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CANCELLED - 4-H Animal Crackers 2020

• Saturday, May 2, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CANCELLED: DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING CORONAVIRUS, ANIMAL CRACKERS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

The annual Animal Crackers program provides New York youth with fun, hands-on, science-oriented learning experiences on Animal Science topics. This workshop is for 4-H members interested in learning more about their favorite livestock, companion or pet animal species; emphasis on different species groupings and activities varies annually. Participants will learn about different aspects of animal care, interact and exchange information with faculty, staff, students, professional producers, industry experts, and more, utilizing the unique facilities of Cornell University. Hands-on workshops are planned for each species group.

Who: The program is geared to 4-H members involved in animal science projects. Youth are strongly encouraged to attend with their parents or chaperones. Suggested age range is 9-12, however, all youth 9 and up are welcome.

Why: This is a unique opportunity for youth to experience hands-on activities in a university setting, explore career options in animal science, and expand their knowledge through scientific inquiry.

Accessibility: We are committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Barb Jones, 607-255-7712 or bjj6@cornell.edu before the registration deadline to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Registration is now open! 

Participants must register with the local 4-H Youth Development program through your county Cornell Cooperative Extension Office. Registration is now open and will close on April 24 or when programs are full, whichever happens first. Counties will be billed directly for the registration fee.

Cost: $15 per youth participant. No fee for chaperones. Please note: transportation to and from the event is at the participant’s own expense. Some CCE Associations charge additional fees to cover transportation & chaperone expenses.

Participants must bring their own lunch and drinks. The closest place to purchase food is a 5-minute drive from campus.

Registration closes April 24, 2020, for planning purposes.

Fee

$15 per 4-H Youth

Learn More

http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/

Location

Morrison Hall
507 Tower Rd
Ithaca, NY 14853

Last updated March 18, 2020