Public Presentations Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, New York 13367) The Public Presentation program is one of 4-H's most beneficial and rewarding experiences.  It is most often credited by 4-H alumni as having given them an edge above peers in both college and careers.  Types of presentations include Demonstrations,  Illustrated Talks, Speeches, Interviews and Creative Communications such as Recitations and Dramatic Interpretation.This event is opened to the  public to  watch the presentations on Saturday at the Cooperative Extension Conference Room.Registration deadline is Friday, March 15th by 4pmWhen registering please let the office know the following:What type of presentation you are doingTitle of PresentationWhat time you would like... Presentations are scheduled every 15 minutes.4-H'ers and Cloverbuds will receive one movie pass to the Lowville Town Hall Theater, a ribbon and a certificate for completing a presentation. No Cost Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= NYS Maple Weekend Saturday, March 23, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Enjoy educational visits to various "sugar shacks" throughout Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, and Oswego Counties...you choose where. Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and International Maple Museum await 2019 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 23-24 & 30-31, 2019.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugar cakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections. Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Please check or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open. For more information visit our website at http://www.nysmaple.com/nys-maple-weekend/ Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= NYS Maple Weekend Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Enjoy educational visits to various "sugar shacks" throughout Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, and Oswego Counties...you choose where. Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and International Maple Museum await 2019 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 23-24 & 30-31, 2019.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugar cakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections. Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Please check or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open. For more information visit our website at http://www.nysmaple.com/nys-maple-weekend/ Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Build A Bluebird Box Thursday, March 28, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, New York 13367) Join CCE 4-H staff as we provide background on the history of the Eastern Bluebird and discuss the role of the nest box initiative in helping to increase the populations of these beautiful birds to sustainable levels.Following the presentation, participants will build their own nest box using kits provided. Cost:$10.00 per box for 4-H; Members & $12.00 per box for non-4-H members Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Manure Applicator Training Friday, March 29, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) Karl Czymmek, Sr. Extension Associate, with Cornell’s ProDairy program will be presenting information regarding manure application and CAFO permits at 4 Manure applicator training sessions across Northern New York.  All attendees will receive a Manure Applicator Training Certificate CAFO operations are required to have staff members (1 person for medium CAFO) or (2 people for large CAFO) get this training at least once in the 5 year permit term.All manure applicator decision makers and team members from any size farm as well as custom applicator staff are encouraged to attend.The session covers CAFO permit issues and will serve as a reminder of what to look for to reduce risk and avoid problems before spring work gets going.While there is no cost to this program, preregistration is necessary for an accurate headcount for program materials and training certificates.Offered by CCE North Country Regional Ag TeamPlease register by clicking here or Text or Call Tatum Langworthy 315-778-3929.Additional Dates and Locations: March 28: 9-11am @ Living Goods Restaurant, Peru, NYMarch 28: 1-3pm @ Papa's Dairy, North Bangor, NYMarch 29: 9-11am @ Madrid Community Center, Madrid, NY Free ========================================= NYS Maple Weekend Saturday, March 30, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Enjoy educational visits to various "sugar shacks" throughout Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, and Oswego Counties...you choose where. Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and International Maple Museum await 2019 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 23-24 & 30-31, 2019.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugar cakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections. Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Please check or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open. For more information visit our website at http://www.nysmaple.com/nys-maple-weekend/ Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Dairy Discovery Workshop Friday, March 29, 2019 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell University Campus (144 East Avenue Ithaca, , NY 14853) The annual Dairy Discovery program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on science-oriented learning experiences on dairy production and management topics which feature the unique facilities, industry professionals, and staff of Cornell University. Dairy Discovery is a hands-on workshop held annually at Cornell University in late March (29-30). It is a state-wide program for youth ages 14-19 years old. Each year the youth spend the 1½ days (Friday afternoon until Saturday late afternoon) here on campus learning about dairy careers and rotating through a series of hands-on stations which focus on a specific aspect of the dairy field each year. The focus of the Dairy Discovery workshops changes each year but includes the following areas: Dairy Herd Health and Management, Calf and Heifer Production Management, Quality Milk and Milk Production, Whole Farm Management Planning, and Maximizing the Feed Management Program. Who: Due to the hands on approach of the sessions, participation is limited to the first 65 individuals to enroll by deadline. Youth who are 14-19 years of age as of January 1, of the current year and have an interest in dairy cattle and production management are eligible and strongly encouraged to attend (with their parents or chaperones). 4-H project members and FFA youth with a dairy interest or desire to learn about dairy are strongly encouraged to attend.Why?: Participants will get to meet Cornell faculty and students, learn about different aspects of dairy production management and dairy industry related careers. They will also be able to interact and exchange information with professional producers, industry experts, and more! Hands-on workshops are planned for each focus area.If you are interested in attending this workshop, please contact the office, 315-376-5270. $50 Youth / $15 Adult Chaperone Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= NYS Maple Weekend Sunday, March 31, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Enjoy educational visits to various "sugar shacks" throughout Lewis, Jefferson, Oneida, and Oswego Counties...you choose where. Sugarbush tours, sap boiling demonstrations, tasting sweet syrup and all kinds of maple confections made by Lewis County maple producers, pancake breakfast and International Maple Museum await 2019 Maple Weekends enthusiasts from 10 am to 4 pm on March 23-24 & 30-31, 2019.Visitors to the Lewis County sugarhouses participating will see the diversity of maple operations from buckets collected by horse-drawn sled to modern vacuum tubing systems that bring sap from the trees right into the sugarhouse. Some producers may be demonstrating how they boil syrup, bottle syrup, and make sugar cakes, maple cream, cotton candy, and other delicious confections. Drive-yourself visitors can follow the Lewis County Maple Trail app to visit all participating sugarhouses. The web-based mobile app developed by the Lewis County Maple Producers Association and Lewis County Planning Department is Android and I-Phone-friendly and works without cell phone reception. Waypoint and GPS features enhance usability of the app available for download by clicking the Adirondack Tug Hill Region image on the right.Some sugarhouse sites are not open on Sundays; some are only open one of the Maple Weekends. Many of the Lewis County maple producers and others statewide are open throughout the maple syrup season. Please check or call ahead to be sure the sites of your choice are open. For more information visit our website at http://www.nysmaple.com/nys-maple-weekend/ Free Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Our Office Has Moved! Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:00 am - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) Cornell Cooperative Extension is now located at the new Lewis County Education Center.  Stop by and visit us at 7395 East Road, Lowville, NY.  Please dial 5270 at the phone in the vestibule for access to the building. Michele Ledoux, mel14@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Tractor Safety Course Wednesday, February 6, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) Cornell Cooperative Extension and Lewis County 4-H will once again sponsor a Tractor Certification Course. Federal Law requires the certification program for any youth under the age of 16 who operate a tractor off property owned or leased by their parents. New York State Law requires a tractor safety certificate for youth to drive a tractor on roadways. This course will be offered for youth 14-15 years of age. If a youth of this age plans to work on a farm they will need to hold a valid certification in Tractor Operation. If you are already certified in tractor operation you are welcome to come for a refresher course or to get certified in farm machinery operation. There will be a $10 charge to cover the cost of the textbook. Dates will be Tuesdays in April, with the first meeting held in the CCE Conference Room at 7PM on April 2nd. Location and times of other dates TBA. A final test will be on Saturday, May 6, 2019.  Sessions are approximately 2 hours and attendance is mandatory at all four meetings To register for this event, please call the 4-H office at 315-376-5270. $10 Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Open House - Cornell Veterinary College Saturday, April 6, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Cornell University Campus (144 East Avenue Ithaca, , NY 14853) OPEN HOUSESATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 DOORS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 10:00AM - 4:00PM The students, faculty, and staff of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine invite you, your family and friends to our 52nd annual Open House. Open House is our opportunity to share the joys of our profession with the community. Veterinary students and members of the faculty and staff host this annual event that provides a chance for those interested to get a closer look at veterinary medicine. We invite you to tour our college and learn more about our facilities, our equipment, and what we do everyday. Students, faculty members, and staff will be on hand to answer your questions about a career as a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or an animal care specialist. Careers in veterinary medicine have traditionally involved working with dogs, cats, cows, horses, sheep, and pigs. However, this rapidly growing field also provides opportunities to work in the animal health industry, government, armed forces and with many other species in zoos, wildlife refuges, and developing countries. PLEASE NOTE: PERSONAL PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT OPEN HOUSE ADMISSION TO THE EVENT IS FREE. DONATIONS ARE WELCOME! Registration not required SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Events, Demos, and Tours 2019 K9 Officer Demonstration: See our canine police officers in action at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm - tickets required - tickets will be available the day of the event at the information table Ithaca Dog Sports Club Canine Agility Demonstration: Watch canine athletes run through an obstacle course and learn more about this fun owner-dog team sport at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm - tickets required - tickets will be available the day of the event at the information table Canine Acupuncture Demos at 10:00am, 11:30am and 2:00pm Teaching Dairy Barn Tours every half hour beginning at 10am. Last tour at 3pm. Tours are approximately 50 minutes. Virtual Hospital and Animal Health Diagnostic Center Tours Ultrasound demos throughout the day Canine Water Treadmill Demo Equine Treadmill Demo MRC Tours: Get a sneak peek of the models the vet students use Animal Health Diagnostic Center Tours Lecture Schedule 2019 Admissions Information and Veterinary Career Sessions For those interested in applying to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as for those who just want to know more about veterinary education and careers in veterinary medicine, there will be admissions and veterinary career information sessions throughout the day at the following times: Admission Presentations and Student Panels 11am and 1:30pm with Jennifer Mailey, Director of Admissions (get there early as it fills up fast) Be a Wildlife Hero! 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm Learn how YOU can save wildlife from your own home! What to do with the Wild Critter 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm Ever come across a baby bird? How about that opossum in the basement? Come learn what to do! Cornell Raptor Program 3pm The Raptor Program will give their annual talk on our birds and meet them firsthand Common Household Toxins 11am what’s dangerous for your pets in your home? Friendly or Not? 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm How to Understand Body Language - When does a dog want to be pet? When does he need some space? Let’s learn! Interactive/Educational Exhibits 2018 We will have a wide range of exhibits for you to enjoy, many back by popular demand! Acupuncture Dentistry- learn about tooth health in your dogs and cats Cardiology- hear the heartbeat, see the heartbeat! Listen to an animals heartbeat using a stethoscope. Canine Water Treadmill- watch a dog use a water-filled treadmill and learn about rehabilitation Imaging (Ultrasound and Radiology) - see the inside like the vets do! Discover more about the anatomy of your pets. Pathology Club’s Gross Science - all kinds of weird, creepy, and downright nifty specimens Small Animal Physical Exam- get your hands on a pup or a cat and learn how the vets do it Camelids- meet a camel Equine Treadmill- see a HORSE. On a TREADMILL. See a demonstration of our state of the art performance treadmill used to study orthopedic and cardiovascular diseases of horses. Painted Horse- get a beautiful image of a horse’s insides Milking Cow- learn how to milk a cow Hole-y Cow- Blossom, our famous fistulated cow, will once again be showing off her rumen! Learn how cows digest their food Petting Zoo- come and meet a variety of farmyard friends Pocket Pets- chinchillas and rats can be awful sweet, come see Herptiles- snakes and lizards to meet Wildlife Health- identify skulls, learn how to wrap an injured wing, dart a wild beast, and learn about our Wildlife Health Center Dress Like a Surgeon- get on all the gear you’ll need for your future Teddy Bear ER- got a busted bear? Let the Cornell Vet Students fix it up. Vet Students will surgically repair your wounded stuffed animals* with TLC.*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN INJURED STUFFED ANIMAL FOR TEDDY BEAR ER. WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH STUFFED ANIMALS FOR SURGERY Face Painting- Get your face painted with your favorite animal ($1.00 Minimum Donation) Watch as our expert farrier fabricate horse shoes throughout the day. BRAD- learn about animal research and why it matters   Robert Bucci, rtb92@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Paper Clover Campaign Wednesday, March 27, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Tractor Supply Company (5710 Number 4 Road Lowville, New York 13367) Help raise funds for Lewis County 4-H.Clubs. Leaders, Members and Volunteers are all encouraged to call the office at 315-376-5270 to sign up for a time slot between March 27-April 7 to help promote 4-H and raise funds at our local Tractor Supply Co.Each spring and fall, Tractor Supply helps raise money for 4 H programs through the sale of Paper Clovers in their stores. In the most recent campaign we raised over $981,000 nationwide. 90% of funds raised go back to state and local 4‑H programs to support scholarships for camp and leadership activities.Dates for the 2019 Campaigns are: Spring: 3/27/19 – 4/7/19 Fall: 10/9/19 – 10/20/19 Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Hoof to Harvest Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, New York 13367) Dairy / Beef Producers  production Marketing labeling cut id/cooking  Hoof to Harvest: what finished cattle should look like, yield and quality grade goalsBeef Labeling, types and brands of beef, overview of rules and regulations on proper labelingBeef Cut identification, cooking techniques and how to communicate to your consumerKatherine Brosnan, Jean O’Toole and Mike Baker will present.This program is made possible through the partnership of NY Beef Council and Cornell University. Please register by April 10, 2019 by clicking here. $10 (includes lunch & materials) Mellissa Spence, mms427@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Fiber Arts Program Thursday, May 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) A series of 4 hands-on learning workshops focusing on Fiber Arts (weaving, felting, etc.).  Limited participants age 8+, register early! $3 for 4-H members/ $8 for non-members Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Animal Crackers at Cornell Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cornell University Campus (144 East Avenue Ithaca, , NY 14853) The annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workshop is for 4-H members interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group.When/Where: This Saturday workshop is held every May on the Cornell campus (Morrison Hall, 507 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853).Who: The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal science projects. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents or chaperones. Suggested age range is 9-12; however, all youth 9 and up are welcome.Why: This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience hands-on activities in a university setting, explore career options in animal science, and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry.Registration: Participants must register with their local 4-H office; the deadline is April 12.Cost: $15 per youth participant. No fee for chaperones. Please note: transportation to and from the event is at the participant’s own expense. Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks. The closest place to purchase food is a 5-minute drive from campus.For more information, visit their website: http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/4H/crackers/.Fee:  The cost of $15 per youth to cover basic handout and occasional presenter expenses. There is no registration fee for chaperones.Learn More:http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/Location:  Cornell University, Judd Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14853 $15 per youth ========================================= Fiber Arts Program Thursday, May 9, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) A series of 4 hands-on learning workshops focusing on Fiber Arts (weaving, felting, etc.).  Limited participants age 8+, register early! $3 for 4-H members/ $8 for non-members Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Fiber Arts Program Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) A series of 4 hands-on learning workshops focusing on Fiber Arts (weaving, felting, etc.).  Limited participants age 8+, register early! $3 for 4-H members/ $8 for non-members Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Fiber Arts Program Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, NY 13367) A series of 4 hands-on learning workshops focusing on Fiber Arts (weaving, felting, etc.).  Limited participants age 8+, register early! $3 for 4-H members/ $8 for non-members Kathleen Lehman, kjl89@cornell.edu, (315) 376-5270 ========================================= Poultry Pullorum Testing Thursday, June 27, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County (7395 East Road Lowville, New York 13367) When: Thursday, June 27, 2019 @ 5:30pmWhere: Cornell Cooperative Extension Lewis County, 7395 East Road, Lowville, NYWill you be showing birds this upcoming Fair season?Will you be showing birds this upcoming Fair season?  Don’t miss our Pullorum/Typhoid testing date. It will be held at Cooperative Extension on Thursday, June 27th at 5:30 PM. All poultry that will be shown at the county and state level need to be tested. Birds must be at least four months (16 weeks) old. Chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks, pheasants & quail are eligible. Pigeons and waterfowl are exempt from testing. There will NOT be testing prior to the poultry show at the county fair. This is a free service conducted by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, registration through the office is not required but preferred at 315-376-5270.IMPORTANT: The turkey testing procedure blood test is not immediate. Please inform the office as soon as possible if you plan on testing a turkey this year. Free =========================================