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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!

National Drive Electric Week

Come out and see some of the 584 registered EVs in Tompkins County on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the 4th Annual Ithaca Electric Vehicle Car Show! FREE!

Parents Apart®

This 6-hour workshop helps parents learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. Next class: 9/16 and 9/23, 6:00-9:00pm. Fee.

Gardener's Pot Swap

TWO DAYS ONLY! On 9/27 and 9/28, leave your plastic nursery pots, trays and cell packs at CCE-Tompkins for recycling. Take away what you can use! FREE!

CarFit

Older drivers -- learn how to adjust your car to optimize safety and comfort! Schedule a 20-minute CarFit appointment, between 10am-1pm on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Spring Bulbs

Learn about varieties of bulbs to plant in fall for 3 months of spring blooms in this class Wednesday, October 2 @ 6pm. $10-$20/person, sliding scale, register online.

Asst. Attorney General Mike Danaher makes a presentation in May 2016.

Consumer Rights

This FREE program Thursday, 10/10 @ 11AM covers how to avoid consumer problems and what to do if a problem occurs. No need to pre-register, just come!

Last updated September 13, 2019