encouraged.

Got School Artwork?

Share your school artwork at the Warren County Fair this summer as a 4-H project.  

Paintings and drawings (oil, watercolor, charcoal, pen & ink, acrylic, mixed media, pastels and pencil) and graphics and prints (linoleum, wood cut, stencil, silkscreen, etching)  are all considered youth art projects.  One entry per class. 

Call the office if you have any questions about 4-H fair projects.