Sussex County 4-H

Learn Geocaching at Brandwein Preserve
2019-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve, 391 Minisink Turnpike, Greenville, NY, 12771, United States
Join us for a fun-filled, but relaxing day of geocaching at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve in Greenville, New York (approx. 7 miles over the Sussex County border) on Sunday, October 6 from 1-3 pm.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
GPS units will be provided at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve, but you’ll learn how to continue playing using a smartphone.
Join Kevin DeVizia (aka “Captain Math”) for a fun-filled afternoon of geocaching at the Preserve. The program will show those new to geocaching how to get started. Experienced cachers will have the chance to learn new strategies for solving and setting caches.
To learn more about geocaching, check out this video.
The Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve offers a unique experience for photographers, students, educators and naturalists. A perfect site for birding and observing nature, enhanced by Rutgers Creek and featuring a diversity of habitat, the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve experience has been designed to provide ease of access and features well maintained trails.
Reservations recommended:
https://waiver.fr/p-muyr2

Brandwein Family Citizen Science Workshop
2019-09-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve, 391 Minisink Turnpike, Greenville, NY, 12771, United States
Citizen Science is a new approach to scientific research. Instead of using just highly educated professional scientists, Citizen Science invites everybody (citizens) to collect information/data that can be evaluated and used by scientists/experts.
Everyday people can observe, document and share scientific data with free software using their smartphones. With lots of groups involved, a crowd of data can be transmitted to the Cloud for scientists. Fieldwork that once depended on a few students can now be undertaken by any number of individuals—and families. More information can be collected and shared faster than ever before. This can accelerate the pace of science and improve understanding of our world.
The Brandwein Institute is hosting workshops for parents and their children as well as community groups (i.e. 4-H, scouts, science teachers, and clubs) this Sunday, 9/22, 12-4:00 pm. You can learn first-hand how to become a citizen scientist, experiencing how science is done. Participants will not only learn how to collect and transmit data, they’ll learn how scientists use this information. It’s an opportunity to learn and be part of science!
Specifically, participants will learn how to measure and collect data on:
1. trees, seasonal phenology dates, and assess the general health of a forest.
2. local bird migration and invasive species through a “BioBlitz” protocol.
All the data collected will be shared with GLOBE and iNaturalist scientists.
Advance Registration Recommended:
https://waiver.fr/p-WF4J8

2019 New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
2019-08-01 - 2019-08-11 | Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ, 07822, United States
In partnership with NJSF/SCFHS, Sussex County 4-H participates in New Jersey’s largest agricultural fair! 4-H members participate in animal shows and costume contests as well as displaying art, crafts, photography and other exhibits in the Shotwell 4-H Building.

Shotwell Building Setup for Fair
2019-07-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ, 07822, United States
We will be setting up the Shotwell Building for the 2019 New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. To accomplish this, we need your help! The work involves unpacking and assembling the platforms, risers and club booths for 4-H exhibits.
