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We're Hiring
We're hiring a Lead Finance Manager and an After School Program Educator for our 4-H RootED After School Program.

The Lead Finance Manager will serve as the Lead Finance Manager for the expanded Shared Business Network (SBN) Administrative Hub, Northern and Central Regions, for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Broome County, and will provide high-level finance leadership and management of all regional finance functions/operations. This position is remote but does require some travel to Upstate NY counties.

The After School Program Educator will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades 2-5 in the Binghamton City School District. This position will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills. This position will provide instruction utilizing established 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art/agriculture and math (STEAM).

Fresh Food Face Off
Our Fresh Food Face Off returns in person on Wednesday, September 28th from 5:00 to 7:30 pm at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market

Tickets are $50 per person or $95 per couple. Tickets will not be mailed--just check in at the door! Enjoy delicious dishes prepared by the area's top chefs, using ingredients fresh from the Farmers Market.

Purchase tickets at: https://tinyurl.com/3n9yyb84.

A Community-Based Educational Outreach Agency With State and National Networks
Upcoming Opportunities and Events
Veterans Family Hike Night
Weeks Without Walls -
Guided Nature Paddle
FREE to Veterans and their families in Broome County. Join us at the 4-H Education Center at Finch Hollow Nature Center on Tuesday, June 21st at 6:30 pm for an outdoor guided nature walk. We will explore all that summer has to offer along the nature trail. There will also be time to visit the museum rooms.
Reserve space now for this relaxing program on the lake at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point. Canoes and kayaks will be available for rent, or you may bring your own. Though a few paddling pointers may be provided, previous canoe or kayak experience is strongly recommended.

The Guided Nature Paddle will take place on Wednesday, June 29th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am and Friday, July 1st from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Participants can register for one of the two dates the program is offered. For the first 15 minutes to 1/2 hour of the program, we will give people time to get their rentals if needed and for everyone else to get their crafts in the water prior to the start of the nature paddle. The rental fees are $20.00 deposit and $8.00 per hour for kayaks and $5.00 per hour for canoes. 

***Note: A minimum age of 6 is required for children "in" a boat accompanied by an adult and a minimum age of 12 is required for any child in their own boat (rentals or otherwise). This is a park rule.
840 Upper Front St. Ste. 1
Binghamton, NY 13905-1566
TEL: (607) 772-8953
Monday thru Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm