Events
Native Plant Garden Tour
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Sponsored by Tompkins Pollinator Pathways and CCE Tompkins Master Gardeners' Native Plant committee, a mix of public and private gardens in the downtown northside and Fall Creek areas will be open for viewing. Come see how native plants are being incorporated into gardens that serve both aestheti...
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Tuesday Walking Series
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
things to do, walks, outdoor activities, events, family ventures, waterfront trail,
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Family Open Play - Summer'26
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Nov 24 - April 13, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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, ...
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Apply for the Fall 2026 Energy Warriors Training Program
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Energy Warriors is now accepting applications for our next paid, clean energy job training program running September 28 through December 18, 2026 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm.This training is designed to support individuals entering the clean energy economy - no prior training is necessary!Earn up to $2...
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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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Renewable Energy Tour - 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Join us for a free educational field day to explore distributed wind energy as a viable resource to diversify your property's power production. Distributed wind systems usually provide power directly to the end-user — in this case, the Doody Farm, who have been using wind and solar to help p...
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Sun Salutations Series of Poems
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 a...
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Sun Salutations Series of Poems
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 a...
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Ithaca Forest Preschool Play Day
Tuesday, September 15, 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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PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in Dryden
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2 Generation Communication Skills Class for parents and their children ages 6 - 10 years old
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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Catch Us at Porchfest!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Join CCE Tompkins on Sunday, September 20th, for a celebration of "Irene" (the locally-famous Ithaca Car Share truck) in our parking lot and garden areas with music by Singtrece and WSKG. Our building at 615 Willow ave will be open from 2 to 6pm to share bathrooms and water-fill stations as ...
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Climate Education Resource Fair & Professional Development Workshop
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, the Museum of the Earth and the Center for Climate Change Education at PRI are offering a FREE half-day event focused on climate education.Register for this four-hour event to access resources for teaching about climate change that are locally rel...
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PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in Dryden
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
2 Generation Communication Skills Class for parents and their children ages 6 - 10 years old
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Sun Salutations Series of Poems
Friday, September 25, 2026
Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 a...
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Sun Salutations Series of Poems
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 a...
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Sun Salutations Series of Poems
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 a...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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, ...
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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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Tompkins 4-H Fall Festival
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Learn about Tompkins 4-H and explore all of our programs at FALL FEST! Join us on October 11 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 ...
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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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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Fall'26
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Fall'26
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Parenting Communication Skills Workshops
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2026
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, ...
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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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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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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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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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