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March - April 2010
Unless another location is listed in the entry, events are held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY.
Community Food Growing Series: Food Gardening Panel Discussion
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Don’t miss this panel discussion by several experienced food gardeners! Master Gardeners and others with years of food growing experience will highlight some advanced ways to maximize your crop and extend the growing season. This workshop will assume that attendees have had some growing experience. For a more basic discussion of how to get started, go to the Feb. 25 class described above. Fee: $5/class or $20/series. Pre-registration recommended; call 272-2292.
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage
and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements
to your home. Each participating household will receive a free kit
of energy-saving items worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration
is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat and an energy kit,
or email Carole Fisher at crf11@cornell.edu. Offered again on Thursday, March 18, 2:00-4:00pm; Tuesday, March 23, 1:00-3:00pm; Thursday, April 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesday, April 13, 1:00-3:00pm; Thursday, April 22, 2:00-4:00pm, and Thursday, April 29, 6:30-8:30pm.
GO Green, Save Green: Getting Around for Le$$
Thursday, March 11, 6:00-7:00 pm
Learn about how to save on transportation costs while helping to reduce local air pollution and global warming at the same time. Whether you drive everywhere or don’t have a car at all, this workshop can help you get around cheaper and better, while supporting sustainable transportation for all. Snacks provided. For more info or to RSVP: Chrisophia Somerfeldt, 272-2292 x184. Drop-ins welcome! Offered again on Saturday, March 13, 2:00-3:00pm at the Borg Warner Room, Tompkins County Public Library.
Poultry School for Small Farms
Saturday, March 13, 9:00am-5:00pm
Morrison Hall at Cornell University
Learn about pastured chickens and turkeys, organic production, animal health, processing, marketing and more. To register, call 607-334-3231 ext.4 or email Kimberly.totten@ny.usda.gov.
4-H Quilting Workshop
Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Youth eight years and older and adults are invited to this FREE workshop in which participants will complete either a 9-square or “Crazy Quilt” pillow top. All participants should have BASIC sewing skills and knowledge prior to registering for the class. Bring your own lunch, 1 yard of neutral color cotton fabric for the quilt base and pillow back, small pieces of cotton fabric for the pillow cover (at least 6”) and a 14” pillow form. Additional fabric and thread will be provided. Participants will also explore how messages and ideas can be expressed through fabric and fiber art. Reference books on “Freedom Quilts” will be available for review, as well as examples of other quilts and quilt projects. This workshop is held in memory of long-time 4-H volunteer Elma Canfield, who is remembered by many as an incredible sewing teacher and 4-H volunteer. Please register for this workshop with Sherron Brown, 272-2292, or scb42@cornell.edu. This workshop is limited to 16 participants.
GO Green, Save Green: Getting Around for Le$$
Saturday, March 13, 2:00-3:00 pm
Borg Warner Rm, Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca
Learn about how to save on transportation costs while helping to reduce local air pollution and global warming at the same time. Whether you drive everywhere or don’t have a car at all, this workshop can help you get around cheaper and better, while supporting sustainable transportation for all. Snacks provided. For more info or to RSVP: Chrisophia Somerfeldt, 272-2292 x184. Drop-ins welcome!
Land Owner Coalitions: Emerging Opportunities for Grassroots Organizing Around Natural Gas Leasing
Saturday, March 13, 1:00-3:00 pm
Dryden Fire Hall, North Street in Dryden
A meeting for land owners interested in learning more about land owner coalitions and the opportunities they offer for grassroots organizing around natural gas leasing. Nick Schoonover, President of the Tioga County Landowners Group, will explain what brought Tioga landowners together, how they developed their organization, and what services they offer their membership. Sponsored by the Tompkins County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. Free. For more information, contact Debbie Teeter at 272-2292 or DLT22@cornell.edu.
Advanced Fire Intensive for Adults
Sunday, March 14, 10:00am-3:00pm
4-H Acres, on Lower Creek Road off Rt 13 North, Ithaca
A Primitive Pursuits workshop for adults (and youth aged 14 and over accompanied by adults - half price tuition for kids) with basic fire skills who would like to master the art of creating fires with raw materials gathered right off the land. This workshop will cover many trusted methods of fire by friction as well as all the indigenous materials available to our area that can be used to conjure and utilize this amazing natural tool. Cost: $25 if registering before March 1, $35 on or after March 1 .For more information, visit www.primitivepursuits.net or find us on FaceBook, call (607) 272-2292, ext. 195 or email primitivepursuits@cornell.edu.
Community Food Growing Series: Composting Techniques
Monday, March 15 , 6:00–8:00 pm
Master Composter Volunteers will present a variety of small to medium scale composting methods and a Question & Answer session. $5/class or $20 for the entire series. Call 607-272-2292 to preregister.
Making
Ends Meet
Tuesday, March 16, 10:00 am-12:00
pm
This
free workshop will cover how to set financial goals, track spending,
get the most for your money and ways to reduce energy bills. All
participants will receive a free assortment of money management
tools. Class size is limited; advance registration is required.
Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat, or ask for Helen Ranck or email hkr24@cornell.edu for more information. Meets again on Thursday, April 15, 1:00-3:00pm.
2010 Green Building Series: Reducing Construction Waste
Tuesday, March 16, 7:00-9:00 pm
First Unitarian Church Annex (208 E. Buffalo Street, Ithaca NY)
Diane Cohen, Executive Director of the Finger Lakes ReUse Center, and Phillip Carey, FLRC’s Deconstruction Coordinator, will give you all the tools you need to keep construction waste out of the landfill. They’ll cover strategies and local resources for reducing, reusing and recycling construction materials and confront the issues of on-site waste management. They will also discuss the basics of deconstruction and options in the community for salvaging usable building materials. Presented by Tompkins County Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Ithaca Green Building Alliance, with support from the First Unitarian Church of Ithaca. Fee: $5, scholarships available. Dates and topics subject to change. For the latest information, contact Guillermo Metz at gm52@cornell.edu or 272-2292, x.185, or visit www.ccetompkins.org. Additional seminars on: Tuesdays, March 23, 30 and April 6.
Coalition
for Families
Thursday, March 18, 8:15-9:30 am
8:15 - networking,
tea/coffee, 8:30 - intros and announcements; dialog begins at 8:45. Topic: Parent Information Resource Center with Carol West, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County. How can we support families in our communities? What information is helpful? What helps reduce isolation? How can parents engage in their children's education? Bring your questions and ideas for building a strong community for all children and families! Call Nancy Potter 272-2292, x127, for more information.
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Thursday, March 18, 2:00-4:00 pm
Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage
and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements
to your home. Each participating household will receive a free kit
of energy-saving items worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration
is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat and an energy kit,
or email Carole Fisher at crf11@cornell.edu. Offered again on Tuesday, March 23, 1:00-3:00pm; Thursday, April 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesday, April 13, 1:00-3:00pm; Thursday, April 22, 2:00-4:00pm, and Thursday, April 29, 6:30-8:30pm.
6th
Annual Sister-Friends Luncheon
Thursday, March 18, 11:00 am-3:00
pm
Emerson Suites, Ithaca College
Guest Speaker: Amy Dickinson, columnist of "Ask Amy". An intergenerational and diverse event
that celebrates women and their relationships. This year's program will be held at Emerson Suites at Ithaca College, and will feature a variety of performances
by young girls, teens, women and elders. The
Women's Market will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the luncheon
beginning at 11:30 and program at 12:00 p.m. Join us for this wonderful,
exciting event that celebrates women of all ages, sizes, religions, ethnicities
and cultures. Tickets are $20 and will be available from GIAC and at MRC/CCE, 615 Willow Ave. For
more information please call Audrey J. Cooper 272-2292, ext. 135.
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Thursday, March 18, 2:00-4:00 pm
Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage
and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements
to your home. Each participating household will receive a free kit
of energy-saving items worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration
is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat and an energy kit,
or email Carole Fisher at crf11@cornell.edu. Offered again on Tuesday, March 23, 1:00-3:00pm; and Thursday, April 8, 6:30-8:30pm.
Fruit Pruning Workshop
Saturday, March 20, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Reisinger’s Orchard, 2750 Apple Lane off Ellison Road, Watkins
Glen, NY
Learn about pruning, thinning and grafting from orchardist Rick Reisinger at his 50-acre orchard and u-pick farm. Topics include grafting and pruning on many apple trees of different ages and pruning on stone fruits. Fee: $10/person. Please prepay and preregister by March 1. Call 607-535-7161 to register or email Roger Ort at Schuyler County Cooperative Extension, at rlo28@cornell.edu This workshop is a joint venture of Schuyler and
Yate Counties Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair
Sunday March 21, 12:00-3:00 pm
Boynton Middle School, Ithaca
What is CSA? Learn about this partnership between consumers and farmers; meet and talk with 12+ area CSA farmers in one place! Activities to keep the kids busy, space to sit and review farm information. Contact Debbie Teeter: 272-2292, DLT22@cornell.edu.
Community Food Growing Series: Seed Starting
Monday, March 22, 6:00–8:00 pm
In this session, we finally get our hands dirty! We will be sowing the first seeds of the seaon such a tomatoes and cabbage, and learning how to make our own potting soil . Instructors: Pat Curran and Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
Exploring Credit & Debt Management Issues
Monday, March 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
This FREE workshop covers how to choose & use credit wisely, strategies for paying down debt, obtaining and reviewing credit reports, and understanding a credit score. Class size is limited and advance registration is required. Call 272-2292 or email hkr24@cornell.edu for more information or to reserve a seat.
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Tuesday, March 23, 1:00-3:00 pm
Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage
and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements
to your home. Each participating household will receive a free kit
of energy-saving items worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration
is required. Call 272-2292 to reserve a seat and an energy kit,
or email Carole Fisher at crf11@cornell.edu. Offered again on Thursday, April 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesday, April 13, 1:00-3:00pm; Thursday, April 22, 2:00-4:00pm, and Thursday, April 29, 6:30-8:30pm.
2010 Beautification Brigade
Volunteer Training
(2) Tuesdays, March 23 & 30, 6:00-8:30 pm + volunteer work, in Spring & Summer
Volunteer with the Beautification Program and help make Ithaca more beautiful while learning useful gardening tips and techniques. The Brigade plants and maintains spring and summer flowers on city traffic medians and the Ithaca Commons. FREE dinner is provided at each training session. FREE and open to anyone who wishes to volunteer with the program. Contact Dan Klein at 272-2292x123 or dek22@cornell.edu for information or to receive 2010 Training announcements. To learn more about the program, see "Community Beautification" under "Yard & Garden" at ccetompkins.org.
2010 Green Building Series: Designing for Maximum Energy Efficiency
Tuesday, March 23, 7:00-9:00 pm
First Unitarian Church Annex (208 E. Buffalo Street, Ithaca NY)
The line of attack for reducing energy consumption includes lifestyle, materials and design choices. While weatherization and conserving energy are critical, there are some approaches that take a more radical look at reducing a home’s energy needs. Peter Larson, AIA, LEEP AP, an architect with Ashley McGraw, will lead a panel discussion on what’s possible with the latest design concepts, including Passiv Haus, Net Zero Energy, and Climate Responsive Energy Design. Joining Larson will be Craig Modisher, a Passiv Haus certified consultant and builder with Dovetail Builders, and ej George, certified sustainable building advisor and a NYSERDA Energy Educator. Presented by Tompkins County Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Ithaca Green Building Alliance, with support from the First Unitarian Church of Ithaca. Fee: $5, scholarships available. Dates and topics subject to change. For the latest information, contact Guillermo Metz at gm52@cornell.edu or 272-2292, x.185, or visit www.ccetompkins.org. Additional seminars on: Tuesdays March 30 and April 6.
Parenting: the Hardest Job in the World
(
8) Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m.
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 and 12
This free workshop led by
Travis Winter and Lisa Pate will help you learn how to talk with your child
(any age) using the five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Choices,
Self Control, and Respecting Feelings. Share your strengths with other parents/guardians,
and learn new strategies you can use! Every parent comes out with something
new! Call 272-2292 to
register. Workshop Outline. For free child care please register a week in advance.
Summer Bulbs: More Color, More Fun!
Thursday, March 25, 6:30-8:30 pm
Lilies, cannas, callas, tuberous begonias, dahlias, caladiums – the list of summer-blooming bulbs is long! Some like lilies are winter-hardy; some need frost-free warm weather but bloom for months. Some like it hot! Others flourish in dappled shade. Come explore the wide variety of fun summer bulbs we can grow. Fee: $5. Pre-registration is recommended; call 272-2292.
AgStravaganza!
Saturday, March 27, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Shops at Ithaca Mall, Triphammer Road, Ithaca
Family Fun! Informational exhibits, hands-on activities, ag videos for kids, tons of farm animals, dairy food samples, antique and modern tractors, Ronnie Raindrop! Sponsored with Farm Bureau, for more info contact Debbie Teeter at 272-2292 or DLT22@cornell.edu.
Community Food Growing Series: Training for Garden Mentors & Site Coordinators
Monday, March 29, 6:00–8:00 pm
For gardeners who would like to help their community grow more food, this session will orient new Communtiy Food Growers into our Garden Mentor program, and explore the many resources and consdierations for managing existing gardens and establishing new ones. Instructor: Josh Dolan. $5/session or $20 for the entire series. Pre-registration required. Contact Josh Dolan at sapsquatch7@gmail.com or call 607-272-2292.
Garden Educators Network Gathering
Tuesday, March 30, 6:00-7:30pm
Geared toward any formal and informal educators interested in garden based education. Presentations from fellow educators on a variety of topics, share resources and curriculum ideas, and work on strategies to spread gardens in the community.
Contact Josh Dolan with questions or presentation proposals at jd285@cornell.edu, 272-2292.
2010 Green Building Series: Outside-In Design: A Path Toward Low and Zero Energy Buildings
Tuesday, March 30, 7:00-9:00 pm
First Unitarian Church Annex (208 E. Buffalo Street, Ithaca NY)
Ian Shapiro, President of Taitem Engineering, discusses a new approach he developed for looking at how we think about our built environment. An article he’s written describing his work will appear in the Spring issue of the Journal of Green Building. Presented by Tompkins County Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Ithaca Green Building Alliance, with support from the First Unitarian Church of Ithaca. Fee: $5, scholarships available. Dates and topics subject to change. For the latest information, contact Guillermo Metz at gm52@cornell.edu or 272-2292, x.185, or visit www.ccetompkins.org. Additional seminar on: Tuesday April 6.
Unless otherwise stated here or in registration materials:
Events are free and
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Fact sheets and publications on financial management, parenting, nutrition, agriculture, and many other topics are available. Soil testing and diagnostic services are provided for a small fee. In addition, volunteers are available to answer questions by telephone, 272-2292, on the GrowLine, RotLine, Consumer and Food HelpLine.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County provides equal program and employment opportunities
Please contact Sandy Repp, 272-2292, for more information on the Calendar of Events.
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