Things that Sting (and things that don’t!) (Babylon) Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Ages (9-12): Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmAges (6-8): Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmDiscover some of the local and global sea creatures that are known to sting, bite, or slime us! We will also look at some of the creatures that don’t sting and dispel some of the myths associated with them. Make an awesome nonstinging creature to take home! Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. This is a drop-off program... $32/child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Winter Camp at the Farm Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Open to grades K – 6, our Winter Camp inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head, Heart, Hands and Health to foster self-esteem, teamwork and respect.Drop off begins at 8:30am. Please pick up your camper by 3:30pm To Register visit: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ Early Bird weekly discount of $250/week: Register between Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 15, 2019. $65/day or $275 for a weekly discount Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4600 ========================================= Things that Sting (and things that don’t!) (Babylon) Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Ages (9-12): Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmAges (6-8): Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmDiscover some of the local and global sea creatures that are known to sting, bite, or slime us! We will also look at some of the creatures that don’t sting and dispel some of the myths associated with them. Make an awesome nonstinging creature to take home! Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. This is a drop-off program... $32/child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Agricultural Labor Law Meeting Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Riverhead Fire District Office (540 Roanoke Ave Riverhead, NY 11901) The purpose of this meeting is to inform agricultural producers of policy updates that pertain to mandatory employee trainings, wage and hour laws, and more.REGISTRATION FORM Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 341 ========================================= Fruits and Veggies Wednesday, February 20, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Freeport Public Library (144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520) Participants will be presented with the three different forms that fruits and vegetables are sold. Tips and tricks to purchasing more fruits and vegetables in any form will be presented. Nutrition Educator: Breanna Bachmann, bb645@cornell.eduTo register call (516) 379-3274. ========================================= Things that Sting (and things that don’t!) (Babylon) Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Ages (9-12): Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmAges (6-8): Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmDiscover some of the local and global sea creatures that are known to sting, bite, or slime us! We will also look at some of the creatures that don’t sting and dispel some of the myths associated with them. Make an awesome nonstinging creature to take home! Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. This is a drop-off program... $32/child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Winter Camp at the Farm Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Open to grades K – 6, our Winter Camp inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head, Heart, Hands and Health to foster self-esteem, teamwork and respect.Drop off begins at 8:30am. Please pick up your camper by 3:30pm To Register visit: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ Early Bird weekly discount of $250/week: Register between Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 15, 2019. $65/day or $275 for a weekly discount Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4600 ========================================= Things that Sting (and things that don’t!) (Babylon) Thursday, February 21, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Ages (9-12): Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmAges (6-8): Thursday, Feb 21, 2019 9:30am - 12:00 noon OR 1:00-3:30pmDiscover some of the local and global sea creatures that are known to sting, bite, or slime us! We will also look at some of the creatures that don’t sting and dispel some of the myths associated with them. Make an awesome nonstinging creature to take home! Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. This is a drop-off program... $32/child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Winter Camp at the Farm Friday, February 22, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Open to grades K – 6, our Winter Camp inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head, Heart, Hands and Health to foster self-esteem, teamwork and respect.Drop off begins at 8:30am. Please pick up your camper by 3:30pm To Register visit: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ Early Bird weekly discount of $250/week: Register between Dec. 17, 2018 – Jan. 15, 2019. $65/day or $275 for a weekly discount Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4600 ========================================= The Long Island Tick Crisis Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center (340 Smith Rd Shirley, New York 11967) An Educational Forum for Educators, Parents, the Agricultural Tourism Business, Agricultural Producers, and the General Public Learning objectives: Recognizing different types and individual biology of ticks including the invasive Asian Long Horned Tick, best repellents for different age groups, how to judge your repellent using the EPA site “rate my repellent”, targeting children and agritourists for tick education including the potential for creation of a coloring book for adults and children, clarifying the confusion concerning different tick borne diseases or syndromes such as alpha gal, personal and home landscape protection, proper protection when visiting natural sites, sites that are inherently more likely to have a high tick population (Nassau or Western Suffolk versus Central or Eastern Suffolk) or agritourism sites, e.g., pick your own, corn mazes, etc. and how the agriculture business community can prepare for and mitigate tick related issues. Pitfalls and misconceptions of product use against tick populations and how to construct an individualized “tick preparedness program” will be covered. Time will be reserved at end of program for audience questions and concerns. Tamson Yeh, tsy3@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 240 ========================================= Winter Engineer Club Saturday, February 23, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Join us Saturdays for Engineer Club at the Farm!Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session engineer club presented by a STEM Educator.Through hands-on activities using Lego and common household items, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different engineering challenges each week. $5 per class/$28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Winter Engineer Club SOLD OUT!! Saturday, February 23, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Join us Saturdays for Engineer Club at the Farm!Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session engineer club presented by a STEM Educator.Through hands-on activities using Lego and common household items, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different engineering challenges each week. $5 per class/$28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Arctic Animals for Pre-schoolers (Babylon) Sunday, February 24, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) (Ages 3-5 with 1 adult)Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. $25/child (includes 1 adult, each addt’l adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Physical Activity Wednesday, February 27, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Freeport Public Library (144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520) This program will focus on teaching participants what being physically active actually means. Physical activity is not just exercise or going to a gym. Examples of different types of inexpensive fun activities that participants can do at home will be provided. Get ready to move and learn the benefits of being active.Karen Novoa-Sarante, Nutrition EducatorTo register call (516) 379-3274. ========================================= Mommy and Me Active Fun Time Thursday, February 28, 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bay Shore Brightwater Public Library (1 South Country Rd Brightwaters, New York 11718) Learn how to be active with your little one; as well as, understanding how to make your child a healthy plate.To register call 631-665-4350. Scenquetta Dixon, sd738@cornell.edu, 631-824-6695 ========================================= 2019 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm The Yaphank Building (360 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) For High School Sophomores, Juniors, & SeniorsVeterinarian Shadowing ExperienceTour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: February 23 or March 3Lecture Series on Thurs evenings 7:00-8:45pm at The Yaphank BuildingLecture topic examples:Veterinary Colleges and Admissions InformationLarge animal & mixed animal practicesPoultry & Production medicineSmall & companion animal medicineZoo medicine & exoticsSpecializations in: Radiology, Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency Critical Care, Animal BehaviorStudent receives Certificate of Completion if requirements are fulfilled. Program graduates eligible for LIVMA Veterinary School Scholarship.Pre-registration is required.Registration Form $100 - Parents welcome to attend at no additional fee. Sabine Scully, scs56@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= Tap to Table Saturday, March 2, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Come join us for a Maple Syrup Making event on the Farm! Learn how to make syrup by drilling and tapping our maple trees and hanging buckets to collect the sap. Everyone can watch how the sugaring process happens, and kids of all ages will have fun making “Sugar on Snow”. Enjoy a wagon ride on our “Syrup Express” for a quick visit to our farm animals. Then, gather around a campfire to eat fresh, homemade pancakes with pure maple syrup*! *real syrup takes time to make… we’ll have pre-made maple syrup on hand as well! Two sessions to choose from Click here to register - https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com $10/person, ages 5 & over. Ages 4 & under are free! ========================================= Winter Engineer Club Saturday, March 2, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Join us Saturdays for Engineer Club at the Farm!Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session engineer club presented by a STEM Educator.Through hands-on activities using Lego and common household items, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different engineering challenges each week. $5 per class/$28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Tap to Table Saturday, March 2, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Come join us for a Maple Syrup Making event on the Farm! Learn how to make syrup by drilling and tapping our maple trees and hanging buckets to collect the sap. Everyone can watch how the sugaring process happens, and kids of all ages will have fun making “Sugar on Snow”. Enjoy a wagon ride on our “Syrup Express” for a quick visit to our farm animals. Then, gather around a campfire to eat fresh, homemade pancakes with pure maple syrup*! *real syrup takes time to make… we’ll have pre-made maple syrup on hand as well! Two sessions to choose from Click here to register - https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com $10/person, ages 5 & over. Ages 4 & under are free! ========================================= Winter Engineer Club SOLD OUT!! Saturday, March 2, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Join us Saturdays for Engineer Club at the Farm!Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session engineer club presented by a STEM Educator.Through hands-on activities using Lego and common household items, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different engineering challenges each week. $5 per class/$28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Sew Cozy Sunday, March 3, 2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Interested in learning sewing skills and techniques?Youth ages 10 & up are invited to participate in our Sew Cozy event! Participants will learn skills in sewing, receive tips and tricks for improving, and get to make hats, scarves and bowl cozy’s to go home with!Materials and machines will be provided.If you’d like to bring your own fabric, please contact Nicole at nf76@cornell.edu.Register online at https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/Space is limited, so don’t wait! $10 per person. $5 per person if you’ll be bringing fabric of your own. Nicole Fiorentino, nf76@cornell.edu, 631-852-4608 ========================================= Eating Better on a Budget (Adults) Wednesday, March 6, 2019 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hauppauge Public Library (601 Veterans Memorial Hwy Hauppauge, New York 11788) During this program participants will gain three skills for eating healthy on a budget- planning, purchasing, and preparing. Participants will be taught a few different skills to plan meals and snacks ahead of time to avoid purchasing fast foods that typically cost a lot more.Melek Baba, Nutrition Educator, mb2562@cornell.eduTo register call (631) 979-1600. ========================================= Blubber Burger Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Freeport Public Library (144 West Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520) Using fast food menus participants will learn how to compare fast food meals and grams of fat to make smarter choices when deciding eat out.Nutrition Educators: Karen Novoa-Sarante, kn336@cornell.edu and Emily Aldorasi, era65@cornell.eduTo register call (516) 379-3274. ========================================= Better Choices Better Health Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Patchogue Medford Library (54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, New York 11772) Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW, classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at the number below. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. Free Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 340 ========================================= Long Island Horticulture Conference Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Brookhaven National Laboratory (Berkner Hall Upton, NY 11973) We invite you to join us for the 29th Annual Long Island Horticulture Conference! Landscapers, nursery growers, arborists, landscape designers and architects, turf managers, and others in the horticulture industry throughout Long Island and beyond are invited to attend.Click here for a registration form Pre-registration fee is $80 per person. After February 23rd, registration and walk-in fee is $100. Melissa Elkins, me336@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 341 ========================================= 2019 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Thursday, March 7, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm The Yaphank Building (360 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) For High School Sophomores, Juniors, & SeniorsVeterinarian Shadowing ExperienceTour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: February 23 or March 3Lecture Series on Thurs evenings 7:00-8:45pm at The Yaphank BuildingLecture topic examples:Veterinary Colleges and Admissions InformationLarge animal & mixed animal practicesPoultry & Production medicineSmall & companion animal medicineZoo medicine & exoticsSpecializations in: Radiology, Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency Critical Care, Animal BehaviorStudent receives Certificate of Completion if requirements are fulfilled. Program graduates eligible for LIVMA Veterinary School Scholarship.Pre-registration is required.Registration Form $100 - Parents welcome to attend at no additional fee. Sabine Scully, scs56@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= Winter Engineer Club Saturday, March 9, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Join us Saturdays for Engineer Club at the Farm!Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session engineer club presented by a STEM Educator.Through hands-on activities using Lego and common household items, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different engineering challenges each week. $5 per class/$28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Winter Engineer Club SOLD OUT!! Saturday, March 9, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Join us Saturdays for Engineer Club at the Farm!Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session engineer club presented by a STEM Educator.Through hands-on activities using Lego and common household items, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different engineering challenges each week. $5 per class/$28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Jr. Iron Chef Saturday, March 9, 2019 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Join us for the annual Junior Iron Chef Competition! Middle and high school students are invited to compete, in teams of 3-5, to create unique dishes that feature local and USDA commodity ingredients. The goal is to create an awareness and appreciation of the sustainable food system and to get schools committed to providing quality, locally-grown foods for their students. Have an elementary school team? Call us for more information on how to participate! Vicki Fleming, vjf4@cornell.edu, 631-852-4602 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 10, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 10, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Better Choices Better Health Wednesday, March 13, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Patchogue Medford Library (54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, New York 11772) Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW, classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at the number below. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. Free Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 340 ========================================= 2019 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Thursday, March 14, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm The Yaphank Building (360 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) For High School Sophomores, Juniors, & SeniorsVeterinarian Shadowing ExperienceTour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: February 23 or March 3Lecture Series on Thurs evenings 7:00-8:45pm at The Yaphank BuildingLecture topic examples:Veterinary Colleges and Admissions InformationLarge animal & mixed animal practicesPoultry & Production medicineSmall & companion animal medicineZoo medicine & exoticsSpecializations in: Radiology, Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency Critical Care, Animal BehaviorStudent receives Certificate of Completion if requirements are fulfilled. Program graduates eligible for LIVMA Veterinary School Scholarship.Pre-registration is required.Registration Form $100 - Parents welcome to attend at no additional fee. Sabine Scully, scs56@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Come and join us for our annual hunt for the Leprechaun's pot of gold! The Leprechaun’s are back and they’ve hidden their gold all across the farm! We’ll need your help collecting it all. Includes scavenger hunt, wagon rides, and animal feed. Snacks will be sold by Suffolk County 4-H Exchange Club kids to help them raise money for their Colorado Exchange.To register: https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com $5 per person age 2 and over Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4600 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 17, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 17, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Better Choices Better Health Wednesday, March 20, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Patchogue Medford Library (54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, New York 11772) Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW, classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at the number below. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. Free Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 340 ========================================= 2019 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm The Yaphank Building (360 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) For High School Sophomores, Juniors, & SeniorsVeterinarian Shadowing ExperienceTour of Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County Farm and Education Center: February 23 or March 3Lecture Series on Thurs evenings 7:00-8:45pm at The Yaphank BuildingLecture topic examples:Veterinary Colleges and Admissions InformationLarge animal & mixed animal practicesPoultry & Production medicineSmall & companion animal medicineZoo medicine & exoticsSpecializations in: Radiology, Lab Animal Medicine, Emergency Critical Care, Animal BehaviorStudent receives Certificate of Completion if requirements are fulfilled. Program graduates eligible for LIVMA Veterinary School Scholarship.Pre-registration is required.Registration Form $100 - Parents welcome to attend at no additional fee. Sabine Scully, scs56@cornell.edu, 631-852-4603 ========================================= Marvelous Marine Mammals for Pre-schoolers (Babylon) Sunday, March 24, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) (Ages 3-5 w/ 1 adult)What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We’ll explore some fascinating marine mammals, and do a fun craft. Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. $25/child (includes 1 adult, each addt’l adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 24, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Better Choices Better Health Wednesday, March 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Patchogue Medford Library (54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, New York 11772) Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW, classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at the number below. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. Free Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 340 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 31, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, March 31, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Better Choices Better Health Wednesday, April 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Patchogue Medford Library (54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, New York 11772) Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW, classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at the number below. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. Free Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 340 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, April 7, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, April 7, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Better Choices Better Health Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Patchogue Medford Library (54-60 East Main Street Patchogue, New York 11772) Do you have Diabetes? Are you unsure about how to best handle this ongoing health condition? JOIN US! Discover new, practical ways to live better & healthier. Learn the tools to manage and take control of your health. REGISTER NOW, classes are filling quickly! FREE to ATTEND once registration is confirmed. Call Jane Juran at the number below. Please leave a message and someone will get back to you to confirm registration. Free Jane Juran, jsj79@cornell.edu, 631-727-7850 x 340 ========================================= Spring Gardening School 2019 Saturday, April 13, 2019 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Riverhead Middle School (600 Harrison Avenue Riverhead, New York 11901) Featuring: New Workshops, Extended Plant Sale hours, Educational Exhibits, Soil Testing and Plant Clinic. (Call 631-591-2314 for instructions on how to bring soil samples and plant specimens.) Fee: Includes four workshop sessions (1 extended session counts as 2 workshops), door prizes, giveaways, continental breakfast, box lunch, afternoon refreshments, soil tests, plant diagnoses, and gardening exhibits. Plant Sales will accept cash and credit cards.  Pre-registration is mandatory; first come, first served. (No refunds after April 1.) Workshops are taught by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Extension Educators and local experts. Click here for a registration form. $70 per person, per day ($65 for early birds who register by March 1). ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Lego Club - SOLD OUT Sunday, April 14, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-9 (Limit-10 kids) are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm in the Pole Barn for a six session Lego Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities using Lego WeDo and Scratch, kids will learn new and exciting skills while completing different building and computer science challenges each week.BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT!! $5 per class / $28 per session (6 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Rethink Your Drink (Adults) Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hauppauge Public Library (601 Veterans Memorial Hwy Hauppauge, New York 11788) In this interactive program, participants will learn skills to measure the amount of sugar in some popular drink choices, and also distinguish the different names for sugar. An overview of how to read a nutrition label will be provided to make participants more aware of what is in their drinks.Melek Baba, Nutrition Educator, mb2562@cornell.eduTo register call (631) 979-1600. ========================================= Healthy Snacks (Youth) Tuesday, April 23, 2019 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Middle Country Library (575 Middle Country Road Selden, New York 11784) The focus of this workshop is choosing healthy snacks. Participants will learn the benefits of choosing snacks that include at least two food groups while preparing and tasting a healthy snack. Melek Baba, Nutrition Educator, mb2562@cornell.eduTo register call (631) 585-9393. ========================================= Spring Beach Walk (Babylon) Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Ages 9-12: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 9:30-11:00amAges 6-8: Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:30-11:30amCome and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of Long Island’s South Shore with us! We’ll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barriers beaches home, and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather as we’ll be walking outdoors for 1.5 hours. Weather permitting. This is a DROP-OFF program. Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. $25/child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Spring Beach Walk (Babylon) Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:00 am - 11:30 am Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Ages 9-12: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 9:30-11:00amAges 6-8: Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:30-11:30amCome and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of Long Island’s South Shore with us! We’ll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barriers beaches home, and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather as we’ll be walking outdoors for 1.5 hours. Weather permitting. This is a DROP-OFF program. Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. $25/child Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Whoa, Go Slow! (Youth) Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central Islip Library (33 Hawthorne Avenue Islip, New York 11722) Children will learn to identify which foods should be eaten often, sometimes, sparingly to have a healthy body as they grow. The children will also learn to prepare a healthy meal.Nutrition Educators: Halie Bloom, hrb55@cornell.edu and Amy Bly ab2353@cornell.eduTo register call (631) 234-9333. ========================================= Cool Crustaceans for Pre-schoolers (Babylon) Sunday, April 28, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) (Ages 3-5 with 1 adult)Spend some time with your pre-schooler and our cool crustaceans as we learn all about these amazing crawling creatures of the sea! Make a cool craft to take home with you to remind your child all about crustaceans! Space is Limited!!! Pre-Registration for all programs is required. $25/child (includes 1 adult, each addt’l adult $5) Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Jr. Marine Biologist (Babylon) Sunday, May 19, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun-filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands-on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! Space is Limited, pre-registration required! ($25 /child w/ 1 adult) Each additional adult is $5. Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, May 19, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, May 26, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, May 26, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Whole Grain Breakfast Fun (Youth) Thursday, May 30, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central Islip Library (33 Hawthorne Avenue Islip, New York 11722) Children will learn the importance of having whole grains at breakfast time. Children will also learn to make Whole Grain Cranberry Breakfast Bars on their own.Nutrition Educators: Halie Bloom, hrb55@cornell.edu and Amy Bly, ab2353@cornell.edu To register call (631) 234-9333 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, June 2, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, June 2, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Jr. Marine Biologist (Babylon) Sunday, June 9, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun-filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands-on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! Space is Limited, pre-registration required! ($25 /child w/ 1 adult) Each additional adult is $5. Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, June 9, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, June 9, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, June 16, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Spring STEM Club Sunday, June 16, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us at the Suffolk County Farm for a five session STEM Club presented by a STEM Educator. Through hands-on activities kids will explore all things STEM, completing different challenges every week. Activities range from magnetic slime to circuitry and everything in between. Kids should dress for a mess when attending this engaging, hands-on club. Register early, space is limited! https://suffolkcountyfarm.campbrainregistration.com/ $5 per class/$37 per session (5 weeks) Brittany Naumann, bn224@cornell.edu, 631-852-4605 ========================================= Annual Robert K. Sweeney Summer Fun Days 2019 Monday, July 15, 2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) A recreational program for children ages 5 - 12 with diabetes, that provides a chance to meet other children with diabetes in a fun, non-clinical atmosphere.Includes:Participation in selected Cornell Farm Education Courses.Specially developed diabetes education programs presented by health care professionals.Extensive individual interaction with health care professionals in a friendly, compassionate environment.REGISTRATION OPENS SOON Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4600 ========================================= Annual Robert K. Sweeney Summer Fun Days 2019 Monday, July 22, 2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Suffolk County Farm and Education Center (350 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, New York 11980) A recreational program for children ages 5 - 12 with diabetes, that provides a chance to meet other children with diabetes in a fun, non-clinical atmosphere.Includes:Participation in selected Cornell Farm Education Courses.Specially developed diabetes education programs presented by health care professionals.Extensive individual interaction with health care professionals in a friendly, compassionate environment.REGISTRATION OPENS SOON Kaylyn Reynolds, kr427@cornell.edu, 631-852-4600 ========================================= Jr. Marine Biologist (Babylon) Sunday, August 18, 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility (Ocean Parkway Babylon, NY 11702) Looking for a unique way to spend time with your preschooler? Join us for a fun-filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands-on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft. This is a great way to introduce your child to marine ecology! Space is Limited, pre-registration required! ($25 /child w/ 1 adult) Each additional adult is $5. Tracy Marcus, tm353@cornell.edu, (631-239-1800 x 28 =========================================