Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, September 30, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= Saturday Morning Science Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Wabasso, 43101 County Route 21 , Redwood, New York 13679 Saturday Morning Science at 4-H Camp Wabasso! Science is fun! Kick off your weekend with cool experiments and learn more about the wonders of the world around us. Open to all Jefferson County youth in grades 3-8. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required.  Christopher Yarnall, cy328@cornell.edu ========================================= Jefferson County 4-H Virtual Activity Sampler! Monday, October 5, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Celebrate National 4-H Week with Jefferson County 4-H! To kick off our celebration, we are holding a 4-H Virtual Activity Sampler! Free and open to all youth ages 6-18. Try out 2 hands-on 4-H activities: building a marshmallow catapult and making a water bottle lava lamp! Play fun, interactive games and learn about the variety of 4-H opportunities in Jefferson County. A list of materials will be provided (or you can pick up the materials at the CCE office if needed). Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= National 4-H STEM Challenge! Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mars Base Camp! Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10Free and open to youth in grades 3-8 (older siblings may also participate). Explore sending a mission to Mars and discover what it takes to sustain human life in space. Learn about the surface and atmosphere of Mars, build a model robotic Mars rover, code using Scratch, and more!Space in this program is limited and participation in ALL six meetings is required. Materials (for up to 4 children) will be provided and available for pickup at the CCE office in Watertown. Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, October 7, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 8, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= 4-H Virtual Campfire Friday! Friday, October 9, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm To end our National 4-H Week celebration, we are coming together for a 4-H Virtual Campfire. Open to all youth ages 6-18! We will play interactive group games like Pictionary, charades, trivia, and rapid-fire scavenger hunts. We will also tell campfire stories and sing campfire songs. Fun for the whole family! Please register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link!  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club Saturday, October 10, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club has been modified to fit the needs of our community due to the ongoing pandemic. 4-H will host two socially-distanced hikes a month, which each being held at a different trail. Families sign up for each hike they would like to participate in. Participating families will learn about the plants and wildlife present at that location, as well as look for geocaches while hiking. This is a free program that is open to youth ages 6-18 and their family members.  Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31827 Middle Road, Watertown). Please register by October 2nd. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Grand Lake Reserve in Redwood. Please register by October 16th. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required.Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kamargo Trail/Poors Island in Black River. Registration opening soon!Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve in Clayton. Registration opening soon!Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Otter Creek Preserve in Alexandria Bay. Registration opening soon! Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Thompson Park Trails in Watertown. Registration opening soon!  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating effectively between households.identifying and managing stress for parents and children. $75 Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= National 4-H STEM Challenge! Tuesday, October 13, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mars Base Camp! Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10Free and open to youth in grades 3-8 (older siblings may also participate). Explore sending a mission to Mars and discover what it takes to sustain human life in space. Learn about the surface and atmosphere of Mars, build a model robotic Mars rover, code using Scratch, and more!Space in this program is limited and participation in ALL six meetings is required. Materials (for up to 4 children) will be provided and available for pickup at the CCE office in Watertown. Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, October 14, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= Beef Quality Assurance Training Thursday, October 15, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers.Topics covered include cattle nutrition, handling, and vaccine protocols.Part 1 of the training will be offered virtually.Part 2 will be offered at 4 locations. (County residency does not matter for county location selected for chute-side training.)$15/Person $30/Farm (Payment accepted in-person at chute-side training.)Please register by following the link below:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BQATraining_222 or call/email Gabby Wormuth at 315-778-8450 ext. 278 or grw67@cornell.edu.Part 1: Online Classroom Training: Thursday, October 15th 7:00pm (Zoom Virtual Training)Part 2: Chute-side Training: Saturday, October 17th Lewis: 2081 Thayer Hill Road Boonville, NY 13309 9:00am-11:00amJefferson: 24990 County Route 37 Carthage, NY 13619 1:00pm-3:00pmSt. Lawrence: 187 Douglas Road Norwood, NY 13668 10:00am-12:00pmClinton: 154 Angelville Road, Chazy, NY 12921 9:00am-11:00am(Pre-registration & Face Masks Required. COVID Guidelines Followed)  Gabrielle Wormuth, grw67@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Food Preservation Educational Series (Virtual) Friday, October 16, 2020 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Register for one or all of these FREE classes taught by Diane Whitten, CCE Saratoga County Nutrition Educator and Cornell Certified Master Food Preserver. For additional information contact Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.Friday, June 12, 11 AM - Making Strawberry Jam: Learn how to make a strawberry or other fruit full sugar, low sugar or no sugar jam, plus freezer jam; a no cook recipe great for kids that requires no canning equipment. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Link to Registration - Making Strawberry JamFriday, June 26, 11 AM - Fermenting Vegetables: Learn how easy and fun it is to ferment foods at home, including sauerkraut and kim chi. This class will include equipment, tips and techniques for successful fermentation. The health benefits of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods will be discussed. Link to Registration - Fermenting VegetablesFriday, July 17, 11 AM - Canning at Home; An Intro to Boiling Water, Steam and Pressure Canning: Learn when and how to use these different canning methods. This class will include a discussion of low acid and high acid canning, plus how to avoid botulism food poisoning. Link to Registration - Canning at HomeFriday, July 31, 11 AM - Quick Pickling: Learn tips and techniques for successful pickling, including making a crisp pickle. This class will cover pickling ingredients, plus the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Link to Registration - Quick PicklingFriday, August 14, 11 AM - Pressure Canning Vegetables, Meats & Soups: Learn the procedures for safely canning low-acid foods, such as vegetables, meats, and soups in a pressure canner. This class will include a discussion of dial gauge vs. weighted gauge pressure canners and how to use them. Link to Registration - Pressure CanningFriday, September 11, 11 AM - Canning Salsa & Tomatoes: Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Link to Registration - Canning Salsa & TomatoesFriday, September 25, 11 AM - Dehydrating Fruits & Vegetables: Learn tips and techniques for getting quality dehydrated fruits & vegetables. This class will include a discussion of types of dehydrators. Link to Registration - Dehydrating Fruits & VegetablesFriday, October 16, 11 AM - Making Meat Jerky: Learn how to safely make your own jerky in an oven or food dehydrator. This class will include the three methods of making a safe jerky, options for marinating, plus testing for doneness. Link to Registration - Making Meat Jerky Free ========================================= Beef Quality Assurance Training Saturday, October 17, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers.Topics covered include cattle nutrition, handling, and vaccine protocols.Part 1 of the training will be offered virtually.Part 2 will be offered at 4 locations. (County residency does not matter for county location selected for chute-side training.)$15/Person $30/Farm (Payment accepted in-person at chute-side training.)Please register by following the link below:https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/BQATraining_222 or call/email Gabby Wormuth at 315-778-8450 ext. 278 or grw67@cornell.edu.Part 1: Online Classroom Training: Thursday, October 15th 7:00pm (Zoom Virtual Training)Part 2: Chute-side Training: Saturday, October 17th Lewis: 2081 Thayer Hill Road Boonville, NY 13309 9:00am-11:00amJefferson: 24990 County Route 37 Carthage, NY 13619 1:00pm-3:00pmSt. Lawrence: 187 Douglas Road Norwood, NY 13668 10:00am-12:00pmClinton: 154 Angelville Road, Chazy, NY 12921 9:00am-11:00am(Pre-registration & Face Masks Required. COVID Guidelines Followed)  Gabrielle Wormuth, grw67@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= National 4-H STEM Challenge! Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mars Base Camp! Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10Free and open to youth in grades 3-8 (older siblings may also participate). Explore sending a mission to Mars and discover what it takes to sustain human life in space. Learn about the surface and atmosphere of Mars, build a model robotic Mars rover, code using Scratch, and more!Space in this program is limited and participation in ALL six meetings is required. Materials (for up to 4 children) will be provided and available for pickup at the CCE office in Watertown. Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This group of community members assists our nutrition staff with ideas and programs to assist our residents in making healthy choices the easier choices. Amanda Root, Arr27@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 273 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= National 4-H STEM Challenge! Tuesday, October 27, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mars Base Camp! Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10Free and open to youth in grades 3-8 (older siblings may also participate). Explore sending a mission to Mars and discover what it takes to sustain human life in space. Learn about the surface and atmosphere of Mars, build a model robotic Mars rover, code using Scratch, and more!Space in this program is limited and participation in ALL six meetings is required. Materials (for up to 4 children) will be provided and available for pickup at the CCE office in Watertown. Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, October 29, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= National 4-H STEM Challenge! Tuesday, November 3, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mars Base Camp! Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10Free and open to youth in grades 3-8 (older siblings may also participate). Explore sending a mission to Mars and discover what it takes to sustain human life in space. Learn about the surface and atmosphere of Mars, build a model robotic Mars rover, code using Scratch, and more!Space in this program is limited and participation in ALL six meetings is required. Materials (for up to 4 children) will be provided and available for pickup at the CCE office in Watertown. Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, November 4, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club has been modified to fit the needs of our community due to the ongoing pandemic. 4-H will host two socially-distanced hikes a month, which each being held at a different trail. Families sign up for each hike they would like to participate in. Participating families will learn about the plants and wildlife present at that location, as well as look for geocaches while hiking. This is a free program that is open to youth ages 6-18 and their family members.  Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31827 Middle Road, Watertown). Please register by October 2nd. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Grand Lake Reserve in Redwood. Please register by October 16th. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required.Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kamargo Trail/Poors Island in Black River. Registration opening soon!Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve in Clayton. Registration opening soon!Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Otter Creek Preserve in Alexandria Bay. Registration opening soon! Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Thompson Park Trails in Watertown. Registration opening soon!  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= National 4-H STEM Challenge! Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Mars Base Camp! Tuesdays, October 6 - November 10Free and open to youth in grades 3-8 (older siblings may also participate). Explore sending a mission to Mars and discover what it takes to sustain human life in space. Learn about the surface and atmosphere of Mars, build a model robotic Mars rover, code using Scratch, and more!Space in this program is limited and participation in ALL six meetings is required. Materials (for up to 4 children) will be provided and available for pickup at the CCE office in Watertown. Register by October 2nd to receive the Zoom link! Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, November 11, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= The Magic Years Thursday, November 12, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Children change so fast in the first four years! This six-session course will help you find successful ways to navigate through these challenging, yet rewarding, times. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= The Middle Years Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 This fun and interactive six-week workshop is designed to explain the best practices in child development and parenting to caregivers of children 5-10 years old. Free Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, November 17, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating effectively between households.identifying and managing stress for parents and children. $75 Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= Digital Dairy Prospects Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm A virtual discussion group. Free 9-week program for high school students in Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, or Franklin Counties. Weekly discussions on how to communicate about the dairy industry, engage with the public, handle hot-topic issues, and promote the industry. Includes invited speakers, presentations from student participants, and virtual farm tours and discussions with dairy farmers. Students will be required to complete some homework, and participate during the weekly live sessions.A computer/tablet and Internet is required. Contact us if you need assistance. Applications are due September 4th. Apply at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3pqXAvMOJh8PM1CBxlJ4ybNYEDiGtNk. For more information, contact:Lindsay Ferlito at 607-592-0290 or lc636@cornell.edu. Casey Havekes at 315-955-2059 or cdh238@cornell.edu. Kelsey O'Shea at 315-955-2795 or klo3@cornell.edu.  ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club Saturday, November 21, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club has been modified to fit the needs of our community due to the ongoing pandemic. 4-H will host two socially-distanced hikes a month, which each being held at a different trail. Families sign up for each hike they would like to participate in. Participating families will learn about the plants and wildlife present at that location, as well as look for geocaches while hiking. This is a free program that is open to youth ages 6-18 and their family members.  Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31827 Middle Road, Watertown). Please register by October 2nd. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Grand Lake Reserve in Redwood. Please register by October 16th. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required.Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kamargo Trail/Poors Island in Black River. Registration opening soon!Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve in Clayton. Registration opening soon!Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Otter Creek Preserve in Alexandria Bay. Registration opening soon! Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Thompson Park Trails in Watertown. Registration opening soon!  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club Saturday, December 5, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club has been modified to fit the needs of our community due to the ongoing pandemic. 4-H will host two socially-distanced hikes a month, which each being held at a different trail. Families sign up for each hike they would like to participate in. Participating families will learn about the plants and wildlife present at that location, as well as look for geocaches while hiking. This is a free program that is open to youth ages 6-18 and their family members.  Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31827 Middle Road, Watertown). Please register by October 2nd. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Grand Lake Reserve in Redwood. Please register by October 16th. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required.Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kamargo Trail/Poors Island in Black River. Registration opening soon!Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve in Clayton. Registration opening soon!Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Otter Creek Preserve in Alexandria Bay. Registration opening soon! Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Thompson Park Trails in Watertown. Registration opening soon!  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 A two-hour program designed to assist parents in helping their children adjust to parental separation or divorce. Topics include:identifying parent/child reactions to divorce.developing skills for helping children cope.post-separation parenting.co-parenting versus parallel parenting.communicating effectively between households.identifying and managing stress for parents and children. $75 Nicole Wetzel, new39@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 276 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 Board meetings are generally the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. All board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown.  Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club Saturday, December 19, 2020 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The 4-H Outdoor Adventure Club has been modified to fit the needs of our community due to the ongoing pandemic. 4-H will host two socially-distanced hikes a month, which each being held at a different trail. Families sign up for each hike they would like to participate in. Participating families will learn about the plants and wildlife present at that location, as well as look for geocaches while hiking. This is a free program that is open to youth ages 6-18 and their family members.  Saturday, October 10th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31827 Middle Road, Watertown). Please register by October 2nd. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required. Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Grand Lake Reserve in Redwood. Please register by October 16th. Registration is required. COVID-19 guildelines will be followed. Space is limited and registration is required.Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Kamargo Trail/Poors Island in Black River. Registration opening soon!Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve in Clayton. Registration opening soon!Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Otter Creek Preserve in Alexandria Bay. Registration opening soon! Saturday, December 19th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Thompson Park Trails in Watertown. Registration opening soon!  Free Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 =========================================