February 10, 2017
Cornell Cooperative Extension Chenango County
4-H Friday Focus
February 10, 2017 Volume 7, Issue 11
Inside Today’s Focus 4-H Projects & Events
2
4-H Opportunities
3
4-H Photo Finish
4
4-H projects are great to do alone or with your friends. When looking for a project to work on think about:
An interest you’d like to explore A hobby you’d like to learn more about A topic of interest shared by you and your family Something that is fun for you Remember to select projects that you can get help from your:
parents/guardian grandparents friends other 4-H members
Work with your parents/guardian and leader to select your 4-H projects. Let’s say you want to learn how to take a photograph, feed a dog, build a birdhouse, or plant a garden. When you learn those skills, you also learn life skills such as:
how to make decisions how to get organized how to keep records how to work with others The other part of the 4-H experience is club meetings, where you learn:
how to be a group member how to speak in front of a group how to work together on projects
4-H is full of fun times to work and play with others, including community service projects, club trips and activities, and camps. Start by finding 4-H project areas that are of interest to you. Then contact your county 4-H Office to become enrolled in the project areas. Start using your creativity to explore new ideas and create new projects.
Volume 7, Issue 11
4-H Projects & Events Small Engine Repair
Page 2
Crank It Up, youth learn about engine parts, engine maintenance, oil grades, spark plugs, cooling systems, and safety labels. Grades 3-12. https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/4h/Projects/SmallEngines.pdf http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/small-engines/08190.aspx
Nature Journaling Go outside to your backyard, neighborhood park or favorite outdoor space. Sit down and look around. What do you see? Make a list or draw a picture of what you see. Write down what you are feeling and your thoughts. Write a poem. Collect fallen leaves to press in your notebook.
There is no one way or right way to make a nature journal. This book is about what you see. Take it with you on all your outdoor adventures. http://lancaster.unl.edu/nature-journaling-youth-activity
Garden Poetry Poetry provides a way to express your feelings and describe everyday things in a unique and personal way. http://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/youth/grdnpoet.shtml
4-H Opportunities
Volume 7, Issue 11
Horse Bowl / Hippology Practices—February 10, 17, 24
Page 3
4-H Sewing Spectacular—March 24th—-New Date
Dairy Bowl Practices --– February 10, 17, 24
Dairy Discovery March 24-25
County 4-H Public Presentations— February 18
Regional Public Presentations— April 5th
Sewing Camp—February 20-24
4-H Engineering Camp—April 1014th
NYS Farm Show—February 23-25 Livestock Scholarship Deadline— March 1st. Leaders Association March 7, 6:00@ CCE
Meeting—
Regional Dairy Bowl, Horse Bowl, Hippology Competition March 11 Ag Literacy Week—March 13-17
Cornell Vet School Open House— April 1st Animal Crackers sign up deadline— April 15th Leaders Association Scholarship Due—May 1st Leaders Association May 2nd
Meeting—
Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show—July 9-11
99 N. Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815
Thanks for catching up with the Chenango County 4-H Program. Hope to see you soon!
Janet Pfromm 4-H Coordinator
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
4-H Photo Finish The AfFair July 2016 with
2016 ton
6 - 9, Gillette
Chenango Calico Clovers 4-H Club
To submit your photo, send a clear, up-close shot of your 4-H club/family activity to: Richard Turrell, [email protected]
We’re on the web: www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango or become a Friend on Facebook!
4-H Friday Focus
February 10, 2017 Volume 7, Issue 11
Inside Today’s Focus 4-H Projects & Events
2
4-H Opportunities
3
4-H Photo Finish
4
4-H projects are great to do alone or with your friends. When looking for a project to work on think about:
An interest you’d like to explore A hobby you’d like to learn more about A topic of interest shared by you and your family Something that is fun for you Remember to select projects that you can get help from your:
parents/guardian grandparents friends other 4-H members
Work with your parents/guardian and leader to select your 4-H projects. Let’s say you want to learn how to take a photograph, feed a dog, build a birdhouse, or plant a garden. When you learn those skills, you also learn life skills such as:
how to make decisions how to get organized how to keep records how to work with others The other part of the 4-H experience is club meetings, where you learn:
how to be a group member how to speak in front of a group how to work together on projects
4-H is full of fun times to work and play with others, including community service projects, club trips and activities, and camps. Start by finding 4-H project areas that are of interest to you. Then contact your county 4-H Office to become enrolled in the project areas. Start using your creativity to explore new ideas and create new projects.
Volume 7, Issue 11
4-H Projects & Events Small Engine Repair
Page 2
Crank It Up, youth learn about engine parts, engine maintenance, oil grades, spark plugs, cooling systems, and safety labels. Grades 3-12. https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/4h/Projects/SmallEngines.pdf http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/small-engines/08190.aspx
Nature Journaling Go outside to your backyard, neighborhood park or favorite outdoor space. Sit down and look around. What do you see? Make a list or draw a picture of what you see. Write down what you are feeling and your thoughts. Write a poem. Collect fallen leaves to press in your notebook.
There is no one way or right way to make a nature journal. This book is about what you see. Take it with you on all your outdoor adventures. http://lancaster.unl.edu/nature-journaling-youth-activity
Garden Poetry Poetry provides a way to express your feelings and describe everyday things in a unique and personal way. http://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/youth/grdnpoet.shtml
4-H Opportunities
Volume 7, Issue 11
Horse Bowl / Hippology Practices—February 10, 17, 24
Page 3
4-H Sewing Spectacular—March 24th—-New Date
Dairy Bowl Practices --– February 10, 17, 24
Dairy Discovery March 24-25
County 4-H Public Presentations— February 18
Regional Public Presentations— April 5th
Sewing Camp—February 20-24
4-H Engineering Camp—April 1014th
NYS Farm Show—February 23-25 Livestock Scholarship Deadline— March 1st. Leaders Association March 7, 6:00@ CCE
Meeting—
Regional Dairy Bowl, Horse Bowl, Hippology Competition March 11 Ag Literacy Week—March 13-17
Cornell Vet School Open House— April 1st Animal Crackers sign up deadline— April 15th Leaders Association Scholarship Due—May 1st Leaders Association May 2nd
Meeting—
Farmers’ Museum Junior Livestock Show—July 9-11
99 N. Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815
Thanks for catching up with the Chenango County 4-H Program. Hope to see you soon!
Janet Pfromm 4-H Coordinator
Building Strong and Vibrant New York Communities Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
4-H Photo Finish The AfFair July 2016 with
2016 ton
6 - 9, Gillette
Chenango Calico Clovers 4-H Club
To submit your photo, send a clear, up-close shot of your 4-H club/family activity to: Richard Turrell, [email protected]
We’re on the web: www.cce.cornell.edu/chenango or become a Friend on Facebook!
