May 09, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

May 15, 2026, 1:00pm - 7:00pm

One of the Finger Lakes' most highly anticipated gardening events, the Garden Fair & Plant Sale features a wide variety of vendors who offer plants, garden accessories, and gardening advice. Plants for sale include heirloom vegetables, colorful annuals, fragrant herbs, hanging baskets, flowering shrubs, hardy roses, fruit trees, evergreens, and specialty perennials.CCE Tompkins Master Gardeners Volunteers participate in the sale to raise funds for their program and share their gardening knowledge. They will also be offering pH testing for garden soil if you bring a sample to the sale. You can buy raffle tickets to win prizes provided by our vendors at the CCE office (615 Willow St, Ithaca) ahead of time or at the sale. Tickets are 1 for $1, 6 for $5, or 15 for $10. You need not be present at time of drawing to win.Visitors are encouraged to bring carts or wagons to aid in transporting their plant purchases to their cars.2026 Vendor List A.J. Teeter Farm - vegetable and herb transplantsCayuga Landscape Co., Inc.CCE Tompkins Master Gardeners - perennialsDer Rosenmeister - specialty rosesEdible AcresFarmer Brown's Market GardenFrivolous CottageGrow Wild! Native Plant Nursery - native New York perennialsHazelmor NurseryHector Hot PeppersHorse Head Woodworks - trellises in a variety of styles and sizes, both painted & naturalJenny Creek Flowers - specialty cut flower startsKingbird Farm - certified organic tomatoes, peppers, herbs, houseplants, and passion flowersThe Magic Garden - perennials, annuals, herbs, and vinesMuddy Fingers Farm - vegetable transplantsNaturally TwistedNew Roots Charter SchoolOn the HillOpen Door PotteryOrt Family Farm - potted fruiting plants, fruit trees, and herbsOrt GardensPerry City Orchard and Nursery - North American and European cider and heirloom varieties of grafted apple treesRainShine AcresRC's Plants and Produce - hanging baskets, bedding plants, annuals, perennials, fall mums, seasonal produceRegenerative MycologySap Tap FarmsShalebrook Landscaping - houseplantsStony Creek Nursery - hardy perennials, herbs, flowers, houseplants, hens + chicks, and vegetable startsTimberdoodle Forest Farm Under the Tree - fruit trees and berry bushes, willow trees, vegetable transplants, annual and perennial flowers and herbsWeb of Life Regenerative Land CareWest Haven Farm - certified organic vegetable, herb, and flower startsFood Vendors Authentic Jerk - Jamaican FoodCafe Comodo - hot and iced beveragesThe Grasshopper - Thai foodLoving Farms - vegan baked goodsGardening & Community Groups Adirondack Chapter North American Rock Garden Society - display and information about rock gardens. No sales.CCE Tompkins Master Gardeners - plants for sale, soil testing, and free information from experienced gardenersCCE Tompkins Master Composters - information and displays on compostingFinger Lakes Bonsai Society - display of bonsai. No Sales.Ithaca Community Gardens - Information on community gardeningTompkins County Pollinator Pathway - Information on gardening for pollinator diversity

May 19, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join CCE Tompkins Community Energy Advisor Leigh Miller for a presentation at the Groton Public Library 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 workshop.Topics covered include:Reasons for higher electric billsEnergy cost savings measures including: Energy Assistance CreditsHome Energy AssessmentsIncentives for home weatherization and heating system upgradeThis workshop is brought to you by Smart Energy Choices, a program of CCE-Tompkins serving 8 counties in the Southern Tier.Pizza will be provided. Please register for the workshop using the link below.

May 21, 2026, 9:00am - 10:30am

Last year, local artists painted 18 murals in communities across the Southern Tier as part of the Thriving Futures Mural Initiative sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices in collaboration with Ithaca Murals. The murals all depict different visions of what a “thriving future” looks like, covering themes like clean energy, environmental equity, and strong communities. This spring, initiative organizers are hosting a variety of unveilings to celebrate the murals’ completions: May 7: 10am at 49 Pine St., Binghamton & 2pm at 41 Leonard St., HancockMay 21: 9am at 720 W.Green St.,Ithaca June 4: 3pm at 5176 Searsburg Rd.,Trumansburg June 18: 11am at 130 W Morris St., Bath & 2pm at 215 Partridge St., ElmiraEach ribbon cutting celebration will give an opportunity to meet and mingle with the local artists and community energy advisors. The local community and officials are invited to learn more about the murals and the mission of the Regional Clean Energy Programs. For more information, visit smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2.

May 25, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

May 27, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Pressure canning is an efficient and safe way to preserve food such as vegetables and meat, but it can be intimidating to beginners and needs to be done correctly. Come to this demonstration to learn how to evaluate a pressure canner for safety, how to find and follow recipes, and simple ways to start pressure canning this season. Please note that this is a demonstration only, and that it will just be offered in person. If you have a pressure canner you may bring it for the gasket and gauge to be checked.

Jun 04, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Last year, local artists painted 18 murals in communities across the Southern Tier as part of the Thriving Futures Mural Initiative sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices in collaboration with Ithaca Murals. The murals all depict different visions of what a “thriving future” looks like, covering themes like clean energy, environmental equity, and strong communities. This spring, initiative organizers are hosting a variety of unveilings to celebrate the murals’ completions: May 7: 10am at 49 Pine St., Binghamton & 2pm at 41 Leonard St., HancockMay 21: 9am at 720 W.Green St.,Ithaca June 4: 3pm at 5176 Searsburg Rd.,Trumansburg June 18: 11am at 130 W Morris St., Bath & 2pm at 215 Partridge St., ElmiraEach ribbon cutting celebration will give an opportunity to meet and mingle with the local artists and community energy advisors. The local community and officials are invited to learn more about the murals and the mission of the Regional Clean Energy Programs. For more information, visit smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2.

Jun 04, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479#

Jun 08, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Jun 09, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sign up for a free class to learn about preparing for emergencies.With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.Registration is required to attend the event. To register visit www.prepare.ny.gov.This event is brought to you by Governor Hochul in conjunction with the NY National Guard, the Museum of the Earth, and CCE Tompkins County.

Jun 13, 2026, 10:00am - 11:30am

Learn to distinguish one tree from the next and about forest ecology. This tour will teach how to identify tree species using leaves, bark, and seeds. The walk's site has a diversity of tree species and a scenic overlook. The loop trail is 2 miles long with some steep sections, please wear appropriate footwear and bring water.Instructor's bio: Marvin Pritts was born in rural southwestern Pennsylvania where he spent many hours wandering through the Laurel Highlands identifying trees and collecting insects. He obtained a B.S. in Biology from Bucknell University in 1978, a M.S. in Biology (Plant Ecology) from the University of South Carolina in 1980, and a Ph.D. in horticulture at Michigan State University working with wild species of blueberries. Marvin came to Cornell in 1984 as the berry crop specialist but retained an interest in forest ecology. He co-authored a book on Smith Woods in 2017 and has been involved in its management for more than 20 years.This program is in-person only, a map of the meeting spot (in Danby) will be emailed out closer to the day.

Jun 18, 2026, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Last year, local artists painted 18 murals in communities across the Southern Tier as part of the Thriving Futures Mural Initiative sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices in collaboration with Ithaca Murals. The murals all depict different visions of what a “thriving future” looks like, covering themes like clean energy, environmental equity, and strong communities. This spring, initiative organizers are hosting a variety of unveilings to celebrate the murals’ completions: May 7: 10am at 49 Pine St., Binghamton & 2pm at 41 Leonard St., HancockMay 21: 9am at 720 W.Green St.,Ithaca June 4: 3pm at 5176 Searsburg Rd.,Trumansburg June 18: 11am at 130 W Morris St., Bath & 2pm at 215 Partridge St., ElmiraEach ribbon cutting celebration will give an opportunity to meet and mingle with the local artists and community energy advisors. The local community and officials are invited to learn more about the murals and the mission of the Regional Clean Energy Programs. For more information, visit smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2.

Jun 18, 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Last year, local artists painted 18 murals in communities across the Southern Tier as part of the Thriving Futures Mural Initiative sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices in collaboration with Ithaca Murals. The murals all depict different visions of what a “thriving future” looks like, covering themes like clean energy, environmental equity, and strong communities. This spring, initiative organizers are hosting a variety of unveilings to celebrate the murals’ completions: May 7: 10am at 49 Pine St., Binghamton & 2pm at 41 Leonard St., HancockMay 21: 9am at 720 W.Green St.,Ithaca June 4: 3pm at 5176 Searsburg Rd.,Trumansburg June 18: 11am at 130 W Morris St., Bath & 2pm at 215 Partridge St., ElmiraEach ribbon cutting celebration will give an opportunity to meet and mingle with the local artists and community energy advisors. The local community and officials are invited to learn more about the murals and the mission of the Regional Clean Energy Programs. For more information, visit smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2.

Jun 19, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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 of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. In addition to a federal and New York State holiday, both Tompkins County and the City of Ithaca have declared Juneteenth a holiday. Annual activities in Ithaca and Tompkins County are coordinated by community organizations — check your local news source for information!

Jun 30, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Experienced Master Gardeners will address challenges associated with gardening in dry, shady, deer-prone and curbside conditions and present plants likely to be successful (and even flourish!) in these tough conditions. The class will be in-person only and partially outdoors allowing participants to see many of these plants growing in our demonstration gardens.Instructors:Pat Curran is a retired leader of the Tompkins County Master Gardener program, who likes to grow many new and different things. She has years of experience with deer issues and hearing about them from many local gardeners.Teresa Craighead is a a long-time garden guide at Cornell Botanic Gardens, manages the deer-resistnat shade garden, and a home gardener in a deer-prone neighborhood.Michael Lawless is a professional arborist with a background in urban plant health management. His neglectful watering practices over the years have inadvertently revealed many plants that thrive in the garden without supplemental moisture.

Jul 03, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday.

Jul 11, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Aug 06, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479#

Aug 10, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Sep 03, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479#

Sep 07, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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.

Sep 19, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Oct 01, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479#

Oct 12, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Oct 19, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Nov 05, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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, Board meetings will be hybrid (in-person at CCE-Tompkins with a Zoom option). Zoom link and details for those choosing to attend online:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479#

Nov 11, 2026, 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

Nov 14, 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Nov 26, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

Nov 27, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

Dec 07, 2026, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Currently this course is only offered online. 2026 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  December 8 & 15, MondaysJanuary 10 & 17, SaturdaysFebruary 2 & 9, MondaysMarch 14 & 21, SaturdaysApril 13 & 20, MondaysMay 9 & 16, SaturdaysJune 8 & 15, MondaysJuly 11 & 18, SaturdaysAugust 10 & 17, MondaysSeptember 19 & 26, SaturdaysOctober 19 & 26, MondaysNovember 14 & 21, SaturdaysDecember 7 & 14, Mondays About the Class: Parents Apart® has been streamlined for online delivery to a 4-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) adjust during their separation or divorce. The workshop is taught by parenting educators and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents' separation or divorce, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Parents may attend voluntarily or may be referred or ordered to attend by Family Court or the Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part; Both sessions must be completed to receive a certificate; only the first class of each 2-class series is listed above. Pre-registration is required. There is a sliding scale fee based on your ability to pay. Attendance requirements, concerns about safety or other special circumstances may be discussed with the Parents Apart® Program Coordinator, 607-272-2292, X 240 For more information about Parents Apart® visit; http://ccetompkins.org/family/parenting-workshop Parents Apart is proud to have funding from United Way of Tompkins County. Registration: Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Register online here. With questions or concerns, please contact the Parenting Education Team at 607-272-2292, X 247 or cce-parenting@cornell.edu Accessibility: We strive to create a climate of mutual respect that enables full participation. Our goal is to create education that is usable, fair, inclusive, and welcoming. We want to know if you experience any issues that affect your ability to take part our courses. Please contact us at cce-parenting@cornell.edu.

Dec 23, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

Dec 24, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

Dec 25, 2026, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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

Jan 01, 2027, 8:00am - 4:00pm

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