Events
4-H Livestock Summit NYS
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
OPEN TO 4-H YOUTH AGES 8-18Scholarship money available...
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Budget Bites
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Join Nutrition Educator Michelle Leveski for a series of 6-8 weekly cooking lessons virtually! January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 @ 5:00 pmLearn budget-friendly recipes and receive a $30 or $40 certificate for the Shoe Department upon completion of 6 lessons if eligible. Stipend for cer...
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4-H Public Presentation Workshop for Youth - Otsego County
Saturday, January 22, 2022
A key for succeeding in this world is being able to have your voice heard. 4-H provides an opportunity for youth to learn this valuable skill through public presentations. A 4-H public presentation is showing and telling somebody else how to do something that you ALREADY KNOW...
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4-H Otsego Earn-an-Animal Program 2022 Applications Available
Monday, January 24, 2022
The 4-H Earn-an-Animal program allows for Otsego County youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1, 2022) to earn funding towards a project animal to raise and show as their own. This program requires dedication from the youth member and support from their guardians. Youth accepted to the program w...
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4-H Mammals All Around Us
Monday, January 24, 2022
Virtual Zoom series on mammals that live all around us in New York State.Who can attend? Cloverbuds, 4-H members, Leaders, other key volunteers, anyone youth who want to learn.Each short 45-minute session will be jam-packed with educational fun.There is no cost for this program.&nb...
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4-H Livestock Summit NYS
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
OPEN TO 4-H YOUTH AGES 8-18Scholarship money available...
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New York State 4-H Family Stem Challenge
Thursday, January 27, 2022
NYS 4-H is delighted to invite you to participate in this year's statewide STEM Challenge program! This program will bring together youth and families from across New York to join live virtual events and share their family's space exploration. We'll have activities and coaching led by 4-H profess...
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Budget Bites
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Join Nutrition Educator Michelle Leveski for a series of 6-8 weekly cooking lessons virtually! January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 @ 5:00 pmLearn budget-friendly recipes and receive a $30 or $40 certificate for the Shoe Department upon completion of 6 lessons if eligible. Stipend for cer...
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4-H Otsego Earn-an-Animal Program 2022 Applications Available
Monday, January 31, 2022
The 4-H Earn-an-Animal program allows for Otsego County youth ages 8-18 (as of January 1, 2022) to earn funding towards a project animal to raise and show as their own. This program requires dedication from the youth member and support from their guardians. Youth accepted to the program w...
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What's For Dinner? (In Person)
Monday, January 31, 2022
Join our nutrition educator, Kimberly, for a 6-week series of classes to learn about both the "why" of eating healthy and the "how". About one hour a week includes a nutrition lesson and time for participants to create a dish together which they can then sample. The classes are free, supporti...
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4-H Mammals All Around Us
Monday, January 31, 2022
Virtual Zoom series on mammals that live all around us in New York State.Who can attend? Cloverbuds, 4-H members, Leaders, other key volunteers, anyone youth who want to learn.Each short 45-minute session will be jam-packed with educational fun.There is no cost for this program.&nb...
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4-H Livestock Summit NYS
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
OPEN TO 4-H YOUTH AGES 8-18Scholarship money available...
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Maple Syrup Production for Beginners
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Are you interested in making your own maple syrup? Are you a small scale sugarmaker interested in upgrading your operation? If so, join Cornell maple specialist, Aaron Wightman, for a 2-hour virtual workshop. Site assessment - determining suitability of a woodlot for maple syrup productionSap...
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Budget Bites
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Join Nutrition Educator Michelle Leveski for a series of 6-8 weekly cooking lessons virtually! January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 @ 5:00 pmLearn budget-friendly recipes and receive a $30 or $40 certificate for the Shoe Department upon completion of 6 lessons if eligible. Stipend for cer...
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The Great Backyard Bird County
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Birds in your Backyard! This workshop will introduce youth to ornithology, the study of birds. 4-H participants will develop an awareness of birds in our area and will sharpen their observational skills while learning anatomy and distinguishing features of birds.This project uses feeding ...
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What's For Dinner? (In Person)
Monday, February 7, 2022
Join our nutrition educator, Kimberly, for a 6-week series of classes to learn about both the "why" of eating healthy and the "how". About one hour a week includes a nutrition lesson and time for participants to create a dish together which they can then sample. The classes are free, supporti...
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4-H Mammals All Around Us
Monday, February 7, 2022
Virtual Zoom series on mammals that live all around us in New York State.Who can attend? Cloverbuds, 4-H members, Leaders, other key volunteers, anyone youth who want to learn.Each short 45-minute session will be jam-packed with educational fun.There is no cost for this program.&nb...
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4-H Livestock Summit NYS
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
OPEN TO 4-H YOUTH AGES 8-18Scholarship money available...
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Budget Bites
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Join Nutrition Educator Michelle Leveski for a series of 6-8 weekly cooking lessons virtually! January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 @ 5:00 pmLearn budget-friendly recipes and receive a $30 or $40 certificate for the Shoe Department upon completion of 6 lessons if eligible. Stipend for cer...
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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4-H Sewing Clinic - Otsego County
Saturday, February 12, 2022
4-H It's SEW much FUN!4-H youth will learn: the parts of a machine basic sewing skillsbasic tools safety rules how to use a patternMake a project to take home.Beginner sewers will make a hot dish holder.Intermediate sewers will make a pillow.The deadline for registration is February 4...
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What's For Dinner? (In Person)
Monday, February 14, 2022
Join our nutrition educator, Kimberly, for a 6-week series of classes to learn about both the "why" of eating healthy and the "how". About one hour a week includes a nutrition lesson and time for participants to create a dish together which they can then sample. The classes are free, supporti...
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4-H Mammals All Around Us
Monday, February 14, 2022
Virtual Zoom series on mammals that live all around us in New York State.Who can attend? Cloverbuds, 4-H members, Leaders, other key volunteers, anyone youth who want to learn.Each short 45-minute session will be jam-packed with educational fun.There is no cost for this program.&nb...
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4-H Virtual Statewide Hour of Code
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
All are Welcome!Virtual State-wide Hour of CodeWednesday, February 16, 6 p.m.Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn together the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator!This program is for youth ages 7-12 and requires...
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4-H Livestock Summit NYS
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
OPEN TO 4-H YOUTH AGES 8-18Scholarship money available...
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CLOSED for Presidents' Day
Monday, February 21, 2022
Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of the Presidents' Day federal holiday.
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4-H Livestock Summit NYS
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
OPEN TO 4-H YOUTH AGES 8-18Scholarship money available...
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New York State 4-H Family Stem Challenge
Thursday, February 24, 2022
NYS 4-H is delighted to invite you to participate in this year's statewide STEM Challenge program! This program will bring together youth and families from across New York to join live virtual events and share their family's space exploration. We'll have activities and coaching led by 4-H profess...
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RESCHEDULED: National Seed Swap Day
Saturday, February 26, 2022
The Master Gardeners of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will host the Annual Master Gardener Seed Swap on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 10 to 11 a.m. in both counties.
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4-H Public Presentations - Otsego County
Saturday, February 26, 2022
4-H Public Presentations in Otsego County is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation. Fo...
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4-H Public Presentations - Otsego County
Saturday, February 26, 2022
4-H Public Presentations in Otsego County is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation. Fo...
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What's For Dinner? (In Person)
Monday, February 28, 2022
Join our nutrition educator, Kimberly, for a 6-week series of classes to learn about both the "why" of eating healthy and the "how". About one hour a week includes a nutrition lesson and time for participants to create a dish together which they can then sample. The classes are free, supporti...
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4-H Public Presentations - Otsego County
Saturday, March 5, 2022
4-H Public Presentations in Otsego County is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation. Fo...
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4-H Public Presentations - Otsego County
Saturday, March 5, 2022
4-H Public Presentations in Otsego County is a program in which youth learn to create a presentation and develop the skills needed to present it before an audience. They learn about the research process and the steps needed to organize information into an interesting and creative presentation. Fo...
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What's For Dinner? (In Person)
Monday, March 7, 2022
Join our nutrition educator, Kimberly, for a 6-week series of classes to learn about both the "why" of eating healthy and the "how". About one hour a week includes a nutrition lesson and time for participants to create a dish together which they can then sample. The classes are free, supporti...
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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4-H Horse Quiz Bowl and Hippology 2022
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Chenango County District Educational Competition EventIndividuals or teams of four compete in a quiz bowl format against other counties on general horse knowledge. Topics include colors breeds, care, and feeding, parts of the horse and tack, show rules, diseases, conformation, unsoundness, shoei...
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4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl 2022 District Event
Saturday, March 19, 2022
4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is a “quiz bowl” competition where all questions deal with dairy topics. Teams of four members compete with each other in giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. Teams receive points for correct answers and may lose points for incorrect answers. The team with...
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What's For Dinner? (In Person)
Monday, March 21, 2022
Join our nutrition educator, Kimberly, for a 6-week series of classes to learn about both the "why" of eating healthy and the "how". About one hour a week includes a nutrition lesson and time for participants to create a dish together which they can then sample. The classes are free, supporti...
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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CLOSED for Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2022
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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CLOSED for Juneteenth
Monday, June 20, 2022
Our offices will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth.Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas...
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CLOSED for the 4th of July Holiday
Monday, July 4, 2022
Our offices will be closed on the 5th of July to observe Independence Day.
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 5, 2022
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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CLOSED for Columbus Day
Monday, October 10, 2022
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cobleskill
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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CLOSED for Veterans' Day
Friday, November 11, 2022
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed in observance of Veterans' Day.
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!['The First Thanksgiving' by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930), oil on canvas. Postcard published by The Foundation Press, Inc., 1932. Reproduction of oil painting from series: The Pageant of a Nation.
The scene depicted here is a romanticized (idealized) version and not historically accurate. The clothing worn by the Pilgrims is incorrect, the Wampanoag did not wear feathered war bonnets, nor would they have been sitting on the ground.[1]](https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/slides/37198/image/sized/thanksgiving850x425.jpg?1478548961 "CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday")
CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 25, 2022
Our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Board of Directors Meeting - Cooperstown
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Our Board of Directors meetings are held in alternate months in meeting rooms at the Extension Center in Cobleskill or the Education Center in Cooperstown and begin at 6:30 p.m. except where noted. Meetings are open to the public. If interested in attending, please check with the office at 518-23...
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CLOSED for the Holiday Season!
Saturday, December 24, 2022
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego Counties will be closed for the holiday season on December 24 and 26..
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