Events
Gardening in Difficult Spaces
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Experienced Master Gardeners will address challenges associated with gardening in dry, shady, deer-prone and curbside conditions and present plants likely to be successful (and even flourish!) in these tough conditions. The class will be in-person only and partially outdoors allowing participants...
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CLOSED for Independence Day
Friday, July 3, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday.
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Food Preservation: Fermentation
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Nothing beats the crunchy zing of a homemade pickle! In this workshop we'll learn the basics of making fermented foods and how to ferment food safely. We'll also have plenty of time for a hands-on activity where participants will get to decide if they want to make pickles or sauerkraut.Instructor...
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Summer'26
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Mediterranean Eating Made Simple
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Discover healthy eating tips and learn delicious recipes! This class will feature a review of healthy eating principles, a live recipe demo, and simple nutrition tips. To receive more information or register, please email cl2742@cornell.edu.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Parents Apart
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Native Lawns: Ecological Solutions
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Join us for a talk on exemplary green gardening practices using native plant species that are beautiful throughout every season. We will discuss native plant /insect /animal interactions as a key component in preserving biodiversity and creating a garden that blends aesthetics with habitat needs....
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Summer'26
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Parenting Styles - Summer'26
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Parenting classes
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Parenting Styles - Summer'26
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Parenting classes
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Speed Link Event for Farmland Seekers & Farmland Owners
Friday, July 24, 2026
Calling all farmland owners and seekers. This event will help you connect with each other and explore opportunities for farmland sales, leases, cooperative use, and transition planning. In our experience, most successful farmland links are built on relationships between landowners and land seeker...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The second half of the June Board of Directors meeting — 6-7 pm on Thursday, June 4 — will be a closed Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting will be held from 5 to 6 pm. The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5...
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, August 10, 2026
Parents Apart
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The second half of the June Board of Directors meeting — 6-7 pm on Thursday, June 4 — will be a closed Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting will be held from 5 to 6 pm. The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5...
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CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2026
The CCE-Tompkins Education Center will be closed in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
September is a month full of bounty! If you've found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating, or if you're just curious about food preservation, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tomatoes and other seasonal foods at their peak flavor. Participants will learn about the safety, equ...
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The second half of the June Board of Directors meeting — 6-7 pm on Thursday, June 4 — will be a closed Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting will be held from 5 to 6 pm. The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5...
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CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 12, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, October 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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 balanc...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2026
The second half of the June Board of Directors meeting — 6-7 pm on Thursday, June 4 — will be a closed Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting will be held from 5 to 6 pm. The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5...
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CLOSED for Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Parents Apart
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, December 7, 2026
Parents Apart
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Thursday, December 24, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Friday, December 25, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for New Year's Holiday
Friday, January 1, 2027
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.
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