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Build, paint, and plant with 4-H at Seneca Park! The fun doesn't stop when school starts, and neither do awesome outdoor projects. Whether you already like gardening, feel the spark when your hands are messy, or just want to try something new with other 4-H youth, meet us at the Longhouse Shelter in Seneca Park at 6:30 on Tuesday, September 13th!

Our end of year celebration for current 4-H members is coming up on October 22nd, and we want to recognize everything you've done with 4-H! To get your invitation to the event, fill out the 4-H Experience Form by October 1st and email it to [email protected], mail it to the office, or drop it off! Our address is 2449 St Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY, 14617.

Yes, these are meant to record an individual's achievements - cloverbuds included!

In the "CLUB" section, write "independent" or "4H Family".

Attending a Spark event or other 4-H program with an informational focus (such as Japanese Children's Day), or working on new skills at a 4-H event or club meeting (such as sewing club)

Active contribution to an effort to help the community in some way, like food drives, litter pickup, or painting kindness rocks, preferably through a 4-H club, event, or project.

Participating in setup, takedown, engaging with the public, or otherwise helping out at an event open to the public which spreads awareness of 4-H (such as activity demonstration tables at the Strong).

Just leave it blank, and consider doing public presentations next year!

Participating in one of these events in person or submitting a project to the Summer Experience.

No essay required! Just tell us about a few things that made your year great.

It's a party! If you've been involved with 4-H in the past year, come celebrate everyone's achievements with us at the Irondequoit Library from 2:30-4pm on Saturday, October 22nd!

If you've been enrolled as a 4-H member or volunteer for more than a few months, it's that time of year to get out the paperwork again. But don't worry - we're mailing it to you! If you are part of a 4-H club, expect to receive reenrollment paperwork from your club leader in the next two weeks. If you are an independent member or volunteer, your packet will arrive at the address you gave us when you registered - let us know ASAP if your home address has changed!

The best time to get your paperwork in is before October 1st, just like the experience form. Registrations after December 1st will include an additional $5 charge (so we can keep the lights on for those dark winter nights... actually yes it is a late fee). We appreciate you and want to stay up to date!

Congratulations to Rose Lanzatella, Mallory Malsegna, Mattea Malsegna, Addie Whilden, Brianna Tindall, McKenzie Foster, and Evelyn Kaproth-Joslyn for their awards in the New York State senior and novice divisions of Hippology and Horse Judging!!! Rose qualified to participate in Hippology on the national level this year, and will be traveling to Kentucky to join 4-H youth from all over the country!

Thank you to Jacob and Avery and their parent (and 4-H team member!) Leslie Pude for their awesome work tabling at the state fair! While our county's projects looked amazing this year, there's nothing that tells our story like meeting 4-Hers in action.

Want to volunteer next year? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

The 4-Hers at Friendship Children's center rehearsing their scripts and preparing to perform their end-of-week show for the Week of Drama, in which they learned all about storytelling, acting, directing and prop design, and what it takes to be a team!

4-H club coordinator Moss and Master Gardener Volunteer Janet Williams lead marshmallow architecture and spider plant propagation at PLAYROCS, a community event in Grand Avenue Park. Youth loved both projects!

The Cultivating Community program made the most of August with some incredible field trips, collaborative work days at community centers and gardens, and hands-on workshops. Check out our Facebook page to see more of what these incredible youth have been up to!

The subject matter must include an equine friend of any breed or size! Only pictures of equine can be submitted, no people in the pictures please. Contestants must give permission for their work to be displayed and used for publicity. All entries become the property of Cornell and will not be returned.

Acceptable Formats: Entries may be electronic (digital) or print (film) format. A maximum of 3 entries per person.

Entry Deadline: September 15, 2022.

More information and the entry form can be found below!

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Applications are due October 21st. Contact Susan for more information or support in pulling your work together.

The NYS Youth Council creates opportunities for youth to participate in regional and state level activities to better inform State government on issues and challenges. Members of the NYS will offer their solutions to key issues facing young people in NYS to the Governor and other policymakers, including how to have better outreach and communication strategies to young people. Youth voice is recognized through this initiative; if you would like your voice heard, apply today!