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

Members of our staff continue to work remotely from home in response to the pandemic and are engaged in multiple programs with community partners, however our Education Center and other facilities are closed to public meetings, workshops and events. We 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!

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New Styrofoam Ban

As of 1/1/22, New York State has banned the use of single-use polystyrene food and beverage containers and "packing peanuts". Get the details here.

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ONLINE Parenting Series

FREE 8-class workshop - learn how to communicate with your child (of any age). Meets Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm, 1/11 to 3/1 (1/18 is last date to join this series!)

Tasty Tuesdays!

Eat out at home with these FREE Zoom classes on Tuesdays in January from 12-1pm! Try easy favorites with a healthy twist without breaking the bank!

Tour the PowerHouse!

The PowerHouse tiny home will be open for tours at the Sciencenter this winter! Learn about free or affordable home energy efficiency improvements. Dates and times here!

Dream Landscape on a Budget

Join Chrys Gardener on 1/25 at 6pm for pro tips on how to create your dream landscape on a small budget. $0-$40/person pay what you can afford.

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Land Acknowledgment

We join Cornell University in acknowledging that our Ithaca site is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hó:nǫ' also known as the Cayuga Nation.

Last updated January 18, 2022