Events

This class is for children and their caregivers! Come join us for an interactive cooking class. The menu will include cheddar and corn chowder Location: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County Office - 203 N. Hamilton Street, Watertown NY 13601 Date: Monday, April 20th Time: 10:30 AM - 12...

Join us as we turn beeswax into beautiful candles! In this beginner friendly workshop we will learn the basics of preparing, melting, and molding beeswax into candles to take home. Whether you own a hive, or are looking to start something new, this value- added class offers a fun, hands-on way to...

This is a National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program which enables young workers 14+ to obtain a Department of Labor Certificate of Training which is required to operate machinery for hire. The program includes training on farm safety, tractor safety, tractor operation, and more. There is...

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County for our first annual fundraiser, held at 4-H Camp Wabasso! This year’s event will support 4-H Camp Wabasso. The fundraiser theme is Adventure Awaits and will feature both an online and in-person auction component. The online auction opens...

Stalling and camping available! Divisions include: Gaming event Friday and Saturday nights English and jumping divisions Saturday Western, ranch and small equine divisions Sunday ***Friday start time is 7pm, Saturday and Sunday start times are 8 am*** Sponsored by the Cattaraugus County 4-H Horse...

Stalling and camping available! Divisions include: Gaming event Friday and Saturday nights English and jumping divisions Saturday Western, ranch and small equine divisions Sunday ***Friday start time is 7pm, Saturday and Sunday start times are 8 am*** Sponsored by the Cattaraugus County 4-H Horse...

Weds, April 22 6-8pm. FREE! Join this informational class to learn all about the equipment, resources, tips and tricks to get started canning! Bring your curiosity and your questions! Class held in Harrington Classroom of Orleans CCE Education Building. To register call 585-798-4265 ext 125 or email...

Weds, May 6, 6-9pm, $15. Learn how to make pepper jelly and fruit jelly from juice using approved USDA recipes. Participants will learn to use both a Boiling Water Bath Canner and an Atmospheric Steam Canner to preserve the final product. Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans CCE 4-H Fairgrounds...

Weds, June 24th, 6-8pm, FREE! Learn how food preservation saves money by reducing waste, buying in bulk, and extending the season for local produce. Participants will learn how to save money by preserving food at home as well as how to build a basic prepared pantry and improve their ability to feed...

Wed, August 5, 6-9pm, $15. This garden staple can be processed and preserved in so many ways. In this class participants will use Boiling Water Bath Canners to preserve whole tomatoes packed in water and use Atmospheric Steam Canners to preserve tomato juice. Class held in Trolley Kitchen of Orleans...