Amherst NY 4-H

Hi Amherst Families,

Unfortunately, we can't have our summer picnic this year due to scheduling issues. But, we can still be creative and have fun with my virtual classes! You and your child can do them anytime before August 3rd, when when you will submit the projects to the fair. I'll provide details on what to expect closer to the date.

My classes include driftwood art, food sculpture, mosaics, and painted glass. Each class is only $5 per child, and you can pick up a kit with all the materials you need. Please let me know if you're interested, and you can pay via Zelle or other cash apps, or drop off the money when you pick up the kit. I'll send the videos via text, email, and Facebook. Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Ignite your child's passion for showcasing their skills at the Erie County Fair! Refer to the attached images to register as an exhibitor. Registration closes July 8th!

Dear Parents,

This is a friendly reminder that only the children will be making the flower arrangements during the class. 🌺🌻🌼🪻Elaine has been gracious enough to donate all of the materials, so there is only enough for the children. However, parents are more than welcome to help out!🏵🏵

Please also remember to bring a sharp pair of scissors to class.⭐️

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Flowers Are Fun!!! 🌸

Join us on Wednesday, June 12 at the Harlem Road Community Center at 6:30 PM for an exciting flower arranging class!

Come and learn how to create beautiful flower arrangements with guidance from Elaine, one of WNY’s top florists and the original owner of Elaine’s Florist.

🌼 No charge for children! 🌼

Please RSVP by Monday, June 10.


Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun and get creative with flowers! 🌸

Hello Amherst Families,

We have a slight change of plans for preparing the Children's Garden for our native pollinator garden tomorrow, May 4th, as part of "I Love My Park Day."

Instead of meeting at 10am, we will now gather at 2pm in the back parking lot, in front of the large building. Look for us near the steps leading into the actual park. The park's address is 390 Mill St. Please see the attached Map, we will meet at point "E."

Even if you can't join us for the entire hour, I encourage you to stop by for even just 10 minutes and lend a hand. Remember to bring along water bottles, gardening gloves, and tools. Don't worry if you don't have these supplies; I'll have extras on hand.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you there

🌟👏 Celebrating Our Young Stars at Erie County 4H Poster Presentations! 👏🌟

Hey, 4H Community! 🍀🎤

What an incredible experience it was at this year's Erie County 4H poster presentations! 🎉 Our young talents took the stage to showcase their passion and knowledge on subjects close to their hearts, while honing their public speaking skills. 🌈💬

A massive shoutout to our fantastic group of presenters who left us in awe with their creativity and dedication. 🌟 Each poster was a masterpiece, reflecting the hard work and enthusiasm these kids put into their projects. 🖼️🧠 Our 4H stars covered a diverse range of topics, making us immensely proud.

Let's take a moment to applaud their efforts and commitment. 👏👏 Your passion and dedication shine bright, and we can't wait to see how you continue to grow as confident individuals and future leaders. 🚀🌟

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our young presenters and made this event a success! 🙌 Let's continue nurturing these bright minds and fostering a love for learning within our 4H community. 💚👫

🍁🌳 Exciting News, Amherst Families! 🌳🍁

Hello, wonderful Amherst families! 🌟 This March, get ready for a sweet adventure as we dive into the fascinating world of maple syrup! 🍁✨

March Outing: Sweet Dream Maple Farm Tour

We are thrilled to announce that our March outing will take us to the enchanting Sweet Dream Maple Farm! 🚜🍯 They have generously offered to give us an exclusive tour of their facilities, where we'll get a firsthand look at the magic behind maple syrup production. 🍁👀

📅 Date & Time:
🗓️ March 9th
🕛 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

📍 Location:
🌳 Sweet Dream Maple Farm
📍 1116 Reynolds Rd, Corfu, NY, United States, New York

This promises to be an educational and delightful experience for both kids and adults alike. Let's come together as a community to explore, learn, and enjoy the sweetness of March at Sweet Dream Maple Farm! 🍁🥞

Feel free to bring your curiosity and questions! We can't wait to see you there. 🌈

Hello Amherst Families,

Mark your calendars! Our next meeting is scheduled for 02/14 and will take place on Zoom. Get ready for an exciting exploration into the history of chocolate and the art of making it from scratch. Following the session, children will get hands-on by making their own delicious milk chocolate.

Don't forget to pick up your chocolate-making kit before the meeting to ensure everyone can fully participate in this sweet experience.

Looking forward to a chocolaty adventure together!

Join us for our February outing at Dark Forest Chocolate Makers located at 11 W Main Street, Lancaster, NY 14086. 🌲🍫

Get ready to indulge in the delightful world of chocolate as we learn about the fascinating process of chocolate making. 🍫✨ Don't miss the chance to savor some delicious samples too!

📅 Date: February 5, 2024
🕡 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Dark Forest Chocolate Makers, 11 W Main Street, Lancaster, NY 14086

This event is absolutely FREE! 🎉 Bring your family and friends for a sweet evening of chocolate exploration. We can't wait to see you there! 🤗

Happy New Year! 🎉 As we embark on this fresh chapter, let's kick off our creative journey together at our next meeting on January 10, 2023 from 6:30-8:00pm at HRCC.

Our next meeting is all about making paper out of recycled materials 📄✂️ !!

Kindly start gathering materials like computer/printer paper, envelopes, old stationary, greeting cards (glitter-free), paper bags, maps, sheet music, wrapping paper, and cardstock. Please avoid newspapers, newsprint paper with heavy ink, glossy magazines, and construction paper (as colors fade quickly).

Please cut/rip them into approximately 1-inch pieces, and separate by color. Please let me know if you will have materials that I can pick up. I'll be picking up the scraps on Tuesday night, January 9, 2023, to soak them before our class.

Please bring along 2 hand towels and a box to take your creations home in. The crafting fee per participant is $5. Please send fee through venmo/zelle/cash app/paypal or bring cash to our meeting. Thank you

Looking forward to a crafty and joyful time together!

Our December meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, 12/21/23 from 6:30-7:30pm. We will be making paper star lanterns for the Winter Solstice!

Hello Amherst Families,

Our December outing will be held at Emery Park on Sunday 12/10/2023 at 10am. We will go on a guided walk and learn all about winter insects. Registration is free. Please let me know if you are going in the comment section. Thank you

I will be hosting a class on making homemade butter for Thanksgiving via Zoom on Monday, November 20th at 7pm! If you are interested, please comment below and I will drop of the supplies to your house today or tomorrow!

We had a wonderful time at Let's Goat Buffalo last Saturday for our November outing! We learned all about Goatscaping, CARE farming, and regenerative farming practices! We also learned about Beekeeping, had the opportunity to taste the difference between spring and fall honey (straight from the frame!), and harvested some honey! It was a beautiful fall day with an amazing group💚🍀🐏

Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” The festival generally symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

Sending you a Diwali wish filled with hope, positivity, and the promise of brighter days ahead.

We had wonderful meeting last night making beautiful thank you cards for all the veterans living at The Amberleigh Senior Living! We were able to distribute them this morning!

To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… Happy Veterans Day! To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day. To all who have put their lives on the line in defense of our nation, thank you. ❤️🤍💙

Our first outing of the year will be at Let's Goat Buffalo on Saturday, November 11 from 12pm-1pm. We will learn all about Goatscaping, the Care Farm, and Sanctuary, and get to meet some really amazing goats!

Hello Amherst Families! Our next meeting will be held on 11/08/2023 from 6:30-8:00pm at the Harlem Road Community Center, Community Room #3. We will be making cards for local veterans for Veteran's Day and learning all about Beekeeping!

Hi Amherst Families,
One of our service projects for the year will be participating in The Home Again program through Journey's End Refugee Services! The Home Again Program is a unique opportunity for volunteer groups to work with Journey's End to make a house a warm, welcoming home for a newly-arriving refugee family. Refugee families arrive with little to no resources for establishing households during their first few months of resettlement. Journey's End relies heavily on donations from the community to provide these families with essential home furnishings, such as tables, couches, dressers, dishes, etc., and other household items like toiletries and cleaning supplies.

As you can imagine, the list of donations needed to complete the Home Again Program is very long. It will take us a few months to gather all of the items. I will email you the list and also hand it out at our next meeting. Please feel free to ask friends, relatives, neighbors, church groups, and other community organizations to help donate items to us for this program. Thank you

Hi Amherst Families,

I will have a 4H/Halloween "trunk" at this event! If you are interested in attending, please let me know so I can register your child under my name. Registration is required.

Also, anyone interested in meeting the week before the event and doing some Halloween/Fall crafts that you can take home and also help decorate my trunk? Please let me know in the comments below

Happy Weekend!

It’s National Farmers Market Week! 🍉🌽🍅

Find out what’s in season at Erie Grown: erie.gov/eriegrown and visit a farmers market near you this week.

Which market are you going to?

Love Buffalo’s Garden Walk? Check out the Library’s subject guide with gardening tips, tricks & ideas for beginners and seasoned horticulturalists alike. https://www.buffalolib.org/subject-guides/home-and-family/gardening

DC League of Super Pets! (Who doesn’t love a Super-Dog???) Friday Family Movie Night - TONIGHT - August 4, 8:30pm at Willow Ridge Elementary School on the lawn. Movie is free of charge and all are welcome! Bring a chair or blanket for a night of outdoor movie fun!!! 🎥 🍿

Our October Homeschool Day is happening on 10/3!

Information on schedule for the day and sign ups at BNHV.org

Did you know that Amherst Town Parks hosts 3 NYS DEC Birding Trail locations? Click on the image below to learn more about these locations, and visit the DEC link to check out all the locations statewide!

https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/109900.html

Here a map of Ellicott Creek Park. I circled our shelter in yellow

Dear Amherst Families,

I reviewed all of your responses and the date and time that worked for the most was Wednesday, July 19th from 6-8:30pm. I have reserved shelter #12 at Ellicott Creek park. I have attached a map of the park and circled our shelter.

This picnic will be our last get together before October when our first meeting of the 2023-2024 will occur. While I am more than happy to stay on as the leader next year, if any of you are interested in becoming the leader, please let me know!

Food, drinks, and games will be provided. If you could provide the following information, I would appreciate it:

1. How many family members will attend (please list number of adults and children separately)

2. Please provide whether your family members will eat hot dogs, hamburgers, veggies burger (beyond burger), vegetarian hot dogs, or grilled portobello mushrooms.

3. Please state if anyone in your family has any allergies to food

If you rather text me your answers, feel free to do so at 716 939 7121.

Amherst Families,
Instead of meeting next Wednesday and having an outing later this month , I wanted to reach out to see if anyone would be interested in a picnic/bbq instead? Your family and friends are invited! I know we are all very busy so I wanted to run a few dates and times by you and you can let me know what you think.

The time will either be 1pm-4pm, or 5pm-8pm

The dates:
Saturday July 15
Sunday July 16th

Sunday July 23

Saturday July 29
Sunday July 30

Wednesday(6-8:30 pm):
July 12, 19, 26

Thursdays (6-8:30pm)
July 13, 20, 27

Fridays: (6-8:30pm)
July 14, July 28

Please comment with dates below. Thank you

Happy Saturday! If your child plans on volunteering this summer at BNHV, I need the complete permission slips and $10 for their green 4H shirt. Thank you