Events
Thriving With Your Spirited Child
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Learn about your child's temperament (and yours), how to develop effective strategies for dealing with temper tantrums, power struggles and other challenging behaviors in this FREE 7-week class series for parents and caregivers.What makes a spirited child? The key word that distinguishes spirite...
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Wood Pellet Boiler Home Tour - Ithaca
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Winter's coming and it's not too late to think about changing out that old oil or propane heating system for a fully automated wood pellet boiler! Highly efficient and clean-burning, these boilers can keep your whole home warm all winter long while saving you money. They also help support our loc...
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Parenting: The Hardest Job in the World (Ithaca)
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
This FREE 8-class workshop led by Serena Ward & Lucy Barrett will help you learn how to talk with your child (of any age) using the five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Choices, Self-Control, and Respecting Feelings. Share your strengths with other parents/guardians, and lea...
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Keeping A Small Flock of Chickens
Thursday, September 26, 2019
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.
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Gardener's Pot Swap Recycling Event
Friday, September 27, 2019
This is a great opportunity to keep pots out of the landfill or recycling stream by giving them another year of use with your fellow gardeners. During our recycling event, bring your plastic nursery pots and trays IN GOOD CONDITION to this Master Gardener Volunteer-staffed event at the CCE-Tompk...
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Wood Pellet Boiler Home Tour - Caroline
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Winter's coming and it's not too late to think about changing out that old oil or propane heating system for a fully automated wood pellet boiler! Highly efficient and clean-burning, these boilers can keep your whole home warm all winter long while saving you money. They also help support our loc...
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Gardener's Pot Swap Recycling Event
Saturday, September 28, 2019
This is a great opportunity to keep pots out of the landfill or recycling stream by giving them another year of use with your fellow gardeners. During our recycling event, bring your plastic nursery pots and trays IN GOOD CONDITION to this Master Gardener Volunteer-staffed event at the CCE-Tompk...
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CarFit: Adjusting your car for safety and comfort
Saturday, September 28, 2019
At this practical, hands-on educational program for older drivers, (anyone over 50) a team of trained technicians works with each participant for about 15 minutes to help adjust their car for the optimal "fit." A CarFit review includes twelve key areas, such as how to adjust one's mirrors...
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2019 Community Beautification Nomination Deadline
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The Tompkins County Community Beautification Program invites nominations of local sites that have done an outstanding job beautifying their properties, and that deserve to be recognized with a Tompkins County Community Award for Beautification. Nominate your favorite site in 1 of 4 Categories: ...
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Thriving With Your Spirited Child
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Learn about your child's temperament (and yours), how to develop effective strategies for dealing with temper tantrums, power struggles and other challenging behaviors in this FREE 7-week class series for parents and caregivers.What makes a spirited child? The key word that distinguishes spirite...
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Spring Bulbs: Three Months of Bloom
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Fall is the time to plan for a colorful spring. In this class, we will teach you how to plan for 3+ months of spring bulb bloom. The class will cover different bulb varieties, planting and growing tips (including planting in specialized conditions or with deer in mind), and a design exercise to...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 3, 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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Fall Worm Composting Class
Saturday, October 5, 2019
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! REGISTER ONLINE HERE! Yo...
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Inspiration for a Winter Garden
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
While not flowery, winter landscapes have a stark beauty of their own and provide critical habitat for insects, birds, and wildlife. In this class, we will explore the ways in which the winter landscape can be a source of beauty through structure, texture, color, and provision of ecosystem servic...
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Consumer's Rights & Responsibilities in the Marketplace
Thursday, October 10, 2019
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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Advanced Compost series
Thursday, October 10, 2019
*Date Change*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 comp...
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Growing American Ginseng
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Join Ginseng expert Bob Beyfuss for a classroom presentation followed by woods walk. This program is designed to teach participants how to get started growing American ginseng on forested land in central NY. This class will begin by teaching participants how to assess a forested site for suit...
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4-H Fall Festival & Chicken BBQ
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Come and see what Tompkins County 4-H is all about!Chicken BBQ-served starting at 11:00Live AnimalsGiant Pumpkin Weigh In and AwardsSee Samples of 4-Hers Exciting, Creative & Dynamic WorkFun Activities and MORE!!
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Parents Apart®
Saturday, October 12, 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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Parenting: The Hardest Job in the World (Enfield)
Wednesday, October 16, 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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Advanced Compost series
Thursday, October 17, 2019
*Date Change*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 comp...
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Fall Pruning
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Join City Forester Jeanne Grace and Horticultural Educator Mila Fournier to learn the right way to prune in the fall. Most pruning tasks are best done in the late winter or in spring, but in some cases fall pruning exactly what your plants need to get through the winter safely and perform even be...
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The Art and Skills 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
Our Horticulture Program Manager, Jennie Cramer, is obsessed with growing garlic. Growing garlic is easy. Growing GREAT garlic involves some skill. Come learn Jennie's secrets to growing organic, disease-free, flavorful garlic. Between Halloween and Thanksgiving is the best time to plant in our r...
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Advanced Compost series
Thursday, October 24, 2019
*Date Change*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 comp...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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