Pictured: Students learn about the materials found in our forests with Emily Bonk from NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation.
From CCE Steuben County,
Coopers Plains, NY – On Wednesday, June 4, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben (CCE Steuben) proudly hosted its first Outdoor & Agriculture Education Field Day, bringing hands-on learning and career exploration to over 400 area students in grades 5 through 7. The event, held at the GST BOCES Coopers Plains campus, was organized for students participating in CCE Steuben’s Agriculture in the Classroom program and included attendees from the Addison, Campbell-Savona, and Canisteo-Greenwood school districts.
Designed to ignite curiosity and broaden students’ understanding of outdoor and agricultural careers, the field day featured a wide range of interactive presentations and demonstrations. Students rotated through stations where they learned about animal science, heavy equipment, environmental conservation, emergency services, and more.
“We are thrilled to have brought together such a diverse group of professionals and educators to inspire the next generation of agricultural and environmental leaders,” said Jenny Groen, Youth Development Program Leader at CCE Steuben. “The enthusiasm from both students and presenters was truly energizing.”
CCE Steuben extends a sincere thank you to the station presenters whose support and expertise made the day a success:
- BOCES Programs: Animal Science, Autobody, Criminal Justice, Heavy Equipment
- CCE Steuben: Agriculture in the Classroom, 4-H Shooting Sports
- Community Partners: Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District, Steuben County Sheriff, Arkport Cycles, NYS DEC Forester, NYS DEC Forest Rangers, NYS DEC Wildlife, Larry Romance & Son, Penn Yan Ambulance, and Peter Marchese
CCE Steuben also thanks GST BOCES for their support including the BOCES Culinary Program who prepared boxed lunch for station presenters.
This inaugural event reflects CCE Steuben’s commitment to experiential learning and connecting classroom knowledge to real-world applications.
For more information about CCE Steuben and its educational programs, visit: https://putknowledgetowork.org
