Write a commentAugust is National Water Quality Month which is dedicated to making the most of the freshwater sources we have, because having clean water is vital to our health, our agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment!
At the Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, educators will be hosting different programs that will help participants understand just how valuable our freshwater sources in upstate NY are.
On Saturday, August 13th at 9:00 a.m. and Monday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m., educators will lead Stream Safaris at the Center where participants will be able to explore the diverse aquatic life that can be found in freshwater streams using nets, microscopes, and more. At the end of the program, the group will be able to determine the pollution level of the stream based on the aquatic animals captured. Pants and closed-toe shoes that can get wet are recommended as everyone will have the opportunity to get in the water! (Please note: if registering online, make sure you are registering for the correct day and time you are looking to attend as there are two sessions being held).
Did you know Lake Ontario’s name comes from Iroquoian language and means “lake of shining waters”? On Thursday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center, join educators for ‘Our Great Lake’ program and learn all about Lake Ontario, from the history and formation due to glaciers, to modern day usage. Lake Ontario is the most threatened of the great lakes, so the group will discuss what can be done to protect this much needed freshwater source. This program will feature a make-and-take craft and other hands-on activities demonstrating the effects pollution has on our freshwater.
These programs are designed for families and youth aged 3-18, but nature explorers of all ages are welcome! All youth must be accompanied by an adult. The fee for these programs is only $4 per person, or $12 for a family. Children under the age of three are free! Preregistration is requested. For more information and to register, visit http://thatscooperativeextension.org/events.
The Amboy 4-H Environmental Education Center is located at 748 State Route 183 in eastern Oswego County, between Routes 13 and 69 near Williamstown. More information about the Amboy 4-H Environmental Educational Center and its programming, can be found at http://thatscooperativeextension.org/amboy-4-h-environmental-education-center, or by calling the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Office at 315‑963‑7286. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and provides equal program and employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County office if you have any special needs.
