HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

The holiday season is upon us again, and with it, many opportunities to make and share delicious treats! These popular holiday workshops will provide you the knowledge,materials, and direction to make gifts that you can use yourself, or share with others.

These family-friendly workshops will be held at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County, 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg, NY. Each class has a fee of $15 for the class and all materials, and pre-registration is required.

The Holiday Gifts in a Jar workshop will allow participants to make and bring home one jar of freezer jam, one jar of layered soup mix, and one jar of layered brownie mix. Additional mix recipes will be provided, and food safety and nutrition information will be covered. This class will be held on Sunday, December 1, from 1-3 PM.

The Treats for Your Furry Friend 

workshop will allow participants to make and bring home several no-bake and baked healthy dog treats. Additional treat recipes will be provided, that are not only safe for doggie consumption, but can also double as yummy people snacks! This class will be held on Sunday, December 8, from 1-3 PM.

For more information, or to sign up, please contact Marybeth at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County at: mem467@cornell.edu or (518) 623-3291.

Basic Air Rifle Program

Date:  Sunday, December 8, 2019

Time:  1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:  Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club

Fee:  $5.00 per person

Must be a registered 4-H member at least 9 years of age to participate.  Registration is required and can be done by contacting the CCE Office at 518-668-4881 or e-mailing:  mlb222@cornell.edu

Fall into 4-H

4-H Families, Volunteers, and Supporters, 

The new 4-H year is almost upon us.  Re-enrollment starts at the beginning of September. 

ENROLLMENT FORMS AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 30^th FOR YOUTH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY TRIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR CLUB CREDITS….watch for yours in the mail!  As an added incentive, for new members or those who re-enroll before November 30^th, the membership will be the same as the 2018-2019 rates:   Single Youth Membership $10; Family of Two or More Youth $15; and Inclusive Membership (which includes FREE admission to all programs with a program fee of $5 or less) $30.  

Those re-enrolling AFTER November 30^th, the fee will be $20 for a single youth, $30 for a family, and $60 for inclusive programming with $5 admission or less. 

There are no fees for volunteers at this time. Warren County is still one of the most affordable programs in the state.   

We are all looking forward to another exciting year of 4-H! 

Outdoor Education Day

Date:  Sunday, September 15th

Time:  1:00pm—3:00pm

Location:  CCE Education Center
377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg

FREE

Have you wanted to learn more about how to use a map and compass? How about honing your skills in fire starting? Are you interested in learning more about turkey hunting? Are you interested in cooking outdoors? If so, come and join us for interactive, hands-on workshops that will introduce you to all of these important outdoor skills!

The program, run by educators and volunteers from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County, will include Map and Compass, Fire Starting, and Turkey Hunting workshops, each running 45 minutes (starting at 1 PM, and running successively), with the Outdoor Cooking demonstration running the duration of the event. 

Pre-registration is required, and there is no cost associated with attending any of the workshops. This program is open to youth and adults of all ages.

For further information about wild edibles classes, or to sign up for any of the workshops, please contact Marybeth at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County at 518-623-3291, or email: mem467@cornell.edu.

First Aid/CPR Course

Date:  Mon., Sept. 16 OR Thurs., Sept. 19th

Time:  8:30am—4:00pm

Location:  Warren County Municipal Center
1340 State Route 9, Lake George

$22 per person

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County is offering two separate First Aid/CPR Certification Courses to all residents of Warren County (ages 12 and over).  The cost for this workshop is $22 per participant and can be prepaid either in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885, or by mailed check, or by credit card over the phone by calling 518-668-4881.   Please note that if you cancel with less than one week notice, we will be unable to refund your fee.

For more information, or to register, call 518-668-4881 or email Dan Carusone at: djc69@cornell.edu.

BASIC ARCHERY PROGRAM

Date:  Sunday, November 3^rd

Time:  1:00pm - 5:00pm

Location:  Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club

Fee:  $5.00 per person

Basic Archery Program –  covers basic safety, stance, anchor point, and range rules.  Must be at least 8-years old and an enrolled 4-H member.  

NOTE: Dates and Locations are subject to change due to weather or scheduling.

Registration is required for these events by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele Baker at:  mlb222@cornell.edu

AIR RIFLE PROGRAM

Date:  Sunday, December 8^th

Time:  1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:  TBD

Fee:  $5.00 per person

Air Rifle Program covers basic safety, stance, anchor point, and range rules.  Must be at least 9 years old and an enrolled 4-H member.

NOTE: Dates and Locations are subject to change due to weather or scheduling.

Registration is required and can be done by calling the CCE office at 518-668-4881/623-3291 or by e-mailing Michele at:  mlb222@cornell.edu

4-H Calendar Fundraiser

Each year for the past several years we’ve worked on raising monies through fundraisers to support buying the 4-H t-shirts each public presenter receives for free, program materials and food, scholarships for families to join 4-H, Achievement Night dinner celebrations, leadership retreats for teens, and a variety of other program needs.

This year we are trying something new - a “gift card calendar raffle.”  People buy chances to win a gift card and the contest will run for the entire month of October with a gift card given away each day.  You don’t have just one chance to win – you have up to 31.  Winners need not be present to win and gift cards can either be picked up in our office or mailed.  Take a look at our calendar of gift cards below to see all of the great prizes and information on ticket prices.

We need your help in selling tickets!  Youth are allowed to sell tickets only if they are accompanied by an adult.  Adults are free to sell tickets without supervision!  Each ticket purchaser will receive a Warren County 4-H sticker as our “thank you.”  We will be setting up some times to sell tickets at Wal-Mart and Tractor Supply – more details to come.  Tickets are available to be picked up in our office Mon-Fri from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or make special arrangements by contacting Roxanne.  Our goal is to sell all 500 tickets by September 30^th.  Let’s work together to make this the most successful fundraiser to benefit Warren County 4-H youth programs!

If you have any questions, please contact Roxanne @ rmw38@cornell.edu or Michele @  mlb222@cornell.edu 

Looking for 4-H Members to Attend the NYS Fair

Interest in attending the NYS Fair in Syracuse from Sunday, August 25^th until Thursday, August 29^th has grown as the teens have talked about the opportunities to meet new friends, see new 4-H projects, explore the Fair’s displays, animal barns, and activities.. 

As a result, this year we are limiting the number of youth who can attend to a total of 10 youth.  Those who have attended in the past can sign up to work outside of the county booth, while those who are new are expected to work in the booth on rotating shifts. 

In order to attend the NYS Fair as a Warren County 4-H representative, a youth must meet the following requirements:

· Must have been re-enrolled by Nov. 30, 2018.

· Completed a Public Presentation in 2019. 

· Participated as a Fair Superintendent in the 2019 Youth Fair and received a blue award.  

· Must have reached the age of 14 by January 1, 2019 OR be approved by the Team Coordinator and be accompanied by a parent and/or approved volunteer.   

Interested youth should contact the CCE office for more information at 518-668-4881.

SOLO Wilderness First Aid Course

Date:  Thursday, August 1st & Friday, August 2nd

Time:  8:00am—5:00pm

Location:  CCE Office, Warrensburg

Fee:  $75 for enrolled 4-H members, volunteers, & parents /
 $150 for guests

Successful completion of this 16-hour course will enable participants to receive SOLO Wilderness First Aid certification. Registration is open to youths, aged 12 years and older, and adults. The cost for this course is $150, with a discounted price of $75 for enrolled Warren County 4-H members, their parents, and volunteers. If a student requires an additional scholarship, please let us know.

Enrolled 4-H members from other counties may be able to receive partial scholarships from their counties. There is a limit of 14 available spaces for this course, and full prepayment is required to hold spots.

For more information, or to request enrollment, please contact John Bowe at: 518-623-3291 or at: jfb32@cornell.edu

Sportsman Education Super Weekend

Date:  Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th

Time:  8:30am - 4:30pm

Location:  CCE Education Center, Warrensburg

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County, in partnership with DEC Sportsman Education volunteer instructors, will be hosting Hunter Education Classes on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th.

Three classes are being offered Saturday: Sportsman Education, Bow Hunter Education, or Trapper Education.  Sunday will be a variety of Advanced Classes.  

All classes are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. They will be held from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at the CCE Education Center in Warrensburg. All courses are "Home Study" courses, materials MUST be picked up at the CCE Education Center by September 1^st at 4:30.

Registration begins July 10th & classes fill quickly!  This is the DEC course required for Sportsman Education Certificates to purchase a license.  Adults and youth over the age of 11.5 are welcome.

To register please go to this website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7860.html

4-H CHESTER CHALLENGE HIKES SCHEDULE

This year, we are going to once again participate in the Chester Challenge, hiking eight different trails in Chestertown. Hikers who complete this challenge will be eligible to earn a pin, and be put on an official list of finishers of the Chester Challenge! These hikes will be completed in collaboration with the Lake Luzerne Senior Center, and will be fun for the whole family!

Dates and locations are as follows:

July 12 - Chester Creek

July 19 - Dynamite Hill/Caroline Fish

July 26 - Palmer Pond

August 2 - Meade/Beckman

Please note that the meeting time will be determined closer to the dates of the hikes.

For more information, or to sign up for any or all of these hikes, please contact Marybeth at: mem467@cornell.edu or at: 518-623-3291

For information on the Chester Challenge, please see: http://www.townofchesterny.org/uploads/2/6/1/3/26133319/chester_brochure_final_7-29.pdf

4-H SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS:  
Date:  Wednesday, April 24th

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT:

Time:  9:00am—10:30am

Where:  Warren County Fish Hatchery

Join us as we tour the Warrensburg NYS DEC Fish Hatchery to learn about the common fish species of the Adirondacks and how the hatchery works to keep our waterways stocked.  ALL NEW GUIDES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! 

This program is free and open to all 4-H'ers.

**Transportation is available for those wishing to join us for the WHEP/Outdoor Cooking or Seed Starting Programs at the CCE Office afterwards.  

*Please dress warmly as part of the tour will be outside!

To register, please contact the CCE office at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881 or e-mail:  mlb222@cornell.edu

CLOVER BUCKET BRIGADE:

Time:  11:00am—Noon

Where:  CCE Education Center

Join us for a fun afternoon getting our new community service project off the ground.  We will be creating bucket gardens for local senior citizens to enjoy fresh vegetables at their homes.  We will decorate the buckets and then we will help with the seed planting program and create our starts for the buckets.  On June 1, come back and help plant the bucket gardens that we will deliver the first week of June.  Join your 4-H friends for all or part of this fun community service project that will bring food to friends in our community.

To register, please contact the CCE office at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881 or e-mail mlb222@cornell.edu

WHEP PROGRAM:

Time:  12:30pm - 1:15pm

Where:  CCE Education Center

Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) is a FREE program for youth to learn basic wildlife identification from pelts and skulls and where they may live. 

To register, please contact the CCE office at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881 or e-mail:  mlb222@cornell.edu 

OUTDOOR COOKING DEMO:

Time:  11:00am—Noon

Where:  CCE Education Center

Cost:  $3.00/person

Participants have to be at least 10 years of age, and will work in teams to create some pre-determined menu items.  *Please notify 4-H staff if the registrant has any food allergies.  

This will be an introduction to the very first outdoor cooking competition this summer that will be held for 4-H'ers at the NYS Fair.  In this competition, 4-H teens will be able to use portable Camp Maid charcoal grills to create their own delicious dishes.  

To register, please contact the CCE office at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881 or e-mail:  mlb222@cornell.edu 

PLANT STARTING PROGRAM:
Time:  1:15pm—2:30pm

Where:  CCE Education Center

Plant Starting Program – the plant starting program will have youth filling peat pots, placing seeds of many varieties of plants, learning about the need for watering and heat.  The greenhouse may be used as the plants start, but the seeds will be started in the back room of the office where we can control the heat more accurately. 

Bring your favorite work gloves and clothes you can get dirty. 

To register, please contact the CCE office at 518-623-3291 or 668-4881 or e-mail mlb222@cornell.edu

Map & Compass / Beginner Guide Camping

When:  Saturday, May 4th

Time:  9am—4pm

Where:  CCE Education Center

The 4-H Adirondack Guides will be holding their annual Map and Compass/Beginner Guide training. These programs are mandatory for all new Guides, but are optional for experienced Guides. During this program, Guides will learn how to read topographic maps, and how to use them in conjunction with a compass. All participants will be able to put their learning to use in a practical, hands-on portion of the class, in which they will use their newfound skills to navigate. Additionally, Guides will learn wildlife identification, fire starting, knot tying, and other helpful outdoor skills.

Pre-registration is required, and there is no fee for this program. To register, please contact Marybeth or Michele at: 518-668-4881 or via email: mem467@cornell.edu

NYS 4-H Forestry Weekend

Date:  May 3—May 5,  2019

Location:  4-H Camp Shankitunk, Delaware County  

Join youth from across the state for a weekend of forestry activities, games, and competition. This three-day event is for youth ages 10 and up (and staff and volunteers) interested in learning more about forests, and to select the NYS team that will go to the 2018 National 4-H Forestry Invitational (must be 14-19 for the national event). 

The Forestry weekend activities include: Tree identification, Tree measurements, Nature games, Night hikes, Compass & Pacing, Map reading, Insects and diseases, Campfires

Cost is $43 per person and includes food, materials, and cabin lodging. (A $95 value!) 

Space is limited, so register now by calling the CCE office at (518) 623-3291/668-4881