Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Tompkins 4-H Fall Festival Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road , Ithaca, NY 14850 Learn about Tompkins 4-H and explore all of our programs at FALL FEST! Join us on October 17 from 10 am to 2 pm at 4-H Acres, for a pancake breakfast, and crafts, games, live animals, guided nature walks, and plants. 4-H offers various clubs that youth can join as well as a variety of Rural Youth Services and Primitive Pursuits programs. Learn about all of these and enjoy a hearty breakfast with other local families!Learn more about Tompkins County 4-H: CCETompkins.org/4-h-youth. ========================================= Board Member Applications Due Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online Event CCE-Tompkins is actively recruiting Tompkins County residents with diverse backgrounds and interests to serve as At-Large members of its Board of Directors. Board members guide and shape the direction of the organization’s many programs, oversee its finances and operations, select and evaluate the performance of its director, and other duties that help to ensure CCE-Tompkins effectively meets the current needs of Tompkins County residents.New board members would serve a 3-year term through December 2029, with an option to continue for a second term. The full Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 pm; Board Standing Committees meet once a month for two hours, at a time determined by the members. This is an unpaid volunteer position, and there is no financial commitment required to serve.Applications will be accepted until October 17, 2026. About CCE Tompkins Founded in 1913, CCE-Tompkins provides free or low-cost classes, workshops, services and information based on current research from Cornell and other Land Grant universities across the nation. Its programs are grassroots driven and created in response to community identified needs, on topics that include home gardening, food and nutrition, parenting skills, 4-H youth clubs and activities, agriculture, environmental issues, community development, and more. Learn more about our organization’s history, work and to review our latest Strategic Plan.How to Apply: More information about the specific work of the CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors and Board Standing Committees can be found on the introduction to the Application Form here: bit.ly/CCETC-Board2026.All applicants will be contacted via e-mail by the Nominating Committee with next steps. Please direct questions to tompkins@cornell.edu. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, October 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-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 parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 New York State Parks is increasing the use of native plants in our shared public spaces, following a native plant policy that encourages using beneficial species in all landscaping and gardening projects. In this discussion we will go over management strategies that help horticulture staff balance aesthetic and ecological goals in landscape restoration and garden sites around the Finger Lakes state park region. The pros and cons of different planting and establishment strategies will also be discussed.Instructor's bio: Max McCune has been a Horticulturalist at New York State Parks since 2018, he works to design, maintain and manage native plant restorations and gardens throughout the Finger Lakes region. Prior to his work at parks, Max worked at plant nurseries and sustainable farming operations in Ithaca and in his hometown of Hiton, NY. Max has a bachelor’s degree in history from SUNY Oswego.This class is offered either online or in-person. This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mjv6osd0malojb/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Professional Development Training - PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 What: PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills, Hybrid TrainingWhen: Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: Hybrid training - CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NY) OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus & Serena WardCost: $350 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snack (for those joining in person) Physical copy (for in-person attendees) or electronic copy (for online attendees) of our brand-new updated 2026 facilitator manual ($150 value)Facilitator on-line delivery PowerPoint (updated 2026)PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $350 CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ps-it-works-communication-skills-training/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Fall'26 Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting FeelingsFALL'26 ROUND:Meets (8)  Thursdays October 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. (No class on November 26) The last date to join this series is October 29. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= 4-H Crafting: Needle Felted Pumpkins Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Join us for a few cozy, creative evenings designed to spark your holiday spirit and support your local 4-H programs!This beginner-friendly needle felting workshop will leave you with a charming, handmade decoration that's perfect for gifting or adding to your autumn display. $35 ($25 if you have your own pad & needle set) Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/4h-craft-series-mina37h1t3ll40/ ========================================= Professional Development Training - PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 What: PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills, Hybrid TrainingWhen: Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: Hybrid training - CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NY) OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus & Serena WardCost: $350 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snack (for those joining in person) Physical copy (for in-person attendees) or electronic copy (for online attendees) of our brand-new updated 2026 facilitator manual ($150 value)Facilitator on-line delivery PowerPoint (updated 2026)PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $350 CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ps-it-works-communication-skills-training/ ========================================= Fall Worm Composting Class Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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. $12 per household. Register early, space is limited!  Register online using the link below. You may also call Cooperative Extension during businesses hours to register (607) 272-2292. $12 per household includes starter bin & worms Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1862 ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Fall'26 Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting FeelingsFALL'26 ROUND:Meets (8)  Thursdays October 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. (No class on November 26) The last date to join this series is October 29. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Professional Development Training - 2Gen Ps: It Works! Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 What: Introducing 2Gen PS: It Works!, an adaptation of PS: It Works!, specifically targeting youth ages 6-10 and their grownup. This training will focus specifically on the youth curriculum and attendees should have prior knowledge of the original PS: It Works! curriculum.When: Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus & Serena WardCost: $250 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snackIn-person attendees will receive a physical copy of our brand-new 2026 manual, and online attendees will receive an electronic copy. ($150 value).2 Gen PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Serena L. Ward, slw256@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 247 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-2gen-ps-it-works-skills-training/ ========================================= 2Gen PS: It Works! Skills Training Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 2Gen PS: It Works! training, Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am-4:30pm at CCE Tompkins OR online.Introducing 2Gen PS: It Works!, specifically targeting youth ages 6-10 and their grownup. This training will focus specifically on the youth curriculum and attendees should have prior knowledge of the original PS: It Works! curriculum.In-person attendees will receive a physical copy of our brand-new 2026 manual and online attendees will receive an electronic copy ($150 value).Light lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. $250 Serena L. Ward, slw256@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 247 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-2gen-ps-it-works-skills-training/ ========================================= Professional Development Training - 2Gen Ps: It Works! Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Online Event What: Introducing 2Gen PS: It Works!, an adaptation of PS: It Works!, specifically targeting youth ages 6-10 and their grownup. This training will focus specifically on the youth curriculum and attendees should have prior knowledge of the original PS: It Works! curriculum.When: Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus, Serena Ward & Alba Sancho Pinto Cost: $250 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snackIn-person attendees will receive a physical copy of our brand-new 2026 manual, and online attendees will receive an electronic copy. ($150 value).2 Gen PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $250 Serena L. Ward, slw256@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 247 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-2gen-ps-it-works-skills-training/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, November 2, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1 Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479# Free ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, November 9, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Fall'26 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Spirited Children are just a little “more” of everything. Quicker to cry, louder, persistent, more sensitive... None of the advice seems to work and you feel like you’re all alone. This 7-week workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren). 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. This class will meet on ZOOM for (7) Tuesdays, November 10 - December 22 from Noon - 1:30 pm. The last day to join this class is November 17Space is limited. Register today!Participants are encouraged, but not required to first attend a series of PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshops Series. No cost Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. ========================================= 4-H Crafting: Small Book Binding Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Join us for a few cozy, creative evenings designed to spark your holiday spirit and support your local 4-H programs!Learn the art of binding book pages to create a small booklet to use for portable art creations, journaling, and more. $35 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/4h-craft-series-mina37h1t3ll40/ ========================================= Planning Your Garden: Site Assessment and Mapping Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Assessing and mapping the conditions of your site is an essential first step to a successful garden. Choosing the right plants for the right place will save you time and money in the long run. In this class we will go through the steps to assessing your soil type, light and shade patterns, views to screen or enhance, identifying existing plants and noting any other conditions that define your garden. This information will then be used to create a base map that can be used in future years to help you select plants that will thrive in your unique site conditions.Instructor's bio: Chrys Gardener is a Master Gardener, avid gardener, and landscape designer. She specializes in designing gardens that include lots of native plants and are also deer-resistant and low-maintenance. A self-confessed seedaholic, Chrys starts thousands of seeds each spring for her own gardens and gardens she designs for others, and she is excited to share this easy technique with others who wish to fill their own gardens with lots of native plants. This program is $20. A donation funds scholarships to keep our programs accessible to all. Subsidized rates are provided to support all community members' access. Please pay what you are able. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1x62d050txbnyf/ ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-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 parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Connecting Farmers to the Land Retreat Sunday, November 15, 2026 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Dryden Center for Community, 9 E Main Street , Dryden, NY 13053 Join us for a day of conversations and presentations on farmland access, farmland stewardship, and farm transitions. This event will bring together retiring farmers (and mid-career farmers), farmland seekers, and non-operating farmland owners. We will explore topics including cooperative farming and land access, conservation and environmental stewardship, legal considerations, and equitable land access. We’ll work through key questions including: • How can landowners steward their land for economic, environmental, and social good          while strengthening local and regional food systems? • How do young farmers find and afford farmland? • How can leases be structured for long-term agroforestry projects? • What steps can retiring farmers take to plan for the future of their farm and transition           their land to the next generation of farmers? • How can cooperative land access and cooperative farming help address the challenges          of land access and farmland affordability in the Ithaca area?We’ll hear from farmers and landowners who have successfully addressed these key questions, as well as from experts from across the state. Come be part of the conversation and the solution. Dive deep into specific strategies and make lasting connections that will help our community provide affordable farmland access for a new generation of farmers. This event is brought to you with generous funding from the American Farmland Trust, and in close partnership with Khuba International and Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming.You can view a copy of the draft agenda here. We have a small number of stipends available to help make this event more accessible. If your current situation makes it financially difficult for you to attend, please consider applying for a stipend. This event is free, with funding provided by the American Farmland Trust Crystal Buck, cb258@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x126 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1a7if0x0x649dw/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, November 16, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Fall'26 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event Spirited Children are just a little “more” of everything. Quicker to cry, louder, persistent, more sensitive... None of the advice seems to work and you feel like you’re all alone. This 7-week workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren). 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. This class will meet on ZOOM for (7) Tuesdays, November 10 - December 22 from Noon - 1:30 pm. The last day to join this class is November 17Space is limited. Register today!Participants are encouraged, but not required to first attend a series of PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshops Series. No cost Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Bokashi Composting Class Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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 enthusiasts to learn about the practice and go home with your own bokashi starter kit.Register online through the link below, or by calling (607) 272-2292. $15 per household includes bokashi starter kit Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1861 ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, November 23, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, November 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 27, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, November 30, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, December 2, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= 2026 Annual Meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2026 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Hotel Ithaca, 222 S Cayuga Street , Ithaca, New York 14850 Join us at our Annual Meeting to reflect on the past year, recognize and celebrate partnerships, and plan for our future! The Annual Meeting is open to everyone; registration and ticket info will be available soon. All Tompkins County residents are invited to participate in electing new members of our Board of Directors during the meeting.ENJOY hors d'oeuvres and conversation with our staff and community. REFLECT on the year's Extension work.CELEBRATE and re-elect board and program committee members.SHARE your thoughts on our major program directions. CCE Tompkins County’s connections in the community are among its greatest assets.MEET community members, collaborators, and others who share interests in Extension’s work. A brief meeting to elect board members be held.Some scholarship assistance is available. If you have a disability and require an accommodation, please contact tompkins@cornell.edu for assistance.Eligibility: All persons, who, as of this date, are Tompkins County residents, 18 years of age or older, and who qualify as an enrollee (Persons enroll by: (a) participation in programs or activities of the association, evidenced by registration or lists generated with respect to such programs or activities, (b) requesting the association to place their names on an association list that will be maintained for one calendar year, or (c) serving the association as a volunteer. ========================================= 4-H Crafting: Tea Blends and Tins Wednesday, December 2, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Join us for a few cozy, creative evenings designed to spark your holiday spirit and support your local 4-H programs!Create up to two 2oz loose-leaf tea blends using caffeinated and/or non-caffeinated base plus a variety of floral, fruity, herbal, earthy, and spicy add-ins. Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/4h-craft-series-mina37h1t3ll40/ ========================================= Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar Part 2 Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event In part two of this series, we will focus on how to incorporate ecological succession and stratification into design and management. We will go through several examples of a “conventional” layout for production of a given crop, and an alternative design which would enhance the planting and turn it into a living system. Putting such a system into practice involves much more than just a planting plan, so we will work through management strategies beginning with planting and culminating in a mature system.Erik Schellenberg is the natural resource educator and commercial horticulture educator with CCE Orange County. He is also a student of Ernst Götsch, the creator of syntropic agroforestry and works to bring this way of approaching agriculture to North America. This event is free, however, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! Jonathan Bates, jb2663@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 171 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mbpzw8l00gfhdd/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, December 7, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, December 7, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-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 parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, December 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, December 14, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, December 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Fall'26 Monday, December 21, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 7 weeks series, November 2  - December 21Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement,...Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 24, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, December 25, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Monday, December 28, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for New Year's Holiday Friday, January 1, 2027 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday. ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, January 6, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, January 13, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, January 20, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, January 27, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, February 3, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, February 10, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, February 17, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, February 24, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, March 10, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, March 17, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, March 24, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ ========================================= Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27 Wednesday, March 31, 2027 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 pmOct 14, 2026 - March 31, 2027 Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/zlyg2ik0q5w23y/ =========================================