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Cloverbud Hybrid Garden Science Club

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County’s 4-H Youth Development Program is working on an exciting new project that will introduce youth to the world of 4-H via a hybrid (virtual and in person) club.

Do you want your child to be involved in 4-H and learn about Science? Are you looking for some hands-on activities that will get your child moving? This program will fit the bill, so have them join our NEW HYBRID 4-H Garden Science Club! This program will introduce youth to the importance of food production in a wide variety of activities. Youth will learn age- appropriate garden tips from experts in the Vegetable, Fruit and Soil Science fields while engaging in hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities and tours.

The 4-H Garden Science Club for Cloverbuds will help your child explore and learn more about where their food comes from. It will also allow youth to engage in life skills that will give them resources for their future. To participate in this program youth must be enrolled in the Erie County 4-H program.

Please contact the 4-H Office or 716-652-5400x130 if you are interested in joining this club.  Spaces are limited. If you need accommodations please email the 4-H Office at 716-652-5400 or email erie4h@cornell.edu.

Intro to Garden Science Program Schedule:

1.Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6:00 PM – From Sap to Syrup; Introduction night and a lesson on Maple (Virtual)

2.Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #2: Test Tube Hydroponics; learn how to grow plants in water (Virtual)

3.Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #3: Herb Thyme; create a container garden with herbs donated by Agle’s Farm Market (East Aurora, In Person)

4.Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #4: Fabulous Flowers; Discover that some flowers are edible and examine the functions of a flower, glad bulbs will be dispersed and can be planted at home and shown at the Erie County Fair (East Aurora, In Person)

5.Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Time TBD – Lesson #5: You Pick!; tour a fruit farm and pick some fruit (farm TBD)

6.Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM – Lesson #7 A is for Apple; join us for a fall celebration of harvest and learn about the types of apples and create a delicious treat! (East Aurora, In Person)

Fee

Scholarships provided by the Tractor Supply Clover funds

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=GardenScience_214

Last updated September 1, 2021