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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!

red clover (Trifolium pratense) L.; cover crop

No-Till Gardening

Learn a variety of no-dig techniques, including broad forking, lazy beds and using raised beds to improve soil quality and reducing the need to weed, in this workshop on Wednesday, April 24th. Fee$

Story Time!

This FREE story/play time for children aged 0-to-4 and their caregivers meets at 8:30-9:30am at Enfield Elementary on 4/11 & 4/25! Alternate Thursdays through May!

Drive Electric Earth Day

Ride-and-drive an electric vehicle at this event, Saturday 4/27 at Maguire Chevrolet on Cinema Drive. Stop and say "hi" at the CCE-Tompkins table!

Climate-Wise Gardening

This FREE "Earthkeeping Fair" on Saturday, April 27 at Boynton Middle School features over 30 groups with exhibits, demonstrations, talks, films and MORE!

Compost Fair

Don't miss our annual Compost Fair, held at CCE-Tompkins on 4/28/19 in conjunction with the 4H Duck Race; fun & educational for all ages!

4-H Duck Race

Sunday, April 28th is a day of FAMILY FUN that raises $$$ for 4-H in Tompkins County! See 3400 rubber ducks race down Cascadilla Creek! CHANCES ON SALE NOW, HERE...

Last updated April 24, 2019