Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, March 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= Strengthening Families Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults. Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  Free Registration: https://bit.ly/3XT4w6m ========================================= Fast Track to Farming Friday, March 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Are you interested in farming or homesteading but not sure where to start? Or do you want to explore ways to diversify your farm? Attend our FREE, 2-day fast track course to explore different forms of agriculture and learn about the basics of starting and running an agribusiness.Day one topics of discussion 6PM-8PM:Agribusiness Marketing USDA programs Day two topics of discussion 9AM-5PM:Livestock 101Horticulture 101Value-added processing * Lunch will be provided on day 2* Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Fasttracktofarming2025-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Cross Country Skiing Club Saturday, March 22, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Club will meet every other Saturday January 25 - March 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM and is free and open to youth ages 10+.Youth will need to come prepared in warm winter clothes and a sturdy pair of winter boots. All other equipment is provided!Youth will need to be dropped off and picked up at the trailhead locations: Jan. 25: Tug Hill State Forest Parking 25841 NY-177, RodmanFeb. 8: Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31827 Middle Rd. WatertownFeb. 22: Baker Woods Preserve4114 Factory Rd, Natural BridgeMar. 8: Redwood Hill Preserve3682 Stine Rd. RedwoodMar. 22: Murray Nature Trail 23182-23390 NY-177 AdamsSpace is limited - Register by Janurary 23rd. FREE Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=4-HCrossCountrySkiingClub-2-2_222 ========================================= Fast Track to Farming Saturday, March 22, 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Are you interested in farming or homesteading but not sure where to start? Or do you want to explore ways to diversify your farm? Attend our FREE, 2-day fast track course to explore different forms of agriculture and learn about the basics of starting and running an agribusiness.Day one topics of discussion 6PM-8PM:Agribusiness Marketing USDA programs Day two topics of discussion 9AM-5PM:Livestock 101Horticulture 101Value-added processing * Lunch will be provided on day 2* Free Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Fasttracktofarming2025-2_222 ========================================= Nurturing Parenting Tuesday, March 25, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 In this FREE two-day class, we will focus on enhancing positive parenting skills and nurturing behaviors, encouraging healthy physical and emotional growth, and educating parents on developmental expectations.Registration is required! FREE Amy Zukas, asw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 254 ========================================= Nurturing Parenting Wednesday, March 26, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 In this FREE two-day class, we will focus on enhancing positive parenting skills and nurturing behaviors, encouraging healthy physical and emotional growth, and educating parents on developmental expectations.Registration is required! FREE Amy Zukas, asw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 254 ========================================= Mud Management Wednesday, March 26, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join CCE Jefferson & Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District for a presentation on mud management for livestock farms.Learn about:Animal health issues with muddy areasNutrient lossPotential resource concernsAvailable programs for mitigation FREE Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MudMan ========================================= Cultivating Success with Better Bookkeeping Thursday, March 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Join us for a six-session virtual series designed to boost your knowledge about what bookkeeping services are available to help you excel in farm recordkeeping.Sessions are from 12pm-1pm starting January 16th and will run through March 27th with the following schedule:January 16th: Meeting goals with keeping booksJanuary 30th: Low(er) tech options that still workFebruary 13th: QuickBooks - Upgrading to online February 27th: Other online options (Ag Squared. PC Mars, AmBrook)March 13th: More online options (Wave & Farm Raise)March 27th - Keeping receipts, comparing packages $60 per Farm Registration: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=859 ========================================= Strengthening Families Thursday, March 27, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults. Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  Free Registration: https://bit.ly/3XT4w6m ========================================= Camp Counselor-in-Training Weekend: Leadership, Fun & Adventure! Friday, March 28, 2025 5:30 pm - 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Wabasso, 43101 County Route 21 , Redwood, New York 13679 Looking for an unforgettable weekend that builds leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skills? Our Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Weekend is the perfect opportunity for teens to step into a leadership role while having a blast!Calling all Teens: Gain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, develop your leadership skills, and enjoy classic camp activities – all while making new friends and learning from experienced camp staff! Not interested in working at camp in the future? That’s okay! The CIT Weekend is open to all teens regardless of interest in working at camp! Calling all Parents of Teens: This program helps teens build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork – essential skills for future jobs, college, and beyond! Plus they’ll come home with great stories, new friendships, and a CPR/First Aid/AED certification! Open to all youth ages 12+ ready to lead, learn, and have fun! $200.00 Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=citweekend_222 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) Training April 15th - Nutrition - Feeds & GainApril 29th - Animal Health 101May 13th - Showmanship & Show PrepJune 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals Please note: Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LivestockReadiness2025_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= Perennial Fruit Production - Honeyberries Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn about honeyberries and general production practices. This class will discuss preferred growing conditions and harvesting practices and you can enjoy samples of value-added products produced from honeyberries! Guest Speakers: Duane Smith from Seaway Coldhardy Berries and Matt Clark from Black Tie Cocktail Syrups.Limited seating is available, so register today! FREE Cierra Williams, clw247@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 222 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FasttracktofarmingPFP_222 ========================================= 4-H Lego Engineering Club Thursday, April 3, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Free and open to youth ages 5-7.Youth will use LEGOs to collaborate with peers and learn basic engineering design principles.For more information contact: Dylan Lundy Del223@cornell.edu Free Dylan Lundy, del223@cornell.edu, 3157888450 ext. 235 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LegoEngineeringClub-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= Local Food to You Saturday, April 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 At this event, you will meet Meet Bruce Johnson from Martin Road North Gardens!Learn about his farming operation and how he grows delicious produce in the North Country winter climate! Learn how to make delicious meals with cold hardy produce, get a free sample, and take home the recipe to try yourself!Each registered attendee will leave the event with $20 of frozen meat from Country Cousins Farm! free Jackie Ferguson, jsf259@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext.280 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LocalFoodToYou_April5_222 ========================================= 4-H Public Presentations Saturday, April 5, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 4-H Public Presentations is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They will learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation. Youth must provide all needed equipment for their presentations (ex. Laptop, USB with presentation, props, note cards, etc.) Presentations should be a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 minutes in length.Open for youth ages 5-18. Kara Coon, kjc264@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext.244 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=4-HPublicPresentation-2-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Lego Engineering Club Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Free and open to youth ages 5-7.Youth will use LEGOs to collaborate with peers and learn basic engineering design principles.For more information contact: Dylan Lundy Del223@cornell.edu Free Dylan Lundy, del223@cornell.edu, 3157888450 ext. 235 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LegoEngineeringClub-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, April 9, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Lego Engineering Club Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Free and open to youth ages 5-7.Youth will use LEGOs to collaborate with peers and learn basic engineering design principles.For more information contact: Dylan Lundy Del223@cornell.edu Free Dylan Lundy, del223@cornell.edu, 3157888450 ext. 235 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LegoEngineeringClub-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Chick and Duckling Sale Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for our 4-H Chick and Duckling sale! A wide variety of quality chicks will be available. Carriers will be provided. 6 chick minimum. Cash or check preferred. All proceeds will benefit the Jefferson County 4-H Livestock Club. Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Wabasso Egg-Stravaganza! Saturday, April 12, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4-H Camp Wabasso, 43101 County Route 21 , Redwood, New York 13679 Join us for our second annual Wabasso Egg-Stravaganza! Join us for an afternoon of family fun: Spring themed crafts, carnival games, campfire with smores, and a camp-wide egg hunt! Egg Hunts will take place at 1:15, 2:15, & 3:15 PM. Stay for all or part of the event!Tickets are $7 per child with pre-registration by April 9, or $10 per child at the door. $7-10 Sabrina DeRue, sld95@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 229 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=wabassoegg-2_222 ========================================= Artificial Insemination Training Tuesday, April 15, 2025 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Porterdale Farms , 14806 County Road 155 , Adams Center, New York 13606 Whether you're new to breeding cattle or looking to improve your skills and cattle reproduction knowledge, this two-day training is for you! Open to anyone interested in learning how to artificially inseminate dairy or beef cattle.Instructor: Javier Cheang, Reproductive Training Instructor for GENEX Technical ServicesProgram Cost: $175 incldues both days of program training, materials and lunch. $175 Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=AprilCattleAITraining_222 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) Training April 15th - Nutrition - Feeds & GainApril 29th - Animal Health 101May 13th - Showmanship & Show PrepJune 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals Please note: Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LivestockReadiness2025_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= Artificial Insemination Training Wednesday, April 16, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Porterdale Farms , 14806 County Road 155 , Adams Center, New York 13606 Whether you're new to breeding cattle or looking to improve your skills and cattle reproduction knowledge, this two-day training is for you! Open to anyone interested in learning how to artificially inseminate dairy or beef cattle.Instructor: Javier Cheang, Reproductive Training Instructor for GENEX Technical ServicesProgram Cost: $175 incldues both days of program training, materials and lunch. $175 Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=AprilCattleAITraining_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, April 16, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Native Plant Propagation Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us for a workshop all about native plants and how to propagate them!Participants will learn how to determine which plants are native to the North Country, how to choose plants for specific sites, and several ways to propagate them. Each person will take home a container of sown seeds to care for at home. No previous gardening experience is needed. Participants are also invited to create a planting plan for their property after the workshop with an opportunity to ask questions or seek feedback.The instructor, Isaac, has expertise in native plant species, ecological restoration, and conservation horticulture, having managed a native plant nursery and led initiatives on seed collection and propagation for genetic conservation. Please note: Space is limited and registration is required. Free Isaac Matlock, ism29@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 227 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=nativeplantpropagation_222 ========================================= 4-H Lego Engineering Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Free and open to youth ages 5-7.Youth will use LEGOs to collaborate with peers and learn basic engineering design principles.For more information contact: Dylan Lundy Del223@cornell.edu Free Dylan Lundy, del223@cornell.edu, 3157888450 ext. 235 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LegoEngineeringClub-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, April 23, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Lego Engineering Club Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Free and open to youth ages 5-7.Youth will use LEGOs to collaborate with peers and learn basic engineering design principles.For more information contact: Dylan Lundy Del223@cornell.edu Free Dylan Lundy, del223@cornell.edu, 3157888450 ext. 235 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LegoEngineeringClub-2_222 ========================================= 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Course Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join us to learn how to become a beekeeper from local beekeeper Scott Edmonds! This in-depth, 8-part course will cover the basics of apiary management and address the challenges of raising honey bees in the North Country. Covered topics will include:  Honey bee biology Required equipment and maintenance Colony activities and health Obtaining honey bees Seasonal hive management Prior to starting the course, participants will be expected to procure their own copy of The Beekeeper's Handbook: 5th Edition by Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile. This textbook can be purchased on most online retail sites for about $30. Active Duty Military and Veterans can receive a free copy. Please contact MaKayla Dickinson at mrd275@cornell.edu for more details. If you have trouble obtaining a textbook, please contact MaKayla Dickinson. This course is free to attend, however registration and purchase of the book is required.  Makayla Dickinson, mrd275@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 266 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=BeginnerBeekeeping-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) Training April 15th - Nutrition - Feeds & GainApril 29th - Animal Health 101May 13th - Showmanship & Show PrepJune 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals Please note: Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LivestockReadiness2025_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Lego Engineering Club Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Free and open to youth ages 5-7.Youth will use LEGOs to collaborate with peers and learn basic engineering design principles.For more information contact: Dylan Lundy Del223@cornell.edu Free Dylan Lundy, del223@cornell.edu, 3157888450 ext. 235 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LegoEngineeringClub-2_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, May 7, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Intro to Small Ruminants Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Join CCE Jefferson to learn all about getting started with raising sheep and goats. FREE Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=IntroSmallRuminants_2025_222 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) Training April 15th - Nutrition - Feeds & GainApril 29th - Animal Health 101May 13th - Showmanship & Show PrepJune 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals Please note: Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LivestockReadiness2025_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, May 14, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Beyond Ready - A CYFAR Training Monday, May 19, 2025 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 We are excited to host Beyond Ready, a 2-day program for professionals working with military youth, brought to us by North Carolina State University, through the Children, Youth, & Families at Risk (CYFAR) Professional Development Technical Assistance (PDTA) grant. Stephanie Graf, sag58@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 251 Registration: https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qtUOXiQexiEb0a ========================================= Beyond Ready - A CYFAR Training Tuesday, May 20, 2025 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 We are excited to host Beyond Ready, a 2-day program for professionals working with military youth, brought to us by North Carolina State University, through the Children, Youth, & Families at Risk (CYFAR) Professional Development Technical Assistance (PDTA) grant. Stephanie Graf, sag58@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 251 Registration: https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qtUOXiQexiEb0a ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, May 28, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Readiness Program Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Interested in learning about raising different livestock animals and getting them ready to show at the Jefferson County Fair? Join us for this year's 4-H Livestock Readiness Program! Topics include: March 18th - Your 4-H Animal Project Start to Finish April 1st - YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals) Training April 15th - Nutrition - Feeds & GainApril 29th - Animal Health 101May 13th - Showmanship & Show PrepJune 3rd - Finding & Recruiting Buyers for Your Animals Please note: Youth must be enrolled in 4-H Free Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=LivestockReadiness2025_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, June 4, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, June 11, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= Strengthening Families Wednesday, June 18, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Help build your family's communication and relationship skills as your children grow into young adults.Adults and youth have separate meetings in the first hour, followed by a join session in the second hour. Strengthening Families meets weekly. For ages 10-13 and the important adults in their household. Dinner is provided each week along with other free incentives for participation.  FREE Jennifer Howland, jlh524@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 277 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=strengtheningfamilies-2_222 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Auction Saturday, July 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Coffeen Street , Watertown, NY 13601 Support 4-H youth and join us for another 4-H Livestock Auction!Individuals, families, and businesses are invited to purchase livestock raised by 4-H youth! Animals will be sold LIVE. Free trucking will be provided from the fair to the processor. Cash and check are the only accepted payment methods. Abigail Birchenough , aej48@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 278 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, September 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 ========================================= Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, December 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, 203 N. Hamilton St. , Watertown, NY 13601 Board meetings are generally the third Thursday 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.  Erin Parnapy, eo273@cornell.edu, 315-788-8450 ext. 246 =========================================