Stronger Together - Resilience

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Family activities

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Family Open Play

Monday, February 2, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, February 2, 2026

Parents Apart

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Farm to Table Networking Event

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Are you a food business looking to purchase more local food in 2026? Are you a farm looking for additional restaurant or catering contracts? Join us for an informal networking event to find out what opportunities are available. We encourage you to bring business cards and other materials to share...

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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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Needle Felting: Heart Holding Penguin

Friday, February 6, 2026

Join us to needle felt an irresistibly cute penguin holding a bright red heart! This sweet winter project makes the perfect gift or keepsake, and no prior felting experience is needed.

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Family Open Play

Monday, February 9, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Coalition for Families - Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness

Monday, February 9, 2026

Monthly Presentation for parents, community members and professionals

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Intro to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Monday, February 9, 2026

This informational session for community members will dive into all things Community Supported Agriculture (also called CSA). You’ll learn about the variety of CSA options in Tompkins County, and why this model can be a great way to support local farmers and communities. Learn more about what it ...

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Native Plant Gardening: Winter Sowing

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the simple and effective method of winter sowing—an easy way to start native plants outdoors during the colder months. After a brief introduction about the benefits of winter sowing, participants will have an opportunity to plant several containe...

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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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CLOSED for Presidents' Day

Monday, February 16, 2026

CCE-Tompkins will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day federal holiday.  Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.

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Family Open Play

Monday, February 23, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Vegetable Seed Starting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Grow everything from artichokes to zucchini from seed at home! Save money, get your garden started early, and enjoy the wondrous and exciting process of seed germination and plant growth throughout the winter. We'll discuss when to start your seeds, tool options, and using different pots includin...

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Farm & Food Business Planning

Thursday, February 26, 2026

In this hybrid, interactive workshop, participants will learn about the basic components of business planning and have time to work on their own business plan. Together, we will learn how to create a simple budget and project description. Participants will receive a budget template, and all activ...

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Feed Us with Trees: Humans as a Keystone Species

Thursday, February 26, 2026

As a girl, Elspeth Hay learned that we humans are a blight on the natural world. Her lived experience confirmed this story time and again—until the day she learned that we humans can eat acorns. Suddenly, things began to shift. In her new book, Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food, Els...

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Family Open Play

Monday, March 2, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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Family Open Play

Monday, March 9, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Parents Apart

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Family Open Play

Monday, March 16, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Keeping Chickens Class

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Learn practical advice for how to successfully raise chickens for home egg production. This class will explore topics including: sourcing healthy birds, determining which laying varieties are best for your needs, options for housing and nutrition, common illness and pest prevention, and the joys ...

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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles.

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Grafting Workshop

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Grafting has been used for centuries to join two trees into one to propagate various desired traits. This workshop will start with a presentation of the history of grafting and different grafting techniques. Participants will also have the opportunity to graft their own tree using the cleft graft...

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Family Open Play

Monday, March 23, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Food Preservation: Jam Making

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Canning jams is an easy, fast, and fun way to preserve fruit. In this workshop, we'll go over some of the basics of canning including equipment and food safety, and then learn how to make jams. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills with hands-on demonstrations and will b...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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Family Open Play

Monday, April 6, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Citizen Pruner Training #1: Tree Selection and Care

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

City Forester, Jeanne Grace will teach how to select the right tree for your space as well as how to plant and care for it in its early years. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for, and pr...

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Family Open Play

Monday, April 13, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, April 13, 2026

Parents Apart

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Citizen Pruner Training: Tree Pruning

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Ithaca’s City Forester, Jeanne Grace, will explain best practices for pruning small and large trees. Using the correct techniques will ensure long term health for your tree so it will be a strong part of your landscape for years to come. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training seri...

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4-H Duck Race 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026

The 4-H Duck Race is coming!Saturday, April 25, 202611 AM - 4 PMCascadilla Gorge Trail, following down to CCE Tompkins at 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca*Sponsor a duck and watch it race to the finish!*AMAZING prizes for the first ducks to cross the line, all donated by local businesses!*Ducks are limited...

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Citizen Pruner: Shrub Pruning

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Retired CCE Tompkins Ag Educator, Monika Roth, will guide you on best practices for pruning shrubs, from maintenance to rejuvenation. Shrubs are long lasting parts of our gardens - offering flowers, screening, and habitat. With good care, shrubs can be beautiful, healthy, and productive for decad...

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Spring Ephemeral Walk

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Spring ephemerals are harbingers of the changing season. They pop up before early before trees have leafed out and fill the forest with a short burst of color. Come discover the different species you can find in our woods each spring on this walk. The trail is one mile long and mostly flat but wi...

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Citizen Pruners: Hands-on Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Hands-on Workshop, led by Ithaca’s City Forester Jeanne Grace, will allow participants to practice the pruning techniques they learned in the previous classes or sharpen their existing skills. The workshop will be outside and include a tree walk to identify the trees around the CCE Tompkins o...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Parents Apart

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CLOSED for Memorial Day

Monday, May 25, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, June 4, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, June 8, 2026

Parents Apart

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CLOSED for Juneteenth

Friday, June 19, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday of June 19. There are programs still in operation with some staff in the office and working remotely. About JuneteenthJuneteenth is a holiday celebrated on the 19th...

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CLOSED for Independence Day

Friday, July 3, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Parents Apart

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, August 6, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, August 10, 2026

Parents Apart

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, September 3, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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CLOSED for Labor Day

Monday, September 7, 2026

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: Parents Apart®

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Parents Apart

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, October 1, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Monday, October 12, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, October 19, 2026

Parents Apart

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5 pm and typically end by 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.  Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2026 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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CLOSED for Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Parents Apart

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CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, December 7, 2026

Parents Apart

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CLOSED for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 23, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.

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CLOSED for New Year's Holiday

Friday, January 1, 2027

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.

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