2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday.You will receive a Zoom Link the week before each session for which you are registered. Don't worry if you can't make it, we will send out a link to the recording after each session and post the recording on our YouTube Channel. Click here to watch all of our past Garden Questions Answered Programs!Gardening Questions Answered Date  Time Topic Thursday, January 16th 12:00 pm Drought Stress in the Landscape Thursday, February 20th 12:00 pm Winter Sowing Thursday, March 27th 12:00 pm Phenology and Gardening Thursday, April 24th 12:00 pm Invasive Insects: Spongy Moth and Spotted Lanternfly Thursday, May 22nd 12:30 pm Conditioning your Cut Flowers Thursday, June 12th 12:00 pm Water-Wise Gardening Thursday, July 17th 12:00 pm Keystone Native Plants Thursday, August 21st 12:00 pm Natives versus Nativars NEW DATE! Wednesday, October 1st 12:00 pm Propagation of Native Plant Seeds Thursday, October 16th 12:00 pm Leave the Leaves! Thursday, November 20th 12:00 pm Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Thursday, December 18th 12:00 pm Asexual Houseplant Propagation Free! Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fL4HiRiqpPgcSy ========================================= Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025 Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources that can address and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather, such as flooding and extreme heat. This Resilient Port Jervis Action Group meets on a regular basis to work on nature-based solutions to help prevent flooding. Meetings are open to the public. Location changes regularly.Please contact Julika von Stackelberg, Ph.D., at jv426@cornell.edu for details.Meetings are held from 6:30 - 8:15 P.M. on the following days: October 2ndOctober 16thNovember 6thNovember 20thDecember 4thDecember 18th FREE Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.274 ========================================= Wicked: For Good - Orange County 4-H Monthly Challenge Friday, November 21, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Online Event Why Wicked: For Good?The upcoming film Wicked: For Good, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, explores themes of kindness empowerment, and personal growth—values that align perfectly with the 4-H spirit and resonate with people everywhere. Do Something Good - Big or small, every act counts! Help out, give back, or simply show someone you care.Share Your Heart Hands - Snap a pic of your heart hands and write a short post about your good deed.Scan the QR code to send us your pictures/posts and be eligible for a prize.Challenge Your Crew - Tag 4 friends and invite them to keep the good growing!*What Counts as a Good Deed? CLICK HERESome Ideas to Get Started:Crafting Decorations: Youth can make festive holiday decorations such as ornaments, wreaths, or table centerpieces using recycled or natural materials (e.g., pinecones, twigs, or fabric scraps).Baking for Others: Host a cookie or holiday treat baking session. Youth can package their baked goods in decorated bags or boxes to give as gifts.Cards of Kindness: Create handmade greeting cards with personal messages to distribute to nursing homes, shelters, or military service members.Winter Warmth Kits: Assemble kits with scarves, gloves, and socks for donation to local shelters. Youth could knit or sew items as part of the projectDeadline to submit your pictures/posts is November 21, 2025. To submit, visit https://cornell.box.com/s/ihyxbzoncop88dii4yv38pcfccjjd3f0 Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.259 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, November 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Stargazing 2025 Saturday, November 22, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCEOC Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike , Otisville, NY 10963 This program is part of the Orange County 4-H “Green Minds, Bright Futures” Program.Join us as we look to the skies and stargaze! Come out to the Education Center & 4-H Park in Otisville to learn all about the stars and gain valuable insight on the cosmos!What is "Green Minds, Bright Futures"?In this 4-H Environmental Program, youth will explore the natural world through hands-on activities that foster an understanding of ecosystems, conservation, and sustainability. While learning about topics like renewable energy, habitat preservation, etc. youth will develop the skills and knowledge to become responsible stewards of the environment and make a positive impact on their communities. FREE Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.259 Registration: http://bit.ly/45uPEAo ========================================= 4-H Livestock Learning Night - Earn a YQCA Certification Tuesday, November 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 On Tuesday, November 25th, join Orange County 4-H for Livestock Learning Night!During this session earn your Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certification!Instructor Led TrainingYouth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national certification program that teaches youth how to properly care for their animals and is used across the country in 4-H and FFA livestock shows, fairs, and future agricultural careers. It helps young livestock exhibitors learn about animal well-being, food safety, and life skills that build responsible future farmers!Program Requirements:Enroll for Livestock Learning Night through the QR code belowFollow the instructions below to create an account at yqcaprogram.orgPlease note: the course requires a $3 paymentEnroll in the training called “YQCA Training at CCE Orange County”Remember to take the online pretest before attending this eventFor instructions on how to create an account, visit http://bit.ly/46K6wniFor more information about YQCA Certification, visit https://yqcaprogram.org/Questions regarding YQCA registration, email help@yqcaprogram.orgPrevious livestock experience preferred. Parental supervision is required under the age of 17. This program is for youth ages 8-19. Zoe Nafis, zrl7@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 258 Registration: http://bit.ly/4oc4UIT ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Thursday, November 27, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Friday, November 28, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025 Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources that can address and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather, such as flooding and extreme heat. This Resilient Port Jervis Action Group meets on a regular basis to work on nature-based solutions to help prevent flooding. Meetings are open to the public. Location changes regularly.Please contact Julika von Stackelberg, Ph.D., at jv426@cornell.edu for details.Meetings are held from 6:30 - 8:15 P.M. on the following days: October 2ndOctober 16thNovember 6thNovember 20thDecember 4thDecember 18th FREE Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.274 ========================================= 2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop Friday, December 5, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful kissing ball.Join us for this great family project! Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration closes: Monday, December 1st.  Registration is limited to the first 20 people for the morning session and the first 9 people for the evening session.Sorry, no refunds. If you can’t attend, please send someone in your place. $50 per person, includes all materials to make on kissing ball. Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025KISSINGBALL ========================================= 2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree Friday, December 5, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful tabletop tree.Join us for this great family project!Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration closes: Monday, December 1st.  Registration is limited to the first 20 people per session.Sorry, no refunds, if you can’t attend, please send someone in your place. $50 per person, includes all materials to make one tabletop tree Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025TABLETOPTREE ========================================= 2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop Friday, December 5, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful holiday wreath.Join us for this great family project! Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration closes: Monday, December 1st.  Registration is limited to the first 20 people per session.Sorry, no refunds.If you can’t attend, please send someone in your place. $50 per person, includes all materials to make one holiday wreath. Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025HOLIDAYWREATH ========================================= 2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop Friday, December 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful holiday wreath.Join us for this great family project! Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration closes: Monday, December 1st.  Registration is limited to the first 20 people per session.Sorry, no refunds.If you can’t attend, please send someone in your place. $50 per person, includes all materials to make one holiday wreath. Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025HOLIDAYWREATH ========================================= 2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree Friday, December 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful tabletop tree.Join us for this great family project!Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration closes: Monday, December 1st.  Registration is limited to the first 20 people per session.Sorry, no refunds, if you can’t attend, please send someone in your place. $50 per person, includes all materials to make one tabletop tree Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025TABLETOPTREE ========================================= 2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop Friday, December 5, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations made with fresh greens.This workshop will begin with an introduction to all the gorgeous greens followed by a demonstration.Then attendees will work together in small groups alongside our Master Gardener Volunteers to create their own beautiful kissing ball.Join us for this great family project! Each attendee is encouraged to bring gloves and clippers.Registration closes: Monday, December 1st.  Registration is limited to the first 20 people for the morning session and the first 9 people for the evening session.Sorry, no refunds. If you can’t attend, please send someone in your place. $50 per person, includes all materials to make on kissing ball. Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025KISSINGBALL ========================================= 110th Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation Monday, December 8, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Country Club at Otterkill, 100 Otter Rd , Campbell Hall, New York 10916 We invite you to join us on Monday, December 8th, as we provide a review of the year's exceptional service to Orange County and celebrate CCE Orange County's commitment to the community.All community members, stakeholders, and donors are encouraged to attend. Eligible Orange County residents will be voting on the Board of Directors slate, among other items. Join us as we recognize the amazing individuals who have shared their time and energy assisting CCE Orange County. RSVP by November 21stFor further information, contact Amanda Sostre at 845.344.1234 Ext. 278 $45 Amanda Sostre, aas423@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 278 Registration: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E190538&id=913 ========================================= 4-H Horse Project Meetings Friday, December 12, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join Orange County 4-H for horse-related project meetings on the first Friday of the month at the CCE Orange County office from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Create a new project every month! This October, we will be making homemade horse treats!Check emails and the 4-H newsletter for a registration link each month (MUST register to participate).Cost: $5 for non-horse program members but all are welcome! $5 for non-horse program members but all are welcome! DeAnna Sardella-Matthews, ds2285@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.249 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login ========================================= Bots & Beyond: a 4-H Robotics Adventure Monday, December 15, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 On Monday, December 15th at 5:30 PM, join Orange County 4-H in this hands-on robotics adventure! Youth will learn to design, build, and program robots while exploring how innovation shapes the future. This program is for youth ages 8+ and space is limited. Free for 4-H Members, $5 for non-4-H Members Kathy Leo, kal64@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.259 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6428988 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Learning Night - Marketing 101 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join us for two fun and informative evenings designed to help youth in 4-H Livestock Programs prepare for the 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale!Learn how to confidently promote the program, reach out to potential bidders, and showcase the hard work you’ve put into raising your animals. We’ll cover practical marketing skills—like creating buyer letters, making connections in your community, and sharing your 4-H story—to help you attract new and returning supporters.These sessions will include hands-on workshops, helpful tips for a successful sale, and opportunities to win prizes! Whether you’re new to the sale or looking to improve your marketing approach, these workshops will give you the tools and confidence to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your communication skills and help support the success of the Orange County 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale!(For 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale participants) FREE Zoe Nafis, zrl7@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 258 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6419503 ========================================= 2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event Join us every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Each month we will focus on a specific topic. Pick and choose the topics that interest you. Note that April's session will be on the fourth Thursday, and June's session will be on the second Thursday.You will receive a Zoom Link the week before each session for which you are registered. Don't worry if you can't make it, we will send out a link to the recording after each session and post the recording on our YouTube Channel. Click here to watch all of our past Garden Questions Answered Programs!Gardening Questions Answered Date  Time Topic Thursday, January 16th 12:00 pm Drought Stress in the Landscape Thursday, February 20th 12:00 pm Winter Sowing Thursday, March 27th 12:00 pm Phenology and Gardening Thursday, April 24th 12:00 pm Invasive Insects: Spongy Moth and Spotted Lanternfly Thursday, May 22nd 12:30 pm Conditioning your Cut Flowers Thursday, June 12th 12:00 pm Water-Wise Gardening Thursday, July 17th 12:00 pm Keystone Native Plants Thursday, August 21st 12:00 pm Natives versus Nativars NEW DATE! Wednesday, October 1st 12:00 pm Propagation of Native Plant Seeds Thursday, October 16th 12:00 pm Leave the Leaves! Thursday, November 20th 12:00 pm Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Thursday, December 18th 12:00 pm Asexual Houseplant Propagation Free! Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fL4HiRiqpPgcSy ========================================= Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm The Open Space Institute (OSI) and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) have partnered on the Resilient Communities Initiative, which is intended to guide and support Port Jervis residents in the development of climate-smart strategies, such as land protection and management of natural resources that can address and mitigate the impacts of extreme weather, such as flooding and extreme heat. This Resilient Port Jervis Action Group meets on a regular basis to work on nature-based solutions to help prevent flooding. Meetings are open to the public. Location changes regularly.Please contact Julika von Stackelberg, Ph.D., at jv426@cornell.edu for details.Meetings are held from 6:30 - 8:15 P.M. on the following days: October 2ndOctober 16thNovember 6thNovember 20thDecember 4thDecember 18th FREE Julika von Stackelberg, jv426@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext.274 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, December 19, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Wednesday, December 24, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Holiday Office Closure Thursday, December 25, 2025 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The office will be closed in observance of the holiday.  ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, January 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= 4-H Livestock Learning Night - Marketing 101 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join us for two fun and informative evenings designed to help youth in 4-H Livestock Programs prepare for the 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale!Learn how to confidently promote the program, reach out to potential bidders, and showcase the hard work you’ve put into raising your animals. We’ll cover practical marketing skills—like creating buyer letters, making connections in your community, and sharing your 4-H story—to help you attract new and returning supporters.These sessions will include hands-on workshops, helpful tips for a successful sale, and opportunities to win prizes! Whether you’re new to the sale or looking to improve your marketing approach, these workshops will give you the tools and confidence to succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your communication skills and help support the success of the Orange County 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale!(For 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale participants) FREE Zoe Nafis, zrl7@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 258 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6419503 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, February 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip! - SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, March 3, 2026 8:45 am - 9:00 pm Gardens aren’t just made; they’re passed down through generations, carried across oceans, lifetimes, and lands. Every seed carries a story – what's yours? The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that ground us in gardening, whether it’s the nostalgia of a grandparent’s garden, a beloved family recipe that begins with the bright scent of freshly picked herbs and vegetables, or the heritage traditions that shape how we plant, grow, and gather. Through immersive garden exhibits and stunning floral displays, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening brings to life the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connect us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today. As Philadelphia celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence, the 2026 Flower Show offers a chance to reflect on the gardening legacies we’ve inherited and the ones we’re growing for the future, shaped by people and plants from around the world. This year’s Show will combine legacy and belonging with breathtaking artistry and larger-than-life creations that will take guests on a journey through a vivid world full of memory and magnificence. Save the hassle and have more fun by traveling with our group!Your price includes round-trip coach bus transportation from the Middletown Galleria to the Philadelphia Convention Center.The buses board at 8:45 AM at the Galleria in Middletown, NY (behind Macy's, across the street from Best Buy) and depart promptly at 9:00 AM – returning at 9:00 PM.http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2025PhillyFlowerShowPrice: $100. Please register by February 22, 2026, to avoid disappointment.No refunds, so please send someone else in your place if you cannot attend.Your flower show ticket includes:Horticultural demonstrations and exhibits.Amazing marketplace shopping.Easy drop-off and pick-up at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. $100 per person Katy Boula, keb332@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 240 Registration: Coming soon! ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, March 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, April 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= 28th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCEOC Education Center & 4-H Park, 300 Finchville Turnpike , Otisville, NY 10963 SAVE THE DATE! On May 9th, join us at the Education Center & 4-H Park for the 4-H Livestock Program's biggest annual fundraiser!We are also looking for donations & animal consignments. If you are interested, visit https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SqtM7vSr8baed8 or contact Zoe at zrl7@cornell.eduBE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! Zoe Nafis, zrl7@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 258 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 ========================================= Orange County 4-H Fun Night Friday, June 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County, 18 Seward Avenue Suite 300 (third floor), Middletown, New York 10940 Join the Orange County 4-H Teen Council for their Fun Night! Fun night is a night of fun and community service activities. There will also be games, snacks, and more!Dates: 11/21/202512/19/20251/16/20262/20/20263/20/20264/17/20265/15/20266/19/2026Time: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Location: CCE Orange County Office (18 Seward Ave. Middletown, NY 10940)*For Ages 8 Years and Older* Leah Brown, lbr72@cornell.edu, (845) 344-1234, Ext. 225 Registration: https://cceorangecounty4h.wildapricot.org/event-6362627 =========================================