4-H Gardening Workshop Monday, July 13, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 Learn about gardening in pots at this 4-H workshop. Youth will create a potted veggie garden with provided materials to take home and to help plant several pots for community beautification. Great opportunity for youth who would like to show a project in the county fair but didn't know where to start. Plan on showing your finished potted garden in the fair? Be sure to enter it in FairEntry before July 7th here: http://cayugacounty4hyouthfair.fairentry.com/This workshop is free and sponsored by Scott's Miracle Gro.Registration required, seats limited. Katy Drake, kmd324@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/Banner_Workshop_1-2_205 ========================================= Volunteer Tabling at the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 2:45 pm - 6:45 pm Owasco Farmers Market, 7198 Owasco Rd Under the Town Shelter, Auburn, NY 13021 Does your youth need to fulfill a fundraising or volunteer requirement for their 4-H year or for the Market Livestock Auction? Youth can table at the Owasco Farmer's Market to let the public know about the upcoming 4-H Youth Fair, the Market Livestock Auction, and the animal(s) they will be auctioning. Youth can fill a shift for each requirement that they are looking to fulfill. Youth may bring any materials they would like to advertise their market animals except bringing their animals to the market. Photos, posters, and videos are encouraged.First shift: 2:45-4:45Second shift 4:45-6:45An adult must be present for youth under 15 wanting to work the second shift as a 4-H educator may not be available to be present for the entire shift. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNYoUPH66D_8Lcod29FE-r1xTUlxSvOyoRGmEUU1JOYBh2OQ/viewform?usp=header ========================================= *Rescheduled* Sheep and Goat Showmanship Clinic Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm *Rescheduled*Date: July 15, 2026Time: 6:30-8 pmLocation 2390 Cook Rd. Scipio CenterThis clinic will present youth with information on how to prepare their sheep for show at the 4-H youth fair. Learn what judges are looking for in the show ring. Youth may have the chance to practice with animals on the farm. This workshop is best suited to beginner sheep and goat 4-Her but more advanced youth are encouraged to attend as a leadership opportunity.Please be sure to wear clean boot and clothes to this event as a biosecurity measure.This clinic fulfills an animal agriculture requirement for market auction participants. Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/LivestockShowmanship-2-2_205 ========================================= 4-H Garden and Art at Moravia Hope Pantry Thursday, July 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Moravia Hope Pantry, 76 West Cayuga Street , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth will have the opportunity to learn about gardening while providing community service in their county. Youth will work with the 4-H Educator and Volunteers in the Pantry Garden. Youth will also have the opportunity to work on garden art in this program sponsored by Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Space Beautification Program.This workshop is free and sponsored by Scott's Miracle Gro.Join us on the dates that work best for you:Thursday, July 16th from 3:00 - 4:30Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 - 12:30Thursday, July 23 from 5:00 - 7:00The program will run rain or shine as there is a covered porch that youth can work under creating garden art should it be too hot or rainy. Additional August and September Dates will be added in shortly.This event fulfills the non-animal agriculture workshop requirement for youth participating in the Market Livestock Auction. Katy Drake, kmd324@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaHopeGarden_205 ========================================= 4-H Garden and Art at Moravia Hope Pantry Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Moravia Hope Pantry, 76 West Cayuga Street , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth will have the opportunity to learn about gardening while providing community service in their county. Youth will work with the 4-H Educator and Volunteers in the Pantry Garden. Youth will also have the opportunity to work on garden art in this program sponsored by Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Space Beautification Program.This workshop is free and sponsored by Scott's Miracle Gro.Join us on the dates that work best for you:Thursday, July 16th from 3:00 - 4:30Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 - 12:30Thursday, July 23 from 5:00 - 7:00The program will run rain or shine as there is a covered porch that youth can work under creating garden art should it be too hot or rainy. Additional August and September Dates will be added in shortly.This event fulfills the non-animal agriculture workshop requirement for youth participating in the Market Livestock Auction. Katy Drake, kmd324@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaHopeGarden_205 ========================================= Growing Hope Container Gardens for Seniors Tuesday, July 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Workshop and volunteer opportunity for youth helping with food insecurity for seniors. 4-H received a Growing Hope grant to plant 18 large container gardens for seniors. All materials provided. Those without a green thumb can flex their artistic muscles and craft beaded plant stakes and to document the workshop to help Growing Hope and 54-H tell the story of 4-Hers giving their hands to larger service! This event fulfills the non-animal agriculture requirement for Market Livestock Auction. Youth do not need to stay for the entire time but should plan on at least an hour to complete a pot.This event is free. An adult should plan on staying with youth under 14. Katy Drake, kmd324@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 ========================================= 2026 4-H Dog Show Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Finger Lakes Mall , 1579 Clark Street Road , Auburn, New York 13022 4-H youth and their dogs who have been attending dog obedience classes will exhibit their skills in obedience, rally, and grooming and handling. This is the first event of the 2026 4-H Youth Show.This event is open to the public, but dogs not registered to compete are not allowed. Ribbons will be awarded at the conclusion of the event. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= 4-H Garden and Art at Moravia Hope Pantry Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Moravia Hope Pantry, 76 West Cayuga Street , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth will have the opportunity to learn about gardening while providing community service in their county. Youth will work with the 4-H Educator and Volunteers in the Pantry Garden. Youth will also have the opportunity to work on garden art in this program sponsored by Scotts Miracle-Gro Green Space Beautification Program.This workshop is free and sponsored by Scott's Miracle Gro.Join us on the dates that work best for you:Thursday, July 16th from 3:00 - 4:30Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 - 12:30Thursday, July 23 from 5:00 - 7:00The program will run rain or shine as there is a covered porch that youth can work under creating garden art should it be too hot or rainy. Additional August and September Dates will be added in shortly.This event fulfills the non-animal agriculture workshop requirement for youth participating in the Market Livestock Auction. Katy Drake, kmd324@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaHopeGarden_205 ========================================= 2026 Market Poultry Show Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road (Rt. 38A across from Emerson Park, Owasco) , Auburn, New York 13021 Chickens, ducks, and turkeys to be auctioned at the 4th Annual Market Livestock Auction on July 31 will be evaluated at this event. Thinking of bidding on poultry at the auction? See them, hear the judge's evaluation, and meet the 4-Hers who raised them! The public is welcome at this event.Youth should be prepared for the show to begin at 1pm. Please wear dark-colored long pants, a white shirt or blouse, and close toed shoes. Alternatively, youth may wear a white lab-style coat Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of CCE Cayuga will be closed in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= 4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Weigh In Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Think that you can grow the biggest pumpkin? 4-H of Cayuga County would like to see you try! Youth under 18 years of age (4-H members and non-members) are invited to register now to join this contest to grow the biggest pumpkin. Weigh-in will be on Saturday, October 17, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 am (weigh in is promptly at 10:30 am) at the Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum in Auburn.  A winner will be named for heaviest pumpkin. Prizes to be determined.Please complete one registration for each participant. Registration fee includes 2 Big Max seedlings. Payment can be made by PayPal or in the office. Seeds may be picked up in the office, 248 Grant Avenue in Auburn, after registration fees are paid.Contest Rules:Participants must be under the age of 18 as of January 1, 2026.One pumpkin per participant may be entered in the contest.Pumpkins entered in the contest must be Big Max variety. They do not need to be grown from the seeds provided with the registration fee.Participants must provide the majority of the care for the pumpkin plant.Participants must make the majority of the decisions about plant care.Fertilizers and pesticides must be used safely, appropriately, and according to label directions.Participants should be ready to describe how the plant was cared for and why to the judges at the event.Participants are responsible for transporting pumpkins to the event.Pumpkins should be free of excess plant material and dirt.Circumference will be measured at the largest point.Judges decisions are final.Important Dates:Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 or when seedlings are all claimedPumpkin Weigh-in: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, Auburn NYGrowing Information:Here's a Fact Sheet on Growing Giant Pumpkins compiled by Frank Clarke. $5 for 4-H members, $10 for non-4-H Members Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= CLOSED for Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The CCE Cayuga offices will be closed in observance of the national Veterans Day holiday. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The CCE-Cayuga offices will be closed in observance of the national Thanksgiving holiday! ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 27, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The CCE-Cayuga offices will be closed in observance of the national Thanksgiving holiday! ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Ave , Auburn, NY 13021 The CCE-Cayuga Board of Directors usually meets on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 5:30pm and typically end by 7:30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are held in the CCC's Workforce Development offices at 248 Grant Street, Auburn, NY. Our Annual Meeting often takes the place of the October or November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for Christmas, from 12:00pm on Thursday 12/24 through 4:00pm on Friday, 12/256. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, December 25, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed for Christmas, from 12:00pm on Thursday 12/24 through 4:00pm on Friday, 12/256. ========================================= CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday Thursday, December 31, 2026 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed 1/2 day on New Year's Even and all day on New Year's Holiday 1/1/26.  Happy New Year! ========================================= CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday Friday, January 1, 2027 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County will be closed 1/2 day on New Year's Even and all day on New Year's Holiday 1/1/26.  Happy New Year! =========================================