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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How to Make No-Sew Quilted Holiday Ornaments w/ 4-H

Saturday, December 13, 2025

On Saturday, December 13th, join Orange County 4-H to learn how to make no-sew holiday ornaments! This program is for youth ages 8+. Space is limited.

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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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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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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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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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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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Holiday Office Closure

Friday, December 26, 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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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 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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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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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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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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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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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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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 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 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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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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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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Livestock Learning Night - Livestock Skill-A-Thon Practices

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

On Tuesday, February 24th and Tuesday, March 24th, join Orange County 4-H for practice night for the 4-H Livestock-Skill-A-Thon!4-H Livestock Skill-a-thon practices are designed to prepare youth for the regional livestock Skill-a-thon on April 26th at SUNY Cobleskill and the state livestock skill...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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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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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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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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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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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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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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Livestock Learning Night - Livestock Skill-A-Thon Practices

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

On Tuesday, February 24th and Tuesday, March 24th, join Orange County 4-H for practice night for the 4-H Livestock-Skill-A-Thon!4-H Livestock Skill-a-thon practices are designed to prepare youth for the regional livestock Skill-a-thon on April 26th at SUNY Cobleskill and the state livestock skill...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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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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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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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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Mushroom Production as a Business Workshop Series 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County (CCEOC) is excited to announce a collaboration with Flowering Sun Ecology Center to offer a comprehensive educational series on mushroom cultivation and business development. This five-part program combines online learning with hands-on experience, desi...

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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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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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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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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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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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2026 Southeastern New York (SENY) Stormwater Management Training Series

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Our Registration Options Have Changed! Please read carefully below. Regular Registration: $175/person, per classDiscounted Registration for Employees of NYS, Orange County Government, or OCSWCD: $125/person, per classGroup Discount Options Groups of 4-8 can receive 15% off their total. Plea...

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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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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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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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4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies - Monthly Meetings

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

This is the monthly meeting for the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies. Join the 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies to learn more about caring for livestock! Activities include live animal interactions, farm visits, and fun, hands-on activities!EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Register here https://bit.ly/48v...

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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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