Events
Beautification Brigade Orientation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Beautification Brigade takes care of public flower plantings in Ithaca. Have fun, learn gardening techniques, and help keep Ithaca gorgeous. No experience required.The Orientation will be about an hour long, with time for questions at the end. We will introduce you to the Beautification Prog...
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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26
Wednesday, March 11, 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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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #2
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Parents Apart
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Stronger Together - Nurturing and Attachment
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Family event with activities for all ages, crafts, and free lunch
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Family Open Play
Monday, March 16, 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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Understanding and Optimizing your Electricity Bill
Monday, March 16, 2026
Join CCE Tompkins Community Energy Advisor Leigh Miller for a presentation that will demystify the charges on your electricity bill and share ways to reduce your energy costs. Have your recent electricity bills handy to refer to during the webinar.Topics covered include:Reasons for higher electri...
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Keeping Chickens Class
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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 joys ...
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Beautification Brigade Orientation
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Beautification Brigade takes care of public flower plantings in Ithaca. Have fun, learn gardening techniques, and help keep Ithaca gorgeous. No experience required.The Orientation will be about an hour long, with time for questions at the end. We will introduce you to the Beautification Prog...
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Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26
Wednesday, March 18, 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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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #2
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Cross Stitch Bookmark Workshop
Friday, March 20, 2026
When: Friday March 20, 2026 9am-12pmWhere: CCETC, Room CAges: 8-19Cost: $5 for enrolled 4-H club youth, $10 for non 4-H club enrolled youthRegistration: required, online in Ultracamp by 3/16-space is limitedWhat youth will get: Youth will get all the supplies and be taught all the skills to make ...
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Grafting Workshop
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Grafting has been used for centuries to join two trees into one to propagate various desired traits. This workshop will start with a presentation of the history of grafting and different grafting techniques. Participants will also have the opportunity to graft their own tree using the cleft graft...
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Family Open Play
Monday, March 23, 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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Tompkins County Ag Summit: Farms in Transition
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Farmers, farmland owners, and farm families are invited to attend the 2026 Tompkins County Ag Summit. This year's Ag Summit will focus on practical skills for planning for the transition of farmland and farm businesses to the next generation. Speakers will include FarmNet, the NYS Agricultural Me...
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #2
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Food Preservation: Jam Making
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Canning jams is an easy, fast, and fun way to preserve fruit. In this workshop, we'll go over some of the basics of canning including equipment and food safety, and then learn how to make jams. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills with hands-on demonstrations and will b...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, April 2, 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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Family Open Play
Monday, April 6, 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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Citizen Pruner Training #1: Tree Selection and Care
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Forestry Technician, Kevin Vorstadt will teach how to select the right tree for your space as well as how to plant and care for it in its early years. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for...
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #2
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Sunday, April 12, 2026
We are holding a volunteer appreciation luncheon Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 4 pm at CCE Tompkins. All volunteers should have gotten an invitation by email. Please register by April 2!
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Family Open Play
Monday, April 13, 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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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, April 13, 2026
Parents Apart
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Citizen Pruner Training: Tree Pruning
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Ithaca’s City Forester, Jeanne Grace, will explain best practices for pruning small and large trees. Using the correct techniques will ensure long term health for your tree so it will be a strong part of your landscape for years to come. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training seri...
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Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #2
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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Earth Day Festival 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 18,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities. Learn about actionable climate solutions that are b...
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4-H Duck Race 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
The 4-H Duck Race is coming!Saturday, April 25, 202611 AM - 4 PMCascadilla Gorge Trail, following down to CCE Tompkins at 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca*Sponsor a duck and watch it race to the finish!*AMAZING prizes for the first ducks to cross the line, all donated by local businesses!*Ducks are limited...
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Citizen Pruner: Shrub Pruning
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Retired CCE Tompkins Ag Educator, Monika Roth, 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 productive for decad...
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Spring Ephemeral Walk
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Spring ephemerals are harbingers of the changing season. They pop up before early before trees have leafed out and fill the forest with a short burst of color. Come discover the different species you can find in our woods each spring on this walk. The trail is one mile long and mostly flat but wi...
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Citizen Pruners: Hands-on Workshop
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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 Tompkins o...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 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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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Parents Apart
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CLOSED for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 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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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, June 8, 2026
Parents Apart
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CLOSED for Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026
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
Friday, July 3, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Parents Apart
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 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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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, August 10, 2026
Parents Apart
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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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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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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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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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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, October 19, 2026
Parents Apart
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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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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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