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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!

The Cargill Teaching Kitchen at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (2012)

Teaching Kitchen

Our Cargill Teaching Kitchen is available for rental as a certified commercial kitchen. Find details and check availability here.

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Compost display - "greens & browns"

Master Composters

Apply by January 27 to join the 2020 Master Composter Training, on 10 evenings, Feb.-April with dates off for holidays & breaks. Apply online or print an application!

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Primrose book cover Elizabeth Lawson

Slideshow: Primroses

Learn the fascinating history of the primrose and how to start your own from seed in this slideshow with author Elizabeth Lawson, 2pm on 1/26, suggested donation.

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Radioactivity sign against a blue sky, for use on Radon education events

Radon Action Event

Come to a free presentation on Wednesday, January 29 at 6pm and learn how to perform a home radon test. Then take home a free test kit!

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chickens in the yard

Keeping Chickens

This class on Feb. 2, 6:30-8:00pm meets city/village requirements for getting a permit to keep chickens. $10-$25 per HOUSEHOLD. Register online.

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Children at a table with fresh vegetables

Harvest of the Month Class

3rd to 5th graders from SNAP-eligible families can join these FREE cooking classes once a month, starting 2/7/20 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at CCE!

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Last updated January 24, 2020

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