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Volunteers with the Beautification Brigade care for a planting near the Ithaca Commons in 2021.

Beautification Brigade Orientation

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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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Coalition for Families

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Tompkins Families invites you to join us for our monthly meeting of Coalition for Families!Supporting Positive Youth Mental Health & Preventing Risky BehaviorsJoin in the conversation as Brandi Remington from TST BOCES and Alex Rodriguez share the most recent results from the Tompkins County Comm...

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A banner with a cartoon person smiling while standing under a heat pump, with text 'Saving Energy and Money at Home' and on a computer icon, 'Wednesday, March 20, 6-7 pm on Zoom (free, please register).

Save Energy (and Money) in Your Home

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

If you’ve been thinking about buying heat pumps, adding insulation, or reducing your utility bill, join this webinar on Zoom!Energy Educator Jack Wright will provide a user-friendly overview of how homeowners can reduce the amount of energy they use in their home, as well as how Tompkins County...

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Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Thursday, March 21, 2024

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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Jam Making

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Canning jams and jellies 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 and jellies. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills with hands-on d...

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Volunteers with the Beautification Brigade care for a planting near the Ithaca Commons in 2021.

Beautification Brigade Orientation

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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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young girl having a temper tantrum, for use with "Thriving with your spirited child" classes

Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Thursday, March 28, 2024

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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common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) L. used as a street tree in a 6-8 foot tree lawn

Citizen Pruner Training #1: Tree Selection and Care

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Join City Forester, Jeanne Grace, as she teaches how to select the right tree for your space as well as how to plant it and how to 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, plant...

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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, April 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 A...

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Youth Game Club

Saturday, April 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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, April 8, 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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Citizen Pruner Training #2: Tree Pruning

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Join Ithaca’s City Forester Jeanne Grace, who will guide you on best practices for pruning small and large trees. For trees to fulfill their important roles, we must learn how to work with them to allow for their long term health. Using the correct techniques will ensure your tree will be a s...

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Pruning Shrubs

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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Duck Race

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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Pruning a Cherry Tree

Citizen Pruner Program Training #4: Citizen Pruner Class 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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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A Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ storyteller speaks with 4-H Rural Youth Services.

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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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vintage thankksgiving care with best wishes and the image of a wild turkey

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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child between two parents; image used on Parents Apart class for parents in separation / divorce

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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Exterior of CCE Tompkins building at 615 Willow Avenue in Ithaca NY showing new greenhouse assembled summer 2021.

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 A...

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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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Holiday Greetings from a vintage holiday card

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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Holiday Greetings from a vintage holiday card

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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Holiday Greetings from a vintage holiday card

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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