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Holiday Office Closure

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, November 28, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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resilience

Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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 t...

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Create a Kissing Ball
Friday, December 5th
Graphics: White snowflakes, a holly sprig, and a pine bow on a green background
Photo: Kissing Ball hanging against a bright blue sky, lots of different greens of various textures forming the ball, a few shiny balls, hanging from a red ribbon with a red ribbon tail

2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop

Friday, December 5, 2025

Morning Class: 3 spots left!Evening Class: SOLD OUT! 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 M...

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Create a Holiday Wreath
Friday, December 5th
Graphics: White line drawings of snowflakes, a holly sprig and a pine bough on a green background
Photo: Holiday Wreath hanging on a door made with a variety of greens and covered with red berries, pine cones and large golden bow

2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop

Friday, December 5, 2025

Afternoon Class: 1 spot left!Evening Class: Sold Out! 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 Maste...

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Create a Tabletop Tree!
SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT! 2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree

Friday, December 5, 2025

Afternoon Class: SOLD OUT!Evening Class: SOLD OUT! 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 Mas...

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Create a Holiday Wreath
Friday, December 5th
Graphics: White line drawings of snowflakes, a holly sprig and a pine bough on a green background
Photo: Holiday Wreath hanging on a door made with a variety of greens and covered with red berries, pine cones and large golden bow

2025 Holiday Wreath Workshop

Friday, December 5, 2025

Afternoon Class: 1 spot left!Evening Class: Sold Out! 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 Maste...

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Create a Tabletop Tree!
SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT! 2025 Create a Holiday Tabletop Tree

Friday, December 5, 2025

Afternoon Class: SOLD OUT!Evening Class: SOLD OUT! 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 Mas...

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Create a Kissing Ball
Friday, December 5th
Graphics: White snowflakes, a holly sprig, and a pine bow on a green background
Photo: Kissing Ball hanging against a bright blue sky, lots of different greens of various textures forming the ball, a few shiny balls, hanging from a red ribbon with a red ribbon tail

2025 Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop

Friday, December 5, 2025

Morning Class: 3 spots left!Evening Class: SOLD OUT! 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 M...

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Annual Meeting 2025

110th Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation

Monday, December 8, 2025

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...

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Horse Project Meeting

4-H Horse Project Meetings

Friday, December 12, 2025

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 ...

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robots

Bots & Beyond: a 4-H Robotics Adventure

Monday, December 15, 2025

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.

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livestock learning

4-H Livestock Learning Night - Marketing 101

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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 prac...

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Virtual Series
Gardening Questions Answered
3rd Thursdays @ Noon

2025 Gardening Questions Answered - 3rd Thursday Virtual Series

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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.Y...

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resilience

Resilient Port Jervis Community Action Group Meetings 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025

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 t...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, December 19, 2025

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 C...

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Holiday Office Closure

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Holiday Office Closure

Thursday, December 25, 2025

The office will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

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Green Minds, Bright Futures: Winter Hike 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026

The 4-H Winter Hike invites youth to step outside, explore nature, and experience the magic of the winter season. This program encourages outdoor adventure, teaches basic hiking and nature awareness skills, and builds confidence through hands-on learning. Participants will enjoy a fun, guided hik...

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STEM Day

Cloverbud STEM Day! 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026

On Saturday, January 10th, join the Orange County 4-H Cloverbuds for a day of STEM! Youth ages 5-8 can explore the world of STEM:- Science- Technology- Engineering- MathIncluding robots, computer science, and MORE!

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tractor

Tractor Safety 2026 for Youth 14+

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

This program is open to YOUTH 14+ who need to receive certification to work on a farm this summer and/or who are looking for a fun, educational experience. This program runs from 1/14/2026 to 3/14/2026.Note: The remote portion of this course will be held through AgSafety4U, a program hosted by Pe...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, January 16, 2026

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 C...

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snowman

Cloverbud Craft Day 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026

On January 17th, at 11 A.M. Join 4-H Alumni Gracie Williams for a no-sew winter craft - Build a Snowman! Stay indoors, make new friends! All materials provided. This adorable craft will make you smile throughout the Winter season! Come join the fun!

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bird count

The Great Backyard Bird Count 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026

On Monday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. come out to the annual Great Backyard Bird Count!For more information or questions, please contact Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu

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Greenhouse school

2026 New York State Flower Industries Winter Greenhouse & Growers Schools

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Morning sessions are available online, so if you can't attend in person, you can still attend via zoom and receive pesticide credits.*** – course has been approved by DEC for pesticide credits.Registration deadline: January 16, 2026Cost: $60.00 or $50.00 for NYSFI members for first member of co...

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livestock learning

4-H Livestock Learning Night - Marketing 101

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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 prac...

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tractor

Tractor Safety 2026 for Youth 14+

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

This program is open to YOUTH 14+ who need to receive certification to work on a farm this summer and/or who are looking for a fun, educational experience. This program runs from 1/14/2026 to 3/14/2026.Note: The remote portion of this course will be held through AgSafety4U, a program hosted by Pe...

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tractor

Tractor Safety 2026 for Youth 14+

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

This program is open to YOUTH 14+ who need to receive certification to work on a farm this summer and/or who are looking for a fun, educational experience. This program runs from 1/14/2026 to 3/14/2026.Note: The remote portion of this course will be held through AgSafety4U, a program hosted by Pe...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, February 20, 2026

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 C...

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tractor

Tractor Safety 2026 for Youth 14+

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

This program is open to YOUTH 14+ who need to receive certification to work on a farm this summer and/or who are looking for a fun, educational experience. This program runs from 1/14/2026 to 3/14/2026.Note: The remote portion of this course will be held through AgSafety4U, a program hosted by Pe...

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Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip!!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Bus Leaves the Middletown Galleria @ 9:00 am
Your Ticket includes: round trip bus trip, ticket to the Flower Show
Graphic: 2026 Philadelphia flower Show - ROOTED: Origins of American Gardening

2026 Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip!

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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 ...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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tractor

Tractor Safety 2026 for Youth 14+

Saturday, March 14, 2026

This program is open to YOUTH 14+ who need to receive certification to work on a farm this summer and/or who are looking for a fun, educational experience. This program runs from 1/14/2026 to 3/14/2026.Note: The remote portion of this course will be held through AgSafety4U, a program hosted by Pe...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, March 20, 2026

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 C...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, April 17, 2026

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 C...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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calf sale

28th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf & Livestock Sale

Saturday, May 9, 2026

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 ...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, May 15, 2026

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 C...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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fun night

Orange County 4-H Fun Night

Friday, June 19, 2026

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 C...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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Cultivating Careers: Agriculture Career Development Program

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Plant the seeds for your future!Considering a career in veterinary science, dairy farm management, horticultural production, or even agricultural-related business? Join the 4-H Agriculture Career Development Program — where passion for agriculture meets real-world opportunity. Learn from ag profe...

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