Avoiding The Bite: Tick Biology And Prevention Presentation Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Did you know a single tick bite can transmit more than one disease—and they’re not just a seasonal summer problem? With cases of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses steadily rising, especially among children and outdoor-loving families, understanding tick behavior has never been more important. With warmer weather Central New Yorkers are headed into peak tick season. Ticks carry a variety of debilitating diseases for humans and our companion animals, and can be active at any time of year given the right conditions.This is especially relevant to those that work outdoors in a professional capacity. The goal of this event is to raise awareness about the biology of ticks and effective measures to protect outdoor workers. Backed by research, participants will come away with a better understanding of how to adjust their behavior to reduce the chances of a bite. Syracuse City Parks will be hosting CCE Onondaga Tick Educator Harold Nugent during an orientation of new hires. This presentation is closed to the public, but if you are interested in a similair event please reach out to Harold at hn343@cornell.edu.  Free Harold Nugent, hn343@cornell.edu ========================================= Office Closed Friday, July 4, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= 2025 4-H Camps at the Parks - Pratts Falls Week! Monday, July 7, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Camp Brockway, 7757 Pratts Falls Rd , Manlius, NY 13104 Ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss! Register now for an adventure of a lifetime!GET READY for a summer of unforgettable memories and discovery! This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is offering six summer camps at five different locations, including both County and City Parks! Youth are welcome to register and attend more than one camp this summer, but please keep in mind that programs will be repeated each week. Questions? Contact Scott Hudson, at 315-424-9485 x241 or soh27@cornell.edu.  $175/week Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_20254HCampsAtTheParks ========================================= Avoiding The Bite: Tick Biology And Prevention Presentation Tuesday, July 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Ln. , Cicero, NY 13039 Did you know a single tick bite can transmit more than one disease—and they’re not just a seasonal summer problem? With cases of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses steadily rising, especially among children and outdoor-loving families, understanding tick behavior has never been more important. With warmer weather Central New Yorkers are headed into peak tick season. Ticks carry a variety of debilitating diseases for humans and our companion animals, and can be active at any time of year given the right conditions.Because there is no sure-fire strategy to avoid ticks, the Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE Onondaga) are presenting a free, interactive presentation in Mid-July to raise awareness about the biology of ticks and effective measures to protect yourself and your property. Backed by research, participants will come away with a better understanding of how to adjust their behavior to reduce the chances of a bite.The workshop will be hosted by the NOPL at the Northern Onondaga Public Library in Cicero. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of CCE Onondaga Tick Educator Harold Nugent following his presentation. Registraiton will open on July 1st Free Harold Nugent, hn343@cornell.edu Registration: https://onlib-nopl.libcal.com/event/14585157 ========================================= Avoiding The Bite: Tick Biology And Prevention Presentation Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Ln. , Cicero, NY 13039 Did you know a single tick bite can transmit more than one disease—and they’re not just a seasonal summer problem? With cases of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses steadily rising, especially among children and outdoor-loving families, understanding tick behavior has never been more important. With warmer weather Central New Yorkers are headed into peak tick season. Ticks carry a variety of debilitating diseases for humans and our companion animals, and can be active at any time of year given the right conditions.Because there is no sure-fire strategy to avoid ticks, the Northern Onondaga Public Library (NOPL) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County (CCE Onondaga) are presenting a free, interactive presentation in Mid-July to raise awareness about the biology of ticks and effective measures to protect yourself and your property. Backed by research, participants will come away with a better understanding of how to adjust their behavior to reduce the chances of a bite.The workshop will be hosted by the NOPL at the Northern Onondaga Public Library in Cicero. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of CCE Onondaga Tick Educator Harold Nugent following his presentation. Registration will open on July 2nd 2025 Free Harold Nugent, hn343@cornell.edu Registration: https://onlib-nopl.libcal.com/event/14585118 ========================================= 2025 4-H Camps at the Parks - Highland Forest Week! Monday, July 14, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Highland Forest County Park, 1254 Highland Park Rd , Fabius, NY 13063 Ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss! Register now for an adventure of a lifetime!GET READY for a summer of unforgettable memories and discovery! This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is offering six summer camps at five different locations, including both County and City Parks! Youth are welcome to register and attend more than one camp this summer, but please keep in mind that programs will be repeated each week. Questions? Contact Scott Hudson, at 315-424-9485 x241 or soh27@cornell.edu. $175/week Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_20254HCampsAtTheParks ========================================= 2025 4-H Camps at the Parks - Oneida Shores Week! Monday, July 21, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Oneida Shores County Park, 9248 McKinley Ridge Rd , Brewerton, NY 13029 Ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss! Register now for an adventure of a lifetime!GET READY for a summer of unforgettable memories and discovery! This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is offering six summer camps at five different locations, including both County and City Parks! Youth are welcome to register and attend more than one camp this summer, but please keep in mind that programs will be repeated each week. Questions? Contact Scott Hudson, at 315-424-9485 x241 or soh27@cornell.edu. $175/week Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_20254HCampsAtTheParks ========================================= 2025 Youth Fair Monday, July 28, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. , Syracuse, New York 13209 The Onondaga County 4-H Youth Fair is an annual event where 4-H members ages 5 to 19, showcase their projects, animal science and skills to the public.Youth present projects they've worked on throughout the year, showcasing their learning in areas like animal science, plant science, home economics, and more. Livestock shows are a major part of the fair, allowing youth to demonstrate their animal care and handling skills. It's a culminating event for the year's 4-H activities, providing youth with opportunities for recognition, learning, and skill development.Location and Date NYS Fairgrounds-Youth Projects will be judged on Monday July 28th and be on display in the 4-H Youth Building until Wednesday July 30th. All animal Shows will be held in the Beef Barn. Schedule of the Fair Registrations are due by July 3rd-Click on program that will be participated in to register Monday July 28 th-Project Evaluations-Youth Building Tuesday July 29 th-Rabbit, Cavy and Poultry Shows-10:00 AM (click on the animal to register) Wednesday July 29th-Dog Show-5:30 (tentatively) Wednesday July 30 th-Goat Show-9:00 AM Wednesday July 30 th -Dairy Cattle may arrive after 12:00 PM Wednesday July 30th- Youth Building Projects released for pick up from 5:00-6:00 and County Wide Get Together-6:30 PM (see more information below). Thursday July 31 st- Youth Dairy Show-10:00 AM Friday August 1 st-Youth Horse Show-10:00 AM Friday August 1st-Jr. Holstein OnWego Dairy Show County Wide Get Together for all 4-H YouthThis is a chance for young people from across the county to come and celebrate at the Youth Fair.It will include games, activities and Ice Cream Social plus items from the Youth Building will be picked up that evening as the Youth Building will be closed after this event. Robin Bartholomew, rlb392@cornell.edu, x227 ========================================= 2025 4-H Camps at the Parks - Long Branch Week! Monday, July 28, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Long Branch County Park, 3813 Long Branch Rd , Liverpool, NY 13090 Ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss! Register now for an adventure of a lifetime!GET READY for a summer of unforgettable memories and discovery! This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is offering six summer camps at five different locations, including both County and City Parks! Youth are welcome to register and attend more than one camp this summer, but please keep in mind that programs will be repeated each week. Questions? Contact Scott Hudson, at 315-424-9485 x241 or soh27@cornell.edu. $175/week Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_20254HCampsAtTheParks ========================================= 2025 4-H Camps at the Parks - Upper Onondaga City Park Week! Monday, August 4, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Upper Onondaga Park, Crosset St. & Clairmonte Ave , Syracuse, NY 13207 Ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss! Register now for an adventure of a lifetime!GET READY for a summer of unforgettable memories and discovery! This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is offering six summer camps at five different locations, including both County and City Parks! Youth are welcome to register and attend more than one camp this summer, but please keep in mind that programs will be repeated each week. Questions? Contact Scott Hudson, at 315-424-9485 x241 or soh27@cornell.edu. $175/week Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_20254HCampsAtTheParks ========================================= 2025 4-H Camps at the Parks - Another Week at Upper Onondaga City Park! Monday, August 11, 2025 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Upper Onondaga Park, Crosset St. & Clairmonte Ave , Syracuse, NY 13207 Ready for a summer full of fun, learning, and outdoor excitement? 4-H Camps are packed with hands-on experiences that will spark your child’s curiosity and energy! Kids ages 7-12 will jump into epic outdoor adventures, uncovering the secret lives of cool critters and creepy crawlies, learning how to stay safe while exploring nature, and discovering how clean water and mighty trees keep our world thriving! They'll discover the amazing science behind the land they love to play on!Plus, they’ll stay active with thrilling activities like hiking, archery, orienteering, and sports that keep them moving and having a blast. If your child loves the outdoors and is eager to explore, create, and play, then this is the camp they won’t want to miss! Register now for an adventure of a lifetime!GET READY for a summer of unforgettable memories and discovery! This summer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County is offering six summer camps at five different locations, including both County and City Parks! Youth are welcome to register and attend more than one camp this summer, but please keep in mind that programs will be repeated each week. Questions? Contact Scott Hudson, at 315-424-9485 x241 or soh27@cornell.edu. $175/week Registration: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CornellCooperativeExtensionOfOnondagaCounty/_20254HCampsAtTheParks ========================================= Master Gardener Presentation: Culinary Herbs Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am NOPL at Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Ln. , Cicero, NY 13039 Discover valuable tips for growing common herbs outdoors, including ideal growing conditions and care techniques. Learn about the unique characteristics of each herb, from their flavor profiles to their medicinal properties, and explore how they can enhance your cooking. This informative session will be led by a CCE Onondaga Master Gardener, who will share expert insights to help you make the most of your herb garden.Registration is required. FREE Kathleen Burns Copeletti, kab462@cornell.edu, x236 Registration: https://onlib-nopl.libcal.com/event/13912524 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, September 1, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Board Meeting Thursday, September 4, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, 6505 Collamer Road , East Syracuse, NY 13057 Hillary Chartron-Bartholomew, hkk39@cornell.edu, 315-424-9485 x234 ========================================= OnFarm Fest 2025 Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The 9th annual ON Farm Fest on September 20th, 2025. Visitors will enjoy a free day of family-friendly fun as local farms across Onondaga County opened for tours from 10am-3pm. At ON Farm Fest, you’ll learn about life on the farm and discover the latest advances in agriculture. Many farms have local products and food for sale, live music, and interactive exhibits. SAFETY INFORMATION: Please leave your dog at home. You must stay with your tour guide at all times as these are working farms and many areas, equipment, and animals can be dangerous. Janet Oppedisano, jto32@cornell.edu, x243 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, October 13, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= 2025 Annual Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Highland Forest County Park, 1254 Highland Park Rd , Fabius, NY 13063 The 2025 Annual Meeting will be held October 17th! Doors open at 5:00PM. We need to know that you are attending, so please register by October 8th - NEW EXTENDED DATE. Register here or through the link below!It is FREE to attend!!Please also take this opportunity to donate and support our wonderful programming and help the efforts of our educators and volunteers to continue to thrive.Donors will have their names printed in the 2025 Annual Meeting program booklet. If the donation arrives too late, the donor will still be recognized.Please visit www.cceonondaga.org/donate and click the button to donate via PayPal.The 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes (link coming soon) will be voted on by current enrolled members. Hillary Chartron-Bartholomew, hkk39@cornell.edu, 315-424-9485 x234 Registration: Open in Fall of 2025 ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm ========================================= Board Meeting Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County, 6505 Collamer Road , East Syracuse, NY 13057 Hillary Chartron-Bartholomew, hkk39@cornell.edu, 315-424-9485 x234 ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm =========================================