4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, October 16, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Giant Pumpkin Contest Saturday, October 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road (Rt. 38A across from Emerson Park, Owasco) , Auburn, New York 13021 4-H Giant Pumpkin Growing ContestSaturday, October 18, 202512:00 PM - 2:00 PMWeigh-In at 1:00 PMWard O'Hara Agricultural MuseumThink that you can grow the biggest pumpkin? 4-H of Cayuga County would like to see you try! 4-H members and non-members are invited to join this race to the biggest pumpkin. Weigh-in will be at the Halloween event at Agricultural Museum during their old fashion Halloween on October 18. The event will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with weigh-ins promptly at 1:00 PM. Pumpkins brought after 1:00 PM will be ineligible for the contest. A winner will be crowned for the heaviest pumpkin.Participants should plan on displaying their pumpkin from 12 - 2 pm and discuss their pumpkin project with the public in attendance at the festival. Participants are encouraged to show off their pumpkin growing prowess with photos, posters, and data.Contest Rules: Participants must be aged 18 or under as of January , 2025.One pumpkin per participant may be entered in the contest.Pumpkins entered in the contest must be Big Moose 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 and from the event.Pumpkins should be free of excess plant material and dirt.Judges decisions are final. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, October 21, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 2025 CCE-Cayuga Annual Meeting Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sennett Volunteer Fire Department Hall, 3526 Franklin Street , Auburn, New York 13021 ENJOY...Appetizer and dessert "grazing stations" as you review displays from our program areas. Our staff will share information on the programs, services and resources they provide on topics in agriculture, environmental issues, gardening, 4-H youth clubs and activities, and through sales and events at the Taste NY Market, which is staffed and managed by CCE-Cayuga in the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn. LEARN...about the many successful programs and services our staff has provided over the past year to the residents of Cayuga County in the areas of agriculture, environment & natural resources, food & nutrition, home horticulture and 4-H youth development.This year’s featured speaker is Adam Howell, NY FarmNet Outreach Director, who will talk about resources his organization offers to help farmers and their families manage stress, anxiety and depression, including free and confidential mental health counselors and financial advisors. NY FarmNet is a collaboration between Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. To learn more, visit https://cals.cornell.edu/nyfarmnet, or contact (800) 547-3276 or nyfarmnet@cornell.edu.SHARE... your thoughts on our major program directions. CCE-Cayuga's connections in the community are among its greatest assets. MEET...community members, collaborators, and others who share interests in Extension’s work. A brief meeting to elect 2026 Board of Directors members be held.Although there is no charge to attend, please register so we will know how many guests to expect (Register below or visit bit.ly/CayugaAnnualMeeting2025) If you have a disability and require an accommodation, please contact cayuga@cornell.edu for assistance. FREE! Keisha Dutton, kpd38@cornell.edu, 703-975-1033 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=2025_Annual_Meeting_205 ========================================= Fall Farm Tour Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Spruce Haven Dairy Farm, 5004 White Rd , Union Springs , New York 13160 Learn about the partnership between DuMond and Spruce Haven Dairy Farms in Union Springs on this self-driving tour. Hear from both farmers about their soil health practices that include cover cropping, reduced tillage, precision nutrient management and producing high-quality grain feed for local dairy animals.  DuMond and Spruce Haven have worked together researching and testing applying manure into a standing corn crop utilizing the manure as a later season nutrient source for standing corn. Spruce Haven Farm milks around 2,000 cows bedded on sand and has been a pioneer of novel practices to help manage their manure and capture value from the nutrients it contains. DuMond Farms focuses on crop farming, grain processing, and logistics. What this is: Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, PRO-DAIRY, and other industry experts. Intended audience: Dairy farmers and industry partners. Topics:  At Spruce Haven, we'll discuss shrink numbers, focusing on their research and technology with "Tractor Tracker" that helps evaluate costs of shrink at the feed storage bunks.  At Dumonds, we'll discuss high oleic beans and go on a feed mill tour. Logistics: Each farm has a set tour time, and agendas vary based on date - check team pages for more details Participants are responsible for their own transportation Biosecurity:  All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots, and scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival and before leaving.Attendance is FREE but registration required by location, sign up on link below.Locations & Schedule Morning: 10AM Spruce Haven Farm 5004 White Rd, Union Springs, NY 13160 Website:  https://drinkspruce.com/spruce-haven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064423... Afternoon: 1PM DuMond Farm 5083 White Rd, Union Springs, NY 13160 Website:  https://dumondfarms.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dumondfarms5083/ Hosted/coordinated by  Cornell University's SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team. Registration: https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2655 ========================================= Fall Farm Tour Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Spruce Haven Dairy Farm, 5004 White Rd , Union Springs , New York 13160 Learn about the partnership between DuMond and Spruce Haven Dairy Farms in Union Springs on this self-driving tour. Hear from both farmers about their soil health practices that include cover cropping, reduced tillage, precision nutrient management and producing high-quality grain feed for local dairy animals.  DuMond and Spruce Haven have worked together researching and testing applying manure into a standing corn crop utilizing the manure as a later season nutrient source for standing corn. Spruce Haven Farm milks around 2,000 cows bedded on sand and has been a pioneer of novel practices to help manage their manure and capture value from the nutrients it contains. DuMond Farms focuses on crop farming, grain processing, and logistics. What this is: Guided facility walk through of new dairy systems and technologies on farms across NYS led by CCE Dairy Specialists, PRO-DAIRY, and other industry experts. Intended audience: Dairy farmers and industry partners. Topics:  At Spruce Haven, we'll discuss shrink numbers, focusing on their research and technology with "Tractor Tracker" that helps evaluate costs of shrink at the feed storage bunks.  At Dumonds, we'll discuss high oleic beans and go on a feed mill tour. Logistics: Each farm has a set tour time, and agendas vary based on date - check team pages for more details Participants are responsible for their own transportation Biosecurity:  All attendees must wear clean clothes and boots, and scrub and disinfect footwear upon arrival and before leaving.Attendance is FREE but registration required by location, sign up on link below.Locations & Schedule Morning: 10AM Spruce Haven Farm 5004 White Rd, Union Springs, NY 13160 Website:  https://drinkspruce.com/spruce-haven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064423... Afternoon: 1PM DuMond Farm 5083 White Rd, Union Springs, NY 13160 Website:  https://dumondfarms.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dumondfarms5083/ Hosted/coordinated by  Cornell University's SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team. Registration: https://scnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2655 ========================================= Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshops Saturday, November 1, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sterling Nature Center Pavilion, 15730 Jensvold Road , Sterling, New York 13156 Cornell Cooperative Extension associations of Cayuga, Schuyler and Seneca Counties each will offer a Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation workshop to teach participants how to grow your own mushrooms using red oak logs. The workshop will be offered three different times across the Finger Lakes Region, providing options to those wishing to attend. These programs are open to the public regardless of your county of residence. Join Connor Youngerman, Agroforestry & Mushroom Specialist from the Cornell Small Farms Program, who will instruct participants about growing specialty mushrooms and guide them through the process of inoculating red oak logs with shiitake mushroom spawn. Participants will start the workshop indoors with a short presentation, then go outside to inoculate red oak logs. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather. Closed toe footwear strongly encouraged. “More and more people want to grow shiitake mushrooms", says Ryan Staychock, CCE Environment & Natural Resources Educator for Cayuga, Schuyler & Seneca Counties. "They are good to eat, and can generate income, diversify farm and forestry enterprises, add value to forestry by-products and create opportunities for sustainable forest management,” he added.Workshop Dates & Locations SCHUYLER COUNTY Wednesday October 29, 5:00-7:00pm at Apples and Moore Farm, 2750 Apple Ln, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 SENECA COUNTY Thursday October 30, 5:00-7:00pm@ Vince's Park, NY-318, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 CAYUGA COUNTY Saturday November 1, 10:00am-12:00pm@Sterling Nature Center,15730 Jensvold Rd, Sterling, NY 13156FEE: The cost for the workshop is $25 per person, which includes handouts, materials and an inoculated red oak log to take home. Cheese pizza slices also will be offered as part of the registration fee. REGISTRATION is required and space is limited. To register, visit  https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomLogFL_245 or call (315) 531-9251 (ext.1009) or email ryan.staychock@cornell.edu. Note that we must receive your registration payment in order to save your spot!QUESTIONS? For more information, contact ryan.staychock@cornell.edu or 315-539-9251 (ext.1009). $25/person includes pizza, handouts, materials and an inoculated red oak log to take home Ryan Staychock, rms462@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 Ext. 110 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MushroomLogFL_245 ========================================= Spotted Lanternfly, Grapes & Tree of Heaven in the Finger Lakes Monday, November 3, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Online Event Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species. It does not bite or sting but is having an economic impact on New York State agriculture. SLF feed exclusively on plants outdoors and can only survive for about 48 hours without feeding on a plant. They can be a nuisance because of their sheer numbers. While the list of spotted lanternfly host plants is long, the greatest agricultural concern falls on grapes. Researchers estimate that, if left unchecked, the spotted lanternfly – which decimated vineyards in Pennsylvania when it arrived in 2014 – could cause significant economic losses to the New York state grape industry. New York state is the third-largest wine producer in the country and a significant producer of juice grapes. All told, the state’s grape industry generated approximately $15 billion in 2022 and comprises nearly 470 wineries and 900 vineyards, attracting 5 million visitors annually. Tree-of-heaven (TOH), or sometimes called "Ailanthus," is an invasive, pervasive and problematic tree. TOH, or "Ailanthus," is the preferred host of fourth instar and adult spotted lanternfly. When spotted lanternfly occurs in a new area the adults are most likely to be found on a tree-of-heaven. However the feeding behavior varies depending on life stage.Presenters: Brian Eshenaur, Associate Director, Invasive Species IPM Coordinator, Cornell Integrated Pest Management Hans Walter-Peterson, Viticulture Extension Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension Emily Rojik, Penn State Extension Educator, Forestry and Wildlife Team Lydia Martin, Finger Lakes PRISM, Terrestrial Invasive Species Program ManagerTo join this webinar and learn what you need to know about SLF, Grapes, and TOH in the Finger Lakes, sign up online at: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3IJFQA6SRe0LRCk7ZVHBw#/registrationNOTE: this webinar will be recorded and later made available to the public so be sure to register to receive the link to the recording later.Questions? Contact Ryan Staychock, Environment & Natural Resources Educator for Cayuga, Schuyler & Seneca Counties, at rms462@cornell.edu or (315) 539-9251 Ext. 110 FREE Ryan Staychock, rms462@cornell.edu, (315) 539-9251 Ext. 110 Registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O3IJFQA6SRe0LRCk7ZVHBw#/registration ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, November 18, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, November 20, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025 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 28, 2025 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! ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, December 18, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 November Board meeting Daniel Welch, dlw56@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 109 ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Wednesday, December 24, 2025 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 Tuesday 12/24 through 8:00am on Thursday, 12/26. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 25, 2025 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 Tuesday 12/24 through 8:00am on Thursday, 12/26. ========================================= CLOSED for the New Year's Holiday Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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 Thursday, January 1, 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 1/2 day on New Year's Even and all day on New Year's Holiday 1/1/26.  Happy New Year! ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, January 15, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, February 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, February 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, March 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Auburn Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE Cayuga County, 248 Grant Avenue , Auburn, New York 13021 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/AuburnSparkClub_205 ========================================= 4-H Spark Club, Moravia Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Moravia Masonic Lodge, 159 Main St. , Moravia, NY 13118 Youth 5-18 are invited to these new, staff-led 4-H meeting. Every month a new subject and activity will be covered. Topics for the 2025-2026 year include:Learning about the life cycle of plants and making a pressed leaf and flower lantern.Basic bird identification and using hand tools to make a bird feeder.Build code to run a Lego robot.Planting and growing your own edible herb garden.Projects started in these meetings can be entered in the 2026 4-H youth fair. Great opportunity for youth to get to know 4-H and investigate their "sparks" or new areas of interest. Youth may attend one, some, or all meetings and may start attending at any time during the year. Attendance is free and all materials are provided. Youth under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult. Open to all interested youth - enrollment in 4-H is highly encouraged but only required for entering the youth fair or using 4-H experience on an application. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sara Wagner, smw352@cornell.edu, (315) 255-1183 Ext. 102 Registration: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MoraviaSparkClub_205 =========================================