Upcoming Events for Calendar

Feb. 11, 2012 : Chocolate Making

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:55:12 -0500

Make your own chocolate! 10:30am-11:30am. Calling all Choco-holics! Join us for a workshop on the farm that the whole family will love! Learn fun facts about this popular confection as you make and sample your own collection of sweet treats! Take your chocolate creations and a collection of easy-to-make recipes home to share with your favorite sweetie.

$8 per person age 4 and up (Children must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Make a day of it and join us for "Winter Quest" where you will explore the wonders of the farm in winter. Sign up for both programs to receive a discount.

Call 631 852-4600 to register or for more information.

Feb. 11, 2012 : Winter Quest

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:10:40 -0500

Winter Quest will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Bundle up and head over to the Suffolk County Farm for a winter wonderland and outdoor adventures. Build a natural shelter; enjoy a scavenger hunt using GPS units; warm up by a bonfire with refreshments and stories. Registration is required. $7 per person. Age 3 and under free. Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank

631-852-4600 to register.

Feb. 20, 2012 : Oregon Trail: A Family Adventure

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:56:10 -0500

Join us on Monday, February 20-Presidents Day. This fun family program runs from 10:30am-12:00pm

Families will participate in an educational and hands on game of Oregon Trail. Learn what life was like during this time in history.

$6.00 per person/adult or child age 4 and up (children must be accompanied by a registered adult)

Call 631 852-4600 to register or for more information.

Feb. 21, 2012 - Feb 23, 2011 : Winter Camp at the Farm 2012

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:03:11 -0500

Our winter camp at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank runs on Tuesday February 21, Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. Camp Hours 9:00am-3:00pm Grades 1 through 4.

Indoors: Outdoors...All around the Farm. his will be a great opportunity to make new friends, enjoy unique learning experiences and focus on getting creative with nature and the seasonal wonders of winter!

Make some sweet treats, enjoy hands-on activities with animals, create some awesome craft projects, and enjoy some old-fashioned fun!

Cll 631 852-4600 to register or for more information.

Feb. 22, 2012 : Marine Reptiles and Their Land-Based Buddies

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:36:21 -0500

Wednesday, February 22 or Thursday, February 23: 9:30am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:30pm

For ages 6-8.

Discover what makes a reptile a reptile and how they survive in unique environments. Real reptiles will be on hand to watch and pet. We will also have preserved sea turtle artifacts. Make a craft to bring home. Space is limited. Registration is required. $30 per child Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon. Call 631-587-2873 to register.

Feb. 23, 2012 : Marine Reptiles and Their Land-based Buddies

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:52:04 -0500

Discover what makes a reptile a reptile! Live reptiles for petting will include a panther chameleon, corn snake, painted turtle and more. Make a craft to take home! For ages 6-8. Cost: $30 per child. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina. Babylon. Classes from 9:30am to noon or 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Call 631-587-2873 to register.

Feb. 26, 2012 : Arctic Animals for Pre-Schoolers

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:58:46 -0500

Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic their home. Make a cool craft to take with you! Ages 3-5 with an adult. Cost is $25 per child. 10:00am to noon. Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon. Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 631-587-2873 to register.

Feb. 28 - Mar. 27, 2012 : Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:34:11 -0500

This program is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in the field of Vetenary Medicine.

Classes are held at the Yaphank Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank. Registation fee is $75.

Program graduates are eligible for LIVMA Veterinary School Scholarship.

Click here for more information.

Mar. 01 - 22, 2012 : Diabetes Self-Management-Patchogue

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:32:25 -0500

It's time to learn how to control your diabetes. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering a FREE four week series of Diabetes Self-Management classes at the South Brookhaven Family Health Center-West at 365 East Main Street in Patchogue on Thursdays, March 1 through March 22 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Call Laurie Wells for more information or to register. 631-727-7850, ext. 340. Seating is limited.

Mar. 04, 2012 : Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp Open House 2012

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:17:20 -0500

Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp Open House days are scheduled for Sundays, March 4 and 25 and April 15 and May 6 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Come tour the summer camp, peek into the cabins, and view the beautiful sandy beach and freshwater lake. Peconic Dunes Camp is located along the gorgeous shoreline in Southold Town. Day and overnight camp opportunities for youth ages 6-16. 631-852-8629 for information and directions.

Mar. 06 - 27, 2012 : Diabetes Self-Managment Amityville

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:24:08 -0500

It's time to learn how to control your diabetes. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering a FREE four week series of Diabetes Self-Management classes at the Maxine Postal Tri-Community Health Center at 1080 Sunrise Highway in Amityville on Tuesdays from March 6 through March 27 from 2pm to 4pm. Call Laurie Wells for more information or to register. 631-727-7850, ext. 340. Seating is limited.

Mar. 11, 2012 : Marine Reptiles for Pre-Schoolers

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:03:42 -0500

Discover what makes a reptile a reptile! Pet live reptiles and look at preserved artifacts. For ages 3-5 with an adult. Make a craft to take home! Cost is $25 per child. 10:00am to noon. Space is limited. Registration required. Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon. Call 631-587-2873 to register.

Mar. 22 - Apr. 12, 2012 : Diabetes Self-Management Wyandanch

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:53:57 -0500

It's time to learn how to control your diabetes. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County in collaboration with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is offering a FREE four week series of Diabetes Self-Management classes at the Wyandanch Public Library on Thursdays, March 22 through April 12 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Call Laurie Wells for more information or to register. 631-727-7850, ext. 340. Seating is limited.

Apr. 09 - 13, 2012 : Spring Break Project Camp 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:02:28 -0500

The Spring Break Project, a weeklong environmental science overnight camp, offered to students aged 12-15 years old from April 9-13 at the Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp in Riverhead, New York.

The Spring Break Project will offer students the opportunity to work with environmentalists and conservationists from Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn about, and explore, the outdoors. Campers will work in small groups to use the tools they learn to do research projects about the local environment. Instructors serve as mentors during this fun process of scientific inquiry. Teamwork, fun and ecology-based learning! Cost is $599 includes all expenses. Go to http://ccesuffolk.org/2012-spring-break-project/ for more information.

Apr. 14, 2012 : 2012 Spring Gardening School

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:45:35 -0500

Cornell Cooperative Extension's Spring Gardening School features educational exhibits, free soil testing, a plant clinic and plant sale. (Bring your plant specimens and soil samples!) Choose your location for a day that includes choice of four classes, box lunch, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and exhibits. Classes are taught by Master Gardeners and Cornell Cooperative Extension educators. To be held at The Aademy of St. Joseph in Brentwood on Saturday, April 14 and at Riverhead Middle School on Saturday, April 21. Pre-registration is required. Click here for a registration brochure. • $55 • 631-727-7850, ext. 337 or ctk3@cornell.edu

Apr. 19 - May. 17, 2012 : Environmental Science Career Workshop

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:52:07 -0500

This program is for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in the field of Environmental Science.

Classes are held at the Yaphank Building, 360 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank. Registation fee is $50.

Click here for more information.

Apr. 21, 2012 : 2012 Spring Gardening School

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:46:00 -0500