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In addition to what you'll find here on our website, we offer free or low-cost workshops on topics that range from how to start an organic garden to making a home spending plan. Explore our links, check out our upcoming events, then give us a call or visit the CCE-Tompkins Education Center to learn more. We're here to help, with information -- and people -- you can trust!

Building Diverse Relationships

Learn to more effectively build diverse relationships across "difference" in this Oct. 22 workshop offered by the Natural Leaders Initiative and Tompkins Chamber. Fee.

Growing Great Garlic

Learn proven methods for growing organic, disease-free, flavorful garlic in this class on Wednesday, 10/23 6-8pm. $10-$20/person sliding scale, pay what you can afford.

Farmland Webinars

Join us for this Tuesday evening webinar series on 10/15, 10/29, 11/12 & 11/26 at CCE-Tompkins to learn more about how to find farmland, or lease land you own. $5/each.

Advanced Composting!

Learn about advanced composting in this 3-class series on on Thurs, 10/10, 10/17 & 10/24 at 6pm. Register online!

plate of spaghetti and sauce, with basil leaf garnish

Pasta Party!

Join Tburg/Ulysses RYS at the Tburg American Legion on Friday, Nov. 1nd from 4:30 to 7:30pm for this fundraiser supporting RYS programs!

youth and adults with dishes cooked in a cooking class

Kids Cooking Classes!

This 6-class cooking series for youth aged 9-14 meets Sundays, 11/3-12/15. Make and share dinner, and pack a lunch for school the next day. too! Sliding scale fee.

Last updated October 21, 2019