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Cooperative Extension puts a wealth of useful, research-based information at your finger tips! 

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!

young girl having a temper tantrum, for use with "Thriving with your spirited child" classes

Challenging Behaviors

Learn how to deal with challenging behaviors in "Thriving With Your Spirited Child", a FREE 7-week class for parents and caregivers, Tuesdays 9/14-11/5 at TST-BOCES.

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Carfit Senior Driver Education

CarFit Appointments!

Drivers over 50 can sign up now for FREE 15-minute appointments on Sept. 28th to work with a trained technicians on setting the "optimal fit" for you and your car!

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The 2018 Community Beautification Award for a Residence was presented to Neil Golder for his property at 203 College Ave.

Beautification Nominations Due!

Tell us about outstanding private gardens or public sites that you believe deserve recognition in 1 of 4 categories. Deadline is Oct. 1st!

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Spring Bulbs

Learn about varieties of bulbs to plant in fall for 3 months of spring blooms in this class Wednesday, October 2 @ 6pm. $10-$20/person, sliding scale, register online.

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A handful of healthy worms coming out of coffee compost; vermicomposting

Compost with Worms

Learn how worms can dispose of food scraps while making rich garden compost, at this workshop on Saturday Oct. 5. $10/household includes worms & bin.

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Inclusive Decision Making

Learn to lead successful, engaging, inclusive decision-making processes at this workshop from the Natural Leaders Initiative. Wed Nov. 6. Fee.

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Last updated September 21, 2019

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Civil Rights

Title VI guarantees fair treatment for all people. Learn more about Title VI and civil rights complaint procedures.