Seed saving is food security at its core, and will provide you with plenty of seeds for next year’s garden or to share. Learn how to get started in this class on August 21st.
Learn how to safely can low-acid foods, such as vegetables or meats,
in a pressure canner in this class. See and learn about the different
types of pressure canners, and how to use them with confidence. This is a
hands-on workshop.Everyone will leave with a jar of foods canned in the class....
Local composting experts provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting! Each class of this FREE series covers composting basics, and a different focal topic is addressed each month (see below) to help you address any compost is...
The CCE-Tompkins Education Center will be closed in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday.
Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still
be held.
Planting cover crops in your garden adds nutrition and organic matter while conserving water. Learn what cover crops do well in our area, and how to use them in this class Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6-8pm. Fee; register online.
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca . Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note: November meeting coincides wit...
Parents Apart®
is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their
child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is
taught by therapists and attorneys and focuses on how children react
emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what pa...
Come tour the incredible 2 acre garden of Art Godin and Joanna Green in Newfield. They are organic gardeners who grow much of their own food and keep and clean and beautiful landscape. Come learn their tips and be inspired!
The Natural Leaders Initiative (NLI) supports grassroots community members to grow as leaders. NLI participants take part in an 8-session leadership development group, meet other community leaders from diverse backgrounds, and learn ways to engage with community projects or start their own. Chil...
In this Consumer Issues Program, NY State Assistant Attorney General, Michael Danaher, will discuss issues surrounding
leases, how security deposits are managed, when and how evictions occur, what
to do about needed repairs, and how to avoid or resolve tenant-landlord
disputes. Informati...
Go beyond the basics and "dig deeper" into the art and
science of composting in this three-class series:Class 1 - how it works / the composting processClass 2 - testing and useClass 3 - troubleshooting and advanced techniquesCome to one class or them all. Go home with some new ideas, and
with a...
Join
with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our
community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on
creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and
exploring policy issues. All are welcome! Next Meeting: Renee Hettich & ...
Go beyond the basics and "dig deeper" into the art and
science of composting in this three-class series:Class 1 - how it works / the composting processClass 2 - testing and useClass 3 - troubleshooting and advanced techniquesCome to one class or them all. Go home with some new ideas, and
with a...
2 DATES OFFERED! Learn how to host a successful Community Café, and become a leader for stronger families in our community. This facilitated training is based on World Café principles, now being used in Community Cafés held across Tompkins County. All are welcome! Bring a friend or two ...
Local composting experts provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting! Each class of this FREE series covers composting basics, and a different focal topic is addressed each month (see below) to help you address any compost is...
Learn about the common tests of
drinking water —bacteria, nitrate,
nitrite, and lead—and when and how to test your private well. Ample time for questions and answers with the Community
Science Institute, a water testing lab, and the Tompkins County Health Department.Additional
Drinking Water...
Learn when and how to dig and divide perennial plants, plus what plants you can divide in this hands-on class with Master Gardeners on Thursday, Sept. 28, 6-7:30 pm. $5-$10/person, register online.
Visit about a dozen homes all over the county that use renewable energy and/or eco-friendly building practices. Homeowners will be on-site to answer your questions and describe their building's green features -- such as energy-efficient appliances, geothermal and air source heat pumps, passive so...
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca . Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note: November meeting coincides wit...
Go beyond the basics and "dig deeper" into the art and
science of composting in this three-class series:Class 1 - how it works / the composting processClass 2 - testing and useClass 3 - troubleshooting and advanced techniquesCome to one class or them all. Go home with some new ideas, and
with a...
In this Consumer Issues Program, NYS Assistant Attorney General Mike Danaher will discuss ways consumers can be more informed when they make their purchasing decisions. The public is invited to learn how to avoid consumer problems and what to do if a problem occurs.Following the presentation, mem...
Join Sean Dembrosky of Edible Acres for an introduction to the basic concepts of permaculture at this class on Thursday, October 12, 6:30-8:30pm at CCE-Tompkins. Fee; register online.
Parents Apart®
is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their
child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is
taught by therapists and attorneys and focuses on how children react
emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what pa...
This class "Impacts of Invasive Plants on People and Wildlife" on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 6:30-8pm will look at how plants become invasive, their uses, and impacts. With Akiva Silver from Twisted Tree Farm. Fee; register online.
Join
with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our
community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on
creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and
exploring policy issues. All are welcome! Next Meeting: Renee Hettich & ...
Standards of Quality for Family
Strengthening & SupportCertification
Training How can we work with families most effectively?What does it mean to be a quality Family
Strengthening and Support Program?How can managers, direct service staff, and families
work together to develop and sustain qua...
Local composting experts provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a compost system in any setting! Each class of this FREE series covers composting basics, and a different focal topic is addressed each month (see below) to help you address any compost is...
Way2Go, in partnership with AARP, offers the nationally recognized
AARP Smart Driver Workshop, a 2-day course that is open to the general public. Although the course is designed
to meet the needs of older drivers, it is suitable for drivers of all ages.
AARP’s “Smart Driv...
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca . Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note: November meeting coincides wit...
2 DATES OFFERED! Learn how to host a successful Community Café, and become a leader for stronger families in our community. This facilitated training is based on World Café principles, now being used in Community Cafés held across Tompkins County. All are welcome! Bring a friend or two ...
Learn how worms can make fast, rich compost for your garden while disposing of your food scraps. Take home the bin, a starter population of worms, and the knowledge to tend to your new pets. Space is limited. $10 per household. Register early, space is limited! To
register online, please c...
Taste freshly harvested American persimmons, acorns, chestnuts, hickory nuts, butternuts, hazelnuts, and black walnuts at the Nut Bonanza on Saturday November 12, held at Twisted Tree Farm in Spencer.
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
Parents Apart®
is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their
child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is
taught by therapists and attorneys and focuses on how children react
emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what pa...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
In this Consumer Issues Program, NY State Assistant Attorney General Michael Danaher will make a presentation on charitable giving, scams, and things to consider when making donations.Following the presentation, members of the public have the opportunity to consult individually with Attorney Dana...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
Join
with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our
community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on
creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and
exploring policy issues. All are welcome! Next Meeting: Renee Hettich & ...
This two-day Parenting Skills training will help prepare professionals to make referrals to the parenting
skills workshop series, reinforce use of the five communication skills
with clients, conduct the Parenting Skills Workshop Series, conduct the Parenting Skills for Literacy Series, and us...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
Ithaca City Forester Jeanne Grace will cover how to identify and manage Emerald Ash Borer at this class on Thursday, November 16, 6:30-8pm. Fee; register online.
This two-day Parenting Skills training will help prepare professionals to make referrals to the parenting
skills workshop series, reinforce use of the five communication skills
with clients, conduct the Parenting Skills Workshop Series, conduct the Parenting Skills for Literacy Series, and us...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
GOT LEAVES? GET COMPOST! Instead of paying for leaf pickup, bring your CLEAN** bagged leaves (residential leaves only, no branches or other yard waste) to CCE-Tompkins during the dropoff period from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 18.Gardeners and composters are invited to come bet...
Sean Dembrosky of Edible Acres will share his methods for raising chickens sustainably and at practically no cost in this class on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 6:30-8:30pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. Fee is $5-$10/person self-determined sliding scale; pay what you can afford. Register online.
Parents Apart®
is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their
child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is
taught by therapists and attorneys and focuses on how children react
emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what pa...
Local herbalist Amanda David will teach us how to make an herbal salve from flowers and herbs from our home gardens in this class on Sunday, December 3 from 2-4pm. Fee; preregister online.
In this Consumer Issues program, Mike Danaher, NYS Assistant Attorney General, will
explore ways for consumers to protect their identity, financial accounts, and
personal information, and what they can do to resolve problems should they
occur.Following the presentation, members of the pub...
Join
with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our
community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on
creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and
exploring policy issues. All are welcome! Next Meeting: Renee Hettich & ...
Join
with parents, volunteers and agency staff members to strengthen our
community for children, youth and families! Monthly meetings focus on
creating family-centered services, enhancing collaboration, and
exploring policy issues. All are welcome! Next Meeting: Renee Hettich & ...
