Technical and Financial Resources for Rural Landowners. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Silverspoon Cafe, 323 Owego Street , Montour Falls, NY 14860 Technical and Financial Resources for Rural Landowners. Wednesday, February 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Silver Spoon Café – 323 Owego Street; Montour Falls, for an evening of informative presentations by state and federal agency representatives who work with rural landowners on projects ranging from conservation and wildlife habitat to woodlot and farmland management. Presenters include: Pat Lafler – Service Forester with the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation; Erin Paczkowski – Resource Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; and John Mietz – County Executive Director with the USDA Farm Service Agency. This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required, but for more information please contact Brett Chedzoy at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County by email (bjc226@cornell.edu) or by phone (607-535-7161) In the case of extreme weather cancelation, please check the Schuyler CCE website in advance: http://cceschuyler.org Brett Chedzoy, bjc226@cornell.edu ========================================= POSTPONED 4-H Cloverbuds Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:30 am - 11:45 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 The 4-H Cloverbud Session is coming up! Fun activities will be offered for children 5 to 8 years old. $30 for all sessions Paula Goodrich, pg347@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= TasteFLXpo- Local Food and Farmer's Market Friday, February 21, 2020 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Taste FLXpo Premier Local Food & Farmer’s Market presented by Finger Lakes Farm Country, returns for its third year in 2020. This year the new Taste FLXPo café will feature samples made with locally produced fresh ingredients, and a farmer’s market where guests can purchase locally sourced products. Taste FLXpo takes place inside the Corning Community College Commons Building.Admission is $10/person and includes admission to Taste FLXpo, sampling tickets, and a Taste FLXpo shopping bag. Children 13 and under are free admission. Tickets are limited so get yours today before they sell out.Register: https://flxfarmcountry.ticketleap.com/2020taste-flxpo/Presented by:Cornell Cooperative Extension offices of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Yates countiesSteuben County Conference and Visitors BureauWatkins Glen Chamber of CommerceChemung County Chamber of CommerceTioga County Chamber of CommerceYates County Chamber of Commerce ========================================= Cider Production Saturday, February 22, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Autumn Stoscheck, award winning cider maker/co-owner at Eve’s Cidery. Learn how to successfully grow cider apples in an organic production system and still produce world class cider. This workshop will also offer a special tour of the orchards and unique cider tastings. Workshop fee is $30. 9am-11am-class11am-noon-orchard tourHeld at:Eve’s Cidery 308 Beckhorn Hollow RdVan Etten, NY 14889Please register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CiderProduction_2020_244 30 Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, February 26, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= CANCELLED- Garden Gathering Movie Night Friday, February 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00pm-8:00pm– Beginning Gardening. Come watch a short, funand informational video. Enjoy a fun evening where we discuss all things gardening with Schuyler counties Master Gardeners and other community neighbors. Held at the OFA Café in the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls. Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Peter Levatich Rural Landowner Seminar Saturday, February 29, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm February 29th from 9:30 to noon at the Spencer-Van Etten High School on State Route 34, Spencer, NY. The Southern Finger Lakes Chapter of the NY Forest Owners Association (www.nyfoa.org) invite you to their popular annual “Peter Levatich Rural Landowner Seminar”. This year’s theme is: “Agroforestry in Action: Experiences from Local Tree Farms”. Four agroforestry experts will share experiences from their own farms on how integrating forestry and farming have helped them achieve their goals. Attendance is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and door prizes. Pre-registration is NOT required, but questions can be referred to Brett Chedzoy at Schuyler CCE: bjc226@cornell.edu, or by phone: 607-535-7161. In the case of cancellation due to extreme weather, notification will be posted by 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28th at CCE’s forestry forum: www.cornellforestconnect.ning.com Brett Chedzoy, bjc226@cornell.edu ========================================= Growing Small Fruit in the Home Garden/Growing Unusual Fruit Saturday, March 7, 2020 9:00 am - 11:30 am Growing Small Fruit in the Home Garden Saturday, March 7, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Strawberries, blueberries, and other small fruit are some of the tastiest foods you can grow in a home garden. In addition, eating berries is great for your health! Come to this workshop to learn all about growing these wonderful fruits. You will learn about the best varieties to grow in your garden, how to prepare the soil for the berries, planting, growing and winter care. Roger Ort, CCE Schuyler, is an expert on growing fruit for the home garden. Growing Unusual Fruit in your Home GardenSaturday, March 7, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDo you want to be the envy of your gardening friends? Serve them a fragrant Russian quince straight from your tree. Have you ever heard of medlars or shipovas? Interested in growing unusual fruit in your own garden? Then join us for expert Roger Ort, CCE Schuyler, for a fun-filled introduction to growing exciting fruits. Many of these fruits have a long and storied history--but are simply overlooked in American gardens. Start a new tradition!Fee$5, children can attend at no chargeCCE Tioga Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building 56 Main Street Owego, NY 13827 ContactBarb Neal Association Community Educator - Horticulture ban1@cornell.edu 607-687-4020 ext 307 Fee$5, children can attend at no charge ========================================= Grafting Workshop Thursday, March 12, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Learn how to save and reproduce fruit for the future. Take home two grafted apple trees Greg Rothman has been working for Cummins Nursery since 2008 in that time he has propagated upwards of forty thousand fruit trees via chip budding and grafting.Dustin Underwood has been managing orchards for close to ten years this includes pruning, grafting, top working, and spraying.Held at Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY OFA CAFEFee is $35 per person, space is limited so pre-registration online with full payment is required. Please call Roger at 607-535-7161 or visit cceschuyler.org/eventsTo Register please click this link:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CCESchuylerGraftingWorkshop_20_244 35 Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED- Perry 101 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 The Art of Pear CiderPERRY 101March 18th 2020 6:00pm-8:30pm@ The Human Service's Complex in Montour FallsPerry is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented pears, similar to the way cider is made from apples. It has been common for centuries in England. John Reynolds will teach us all of the horticulture needs of this crop along with the business side of producing and marketing Perry. Fee to attend is $30/person. Please register https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Perry101_244Contact Roger Ort 607.535.7161 or email rlo28@cornell.eduhttp://cceschuyler.org/Please register here:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Perry101_244 30 Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED 4-H Cloverbuds Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:30 am - 11:45 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 The 4-H Cloverbud Session is coming up! Fun activities will be offered for children 5 to 8 years old. $30 for all sessions Paula Goodrich, pg347@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED- Know Your Roots Orchard Production. Transitioning Conventional Perennial Crops to Organic and Beyond!! Monday, March 23, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Schuyler County, Schuyler County Human Services Complex 323 Owego Street, Unit #5, Montour Falls, New York 14865 Know Your Roots Orchard Production. Transitioning Conventional Perennial Crops to Organic and Beyond!!March 23rd-Thinking of transitioning an apple orchard and perennial fruiting system from conventional system to an organic/holistic/biodynamic system? This workshop with Mike Biltonen (Know your roots) will focus on the biodynamics practices needed to complete that successful transition. Brought to you by Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls in room 120.Speaker bio: Mike has farmed his entire professional career. He has horticulture degrees from Virginia Tech (BS ’86) and Cornell (MS ’92), as well as over 35 years of practical farming experience. Though his career started in the trenches at a large conventional orchard in Virginia, during his time at Cornell he became more aware and focused on sustainable orcharding and the need for greater ecological well-being of farms. In the past 20 years he has worked as practicing orchardist and consultant for growers looking to grow more holistic food. He currently lives in the Finger Lakes region of NY and works throughout the northeast. He is crop consultant, advisor, mentor, writer, philosophizer, rabble-rouser, and farmer with Know Your Roots, a small holistic company he owns and operates with his wife Debbie. 30 Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= CANCELLED- Garden Gathering Movie Night Friday, March 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6:00pm-8:00pm– Beginning Gardening. Come watch a short, funand informational video. Enjoy a fun evening where we discuss all things gardening with Schuyler counties Master Gardeners and other community neighbors. Held at the OFA Café in the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls. Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED-Backyard Fruit Production Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Reisinger's Apple Country, 2750 Apple Lane , Watkins Glen, New York 14891 Held at Reisinger Apple Country at 2750 Apple Lane in Watkins Glen NY. Spend the morning learning about  pruning and growing apples, peaches, cherries, plums and pears. This workshop will also cover growing small fruits such as red raspberries and blueberries.Class Agenda:8:30am-9:00am– Registration9:00am-10:30am– All production and pruning demonstrations.10:30am-Noon– Pruning overgrown and non maintained homeowner trees. Demos on smaller to larger trees at neighbors property.Fee is $20 per person and pre-registration is required by March 26th. Workshop will be rain, snow or shine so please dress for the weather!Register here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BackyardFruit2020_244Roger Ort 607-535-7161 rlo28@cornell.edu. $20 per person Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED 4-H Cloverbuds Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:30 am - 11:45 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 The 4-H Cloverbud Session is coming up! Fun activities will be offered for children 5 to 8 years old. $30 for all sessions Paula Goodrich, pg347@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED 4-H Cloverbuds Saturday, May 23, 2020 10:30 am - 11:45 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 The 4-H Cloverbud Session is coming up! Fun activities will be offered for children 5 to 8 years old. $30 for all sessions Paula Goodrich, pg347@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Explore STEM with Mad Scientist Activities Tuesday, May 26, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm Explore STEM with Mad Scientist ActivitiesUsing supplies found around your house, young “Mad Scientists” will be guided through fun activities like kitchen chemistry, building rockets, and making catapults.Supply list some sort of plain glass, could be a coffee cup, or drinking glass, small vase, old glass container to use as a vase. Assorted nail polish A large container to hold water Warm waterOptional supplies:Dremal tool Flat steel Aluminum fan (small or aluminum to cut into a fan)Card stock Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun Forum Wednesday, May 27, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 4pm - 4:30pm Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun ForumMelinda, Kim and Mel will share activities promoting family wellness through games and activities. Mindful play is a great way for kids to develop strategies to respond to any situation calmly, with kindness and compassion. We have 55 simple games that can help bring laughter and build fun moments in your day. You can even use some of our games with your friends and family through Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangout. ========================================= Kids Kitchen Creations Thursday, May 28, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays 3pm - 4pm Kids Kitchen Creations Kids take over the kitchen! This class is a fun cooking experience where youth will learn how to prepare many different foods. Participants will make different kinds of doughs, learn how to measure correctly, and how to cook everything from cookies to pizza.Supply List For Kids Kitchen CreationsApple Strudel 3 cups all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup lukewarm water1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon lard, melted (vegetable shortening or butter may be used) 1 pinch salt1 1/2 cups butter, melted1 cup toasted bread crumbs1 cup ground walnuts3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced3/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 3/4 cups white sugarOptional ingredients: sugarOatmeal Cinnamon Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Campfire Conversation Thursday, May 28, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays 4pm - 5 pm Campfire ConversationHidden Valley 4-H Camp is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! Join Camp Director Bruce Condie around the virtual campfire. Share your memories of camp and talk about what we have planned for this summer and the future. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at Home Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 am - 10:30 am Fridays 10am - 10:30am Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at HomeJoin Parenting Educator Paula Goodrich in conversations about discipline techniques, self-control, and communication, along with parenting questions and topics brought up by participants. The coronavirus pandemic has brought new parenting challenges, so join this supportive discussion for ideas and guidance. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Cloverbuds Create Tuesday, June 2, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesdays 1pm - 1:30pm Cloverbuds CreateThis class is for 5-8 year olds. Children will see and participate in some amazing science and craft demonstrations. The Cloverbud educator will provide age-appropriate activities that will interest, challenge and broaden your child’s knowledge and creativity. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Explore STEM with Mad Scientist Activities Tuesday, June 2, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm Explore STEM with Mad Scientist ActivitiesUsing supplies found around your house, young “Mad Scientists” will be guided through fun activities like kitchen chemistry, building rockets, and making catapults.Supply list some sort of plain glass, could be a coffee cup, or drinking glass, small vase, old glass container to use as a vase. Assorted nail polish A large container to hold water Warm waterOptional supplies:Dremal tool Flat steel Aluminum fan (small or aluminum to cut into a fan)Card stock Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun Forum Wednesday, June 3, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 4pm - 4:30pm Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun ForumMelinda, Kim and Mel will share activities promoting family wellness through games and activities. Mindful play is a great way for kids to develop strategies to respond to any situation calmly, with kindness and compassion. We have 55 simple games that can help bring laughter and build fun moments in your day. You can even use some of our games with your friends and family through Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangout. ========================================= Kids Kitchen Creations Thursday, June 4, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays 3pm - 4pm Kids Kitchen Creations Kids take over the kitchen! This class is a fun cooking experience where youth will learn how to prepare many different foods. Participants will make different kinds of doughs, learn how to measure correctly, and how to cook everything from cookies to pizza.Supply List For Kids Kitchen CreationsApple Strudel 3 cups all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup lukewarm water1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon lard, melted (vegetable shortening or butter may be used) 1 pinch salt1 1/2 cups butter, melted1 cup toasted bread crumbs1 cup ground walnuts3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced3/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 3/4 cups white sugarOptional ingredients: sugarOatmeal Cinnamon Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Campfire Conversation Thursday, June 4, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays 4pm - 5 pm Campfire ConversationHidden Valley 4-H Camp is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! Join Camp Director Bruce Condie around the virtual campfire. Share your memories of camp and talk about what we have planned for this summer and the future. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at Home Friday, June 5, 2020 10:00 am - 10:30 am Fridays 10am - 10:30am Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at HomeJoin Parenting Educator Paula Goodrich in conversations about discipline techniques, self-control, and communication, along with parenting questions and topics brought up by participants. The coronavirus pandemic has brought new parenting challenges, so join this supportive discussion for ideas and guidance. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Cloverbuds Create Tuesday, June 9, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesdays 1pm - 1:30pm Cloverbuds CreateThis class is for 5-8 year olds. Children will see and participate in some amazing science and craft demonstrations. The Cloverbud educator will provide age-appropriate activities that will interest, challenge and broaden your child’s knowledge and creativity. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Explore STEM with Mad Scientist Activities Tuesday, June 9, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm Explore STEM with Mad Scientist ActivitiesUsing supplies found around your house, young “Mad Scientists” will be guided through fun activities like kitchen chemistry, building rockets, and making catapults.Supply list some sort of plain glass, could be a coffee cup, or drinking glass, small vase, old glass container to use as a vase. Assorted nail polish A large container to hold water Warm waterOptional supplies:Dremal tool Flat steel Aluminum fan (small or aluminum to cut into a fan)Card stock Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun Forum Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 4pm - 4:30pm Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun ForumMelinda, Kim and Mel will share activities promoting family wellness through games and activities. Mindful play is a great way for kids to develop strategies to respond to any situation calmly, with kindness and compassion. We have 55 simple games that can help bring laughter and build fun moments in your day. You can even use some of our games with your friends and family through Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangout. ========================================= Kids Kitchen Creations Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays 3pm - 4pm Kids Kitchen Creations Kids take over the kitchen! This class is a fun cooking experience where youth will learn how to prepare many different foods. Participants will make different kinds of doughs, learn how to measure correctly, and how to cook everything from cookies to pizza.Supply List For Kids Kitchen CreationsApple Strudel 3 cups all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup lukewarm water1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon lard, melted (vegetable shortening or butter may be used) 1 pinch salt1 1/2 cups butter, melted1 cup toasted bread crumbs1 cup ground walnuts3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced3/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 3/4 cups white sugarOptional ingredients: sugarOatmeal Cinnamon Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Campfire Conversation Thursday, June 11, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays 4pm - 5 pm Campfire ConversationHidden Valley 4-H Camp is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! Join Camp Director Bruce Condie around the virtual campfire. Share your memories of camp and talk about what we have planned for this summer and the future. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at Home Friday, June 12, 2020 10:00 am - 10:30 am Fridays 10am - 10:30am Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at HomeJoin Parenting Educator Paula Goodrich in conversations about discipline techniques, self-control, and communication, along with parenting questions and topics brought up by participants. The coronavirus pandemic has brought new parenting challenges, so join this supportive discussion for ideas and guidance. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Cloverbuds Create Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesdays 1pm - 1:30pm Cloverbuds CreateThis class is for 5-8 year olds. Children will see and participate in some amazing science and craft demonstrations. The Cloverbud educator will provide age-appropriate activities that will interest, challenge and broaden your child’s knowledge and creativity. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Explore STEM with Mad Scientist Activities Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm Explore STEM with Mad Scientist ActivitiesUsing supplies found around your house, young “Mad Scientists” will be guided through fun activities like kitchen chemistry, building rockets, and making catapults.Supply list some sort of plain glass, could be a coffee cup, or drinking glass, small vase, old glass container to use as a vase. Assorted nail polish A large container to hold water Warm waterOptional supplies:Dremal tool Flat steel Aluminum fan (small or aluminum to cut into a fan)Card stock Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun Forum Wednesday, June 17, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 4pm - 4:30pm Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun ForumMelinda, Kim and Mel will share activities promoting family wellness through games and activities. Mindful play is a great way for kids to develop strategies to respond to any situation calmly, with kindness and compassion. We have 55 simple games that can help bring laughter and build fun moments in your day. You can even use some of our games with your friends and family through Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangout. ========================================= Kids Kitchen Creations Thursday, June 18, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays 3pm - 4pm Kids Kitchen Creations Kids take over the kitchen! This class is a fun cooking experience where youth will learn how to prepare many different foods. Participants will make different kinds of doughs, learn how to measure correctly, and how to cook everything from cookies to pizza.Supply List For Kids Kitchen CreationsApple Strudel 3 cups all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup lukewarm water1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon lard, melted (vegetable shortening or butter may be used) 1 pinch salt1 1/2 cups butter, melted1 cup toasted bread crumbs1 cup ground walnuts3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced3/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 3/4 cups white sugarOptional ingredients: sugarOatmeal Cinnamon Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Campfire Conversation Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays 4pm - 5 pm Campfire ConversationHidden Valley 4-H Camp is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! Join Camp Director Bruce Condie around the virtual campfire. Share your memories of camp and talk about what we have planned for this summer and the future. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at Home Friday, June 19, 2020 10:00 am - 10:30 am Fridays 10am - 10:30am Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at HomeJoin Parenting Educator Paula Goodrich in conversations about discipline techniques, self-control, and communication, along with parenting questions and topics brought up by participants. The coronavirus pandemic has brought new parenting challenges, so join this supportive discussion for ideas and guidance. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= POSTPONED 4-H Cloverbuds Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:30 am - 11:45 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 The 4-H Cloverbud Session is coming up! Fun activities will be offered for children 5 to 8 years old. $30 for all sessions Paula Goodrich, pg347@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= PLANT SALE Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PLANT SALE– SAVE THE DATE10am-3pm– Come out to the Hector Fair grounds and purchase plants from several local nurseries and vendors. Enjoy gardening classes and Chicken BBQ from the Hector Lions Club. Roger Ort, rlo28@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Cloverbuds Create Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesdays 1pm - 1:30pm Cloverbuds CreateThis class is for 5-8 year olds. Children will see and participate in some amazing science and craft demonstrations. The Cloverbud educator will provide age-appropriate activities that will interest, challenge and broaden your child’s knowledge and creativity. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Explore STEM with Mad Scientist Activities Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm Explore STEM with Mad Scientist ActivitiesUsing supplies found around your house, young “Mad Scientists” will be guided through fun activities like kitchen chemistry, building rockets, and making catapults.Supply list some sort of plain glass, could be a coffee cup, or drinking glass, small vase, old glass container to use as a vase. Assorted nail polish A large container to hold water Warm waterOptional supplies:Dremal tool Flat steel Aluminum fan (small or aluminum to cut into a fan)Card stock Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun Forum Wednesday, June 24, 2020 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesdays 4pm - 4:30pm Rockin’ REACH: A Family Fun ForumMelinda, Kim and Mel will share activities promoting family wellness through games and activities. Mindful play is a great way for kids to develop strategies to respond to any situation calmly, with kindness and compassion. We have 55 simple games that can help bring laughter and build fun moments in your day. You can even use some of our games with your friends and family through Zoom, Facetime or Google Hangout. ========================================= Kids Kitchen Creations Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thursdays 3pm - 4pm Kids Kitchen Creations Kids take over the kitchen! This class is a fun cooking experience where youth will learn how to prepare many different foods. Participants will make different kinds of doughs, learn how to measure correctly, and how to cook everything from cookies to pizza.Supply List For Kids Kitchen CreationsApple Strudel 3 cups all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup lukewarm water1 teaspoon white sugar1 teaspoon lard, melted (vegetable shortening or butter may be used) 1 pinch salt1 1/2 cups butter, melted1 cup toasted bread crumbs1 cup ground walnuts3 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced3/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 3/4 cups white sugarOptional ingredients: sugarOatmeal Cinnamon Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Campfire Conversation Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Thursdays 4pm - 5 pm Campfire ConversationHidden Valley 4-H Camp is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! Join Camp Director Bruce Condie around the virtual campfire. Share your memories of camp and talk about what we have planned for this summer and the future. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at Home Friday, June 26, 2020 10:00 am - 10:30 am Fridays 10am - 10:30am Conversations, Strategies & Tips For Parents who Are Supporting Learning at HomeJoin Parenting Educator Paula Goodrich in conversations about discipline techniques, self-control, and communication, along with parenting questions and topics brought up by participants. The coronavirus pandemic has brought new parenting challenges, so join this supportive discussion for ideas and guidance. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Cloverbuds Create Tuesday, June 30, 2020 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesdays 1pm - 1:30pm Cloverbuds CreateThis class is for 5-8 year olds. Children will see and participate in some amazing science and craft demonstrations. The Cloverbud educator will provide age-appropriate activities that will interest, challenge and broaden your child’s knowledge and creativity. Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Explore STEM with Mad Scientist Activities Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm Explore STEM with Mad Scientist ActivitiesUsing supplies found around your house, young “Mad Scientists” will be guided through fun activities like kitchen chemistry, building rockets, and making catapults.Supply list some sort of plain glass, could be a coffee cup, or drinking glass, small vase, old glass container to use as a vase. Assorted nail polish A large container to hold water Warm waterOptional supplies:Dremal tool Flat steel Aluminum fan (small or aluminum to cut into a fan)Card stock Melissa Schroeder, mcs35@cornell.edu, (607) 535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 ========================================= Virtually via Zoom- CCE Board Meeting Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:30 am - 11:00 am The Human Services Complex, 323 Owego Street, Room 120 , Montour Falls, NY 14865 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County Board Meeting. Held at the Human Services Complex in Montour Falls, NY 14865  in room 120 at 8:30am. Please call 607-535-7161 if you have any questions. This meeting is open to the public. The July meeting is held at Hidden Valley 4-H Camp Phil Cherry, pc526@cornell.edu, 607-535-7161 =========================================