Master Gardener Volunteer Training Monday, April 12, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Monday, April 12, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Monday, April 12, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Camp Wabasso Facebook Live Q&A Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Have questions about 4-H Camp Wabasso or the low to no-cost camps we are offering for military youth this summer? Join us for a Facebook Live Q&A! Send your questions ahead of time or ask them during the Facebook Live!  Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Fiber Arts Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us as we explore all things fiber arts! Work with raw fibers, sheep wool, dying fiber, and spinning it.Learn how to knit.Learn how to sew, weave, and bring life back into well-worn pieces. Explore the significance of fiber arts to the local area and how our relationship with clothing has changed over time. Programming will take place via Zoom. Emily Crampe, ec928@cornell.edu ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Wednesday, April 14, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Junior Bakers Wednesday, April 14, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Are you interested in baking up delicious, healthy snacks? Join our weekly Junior Bakers series where we have fun with our food groups and make a variety of baked treats. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can bake alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register to receive the Zoom link! Free Elizabeth Christensen, ec927@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 258 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Breakfast Club Thursday, April 15, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Who says breakfast is just for mornings? Learn how to enjoy breakfast anytime of the day in a healthy and nutritious way. We'll discuss the benefits of eating a variety of food groups so you can be healthier now and in the future. Register at http://bit.ly/3sc0AwC. Open to all adults!  Free Julia Dean, jld334@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Let's Blog About It Friday, April 16, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Have you ever thought of starting your own blog? This virtual program is for those interested in creating a blog to creatively express themselves, share passions, and improve writing skills! This program is open to youth ages 13-18.  Free Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Edible Landscaping Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Expand the edible plants in your landscaping beyond vegetables! This free program will include planning and options for: Fruit and nut treesCommon berriesUncommon, but easy to grow species Free Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Monday, April 19, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Monday, April 19, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Monday, April 19, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April 19th - Withholding Time & VaccinesJune 14th - HandlingJune 28th - MarketingThe 2021 4-H Livestock Auction will be at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday, July 17th at 12:00 PM. Visit http://ccejefferson.org/4-h-youth/jefferson-county-4-h-livestock-auction for more information.  Free Christopher Yarnall, cy328@cornell.edu ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Monday, April 19, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= From Sea to Supper Tuesday, April 20, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Are you looking to incorporate more seafood into your weekly menu but feel a little lost at sea? Join our FREE workshops and learn how to cook inexpensive, delicious, and creative seafood dishes to make this lean protein a family favorite! Register in advance to receive weekly ingredient lists to cook alongside our educators! Register at http://bit.ly/SeaToSupper. Open to teens & adults! Free Hannah Alday, hea9@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 280 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Wednesday, April 21, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 ========================================= Junior Bakers Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Are you interested in baking up delicious, healthy snacks? Join our weekly Junior Bakers series where we have fun with our food groups and make a variety of baked treats. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can bake alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register to receive the Zoom link! Free Elizabeth Christensen, ec927@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 258 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Wednesday, April 21, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Raising Pigs: From Piglet to Pork Chop Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Springtime is a common time of year when North Country farmers begin raising piglets. This introductory online class, through Zoom, will go over the basics of raising pigs from start to finish, including best management practices, hog care, and marketing of pigs. Please register!  Free Gabrielle Wormuth, grw67@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Thursday, April 22, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Health on the Go Thursday, April 22, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/818227778772672.  Free Joseph Brennan, jdb293@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Breakfast Club Thursday, April 22, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Who says breakfast is just for mornings? Learn how to enjoy breakfast anytime of the day in a healthy and nutritious way. We'll discuss the benefits of eating a variety of food groups so you can be healthier now and in the future. Register at http://bit.ly/3sc0AwC. Open to all adults!  Free Julia Dean, jld334@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= From Sea to Supper Thursday, April 22, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Are you looking to incorporate more seafood into your weekly menu but feel a little lost at sea? Join our FREE workshops and learn how to cook inexpensive, delicious, and creative seafood dishes to make this lean protein a family favorite! Register in advance to receive weekly ingredient lists to cook alongside our educators! Register at http://bit.ly/SeaToSupper. Open to teens & adults! Free Hannah Alday, hea9@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 280 ========================================= Let's Blog About It Friday, April 23, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Have you ever thought of starting your own blog? This virtual program is for those interested in creating a blog to creatively express themselves, share passions, and improve writing skills! This program is open to youth ages 13-18.  Free Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, April 24, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H'ers of all ages are invited to present on a topic of their choice! Presentations can be done in person following COVID-19 guidelines or can be done virtually. Youth will receive feedback from judges, 4-H SWAG, and a 4-H ribbon for participating. Visit http://ccejefferson.org/4-h-youth for an overview of presentation styles which include: Recitation or Dramatic Interpretation Illustrated Talk Demonstration Speech Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Monday, April 26, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Monday, April 26, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Monday, April 26, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= From Sea to Supper Tuesday, April 27, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Are you looking to incorporate more seafood into your weekly menu but feel a little lost at sea? Join our FREE workshops and learn how to cook inexpensive, delicious, and creative seafood dishes to make this lean protein a family favorite! Register in advance to receive weekly ingredient lists to cook alongside our educators! Register at http://bit.ly/SeaToSupper. Open to teens & adults! Free Hannah Alday, hea9@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 280 ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Wednesday, April 28, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Farm Ops Master Gardener Training Monday, April 5, 2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Open to Transitioning Service Members and VeteransOnline Master Gardener Training: Monday-Thursday, April 5th - April 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMOnline class instruction from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.1 hour lunch followed by online Farm Ops project work from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.Practicum for Master Gardeners: Monday-Thursday, May 3rd - May 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMPractice applications will take place in person in the Watertown Mission Garden and/or other horticulture related businesses. Where necessary, practicums can be adapted to individual service member availability. COVID-19 protocols will be required and adhered to. **************************************************************************************************************Skill sets obtained from the classroom and hands-on learning will include: How to identify plants, insects, and plant diseases.Integrated pest management principles.Planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, turfgrass, and flowers.Plant propagation methods.Maintain healthy soil.Landscaping principles.Pruning methods.Potential future employment opportunities include: LandscaperNurserymanGrounds MaintenanceGardenerGreenhouse OperatorFruit, Vegetable, or Tree Farmer Sloan Rowland, sr737@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Junior Bakers Wednesday, April 28, 2021 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Are you interested in baking up delicious, healthy snacks? Join our weekly Junior Bakers series where we have fun with our food groups and make a variety of baked treats. Recipes will be sent ahead so you can bake alongside Ms. Elizabeth. Open to youth in grades 1-5. Register to receive the Zoom link! Free Elizabeth Christensen, ec927@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 258 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Wednesday, April 28, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Master Gardener Volunteer Training Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Receive training in the science and art of gardening. Learn how to identify plants, maintain healthy soil, and so much more. Share the information you learn with the public through volunteer projects. Training will take place over Zoom. The cost is $200 and it includes all materials. The training is open to all Jefferson County residents. Trainings will be Monday - Thursday, April 5th - April 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. To register, please contact Sue Gwise.  $200 (includes all materials) Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Health on the Go Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/818227778772672.  Free Joseph Brennan, jdb293@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Breakfast Club Thursday, April 29, 2021 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Who says breakfast is just for mornings? Learn how to enjoy breakfast anytime of the day in a healthy and nutritious way. We'll discuss the benefits of eating a variety of food groups so you can be healthier now and in the future. Register at http://bit.ly/3sc0AwC. Open to all adults!  Free Julia Dean, jld334@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= From Sea to Supper Thursday, April 29, 2021 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Are you looking to incorporate more seafood into your weekly menu but feel a little lost at sea? Join our FREE workshops and learn how to cook inexpensive, delicious, and creative seafood dishes to make this lean protein a family favorite! Register in advance to receive weekly ingredient lists to cook alongside our educators! Register at http://bit.ly/SeaToSupper. Open to teens & adults! Free Hannah Alday, hea9@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 280 ========================================= Asparagus 101 Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whether you are a home gardener or a commercial grower, asparagus can be a rewarding crop to grow. Learn about: The basics of growingCultivation Weed controlPest management Harvesting Marketing  Free Michael Nuckols, msn62@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 227 ========================================= Let's Blog About It Friday, April 30, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Have you ever thought of starting your own blog? This virtual program is for those interested in creating a blog to creatively express themselves, share passions, and improve writing skills! This program is open to youth ages 13-18.  Free Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Monday, May 3, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Monday, May 3, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Student Government Program Tuesday, May 4, 2021 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Explore and learn! Gain experience for college! Build your resume!  Meet Jefferson County Legislators, Local City Council Members along with State and Federal government representatives!Participate in structured debates along with general discussion about current hot topics!You will have the chance to virtually attend a Jefferson County Board of Legislators Meeting!This program is free and open to students in grades 9-12. *Priority will be given to upperclassmen. Marques Charlton, mac633@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 235 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Thursday, May 6, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Health on the Go Thursday, May 6, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/818227778772672.  Free Joseph Brennan, jdb293@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Monday, May 10, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Wednesday, May 12, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, May 12, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, May 12, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= Health on the Go Thursday, May 13, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/818227778772672.  Free Joseph Brennan, jdb293@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Annual Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday, May 15, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 North Hamilton Street , Watertown, New York 13601 AnnualsPerennialsTreesShrubsBedding PlantsVegetablesHerbsHouseplantsSocial distancing and masks are required! The plant sale will take place in the CCE Jefferson parking lot. Sue Gwise, Sjg42@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 243 ========================================= Regenerative Agriculture Monday, May 17, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Open to students in grades 7-12. Regenerative agriculture focuses on sustainable farming AND returning unusable land to healthy, viable farmland. Explore regenerative agriculture by helping to solve real farm problems. Learn about food forests, silvioculture, permaculture, agroecology, and more.  Ann Chiarenzelli , amc433@cornell.edu ========================================= Poultry 101: Raising Chicks, Ducklings, and Poults Wednesday, May 19, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Springtime is the time of year to begin raising poultry. This online class, through Zoom, is structured for beginners to learn the basics of raising chicks, ducklings and poults from start to finish. The webinar will include information on the best management practices, bird care, production models, processing, and marketing of poultry.  Free Gabrielle Wormuth, grw67@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Health on the Go Thursday, May 20, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/818227778772672.  Free Joseph Brennan, jdb293@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Health on the Go Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Join families across Northern NY over Facebook for weekly workshops, recipes, connections to local food, ways to stay active with kids, and more!Busy families need modern solutions to setting goals and staying healthy. Join our nutrition educators and other parents over Facebook. Join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/818227778772672.  Free Joseph Brennan, jdb293@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Farm Ops Master Gardener Training Monday, May 3, 2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Open to Transitioning Service Members and VeteransOnline Master Gardener Training: Monday-Thursday, April 5th - April 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMOnline class instruction from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.1 hour lunch followed by online Farm Ops project work from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.Practicum for Master Gardeners: Monday-Thursday, May 3rd - May 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMPractice applications will take place in person in the Watertown Mission Garden and/or other horticulture related businesses. Where necessary, practicums can be adapted to individual service member availability. COVID-19 protocols will be required and adhered to. **************************************************************************************************************Skill sets obtained from the classroom and hands-on learning will include: How to identify plants, insects, and plant diseases.Integrated pest management principles.Planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, fruit, vegetables, turfgrass, and flowers.Plant propagation methods.Maintain healthy soil.Landscaping principles.Pruning methods.Potential future employment opportunities include: LandscaperNurserymanGrounds MaintenanceGardenerGreenhouse OperatorFruit, Vegetable, or Tree Farmer Sloan Rowland, sr737@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 269 ========================================= Adirondack Camp on Long Pond Friday, May 28, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Oswegatchie Educational Center, 9340 Long Pond Road , Croghan , New York 13327 A summer camp open to youth ages 14-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel of all military branches. $50 fee is refundable if youth attends camp. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and canoeing! Try out the 40-foot-tall TEAM Challenge Ropes Course. Zip line over waterways!Stay in a cabin or camp at a remote campsite. Due to state guidelines, these camps are only open to youth from the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Lisa Vaughn, lgv6@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 261 ========================================= Intro to Value-Added Dairy Processing Wednesday, June 2, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In recent years, dairies have seen decreased market prices. One option for farms to differentiate is small scale processing with direct to consumer sales. Options for value-added dairy processing might include farm branded bottled milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. Topics include local and USDA food safety requirements, marketing, basic processing procedures, and start-up resources.  Free Gabrielle Wormuth, grw67@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, June 9, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Monday, June 14, 2021 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Monday, June 14, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April 19th - Withholding Time & VaccinesJune 14th - HandlingJune 28th - MarketingThe 2021 4-H Livestock Auction will be at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday, July 17th at 12:00 PM. Visit http://ccejefferson.org/4-h-youth/jefferson-county-4-h-livestock-auction for more information.  Free Christopher Yarnall, cy328@cornell.edu ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Monday, June 28, 2021 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April 19th - Withholding Time & VaccinesJune 14th - HandlingJune 28th - MarketingThe 2021 4-H Livestock Auction will be at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday, July 17th at 12:00 PM. Visit http://ccejefferson.org/4-h-youth/jefferson-county-4-h-livestock-auction for more information.  Free Christopher Yarnall, cy328@cornell.edu ========================================= High Peaks Adirondack Backpacking Camp Tuesday, July 6, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Overlook, 70 Beach Rd , Owls Head, NY 12969 A summer camp open to youth ages 14-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel of all military branches. $50 fee is refundable if youth attends camp.Backpack through the Adirondacks!Explore what is over the stream, in the cave, under the brush, and through the woods.Pitch tents each night and eat meals around a campfire! Due to state guidelines, these camps are only open to youth from the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Lisa Vaughn, lgv6@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 261 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, July 14, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Thursday, July 15, 2021 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Saturday, July 17, 2021 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm This virtual program will teach basic principles of raising livestock. Open to all youth in Jefferson and neighboring counties.Meetings will be held via Zoom. Please register!February 22nd - Selection & PlanningMarch 8th - Expenses & Record KeepingApril 5th - Feed & Weight Maintenance April 19th - Withholding Time & VaccinesJune 14th - HandlingJune 28th - MarketingThe 2021 4-H Livestock Auction will be at the Jefferson County Fair on Saturday, July 17th at 12:00 PM. Visit http://ccejefferson.org/4-h-youth/jefferson-county-4-h-livestock-auction for more information.  Free Christopher Yarnall, cy328@cornell.edu ========================================= Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 21, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 ========================================= Environmental Expeditions Camp Sunday, July 18, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Wabasso, 43101 County Route 21 , Redwood, New York 13679 A summer camp open to youth ages 14-18 of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and Retired personnel of all military branches. $50 fee is refundable if youth attends camp. Learn survival skills like wild edible identification, orienteering, shelter building, and fire building! Compete in a 4-H survivalist challenge! Due to state guidelines, these camps are only open to youth from the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Lisa Vaughn, lgv6@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 261 ========================================= Nature Investigators Camp Sunday, August 1, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Wabasso, 43101 County Route 21 , Redwood, New York 13679 A summer camp open to army youth ages 12-16 who have parents who are currently deployed, six months prior to deploying, or six months following a deployment. $25 non-refundable deposit Explore the possibilities associated with stewardship and sustainability. Learn to use biofuel stoves. Due to state guidelines, these camps are only open to youth from the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Lisa Vaughn, lgv6@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 261 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Monday, August 9, 2021 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Outdoor Adventure Camp Sunday, August 8, 2021 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Wabasso, 43101 County Route 21 , Redwood, New York 13679 A summer camp open to youth ages 12-16 who have parents who are wounded warriors or were killed in action. $25 non-refundable depositGo for nature hikes.Learn to use biofuel stoves.Set up a tent and start a fire.Use and read topographical maps.And much more! Due to state guidelines, these camps are only open to youth from the following states: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Lisa Vaughn, lgv6@cornell.edu, (315) 788-8450 ext. 261 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, September 8, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Tuesday, September 14, 2021 9:00 am - 11:00 am 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Thursday, October 14, 2021 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Nutrition and Health Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 20, 2021 3:00 pm - 4:00 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 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, October 27, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Thursday, November 4, 2021 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Parenting After Separation or Divorce Monday, December 6, 2021 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 Alexandra Larisa, aal234@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Wednesday, December 8, 2021 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. Board meetings are typically held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County office at 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown. However, Board meetings will continue to be held virtually online until such time as the Board President determines they can be held in-person. Topic: Board Meeting 3/10/2021Time: Mar 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cornell.zoom.us/j/99795101977?pwd=UlJTSUhiVE9qUFRndGVEUHQ2RlNsQT09Meeting ID: 997 9510 1977Passcode: 759760One tap mobile+16468769923,,99795101977# US (New York)+16465189805,,99795101977# US (New York) Diana Young, dy325@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 319 =========================================