Press release:
Learn how rabbits make ideal pets and 4-H projects for youth in rural and urban areas! Bunny Bonanza presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee and Monroe Counties, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Genesee County Fair, 5056 E. Main St. Road, Batavia.
This event is open to all Finger Lakes area youth ages 8 – 19. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate. Registration deadline is July 8.
The Bunny Bonanza will feature two levels of workshops: beginner and advanced.
The beginner workshop will cover basic housing, feeding, novice showmanship and more! The advanced workshop will focus on housing design, nutrition, breeding and genetics, advanced showmanship and more!
Registration fee: $10 per youth and includes: parking passes for the Genesee Co. Fair, lunch, and a copy of the 4-H Rabbit Resource Handbook for Breeding, Market, and Pet Rabbit Projects courtesy of the New York State 4-H Foundation Willman Fund. (One resource guide per family will be provided.)
For a complete event brochure and registration form please visit: http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/events or contact the Genesee County 4-H Office at 585-343-3040, ext. 101, or genesee4h@cornell.edu.
