Events
Citizen Pruner Training #3: Ornamental Shrub Pruning
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Join retired CCE Tompkins Ag Educator, Monika Roth, who will guide you on best practices for pruning shrubs, from maintenance to rejuvenation. Shrubs are long lasting parts of our gardens - offering flowers, screening, and habitat. With good care, shrubs can be beautiful, healthy, and product...
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Walking Club
Friday, April 19, 2024
Join SNAP-Ed and Whole Health for walks in the park every Friday in April! Together we will take a short walk and sample a healthy recipe. Also get tips on tick prevention and staying safe this summer. All ages welcome.SNAP-Ed is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP....
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Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Join the 2024 Earth Day Festival on the Ithaca Commons, April 20 from 12-5 pm! Come celebrate your community’s efforts to address climate change and other environmental issues with a family-friendly celebration featuring lots of hands-on activities, food, music, free raffles, and more. Learn...
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Coalition for Families
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Tompkins Families invites you to join us for our monthly meeting of Coalition for Families!Building Resilience Using the Protective Factors FrameworkJoin in the conversation as Tamae Memole reviews the Adverse Childhood Experience Study, discusses the importance of intentional resilience strength...
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Walking Club
Friday, April 26, 2024
Join SNAP-Ed and Whole Health for walks in the park every Friday in April! Together we will take a short walk and sample a healthy recipe. Also get tips on tick prevention and staying safe this summer. All ages welcome.SNAP-Ed is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP....
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4-H Duck Race 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The 4-H Duck Race 2024 will take place on Sunday, April 28th from 11am-4pm. Join us to watch as 3,000 rubber ducks tumble over Cascadilla Creek Falls and bob towards the finish line.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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Insider Tips: Used Car Buying (Free Virtual Class)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
LEARN FROM AN AUTO INDUSTRY EXPERT ABOUT: Borrowing with Bad Credit, Loan vs. Lease, Gas vs. Electric Vehicles Jerome Emanuel, Community Development Director, Alternatives Federal Credit Union Jerome has 20 years of experience in the auto industry where he quickly moved up the ranks f...
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Citizen Pruner Program Training #4: Hands-on Outdoor Workshop
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The Hands-on Workshop, led by Ithaca’s City Forester Jeanne Grace, will allow participants to practice the pruning techniques they learned in the previous classes or sharpen their existing skills. The workshop will be outside and include a tree walk to identify the trees around the CCE Tompkin...
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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2024 Garden Fair and Plant Sale
Friday, May 17, 2024
One of the Finger Lakes' most highly anticipated gardening events is the annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale, organized since 1982 by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. The Plant Sale will take place Friday, May 17th from 1-7pm at the Ithaca Farmers Market. The Plant Sale feat...
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Keeping Backyard Chickens (Online Only)
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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 jo...
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CLOSED for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024
Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, June 3, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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Seed Saving
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
This class will cover the reasons to save seeds, the plants that are good candidates for seed saving, and methods for handling and storing seeds. Emphasis will be on tomatoes, beans, lettuce and kale. Other vegetable varieties, annual flowers, and native plants will also be covered.Tracy McLellan...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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CLOSED for Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, July 4, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, August 12, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2024
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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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 14, 2024
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 21, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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CLOSED for Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, 2024
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 16, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29, 2024
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 2, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 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 : January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Mond...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings ...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Youth Game ClubInclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be able to connect with other parents while their youth play (with supervision)* Bring your favorite game!Space is limited. Register online today!
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
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 26, 2024
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
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.
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