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4-H Upcoming Events CLICK FLYER TO REGISTER
4-H Enrollment Closes
| Sept 2025-May 2026 |
Walking Challenge |
Every time you take a walk, stroll in the city, or hike in the woods, let us know how far you walked and who walked with you! Send your steps to Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu for a chance at: PRIZES for longest individual walk, longest total miles, and more! Find a Geocache? Record your finds and WIN PRIZES |
| March 4-H Challenge |
4-H Gardening Challenge |
4-H Gardening Challenge Spring planting projects prepare 4-H youth in essential life skills that can include responsibility, patience, and problem-solving. Gardening encourages hands-on learning, connecting young people to nature while fostering an understanding of plant biology, ecosystems, and sustainability. These projects also promote healthy living through growing nutritious foods and provide opportunities for creative expression and community service. Ultimately, spring planting helps youth develop resilience, environmental stewardship, and a sense of accomplishment all key components of 4-H's mission to empower young leaders. Scan the QR code to send us description or photo of your gardening project to be eligible for a prize. MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ATTACHED MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H to be eligible for prizes UPLOAD HERE |
| 1st Monday of the Month 6pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave, Middletown |
4-H Future Innovators County Club |
MUST LET US KNOW IF YOUR ATTENDING Youth and adults learn new skills together in a traditional 4-H club setting. The club will explore a variety of different project areas that are selected by the club members. The group meet once a month on Monday nights. For more information call the 4-H office at 845-344-1234 or email kal64@cornell.edu Ages 5-19 |
| 1st Monday of the Month 5:30pm Goshen Public Library (Community Room) 366 Main Street Goshen, NY 10924 |
4-H County Clover Bud Club |
BRIGHT BUDS This is a 4-H general interest club tailored to our younger members ages 5-7. This club allows members to participate in activities, complete projects and have community service opportunities that are designed just for them. Join us as we Grow Greatness from the Ground Up. Meets once a month. For more information and to JOIN contact Leah Brown at lbr72@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234 |
| 1st Friday of the Month 12pm |
Orange County 4-H Clover Cubs |
Homeschool 4-H Cloverbud Club Ages 5-8 Not familiar with 4-H? This is a great place to begin your 4-H journey. Clover Cubs Activities include: Art/Crafts - Community Service - Cooking - Field Trips - Gardening Healthy Living - Leadership - Photography - Public Speaking Record Keeping - STEM - County and State Events - Projects and Awards For more information or to JOIN, contact Leah at lbr72@cornell.edu |
| 1st Friday of the Month 1pm CCE Office 18 Seward Ave, Middletown NY |
Orange County4-H Discovery Den |
Homeschool 4-H Member Club Den Activities include: Art/Crafts - Community Service - Cooking - Field Trips - Gardening Healthy Living - Leadership - Photography - Public Speaking Record Keeping - STEM - County and State Events Projects and Awards Meets once a month. |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CALS Animal Science, 507 Tower Rd., Frank B. Morrison Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853. |
Animal Crackers Program |
Ages 8-12 The cost of the workshop is $30 for youth and chaperones, which includes lunch, shirts and materials. This year’s program will feature engaging topics focused on horses, sheep, swine, and dogs. Participants can look forward to a variety of interesting, educational, and hands-on activities designed to create a fun and memorable learning experience. For more details, visit https://cals.cornell.edu/nys-4-h-animal-science-programs/state-events/programs/animal-crackers TO REGISTER CONTACT Zoe Nafis @ zrl7@cornell.edu |
| Saturday May 9, 2026 Educational Center & 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
Orange County 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale | The Orange County Dairy and Livestock Program is excited to announce the 28th Annual Orange County 4-H Calf and Livestock Sale! Starting with a chicken BBQ and silent auction at 5:00 pm and the live auction at 7:00 pm. There is something for everyone! Hope to see some of you there, thank you! Zoe Nafis Agriculture Livestock/4H Livestock Program Manager t. 845-344-1234, ext. 258 |
| Friday May 15, 2026 6-8pm |
Orange County 4-H FUN Night |
REGISTER HERE Join us for an evening of friendship, laughter, and giving back at our 4-H Fun Night! Youth ages 8 and older are invited to take part in hands-on community service projects and exciting group games that build teamwork and leadership skills. It’s a great way to connect with other 4-H’ers, make a difference in the community, and have a whole lot of fun! For more information contact DeAnna Sardella ds2285@cornell.edu |
| Thursday May 21, 2026 | 4-H Cloverbud Barnyard Buddies |
EXISTING CLUB MEMBERS: Please use THIS LINK to register! LOOKING TO JOIN BARNYARD BUDDIES? Reach out to Zoe at zrl7@cornell.edu before registering! |
| Saturday May 23, 2026 10am 4-H Educational 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
Green Minds, Bright Futures Animal Tracks |
REGISTER HERE. REGISTRATION CLOSES May 19 Cost is $5 for non-4-H Members Discover the art of animal tracking. This hands-on environmental program teaches youth how to identify animal tracks, signs and habitats while fostering a deeper connection with Nature. Contact Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu if you have questions. |
| Monday May 25, 2026 Pine Bush |
Memorial Day Parade |
REGISTER HERE Come march with the Ramblers 4-H Club! |
| Tuesday May 26, 2026 CCE Office |
Livestock Learning night | Ice Cream Challenge REGISTER HERE Reach out to Zoe at zrl7@cornell.edu |
| Monday June 1, 2026 6pm 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
Tie Dye | MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H TO REGISTER REGISTER HERE FOR YOUTH ages 5-18 REGISTRATION CLOSES ON May 27, 2026 BRING YOUR OWN T-Shirt Contact Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu for more information |
| Saturday June 13, 2026 9:30am CCE Office 18 Seward Ave Suite 300 Middletown |
Make your own Sewing Box |
REGISTER HERE FOR youth ages 10+ Cost is $5 for enrolled 4-H youth, $10 for non-4-H youth. Includes all supplies. Guided class with expert, finish with your own piece. Reach out to DeAnna Sardella at ds2285@cornell.edu |
| Saturday June 13, 2026 10am 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
Green Minds, Bright Futures Pollinators |
REGISTER HERE Cost $5 for non-4-H Members Registration closes on June 8th Hands on learning about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems and food systems. For more information contact Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu |
| Tuesday June 16-July 14 Local Dairy Farms |
Orange County 4-H Dairy Explorers |
REGISTER HERE COST IS $25 LIMITED SPACE REGISTRATION CLOSES June 10, 2026 Orange County 4-H is hosting a 5-week Dairy Explorers program at local dairy farms Milk and dairy products are New York State’s top agricultural commodity! Want to learn more about where milk comes from and meet the cows that make it? Contact Zoe Nafis at zrl@cornell.edu with any questions |
| Saturday June 20, 2026 10am 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
Owl Meet and Greet with Dr. Laura |
REGISTER HERE - MUST BE ENROLLED 4-H Member Join us for another day with Dr. Laura and some of her feathered friends. Come learn about live owls. For more information please contact Kat Leo at kal64@cornell.edu |
| Saturday July 18, 2026 10am 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
4-H Judging Day |
Bring all your projects/activities to the Education Center & 4-H Park to be evaluated. For more information contact DeAnna Sardella at ds2285@cornell.edu |
| July 24-26, 2026 4-H Park 300 Finchville Turnpike Otisville |
4-H Farm & Family Fair |
Join us at the first annual 4-H Farm & Family Fair in Otisville, NY!From youth exhibits and livestock to interactive games and demonstrations, craft and food vendors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you this Summer |
Contact
Carol McLaughlin
4-H/FCS Administrative Assistant
cm798@cornell.edu
(845) 344-1234, Ext.243
Last updated April 30, 2026
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