Citizen Pruner Training: Tree Pruning Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Ithaca’s City Forester, Jeanne Grace, will explain best practices for pruning small and large trees. Using the correct techniques will ensure long term health for your tree so it will be a strong part of your landscape for years to come. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for, and pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The classes are part of a 3-part hybrid series, with a final hands-on workshop - take one or all. There will be a separate registration link for each class.This class series gives the basics to start as a Citizen Pruner Volunteer. Citizen Pruners are stewards of trees in the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ulysses. Throughout the warm months, interested folks gather with experienced foresters at weekly volunteer sessions to prune."Tree Selection and Care" Tuesday, April 7th, 5:30-7:00 pm"Shrub Pruning" Tuesday, April 28th, 5:30-7:00 pm"Hands-on Workshop" Tuesday, May 5th, 5:30-7:30pmInstructor's bio: Jeanne Grace has worked as City Forester for the City of Ithaca for 15 years. She previously worked on the Asian Long-horned Beetle Eradication program in NYC and holds a BS from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse and an MS in Horticulture from Cornell University. She is a certified Arborist, a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Arborist (TRAQ) and a DEC licensed pesticide applicator.This class is being offered both In-person or Via Zoom. $0-$40 This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/ml01tvs1tsfzzx/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in Dryden Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dryden Highschool , 118 Freeville Rd , Dryden, New York 13053 PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in DrydenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series SPRING'26 ROUND IN DRYDEN!Tuesdays, April 14 to June 18 - In person at Dryden HighschoolSchedule: 5:00pm - 7:30pm  Dinner Included - 5:00pm - 5:30pmClass Time - 5:30pm - 7:30pm: 1 hour in separate groups (youth group and parent group), 1 hour all together as a familyContent: 8 Weeks of...Learning new skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self Control Respecting FeelingsSpending Time TogetherHaving FunChild Care Available upon request! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #2 Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, March 5  - April 16 (no class on April 2)Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amAt CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY)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 gift!Free, but registration is required. Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Trail Survey Program Workshop with Finger Lakes PRISM Thursday, April 16, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The weather is getting warmer and the Finger Lakes PRISM has just the opportunities for you to enjoy the gradual journey into spring. Join us and our partners at Finger Lakes PRISM and CCE Tioga for a Trail Survey Program workshop on April 16th!Join our dedicated team of volunteers and survey for invasive species this spring and summer! You will be trained by Finger Lakes PRISM staff to identify and report high priority invasive species in your area. The survey period will run from April 1st, 2026 to September 30th, 2026. Please sign up for the training and/or workshops at the attached link. The training sessions will be virtual, but we will be hosting an in-person workshop in Danby State Forest on April 16th from 10am-12pm! At this workshop, you will learn how to identify key terrestrial invasive species, understand its impact on our ecosystems, and gain the knowledge you need to survey on your own!*It is important for anyone interested in attending the workshops to register on this form. This is how we will communicate cancellations, rescheduling, inclement weather, etc., so we need everyone to provide their info so we can reach out if something changes for a particular workshop.*Location: Danby State Forest Free Aly Trombitas, art228@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 146 Registration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PMS96d1d9E-ic7KYDt0Dg5OoTJuWnY5NmQMhr1gATE9UQzc0SE05VVlET040WFZQU1BTV0ZVSDA3NC4u ========================================= Thriving Futures Mural Documentaries Saturday, April 18, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Cinemapolis, 120 E. Green St , Ithaca , NY 14850 Building a Thriving Future A free film screening of five brief Thriving Futures Mural Initiative artist documentaries on April 18, from 12:30pm to 2pm, at Cinemapolis. These shorter pieces will be accompanied by a short documentary on barriers to clean energy in the Southern Tier region, especially related to lower-income households, and some ideas for solutions.The film shorts were made possible by videographer Shira Evergreen, Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County Smart Energy Choices & Ithaca Murals. The Thriving Futures Mural Initiative is a collaborative project of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices program and Ithaca Murals, supporting artists' visions for a green and thriving future for our communities. In 2025, artists engaged in discussions with each other and community members about what a thriving future would look like, where people and the environment are healthy and there is clean, affordable energy for all. 18 murals were painted in public spaces throughout the 8-county Southern Tier region. Learn more about the Thriving Futures Mural Initiative at https://smartenergychoices.org/thriving-futures2Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/18TJZUaSW9/ Karim Beers, kwb6@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Ext. #186 ========================================= Climate-Wise Gardening Speaker Series Saturday, April 18, 2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm CAP ArtsSpace Gallery, 110 North Tioga Street on the Commons , Ithaca, NY 14850 Tips and Tricks for your Backyard and Your CommunityIt’s for the birds…and the bees, and the creeks, and the trees, and your neighborhood! Join Cooperative Extension at the Earth Day Festival on April 18 from 12 to 5pm, for a special collection of speakers and partners who will be covering topics related to home and community-scale gardening techniques for local ecosystem benefits.Our tabling partners will display various Climate-Wise gardening practices throughout the Ithaca Commons, covering topics like backyard composting (with an appearance from Extension’s very own Master Composters!), soil health, native plants, and more. Community and municipal strategies will be featured as well, including ways to get involved planting trees and caring for our urban forests.And don’t miss our speaker series! These talks will go more in-depth with opportunities for questions and discussion.Speakers at the CAP ArtSpace in the History Center, 110 N Tioga St, Ithaca12:30pm - Stephen W. Kress, speaking about the adaptation of his Gardening for Birds curriculum.1:30pm -  Jeanne Grace, Ithaca’s City Forester, speaking about Tree Selection in a Changing Climate.2:30pm -  Jennie Cramer, Former Extension educator and proprietor of Garden Rhythm, speaking about planting and gardening strategies for flood and drought resilience.For more details about the Earth Day Festival, visit: https://energy.ccetompkins.org/earthday/ Chris Skawski, cjs359@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 ext. 293 ========================================= Earth Day Festival 2026 Saturday, April 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Ithaca Commons, 171 East Martin Luther King Jr. / State Street , Ithaca, New York 14850 Join the 2026 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 18,from 12 pm to 5 pm. Enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting our planet and communities.Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both possible and attainable. Explore sustainable ways to reduce waste, lower energy costs, grow and cook food, and more. Together, we can take action to create a livable and vibrant tomorrow!Featuring: DIY Up-cycle & Clothing Swap: Reclaim Materials to Create Wearable ArtClimate-Wise Gardening Speaker Series:Tips and Tricks for your Backyard and CommunityFoods of the African Diaspora: Where the Earth Meets Place and CultureWe will also be featuring local food vendors Authentic Jerk Restaurant and Grill, Maimouna’s Cuisine: West African and Beyond, and Mama Ria’s Comfort Cuisine. View posters and full media kit with a full list of participating partners, visit:https://energy.ccetompkins.org/earthday/ Chris Skawski, cjs359@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 ext. 293 ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in Dryden Tuesday, April 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Dryden Highschool , 118 Freeville Rd , Dryden, New York 13053 PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in DrydenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series SPRING'26 ROUND IN DRYDEN!Tuesdays, April 14 to June 18 - In person at Dryden HighschoolSchedule: 5:00pm - 7:30pm  Dinner Included - 5:00pm - 5:30pmClass Time - 5:30pm - 7:30pm: 1 hour in separate groups (youth group and parent group), 1 hour all together as a familyContent: 8 Weeks of...Learning new skills: Encouragement, Can Do, Shared Decision Making, Self Control Respecting FeelingsSpending Time TogetherHaving FunChild Care Available upon request! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Compost Fair Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Thompson Park (near Gimme Coffee), N. Cayuga St at Cascadilla Creek , Ithaca, NY 14850 Celebrate spring with the Compost community and go home a composter!This year's Compost Fair will be held in Thompson Park (see map below) in conjunction with the 4-H Duck Race. Admission to both events is FREE and open to the public.At the Compost Fair, there will be information and demonstrations of beginner and advanced composting techniques, opportunities to speak with Master Composters, and a network of people working on waste reduction and sustainability. Several partner organizations, gardening and sustainability groups will join us. Come connect with us and get your questions answered!The Compost Fair is perfectly timed to help you start your garden. You can learn a lot, and gain access to many local resources. Learn how to make compost, use compost, and more. With all ages entertainment, animals, and games, the event will be fun for the whole family. All attendees will be eligible to win fabulous compost prizes. Get what you need and go home a composter!SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Entertainment11:30am - 12:00noon: the one and only Compost Theatre!12:00 - 12:30pm: Cardboard boat race by the creek (Duck Race event)12:45 - 1:45pm: Music (TBD)Prize DrawingsAfter each entertainment event (above), prize winners will be announced at the gazebo. Winners must be present to win. Visit the Compost Fair welcome booth to enter!Compost Education BoothsWelcome BoothCompost Basics BoothOutdoor CompostingIndoor CompostingCompost ScienceAdvanced Compost Topics Partner OrganizationsTompkins Co. Dept. of Recycling and Materials ManagementCayuga CompostNY Center for Organics Recycling and EducationIthaca Community GardensMore partners pending - please check back for an updated list! (Past Partner Organizations)Get Your Green-Back TompkinsTompkins County Master Gardeners 4-H Plant and Environmental Science Team Dish Truck Primitive Pursuits CCETC Energy Program CCETC Environment Program CCETC Nutrition Program CCETC Parenting Education Program CCETC Rural Youth ServicesFood4-H Bake SaleOther food TBD - please check back for updatesLet us know you are coming via our Facebook event page! See you at the Fair! free and open to the public! Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 ========================================= 4-H Duck Race 2026 Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm The 4-H Duck Race is coming!Saturday, April 25, 202611 AM - 4 PMCascadilla Gorge Trail, following down to Thompson Park (the triangle shaped park next to Gimme! Coffee)*Sponsor a duck and watch it race to the finish!*AMAZING prizes for the first ducks to cross the line, all donated by local businesses!*Ducks are limited - get your chance today! Every duck you sponsor supports 4-H youth programs in Tompkins County.*This year will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever!Food trucksGames & PrizesAnimal EncountersFamily FunArtist's Alley Vendor Marketand more!Click the Registration link to order your ducks online now OR bring a check/cash payment to the office at 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca NY (we will ask you to complete a purchase form). $5 per duck or $20/flock of 5 ducks Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mk8a0391pwr4as/ ========================================= Citizen Pruner: Shrub Pruning Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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 decades. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for, and pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The classes are part of a 3-part hybrid series, with a final hands-on workshop - take one or all. There will be a separate registration link for each class.This class series gives the basics to start as a Citizen Pruner Volunteer. Citizen Pruners are stewards of trees in the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ulysses. Throughout the warm months, interested folks gather with experienced foresters at weekly volunteer sessions to prune."Tree Selection and Care" Tuesday, April 7th, 5:30-7:00 pm"Tree Pruning" Tuesday, April 14th, 5:30-7:00 pm"Hands-on Workshop" Tuesday, May 5th, 5:30-7:30pmInstructor's bio: Monika Roth is a retired Extension Agriculture & Horticulture educator with a degree in Plant Science. She was integral to starting the Citizen Pruner volunteer program and has been involved in organizing classes and working with volunteers since its inception in 1990. She teaches the shrub pruning class because she loves to prune, and it is gratifying to see the results of pruning.This class is being offered both In-person or Via Zoom. $0-$40 This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mbf7phs13kpbk8/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Spring'26 Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event 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 FeelingsSPRING'26 ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 & 18 from 12:00-1:30pm. The last date to join this series is May 7. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Spring Ephemeral Walk Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Spring ephemerals are harbingers of the changing season. They pop up before early before trees have leafed out and fill the forest with a short burst of color. Come discover the different species you can find in our woods each spring on this walk. The trail is one mile long and mostly flat but with uneven ground, please wear sturdy shoes and dress for weather.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 is an in-person only class.  It will be held in Trumansburg. Location will be sent, after you sign up.  This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class.n $20 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mjnsa820ipr6ju/ ========================================= Citizen Pruners: Hands-on Workshop Tuesday, May 5, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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 Tompkins office and what pruning they might need. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate clothes and footwear for pruning. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for, and pruning ornamental trees and shrubs. The classes are part of a 3-part hybrid series, with a final hands-on workshop - take one or all. There will be a separate registration link for each class.This class series gives the basics to start as a Citizen Pruner Volunteer. Citizen Pruners are stewards of trees in the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ulysses. Throughout the warm months, interested folks gather with experienced foresters at weekly volunteer sessions to prune."Tree Selection and Care" Tuesday, April 7th, 5:30-7:00 pm"Tree Pruning" Tuesday, April 14th, 5:30-7:00 pm"Shrub Pruning" Tuesday, April 28th, 5:30-7:00pm $0-$40 This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m11j65mh1dwnrq4/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Spring'26 Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Online Event 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 FeelingsSPRING'26 ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 & 18 from 12:00-1:30pm. The last date to join this series is May 7. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County in conjunction with the Cornell Small Farms Program will be offering a hands-on workshop on Air Pruned Raised Beds (APRBs). APRBs offer an innovative, scalable approach to tree seedling propagation. By naturally pruning roots through air exposure, this system produces seedlings with stronger root architecture, higher transplant success, and the ability to grow large volumes of bare-root stock in a small footprint—no land ownership required. APRBs are adaptable to both urban and rural contexts and support high-density seedling production for a wide range of species.Participants will learn how to construct an APRB and explore key topics including bed management, growing media, pest management, species selection, seed collection, preservation, germination, and potential markets. Requirements for selling nursery stock in NYS will also be addressed. This workshop is ideal for producers seeking to diversify into a new, efficient tree seedling production system.Instructor's bio:The session will be led by Connor Youngerman, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program. As the Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist with the Cornell Small Farms Program, Connor applies his skills and experience toward climate resiliency outreach for new, established, and historically excluded farmers. His particular interests lie in advancing research and education for agroforestry tree nursery management, medicinal agroforestry crops, and novel mushroom substrates. He believe these areas hold huge potential to diversify the ecological and economic portfolio of small-scale farmers.There is no charge for the workshop, however pre-registration is required, as participation is capped at 25 people This event is free, however, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! Jonathan Bates, jb2663@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 171 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1v4b07m04r3gel/ ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= 2026 Garden Fair and Plant Sale Friday, May 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ithaca Farmers' Market, 545 Third Street , Ithaca, New York 14850 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 ListA.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 VendorsAuthentic 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 FREE! Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 ========================================= CLOSED for Memorial Day Monday, May 25, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Cornell Cooperative Extension offices will be closed in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday. ========================================= Food Preservation: Pressure Canning Demonstration Wednesday, May 27, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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. This program is valued at $25, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $25 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mc9ry331m3jd3p/ ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, June 8, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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! ========================================= CLOSED for Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are closed for the Independence Day Holiday. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, August 6, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, August 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, September 3, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= CLOSED for Labor Day Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, October 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 5, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 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/95572020717?pwd=VXNVbnBRbko3RlgzS0lYdDExYndadz09 Meeting ID: 954 Meeting ID: 955 7202 0717 Passcode: 629296. One tap mobile +16468769923, 95572020717# US (New York +16465189805, 95572020717# US (New York) FREE! ========================================= CLOSED for Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, November 14, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= CLOSED for Thanksgiving Friday, November 27, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, December 7, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online Event 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. There is a $75-$150 registration fee to cover workshop expenses. Reduced rates available. CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Wednesday, December 23, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Thursday, December 24, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for the Holidays Friday, December 25, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays. ========================================= CLOSED for New Year's Holiday Friday, January 1, 2027 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday. =========================================