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4-H Summer Discovery Camp will run for 4 sessions. Come try out 4-H.

4-H Summer Discovery Club

Monday, July 13, 2026

We're running a 4-H Discovery Club this summer and we'd love to have you join us! This club will be an introduction to the 4-H community club program for young people ages 5-12 who have never been in a 4-H club. Participants will learn what 4-H is, what the 4 Hs are, and will definitely have a lo...

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Irondequoit Garden Walks

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Explore the Irondequoit Garden Walks and Visit Our Demonstration GardensThe Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens are pleased to be a stop on the Irondequoit Garden Walks, taking place Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.Join...

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IPM Field Day

Pest Management Field Day

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Join us for a hands-on field day and explore integrated pest management tools for small-scale growing spaces! We will focus on biocontrols, row covers, trapping, and other pest exclusion methods. The event will feature a demonstration trial using insect exclusion netting and entomopathogenic...

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Tree Identification Walk Tour

Guided Tree Identification Walk Tour

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Join a guided neighborhood walk with a Natural Resources Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County to learn how to identify local trees. This easy ~1-mile walk will begin and end at the Winton Branch Library. Along the way, we’ll observe leaves, bark, canopy structure, and over...

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4-H Summer Discovery Camp will run for 4 sessions. Come try out 4-H.

4-H Summer Discovery Club

Monday, July 27, 2026

We're running a 4-H Discovery Club this summer and we'd love to have you join us! This club will be an introduction to the 4-H community club program for young people ages 5-12 who have never been in a 4-H club. Participants will learn what 4-H is, what the 4 Hs are, and will definitely have a lo...

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Jefferson County Fair

Orleans County Fair

Monday, July 27, 2026

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orleans County runs a worthwhile entertaining and educational county fair each summer at the end of July. 4-H club members with questions about participating in 4-H fair events or showing animals at the fair should contact our office or may contact the Orleans...

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4-H Summer Discovery Camp will run for 4 sessions. Come try out 4-H.

4-H Summer Discovery Club

Monday, August 10, 2026

We're running a 4-H Discovery Club this summer and we'd love to have you join us! This club will be an introduction to the 4-H community club program for young people ages 5-12 who have never been in a 4-H club. Participants will learn what 4-H is, what the 4 Hs are, and will definitely have a lo...

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What happens to rain after it hits the ground?

Water Runoff Demonstration - (Hands-On)

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

What happens to rain after it hits the ground? In this interactive session, participants explore stormwater runoff—where it comes from, how it moves, and why it can carry pollution into our waterways. A hands-on activity helps reveal how everyday actions impact water quality, along with simple an...

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What’s really in our water? Let’s learn together how to investigate water quality by testing samples from different sources.

Pollutant Identification & Water Quality Testing (Hands-On)

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

What’s really in our water? Let’s learn together how to investigate water quality by testing samples from different sources using simple field kits. We’ll explore how to measure pH levels and identify common contaminants while building practical skills in environmental monitoring. Along the way, ...

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4-H Summer Discovery Camp will run for 4 sessions. Come try out 4-H.

4-H Summer Discovery Club

Monday, August 24, 2026

We're running a 4-H Discovery Club this summer and we'd love to have you join us! This club will be an introduction to the 4-H community club program for young people ages 5-12 who have never been in a 4-H club. Participants will learn what 4-H is, what the 4 Hs are, and will definitely have a lo...

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What makes trees so essential to life on Earth? Let’s learn together about tree anatomy!

What Is a Tree & How It Works: Exploring Ecological Roles (Interactive)

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

What makes trees so essential to life on Earth? Let’s learn together by exploring the anatomy and function of trees: from roots that anchor and absorb water, to trunks that provide structure, and leaves that capture sunlight. We’ll discover how each part plays a vital ecological role, including o...

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