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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!

plant emerging from a seed

Seed Saving 101

Learn to collect, clean and dry seeds from your garden at this class on Wednesday, August 28, 6-8pm. $10-$20/person sliding scale, register online.

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Compost heap on a frosty morning. The rising steam shows that the bacterial action in the compost heap is exothermic.

Advanced Composting!

Learn about advanced composting in this 3-class series on on Thurs, 9/5, 9/12 & 9/19 at 6pm. Register online!

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Asst. Attorney General Mike Danaher makes a presentation in May 2016.

Tenant/Landlord Issues

In this free event on 9/12, an Asst. NY State Attorney General will discuss leases, security deposits, repairs, evictions and more. Come early for a good seat!

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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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Asst. Attorney General Mike Danaher makes a presentation in May 2016.

Consumer Rights

This FREE program Thursday, 10/10 @ 11AM covers how to avoid consumer problems and what to do if a problem occurs. No need to pre-register, just come!

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Last updated August 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.