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!

 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

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

5:30pm

Goshen Public Library (Community Room)

366 Main Street

Goshen, NY 10924

12pm
CCE Office
18 Seward Ave,
Middletown NY

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

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.

For more information and to JOIN contact Leah Brown at lbr72@cornell.edu or 845-344-1234

6:30-8pm
CCE Office 18 Seward Ave Middletown

Join us 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.

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!

LOOKING TO JOIN BARNYARD BUDDIES? Reach out to Zoe at zrl7@cornell.edu before registering!

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

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-a-thon at the great new york state fair!

Reach out to Zoe at zrl7@cornell.edu

2026 Dog Program registration.

Please note that this registration is for Beginner and Advanced Obedience (for advanced, must have completed beginner) and Grooming & Handling. Registration for any other classes will be done at the orientation on April 6.

The cost for this program is $30/youth. However, you must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. The cost for this is $15/youth or $25/family (Click here to register for 4-H.) for the year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact DeAnna (ds2285@cornell.edu) or Carol (cm798@cornell.edu). 

LOOKING TO JOIN BARNYARD BUDDIES? Reach out to Zoe at zrl7@cornell.edu before registering!

At the national level, the 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl has existed for approximately 15 years; New York State has never sent a team. In the past few years, youth participating in judging and skillathon events have expressed strong interest in bringing this opportunity to NYS. This has been youth driven and I have met with a small committee to develop a pilot program for our state.  

• Contest rules will be adapted from the National Livestock Quiz Bowl rules and will be available in early to mid-February. National rules can be found here: https://youthlivestockcontests.org/4-h-livestock-quiz-bowl

Divisions

Seniors -

Juniors -

Novice & Clover Bud -

(Introduction to Dairy Quiz Bowl)

Questions? Email Zoe Nafis

at zrl7@cornell.edu

6-8pm
CCE Office 18 Seward Ave, Middletown

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

Join 4-H Digital Detectives and discover how media is designed to grab your attention—and learn how to create your own!

Put your skills to the test by creating real content to share your 4-H story! Contact Kat Leo at 845-344-1234 or kal64@cornell.edu

Open to youth ages 8–14

April 20 @ 6pm CCE office Middletown

Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to become a Digital Detective!

Together, we’re growing the next generation of environmental leaders! 

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CALS Animal Science, 507 Tower Rd., Frank B. Morrison Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853.

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

Zoe Nafis

Agriculture Livestock/4H Livestock Program Manager

t. 845-344-1234, ext. 258