Back-to-School As summer comes to a close, we are starting to think about back-to-school here at Cornell Garden-Based Learning. With that, we hope to refresh your knowledge of our youth-based curriculum to support 4-H and K-12 gardening programs for your Master Gardener Volunteers. Below are a few highlights of resources you can check out soon! Please join our next Cornell Garden-Based Learning Coordinator Coffee Chats to learn more on this topic from our youth gardening e

Wednesday, October 14th, 10:00-11:00 Session Number 1 Presenter’s Name Carolyn McGraw Co Presenter’s Presentation Title Green Teen - Workforce Development in Urban Gardens Description Green Teen is a youth workforce development program of CCE Dutchess County that has been operating for over 20 years in the city of Beacon and more recently, the city of Poughkeepsie. Teens are hired for 7-8 week long seasons to plant, maintain and harvest urban gardens that generate hundreds

We’re excited to invite you to the 2026 NYSACCE4-HE Conference, October 13–15 at The Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa in beautiful Central New York! This year’s conference is all about taking time to step away from the everyday, reconnect with colleagues from across the state, gain some fresh ideas, and head home feeling reenergized and ready for what’s next. Join us beginning Tuesday for optional pre-conference tracks, followed by dinner together at the hotel. Conference

Join us for four engaging professional development sessions designed to strengthen our practice through connection, content, and application. Each session offers timely learning you can immediately apply in your work with youth, volunteers, and communities—while also providing time to connect with colleagues and other youth development professionals across the Northeast region. Whether you are looking for practical tools, fresh strategies, or shared ideas, Clover Academy is

GOSHEN, N.Y. — The 2026-2027 New York State 4-H Equine Ambassadors officially began their year together with a three-day leadership and educational experience at the Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) Camp, held at the historic Goshen Historic Track in Goshen, New York. The trip marked the first time the newly selected ambassadors gathered as a cohort, providing an opportunity to build relationships, develop leadership skills, and deepen their understanding of the harness

We have extended the date for entries due- Please have any entries submitted by August 21st. Thank you! STEM PWT VR Project and State Fair Opportunities Box folder with all documents and links for VR Project: https://cornell.box.com/s/tn1kpjzdh8woj25txky6dh54vy9y3p3u Flyer to help recruit youth and explain project - https://canva.link/8k3fsshzzite1ab VR Project Guide Access the guide here to get started:https://cornell.box.com/s/2xchepyywwxpu9tfn4tb1znrl4m5f6qa Z

Junior Supers are the backbone of the day-to-day operations of the 4-H youth building during the NYS Fair. Without them, we don't have support for Youth Building programming, youth mentorship or county supports. Please share with your youth or send directly to someone who might enjoy joining us at State Fair. Junior Supers: We are actively recruiting Junior Superintendents for the 2026 State Fair. Junior Superintendents are the backbone of the 4-H Youth Building and a