Family Playgroup - Fall'25

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Free Energy Workshop

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Take home a free home energy kit and learn DIY ways to save energy and money in your home! Find out about grants and rebates for home weatherization, heat pumps, and solar. Our CEAs will be available to answer your energy questions.Please register for this event.For more information about t...

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Board of Directors Meeting

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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Parenting Styles (HYBRID OPTION, ONLINE AND IN PERSON)

Thursday, November 6, 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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Winter Craft Series: Needle-Felted Snowman

Friday, November 7, 2025

Needle-Felted Snowmen Workshop | Winter Craft Series Kick off our Winter Craft Series with a cozy evening of creativity! Learn the art of needle felting as you design and sculpt your very own wooly snowman—perfect for gifting or adding a handmade touch to your winter décor. No experience ne...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

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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CLOSED for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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Winter Craft Series: Cross-Stitched Snowflake

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

 Cross-Stitched Snowflakes Workshop | Winter Craft Series Add a personal touch to your holiday décor with a cozy evening of cross-stitching! In this relaxing, beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of creating a framed cross-stitch as you craft a delicate snowflake design—a...

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Natural Dyeing Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Learn the craft of natural dyeing with native foraged plants including a presentation and hands on-demo. From background, prep work, to dye creation and utilization, we will cover all the basics. Participants are invited to bring one small garment or 2 skeins of yarn (natural linen or wool) for t...

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Bokashi Composting Class

Saturday, November 15, 2025

This Japanese composting technique involves natural fermentation and offers a way for people to manage food scraps. The liquid produced can be used to water houseplants while the food scraps are pre-digested, and can then be composted or buried in the soil to finish. Join local bokashi enth...

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Family Playgroup - Fall'25

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Winter Craft Series: Chocolate-Dipped Delights

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Chocolate-Dipped Delights Workshop | Winter Craft Series Treat yourself to a sweet and festive evening! In this delicious hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make chocolate-covered peanuts, candied pecans, pretzels, and more—perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself. We’ll explore ea...

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Measuring tree carbon on farms: LiDAR methods

Friday, November 21, 2025

Trees on farms can serve multiple purposes, which can include shading livestock, sheltering fields from wind, serving as stream buffers along field edges, and producing a nut, fruit or timber crop. Alongside these functions, they also sequester carbon!Cornell’s BioM2 Lab is a nationwide lead...

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Stronger Together - Nurturing and Attachment

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Family event with activities for all ages, crafts, and free lunch

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Family Open Play

Monday, November 24, 2025

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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Family Playgroup - Fall'25

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27, 2025

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 28, 2025

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

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Family Open Play

Monday, December 1, 2025

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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Family Playgroup - Fall'25

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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Winter Craft Series- Tea Blends and Tins

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Close out our Winter Craft Series with a relaxing night of creativity and flavor! Craft up to two custom loose-leaf tea blends using a variety of floral, fruity, herbal, earthy, and spicy ingredients. You’ll decorate your own tins or fill tea bags to take home—perfect for cozy winter evenings or ...

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Board of Directors Meeting

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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Wreath Making Workshop! (Friday)

Friday, December 5, 2025

Create a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, and ribbons will be supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath, such as ornaments, lights, or berries. Wear ...

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Wreath Making Workshop! (Saturday)

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Create a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the holidays! A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, and ribbons will be supplied. Bring any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize your wreath, such as ornaments, lights, or berries. Wear casual c...

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Family Open Play

Monday, December 8, 2025

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, 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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Family Playgroup - Fall'25

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers

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2025 Annual Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Join us at our Annual Meeting to reflect on the past year, recognize and celebrate partnerships, and plan for our future! The Annual Meeting is open to everyone. Tompkins County residents are welcome to participate in electing new members of our Board of Directors. ENJOY hors d'oeuvres and c...

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Family Open Play

Monday, December 15, 2025

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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Family Open Play

Monday, December 22, 2025

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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CLOSED for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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 25, 2025

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 26, 2025

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

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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Family Open Play

Monday, January 5, 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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Family Open Play

Monday, January 12, 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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Native Plant Gardening: Gardening for Birds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Gardening for Birds shares some of the interactions between birds and native plants and provides ideas for improving properties of all sizes for birds. Stephen lives with his wife Elissa on a 40-acre rural property at the edge of Ithaca where he tests techniques for improving gardens and landscap...

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Family Open Play

Monday, January 26, 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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Family Open Play

Monday, February 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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Family Open Play

Monday, February 9, 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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Family Open Play

Monday, February 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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Family Open Play

Monday, March 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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Family Open Play

Monday, March 9, 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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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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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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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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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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