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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!

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Community Café

Learn how to host a Community Café at this training on 11/8; register online by 11/5. $50/person or FREE for those who live/work in Tompkins County.

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Kids Cooking Classes!

This 6-class cooking series for youth aged 9-14 meets Sundays, 11/3-12/15. Make and share dinner, and pack a lunch for school the next day. too! Sliding scale fee.

2019 Annual Meeting

Join us for our Annual Meeting & Breakfast, Tuesday Nov. 12 from 8-10am at The Space@Greenstar. Guest speaker is Gichuki Francis. $15/person.

Farmland Webinars

Join us for this Tuesday evening webinar series on 10/15, 10/29, 11/12 & 11/26 at CCE-Tompkins to learn more about how to find farmland, or lease land you own. $5/each.

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Native Plants for Beneficials

Help reverse habitat loss by creating your own beneficial insect-friendly garden and landscape. Join us Wednesday, 11/13 from 6-8pm, $fee, register online.