Events
CANCELLED Harvest of the Month Cooking Class
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
DUE TO CONCERNS REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.Youth in 3rd to 5th Grade from SNAP-eligible families are invited to attend our free Harvest of the Month Cooking Classes featuring Harvest of the Month recipes that they've enjoyed at school, with farm-fresh local and regio...
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ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASS: Best Practices in Community and Organic Gardening
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Learn the best practices for growing veggies organically in your home garden or in a Community Garden for minimizing pests and disease and maximizing your soil health and harvest. Instructor Jennie Cramer is our Horticulture Program Manager and coordinates our Master Gardener Volunteer Progr...
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ZOOM: CoVid Cookery Zoom Party with Josh Dolan
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Join Josh Dolan from CCE-Tompkins -- and special guests - in his home kitchen on Thursday night for a live cooking experience for individuals and families. Learn how to stretch your food dollars with meals that can be prepared in an hour or less and can feed a family, or individual for a week....
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 2020
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: January meeting is generally tr...
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Zoom or FaceBook Live! Virtual Class: 3 Ways to Go Solar!
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Explore subscription community solar, purchase, and on-site and roof-top solar options. Focus on limited income households, options to help you save money on your utility bill, and solar incentives.
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ZOOM VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: Online Marketing 101 for Farm & Food Producers
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Farm & food producers will learn about social media, email marketing, cross-promotions, marketing plans, and free apps that will increase your online and in-person sales.
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Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market
Thursday, June 11, 2020
In this month's Consumer Issues Program, "Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market", Mike Danaher, New York State Assistant Attorney General, will share information on how consumers can protect themselves from problems and what to do if a problem occurs. Issues to be covered include ...
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Zoom & FB Live Event: Go Solar!
Thursday, June 11, 2020
"What are photovoltaics?" "How do they work and what incentives and rebate programs are available so I can put them on my house?" "What if my house is too shaded for solar?" “What’s a solar farm?”If you've been asking some of these questions, come find the answers and the options that could w...
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ZOOM: CoVid Cookery Zoom Party with Josh Dolan
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Join Josh Dolan from CCE-Tompkins -- and special guests - in his home kitchen on Thursday night for a live cooking experience for individuals and families. Learn how to stretch your food dollars with meals that can be prepared in an hour or less and can feed a family, or individual for a week....
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Saturday, June 13, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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Zoom & FB Live Event: Go Solar!
Monday, June 15, 2020
"What are photovoltaics?" "How do they work and what incentives and rebate programs are available so I can put them on my house?" "What if my house is too shaded for solar?" “What’s a solar farm?”If you've been asking some of these questions, come find the answers and the options that could w...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, July 2, 2020
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: January meeting is generally tr...
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CLOSED for Independence Day
Friday, July 3, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday.
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Update on Consumer Frauds & Scams
Thursday, July 9, 2020
In this Consumer Issues Program, NY State Assistant Attorney General, Michael Danaher, will discuss current consumer frauds and scams, the warning signs, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you become a victim.Following the presentation, members of the public have the opportunity to ...
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Open Days Garden Tours
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Please check back as the dates for these tours approach. The tours are currently still scheduled.The Tompkins County Community Beautification Program coordinates local participation every other year in The Open Days Garden Tours, a national event sponsored by The Garden Conservancy. Adm...
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Monday, July 13, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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: January meeting is generally tr...
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Open Days Garden Tours
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Please check back as the dates for these tours approach. The tours are currently still scheduled.The Tompkins County Community Beautification Program coordinates local participation every other year in The Open Days Garden Tours, a national event sponsored by The Garden Conservancy. Adm...
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Ridenour Lotus Pond and Garden Tour
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Hidden behind this suburban home on Warren Road in Ithaca is a treasure for viewing.Nancy Ridenour’s lotus pond is nestled between beautiful annual and perennial gardens and is filled with lotus blooms.Elegant flower stalks rise above the water’s surface and wave in the breeze.The effect is m...
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Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases & Repairs
Thursday, August 13, 2020
In this Consumer Issues Program, a NY State Attorney General's Office representative will make a brief presentation, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. After his presentation, Danaher will consult in...
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Saturday, August 15, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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Cover Crops for the Home Garden
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Reduce your carbon footprint and enhance your soil all at once! Planting cover crops in your garden is a cost-effective form of nutrition and organic matter and keeps your soil, water, and nutrients from running off. Come learn which cover crops do well in our area and which ones work best f...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2020
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: January meeting is generally tr...
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CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2020
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.
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ZOOM: Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
Thursday, September 10, 2020
In this special Consumer Issues Presentation via ZOOM, New York State Assistant Attorney General, Michael Danaher, will speak for 45 minutes to 1 hour, covering a range of tenant-landlord issues as well as specific CoVid-19 tenant-landlord issues. Then from 12:00-1:00pm, he will then tak...
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Monday, September 14, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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4-H Kritter Kamp
Friday, September 25, 2020
Youth aged 9 to 13 who have an interest in but little experience with animals are invited to register for the annual "4-H Kritter Kamp", hosted by the Tompkins County 4-H program.On Friday evening, "Kritter Kamp" participants will camp indoors at 4-H Acres' Kiwanis Hall. From then until Saturday...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2020
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: January meeting is generally tr...
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Consumer's Rights & Responsibilities in the Marketplace
Thursday, October 8, 2020
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.After his presentation, Danaher...
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Saturday, October 17, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2020
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: January meeting is generally tr...
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Monday, November 9, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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CLOSED for Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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Charitable Giving Update
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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.After his presentation, Danaher will consult individually with members of the public about specific issues they ...
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
Thursday, December 10, 2020
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.After his presentation, Danaher will consult ...
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CANCELLED: Parents Apart®
Saturday, December 12, 2020
IN-PERSON CLASSES ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS. PLEASE CHECK BACK.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 therapist...
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Thursday, December 24, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Friday, December 25, 2020
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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