CCE-Tompkins continues to work for you while our offices are closed!

Members of our staff are continuing to do their usual jobs remotely, from their homes, and are engaged in a wide range of community efforts with other agency partners during this COVID-19 crisis. We opened our offices for limited numbers of our staff to begin working on-site as of 6/8/20 in Phase 2 of the NYS Forward Reopening Plan however our Education Center is still closed to the public until further notice. We will continue to offer workshops and classes online, please visit our EVENTS page for current offerings. While our building is closed to visitors, you still may reach our staff by visiting our STAFF page for their email address or calling (607) 272-2292 and enter the person's extension to reach their voicemail. Our phone system will forward your voice message to them via email. As always, we're here to help with information - and people - you can trust!

Houseplant Propagation & Care

In this ZOOM class, Tuesday 10/27, learn how to grow vibrant houseplants and succulents organically. $0-20/person sliding scale, pay what you can afford.

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ONLINE Parenting Series

FREE 8-class workshop covers how to talk with your child (of any age) using the 5 communication skills. Meets T/TH schedule, 6-8pm, 10/29-12/15. Sign up today!

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Join Our Board!

CCE-Tompkins is recruiting community members with diverse backgrounds and interests to serve as At-Large members of its Board of Directors. Apply by 10/31.

child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ONLINE Parents Apart®

This workshop helps parents learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. Next class is (2) Mondays, 11/16 & 11/23, 6:30-8:30pm.

Heating with Wood

When comparing heating fuels, wood has a lot of advantages. Learn about choosing, storing and safely burning firewood on our "Heating with Wood" pages.

CFL lightbulb surrounded by incandescent bulbs (NOTE: this is used by CCE-Tompkins as the image for $ave Energy, Save Dollars workshops)

Energy Saving Tips

In winter or summer, there are ways to save energy around your home! Visit our pages for seasonal tips, plus more on saving energy with lighting and water use.

Last updated October 27, 2020