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CLOSED for Memorial Day

Monday, May 29, 2023

Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.

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Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Come to free virtual classes to learn useful healthy eating tricks! We'll cover all things MyPlate and cooking tips to build healthy meals at home. Plus, discover new recipes to help save time and money! Class Descriptions5/17 Choosing MyPlate5/22 Making Healthy Food Taste Great5/24 Ways to Inc...

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Healthy Cooking Basics

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Join SNAP-Ed for FREE cooking classes covering the basics of cooking and healthy eating. Each week will focus on different topics to simplify nutritious eating. Over five classes, you will get hands-on, in-depth cooking instruction.Class Dates & Description5/4: This week is an introduction t...

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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

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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, and that date is determined an...

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Youth Game Club

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Youth Game ClubOpen to all kids, ages 7-12 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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S'mores & More: Family Camping 101

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Never been camping? We’ll share everything you need to know!At this free afternoon event for local families, 4-H Primitive Pursuits staff will give hands-on lessons in:Where and when to campWhat camping supplies your family needsHow to build a campfireWhat creatures are native to our woodsGames t...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, June 12, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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Better Together Community Coalition

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Our Family & Community Development program has launched this community-driven project: the Tompkins Families! Better Together Community Coalition. We invite caregivers who are parenting neuro-diverse children with social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, foster and adopti...

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CLOSED for Juneteenth

Monday, June 19, 2023

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

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

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 6, 2023

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, and that date is determined an...

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Why Do You Parent The Way You Do? (ONLINE)

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Why do we do what we do? Why do we make the decisions we make?  In this 7-week series, come together with others to share information and discuss issues that directly influence par...

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

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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Mother playing with infant, for use with "Why do you parent the way you do" classes

Why Do You Parent The Way You Do? (ONLINE)

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Why do we do what we do? Why do we make the decisions we make?  In this 7-week series, come together with others to share information and discuss issues that directly influence par...

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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 3, 2023

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, and that date is determined an...

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

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, August 14, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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Better Together Community Coalition

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Our Family & Community Development program has launched this community-driven project: the Tompkins Families! Better Together Community Coalition. We invite caregivers who are parenting neuro-diverse children with social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, foster and adopti...

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CLOSED for Labor Day

Monday, September 4, 2023

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 7, 2023

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, and that date is determined an...

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Parenting Skills Workshop Series (ONLINE)

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM to discuss issues that directly influence parenting and family life in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children usi...

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

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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white text saying "better together" surrounded by multicolored hands

Better Together Community Coalition

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Our Family & Community Development program has launched this community-driven project: the Tompkins Families! Better Together Community Coalition. We invite caregivers who are parenting neuro-diverse children with social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, foster and adopti...

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ZOOM: Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, October 5, 2023

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, and that date is determined an...

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

ZOOM: Thriving With Your Spirited Child

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, October 16, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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Dominican family portrait, with baby, mother and dad

Parenting Skills Workshop Series (ONLINE)

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM to discuss issues that directly influence parenting and family life in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children usi...

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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 2, 2023

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, and that date is determined an...

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

ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 23, 2023

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 24, 2023

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 4, 2023

Currently this course is only offered online. 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 14 & 21, SaturdaysFebruary 6 & 13, MondaysMarc...

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CLOSED for the Holidays

Friday, December 22, 2023

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.

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CLOSED for the Holidays

Monday, December 25, 2023

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

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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

Monday, January 1, 2024

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.

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