Monday, January 27, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Monday, January 27, 2025
Help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County as a Master Composter volunteer!The free training includes ten 2-hour classes (20 hours) and two field trips. In between weekly classes, trainees spend an average of 2 hours working on class projects and volunteering. After training, Master...
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Need help with common weeds that pop-up in your garden? This class will cover tips and resources for identifying weeds and best management practices. We'll move through the growing season starting with spring weeds and on through summer. Bring photos of weeds you struggle with for identification!...
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tompkins Families invites you to to our monthly meeting of Coalition for Families! This space brings together community members, parents and professionals to explore topics relevant to the wellbeing of families.Winter Blues & Mental Health: Learn about MHA's Family Peers Support Program If y...
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
School is out! Come outside to enjoy the best the natural world has to offer – with us!For Ages 5-12Come spend your day playing games, telling stories, carving, building shelters, cooking on campfires, and making crafts with materials we find in the forest. School’s out and fun and adventure are ...
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...
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Monday, February 3, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Monday, February 3, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Thursday, February 6, 2025
Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...
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Thursday, February 6, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Monday, February 10, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Grow everything from artichokes to zucchini from seed at home! Save money, get your garden started early, and enjoy the wondrous and exciting process of seed germination and plant growth throughout the winter. We'll discuss when to start your seeds, tool options, and using different pots includin...
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Free 6 weeks series, January 9 - February 13 Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30Downtown, at the First Presbyterian Church.For parents & children ages 1 - 4 years oldBaby Doll Circle Time, Story Time, Free Play, Songs & Movement, Prep a Healthy Snack, Nutrition Q&A...Each family will receive a free ...
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Monday, February 17, 2025
CCE-Tompkins will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day federal holiday. Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
Most people identify trees by their leaves, but the bark and growth forms of tree species are unique, too. This tour will teach how to identify tree species when leaves are not available by walking through an old-growth forest where trees are more than 300 years old and still growing. The class i...
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Monday, February 24, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Monday, March 3, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Saturday, March 8, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Sunday, March 9, 2025
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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Monday, March 10, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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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Monday, March 17, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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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Monday, March 24, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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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Monday, March 31, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Monday, March 31, 2025
School is out! Come outside to enjoy the best the natural world has to offer – with us!For Ages 5-12Come spend your day playing games, telling stories, carving, building shelters, cooking on campfires, and making crafts with materials we find in the forest. School’s out and fun and adventure are ...
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...
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Thursday, April 3, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Monday, April 7, 2025
Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required
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Monday, April 7, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
City Forester, Jeanne Grace 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, and pr...
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
City Forester, Jeanne Grace 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, and pr...
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County is proud to announce that the 4-H Duck Race will take place on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 from 11am-4pm. Join us to watch 3000 bright yellow rubber ducks tumble over the Cascadilla Creek falls at the Cornell Botanic Gardens' Cascadilla Gorge Trail then ...
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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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Thursday, May 1, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Thursday, May 1, 2025
Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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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Monday, May 26, 2025
Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.
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Monday, June 2, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Thursday, June 5, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
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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Thursday, July 3, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Friday, July 4, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday.
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...
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Monday, August 4, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Thursday, August 7, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Monday, September 1, 2025
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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Thursday, September 4, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?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 i...
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?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 i...
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...
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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series - Wednesdays October 23 to December 18 - In person at CCE Tompkins5:30pm- 8:00pm Dinner Included - 5:30pm-6:00pmClass Time - 6:00pm-8:00pm: 1 hour in s...
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Monday, October 13, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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Monday, October 20, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
Join other parents and guardians online via ZOOM in this 8-week series. Learn how to talk with your children using these five communication skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self- Control and Respecting Feelings.Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, ...
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Saturday, November 8, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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Thursday, November 27, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Friday, November 28, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025
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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now...
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Monday, December 8, 2025
Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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Thursday, December 25, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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Friday, December 26, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.
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