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Cornell University's 2019 Animal Crackers Youth Horse & Poultry Program

• Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

"Horse Feathers - We All Flock Together"

The Cornell University Department of Animal Science is pleased to announce Animal Crackers 2019 "Horse Feathers – We All Flock Together" on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Cornell University. The up-coming program will incorporate both horse and poultry topics for youth ages 9-12 or those with a beginner level knowledge of the species. All youth, 4-H and non-4-H, are invited to participate. Adult chaperones are also invited to attend to make Horse Feathers a family affair!

Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Morrison Hall Lobby, followed by a welcoming ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Bring your own lunch to the Livestock Pavilion for a Stick Horse and Egg/Spoon Race at 11:45 a.m. Closing ceremonies will take place from 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. in the auditorium. Full scheduled details can be found here: http://4h.ansci.cornell.edu/events-2/animal-crackers/schedule/

Interesting, educational, hands-on activities are being planned to make Horse Feathers a memorable teaching event. Participants will have the opportunity to learn horse or poultry care, biology, or management while having fun. There will also be some lunch time activities, some special guests and more! Are you ready for an egg and spoon race with stick horses?

Cost of the program will be $15/youth and registration for the event will be done through your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Office http://cce.cornell.edu/localoffices.Putnam County youth should contact Dena Altavilla dla25@cornell.edu. More information is posted on the Animal Crackers website. Mark your calendars for one the most exciting animal science programs of 2019!

Need to reserve hotel rooms? Reserve before April 19 to get a group discount at the Clarion Inn by the Triphammer Mall.
Friendly reminder: Plan to wear clean clothes and shoes that were not worn for morning farm chores, for biosecurity purposes. Disposable booties will be provided upon request.

For information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County’s community programs and events go to putnam.cce.cornell.edu. Stay connected to CCEPC-friend us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact our office at 845-278-6738 if you have any special needs.

Fee

$15

Location

Cornell University
Morrison Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

Last updated April 29, 2019