Nature in Your Neighborhood

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Attention all families with young children! Did you know you can learn new ways to connect with nature right in your backyard? This new program is a guided experience from Ithaca Forest Preschool staff in various neighborhoods around the area. Discover a local park right near your house and learn...

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Family Playgroup - Fall'26

Monday, November 9, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Fall'26

Tuesday, November 10, 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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Ithaca Forest Preschool Play Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Parents and children ages 0-5 are invited to join Ithaca Forest Preschool for a morning of exploring, stories, and fire at our beloved Trillium Camp located at 4-H Acres (418 Lower Creek Road, west of Ithaca).We believe the seeds of a deep connection to nature are in each of us from the time...

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Primitive Pursuits School Break Day

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

School is out! Come outside to enjoy the best the natural world has to offer – with us!Come spend your day playing games, telling stories, carving, building shelters, cooking on campfires, and making crafts with materials we find in the forest. School may be out but fun and adventure are in with ...

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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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Planning Your Garden: Site Assessment and Mapping

Thursday, November 12, 2026

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 ...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Parents Apart

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Primitive Pursuits Teen Programs

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Primitive Pursuits Coyote's Howl and Coyote's Path Saturday leadership programs are an opportunity for young people to practice group team-building challenges and wilderness living skills in an inclusive, supportive group of peers.These teen meet-ups offer an incredible opportunity to learn life ...

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Connecting Farmers to the Land Retreat

Sunday, November 15, 2026

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 ...

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Family Playgroup - Fall'26

Monday, November 16, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Fall'26

Tuesday, November 17, 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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Energy Literacy & Weatherization Workshop

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Take home a free home energy kit and learn DIY ways to save energy and money in your home! Find out about grants and rebates for home weatherization, heat pumps, and solar. Our Community Energy Advisors will be available to answer your energy questions. Free pizza and soft drinks will be provided...

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Primitive Pursuits School Break Day

Friday, November 20, 2026

School is out! Come outside to enjoy the best the natural world has to offer – with us!Come spend your day playing games, telling stories, carving, building shelters, cooking on campfires, and making crafts with materials we find in the forest. School may be out but fun and adventure are in with ...

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Bokashi Composting Class

Saturday, November 21, 2026

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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Family Playgroup - Fall'26

Monday, November 23, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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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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Family Playgroup - Fall'26

Monday, November 30, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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2026 Annual Meeting

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

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 o...

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Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar Part 2

Thursday, December 3, 2026

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 i...

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Wreath Making Workshop! (Friday)

Friday, December 4, 2026

Create a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, and ribbons will be supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath, such as ornaments, lights, or berries. Wear casual c...

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Wreath Making Workshop! (Saturday)

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Create a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, and ribbons will be supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath, such as ornaments, lights, or berries. Wear casual c...

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Primitive Pursuits Willow Basket Basics

Saturday, December 5, 2026

The woven willow basket is among the most beautiful and useful of containers. They are strong, light weight, and versatile. Willow baskets have been shaped into everything from cradles to coffins and are just as amazing now as they were to our ancestors. This workshop provides hands-on instructio...

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Family Playgroup - Fall'26

Monday, December 7, 2026

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, December 7, 2026

Parents Apart

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Farmland Protection Grant Information Session

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Have you thought about applying for a farmland protection grant but not sure how the process works? Come hear from the New York Agricultural Land Trust and landowners who have protected their farmland about what it’s like to protect land through the state farmland protection implementation grant ...

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Primitive Pursuits Teen Programs

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Primitive Pursuits Coyote's Howl and Coyote's Path Saturday leadership programs are an opportunity for young people to practice group team-building challenges and wilderness living skills in an inclusive, supportive group of peers.These teen meet-ups offer an incredible opportunity to learn life ...

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Ithaca Forest Preschool Play Day

Monday, December 14, 2026

Parents and children ages 0-5 are invited to join Ithaca Forest Preschool for a morning of exploring, stories, and fire at our beloved Trillium Camp located at 4-H Acres (418 Lower Creek Road, west of Ithaca).We believe the seeds of a deep connection to nature are in each of us from the time...

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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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 the Holidays

Monday, December 28, 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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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, January 6, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, February 3, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, March 10, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, March 17, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, March 24, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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Family Open Play - Fall '26 & Winter '27

Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Wednesday afternoons 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Oct 14 - March 31, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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