4-H Youth Development Contacts
Lauren Drum
4-H Youth Development Events
Regular 4-H Youth Development Events
Date: Ongoing
Time: various
Location: various
Description: The CCEDC 4-H Youth Development Program and active 4-H clubs organize numerous events on an ongoing basis. Please contact our office at 845-677-8223 x 114 for specific details of upcoming events.
Green Teen Community Gardening Program
The Green Teen Community Gardening Program works year-round with Beacon youth, ages 7-21. They learn about food, farming, entrepreneurship, and health through hands-on experiences. Participants grow plants and vegetables in their classrooms, on farms, and in community gardens. During the school year, Green Teen holds local programs both during and after school.
During a six-week Summer Program, Green Teen hires nine teens in Beacon to work 30 hours each week. Participants grow vegetables, learn culinary skills, and maintain a booth at the Beacon Farmers' Market. At the end of the summer, the Green Teens work hard to produce a salsa from their own recipe, using local ingredients - many of which they grow themselves.
To learn more about this program, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Community Educator for Green Teen Beacon.