Events
CLOSED for New Year's Holiday
Thursday, January 1, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.
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Family Open Play
Monday, January 5, 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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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, January 8, 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, January 10, 2026
Parents Apart
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Family Open Play
Monday, January 12, 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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Native Plant Gardening: Gardening for Birds
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Gardening for Birds shares some of the interactions between birds and native plants and provides ideas for improving properties of all sizes for birds. Stephen lives with his wife Elissa on a 40-acre rural property at the edge of Ithaca where he tests techniques for improving gardens and landscap...
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Candy Making Workshop with 4-H
Monday, January 19, 2026
Learn it. Make it. Take it home.Join our one-day candy-making workshop for youth ages 12–18!$30 for the Public$20 for 4-H Club Enrolled YouthJanuary 19, 20269am-12pmCCE Building; 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NYMore info and Register now:https://tinyurl.com/4HCandyMaking_________________________________...
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CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Winter'26
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Family Open Play
Monday, January 26, 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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Application deadline for 2026 Master Composter training
Monday, January 26, 2026
Help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County as a Master Composter volunteer!The free training includes ten 2-hour classes (20 hours) and two field trips. In between weekly classes, trainees spend an average of 2 hours working on class projects and volunteering. After training, Master...
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Garden Tool Care Workshop
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Properly maintained garden tools are essential for making our work easier. This class will introduce you to the tools and supplies needed to clean, sharpen, and safely store your most common garden tools. The workshop-style will have general information about garden tool maintenance and hands-on ...
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Winter'26
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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What’s going on out there?: Farm & Food Grants
Thursday, January 29, 2026
In this hybrid, interactive workshop, we will be sharing what we know about upcoming grant opportunities for farmers and food access organizations. We have pulled together a list of grants from a range of funders (e.g. USDA, NYSFVI, non-governmental foundations, etc.) and will help you decide whe...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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, Thompson/Triangle Park (by Gimme! Coffee) & 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 a...
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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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