1. No category

NEW CASTLE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 461 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-COOP ~ Fax: 302-831-8934 ~ Web: http://extension.udel.edu/
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS— JUNE 2015
** Call 302-831-2506 to register for events, unless otherwise noted. **
Families and Wellness
Canning: Berry Jams and Jellies
June 6
9:30am– 1:00pm
Come out to get some canning basics and demonstrations on the process of canning
jams and jellies. Pre-registration is required by June 1. Cost: $20. NCC Extension
Office.
What Every Child Should Know About Their Loved Ones’ Finances
June 8
6:30pm– 8:30pm
This program is designed to help family caregivers understand the type of financial information and documents
needed so they can begin a conversation about caring for an aging parent or loved one. Please pre-register.
Cost: FREE. NCC Extension Office.
Water Bath Canning 101
June 13
9:30am– 1:00pm
This session will provide you with the info you need to can and preserve food safely using a water bath.
A textbook will be provided. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by June 8. Cost: $30.
NCC Extension Office.
Opportunity Knocks: Reversing Current Obesity Trends
June 17
6:30pm– 8:30pm
Part of the I AM MOVING, I AM LEARNING childcare curriculum. Focus is on increasing physical activity during
daily routines, as well as through specific movement activities. It will also promote incorporating healthy food
choices daily. Pre-registration required. Cost: $17. NCC Extension Office.
Gardening
Pest and Beneficial Insect Walk
June 24
4:00pm– 6:00pm
Learn to identify insects and diseases, as well as beneficial insects in the landscape
with a walk along the James F. Hall trail in Newark.
CREDITS: 2 Pest., 1 CNP. Cost: $15.
Register with Carrie Murphy at [email protected] or by calling 302-831-2506 and pay at the door.
NCC Extension Office.
For info on all our gardening programs, visit https://extension.udel.edu/lawngarden/nccmg.
Gardening questions? Call the Master Gardener Garden Line at 302-831-8862.
U OF D COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE—SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JUNE 2015
** Call 302-831-2506 to register for events, unless otherwise noted. **
4-H for Youth
Register now for 4-H Summer Camps!
Cloverbud Day Camp (5-7 yrs)
Newark Day Camp (8-12 yrs)
Counselor-In-Training Camp (13-15 yrs)
Science Camp (8-12 yrs)
June 22-26
June 22-26
June 22-26
July 6-10
Space is limited. Please call for availability.
For camp descriptions and online registration, visit
http://extension.udel.edu/4h/new-castle-county-4-h-youth-development/4-h-camps-in-new-castle-county/.
If you are interested in joining a club, or learning more about 4-H programs, please visit our website at
http://extension.udel.edu/4h/ or call 302-831-8965. We have many clubs and activities throughout the year in
New Castle County for youth ages 5—18. Join the fun of 4-H!
Agriculture
Poultry Health Workshop
June 30
6:00pm-8:00pm
This session is geared towards small “backyard” flocks. Get valuable information and tips on how to keep your
birds healthy. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. Cost: FREE. NCC Extension Office.
UD Extension agriculture agents offer a wide variety of information and programs for both commercial farmers
and small“ backyard farmers”. For more info, please visit http://extension.udel.edu/ag/.
Yes! My family and I want to learn more about Cooperative Extension programs in New Castle County!
Please send me information about the program areas I have checked below:
Child Care Provider Classes
Financial Management
Master Gardener Training
Home Lawn & Garden Workshops
Commercial Agriculture
Food Safety and Nutrition
School Gardening Programs
4-H Youth Development
Composting
Dining With Diabetes
4-H Afterschool
Name_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________________________________State_________________________________________________________Zip________________________
Daytime Phone Number__________________________________________________E-mail_____________________________________________________________________________
It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color,
sex, disability, age, or national origin.