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CCE-Tompkins has cancelled in-person classes, workshops & events until further notice.

Programs that can be offered remotely will still go on; check our Events calendar for classes that will be offered online via Zoom. The CCE-Tompkins Education Center will be closed to visitors through March 27, and the majority of our staff who are able to do so will work remotely from home. Should you need to reach one of our staff members, please visit http://ccetompkins.org/staff for their email address or call (607) 272-2292 and enter the person's extension to reach their voicemail. Our phone system then will forward your voice message to them via email. Please direct questions to tompkins@cornell.edu.

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Local Food Resources

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Food Options During COVID-19

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How to Help During COVID-19

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Seed Starting 101

ON ZOOM: this online class Wednesday 4/1, 6-8pm covers how to start a variety of seeds, useful equipment & more! $10-$30/person, some free spots available.

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Beautify Your Veggie Garden!

ON ZOOM: Learn to make your veggie garden more beautiful with Master Gardener, Teresa Craighead, online April 8, 6-8pm, $10-$30/person, some free spots open.

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Parenting Tips Podcasts

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Last updated March 29, 2020

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