Events
The Art and Skill of Building Diverse Relationships
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Trying to build a more diverse, inclusive organization? Learn skills, norms and behaviors to more successfully build respectful relationships across “difference.”
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Parenting: The Hardest Job in the World (Enfield)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
This FREE 8-class workshop led by Edna Brown & Jessica Brown will help you learn how to talk with your child (of any age) using the five communication skills: Encouragement, Can-Do, Shared Decision Making, Self-Control, and Respecting Feelings. Share your strengths with other parents/guardians, a...
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Growing Great Garlic
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Growing garlic is easy and it is a great crop to add to even the smallest of gardens. The period between Halloween and Thanksgiving is the best time to plant garlic in our region. This class with Jennie Cramer, our Horticulture Program Manager, will cover proven methods for growing great or...
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Advanced Compost series
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Go beyond compost basics and "dig deeper" into the art and science of composting in this three-class series:Class 1 - types of outdoor bins, and the science of the compost processClass 2 - compost's helpful role in the soil, testing and useClass 3 - troubleshooting and advanced composting techni...
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Farmland Webinars
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8:00pm —How to Market My Farmland , Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods fo...
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Nut Trees for the Home Landscape
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Nut trees can provide highly nutritious food for centuries. Local nuts can be used for anything from holiday snacks to staples like flour, oil, and butters. This class, taught by experienced nut grower Akiva Silver, will provide information on growing nut trees in a changing climate, the best typ...
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Pasta Party for Tburg RYS
Friday, November 1, 2019
Trumansburg/Ulysses Rural Youth Services program will host this "Pasta Party" fundraiser. Meal includes pasta & sauce, salad, garlic bread and a dessert.Meat, Vegetarian, and Gluten-free options are available. Proceeds support Trumansburg/Ulysses Rural Youth Services programs.
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Kids in the Kitchen
Sunday, November 3, 2019
The kitchen may sometimes feel like the realm of adults where kids feel like they are just in the way. This fall, our expert team of foodies wants to help you find your place in the exciting, tasty and empowering world of cooking. Learning to cook is a great way for teens and tweens to boost self...
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Decision Making for the Inclusive Organization
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Learn how to to lead an successful, inclusive organizational or community decision making process that also furthers goals for diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
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Winterizing Your Garden
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
The key to GREAT Spring gardening is good Fall preparation! Learn how to "put your garden to bed" for the winter: prepare your property and protect your soil from winter cold and spring rains, ensure optimal nutrition and soil tilth for great gardening the rest of the year. Fee: $10-$20/pe...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2019
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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Community Café Host Training
Friday, November 8, 2019
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 from your c...
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Kids in the Kitchen
Sunday, November 10, 2019
The kitchen may sometimes feel like the realm of adults where kids feel like they are just in the way. This fall, our expert team of foodies wants to help you find your place in the exciting, tasty and empowering world of cooking. Learning to cook is a great way for teens and tweens to boost self...
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CLOSED for Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, 2019
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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CCE Annual Meeting & Breakfast
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
ENJOY...a delicious breakfast buffet. Selections include scrambled local eggs (or tofu scramble), home fried potatoes, bacon/tempeh bacon, fresh fruit salad, juice, coffee and teas. $15 per person in advance. Some scholarship assistance is available. LEARN... about helping communities to thrive ...
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Farmland Webinars
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8:00pm —How to Market My Farmland , Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods fo...
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Charitable Giving Update
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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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Kids in the Kitchen
Sunday, November 17, 2019
The kitchen may sometimes feel like the realm of adults where kids feel like they are just in the way. This fall, our expert team of foodies wants to help you find your place in the exciting, tasty and empowering world of cooking. Learning to cook is a great way for teens and tweens to boost self...
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Parents Apart®
Monday, November 18, 2019
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...
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A Moment of Truth–The Climate Reality Project
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Tom Hirasuna, from The Climate Reality Leadership Corps, will present “A Moment of Truth” as a part of the “24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action” lectures which are taking place worldwide on 11/20-11/21, 2019. Recent weather events clearly demonstrate that we must change our behavior and ...
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Bokashi Composting Workshop
Saturday, November 23, 2019
This Japanese composting technique involves natural fermentation and offers a way for people to manage food scraps. The liquid produced can be used to water houseplants while the food scraps are pre-digested, and can then be composted or buried in the soil to finish. Join local bokashi enth...
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AARP Smart Driver 2-Day Class
Monday, November 25, 2019
Way2Go, in partnership with AARP, offers the nationally recognized 2-day AARP Smart Driver Workshop. The course is designed to meet the needs of older drivers, but it is suitable for drivers of all ages and is open to the general public. This class is offered over 2 DAYS...
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Farmland Webinars
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Tuesday October 15th, 6:30-8:00pm —How to Market My Farmland , Guest Speaker: Jennifer Fimbal, CCE Dutchess County — so you have some land, but aren’t using it. Or maybe you want someone to farm it but don’t know where to start. During this workshop we will learn different methods fo...
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2019
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 29, 2019
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Kids in the Kitchen
Sunday, December 1, 2019
The kitchen may sometimes feel like the realm of adults where kids feel like they are just in the way. This fall, our expert team of foodies wants to help you find your place in the exciting, tasty and empowering world of cooking. Learning to cook is a great way for teens and tweens to boost self...
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Evergreen Wreath Making
Friday, December 6, 2019
Make a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, a wreath ring, wires, and ribbons are supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath such as dried chili peppers, ornaments, or winter berrie...
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Evergreen Wreath Making
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Make a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, a wreath ring, wires, and ribbons are supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath such as dried chili peppers, ornaments, or winter berrie...
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Evergreen Wreath Making
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Make a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, a wreath ring, wires, and ribbons are supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath such as dried chili peppers, ornaments, or winter berrie...
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Kids in the Kitchen
Sunday, December 8, 2019
The kitchen may sometimes feel like the realm of adults where kids feel like they are just in the way. This fall, our expert team of foodies wants to help you find your place in the exciting, tasty and empowering world of cooking. Learning to cook is a great way for teens and tweens to boost self...
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Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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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Parents Apart®
Saturday, December 14, 2019
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...
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Kids in the Kitchen
Sunday, December 15, 2019
The kitchen may sometimes feel like the realm of adults where kids feel like they are just in the way. This fall, our expert team of foodies wants to help you find your place in the exciting, tasty and empowering world of cooking. Learning to cook is a great way for teens and tweens to boost self...
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