Free Compost Class on Saturday!
Stop by Ithaca Community Gardens on Saturday, August 26 at 12:30pm for this FREE "Compost with Confidence" class. Learn whether your compost is done, and how to use it!
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The Natural Leaders Initiative (NLI) supports community members to grow as leaders through an 8-session leadership development course. Apply by 1/31 to join the next group!
Green Building Tour
Visit about a dozen homes that feature renewable energy and/or eco-friendly building practices, open to the public for this one-day event, Saturday, Sept. 30, 10am-4pm. $5 suggested donation.
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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!
Jobs
We currently have openings in 4-H in Dryden Rural Youth Services, and for (2) Web Developers. You'll find the details on applying here...
Compost w/ Confidence
Stop by Ithaca Community Gardens at 12:30pm on the last Saturday June-October for a FREE class on composting basics PLUS a different special topic each month!
Natural Leaders Group
NLI is now accepting nominations for its 8-session leadership development course starting on Sept. 12, 5:30-8pm. Runs 7 Tuesdays through January 2018. Free to participants. Apply now!
Tenant/Landlord Issues
In this free event on 9/14, a NY State Attorney General's Office representative will discuss leases, security deposits, repairs, evictions and avoiding or resolving tenant-landlord disputes. Come early for a good seat!
Tomato Festival!
Sample heirloom tomatoes and learn to save tomato seeds at this event on Sunday September 17, 11 AM - 2 PM. $5 suggested donation.
Community Café
Learn how to host a successful Community Café, and become a leader for stronger families in our community. Training offered on 9/22 or 11/3. FREE for Tompkins County residents! Register online.
Last updated August 22, 2017
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Pressure Canning 101
Today
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM -
Compost w/ Confidence
Saturday, August 26
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM -
CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 4
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM -
Cover Crops for the Home Garden
Wednesday, September 6
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM -
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 7
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Civil Rights
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