Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, January 7  - February 11Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00pmAt 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 ========================================= Candy Making Workshop with 4-H Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Learn it. Make it. Take it home.Join our one-day candy-making workshop for youth ages 12–18!$30 for the Public$20 for 4-H Club Enrolled YouthJanuary 19, 20269am-12pmCCE Building; 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NYMore info and Register now:https://tinyurl.com/4HCandyMaking____________________________________________Interested in learning more about joining Tompkins 4-H Clubs?See our offerings at https://ccetompkins.org/4-h-youth/4-h-clubsEmail Venda at vmt5@cornell.edu to get started! $30 for Public // $20 for 4-H Club Enrolled Youth Venda Mae Harris, vmt5@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 142 Registration: http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=1259&campCode=PPC&idSession=562076 ========================================= CLOSED for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 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 of Tompkins County will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday. ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Winter'26 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 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 FeelingsWINTER'26 ROUND:Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, Jan 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00-7:30pm. (no class on February 17)The last date to join this series is January 27. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, January 7  - February 11Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00pmAt 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 ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, January 26, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Application deadline for 2026 Master Composter training Monday, January 26, 2026 6:00 am - 11:45 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County as a Master Composter volunteer!The free training includes ten 2-hour classes (20 hours) and two field trips. In between weekly classes, trainees spend an average of 2 hours working on class projects and volunteering. After training, Master Composters give back to the community through a variety of outreach activities. The 2026 Master Composter volunteer training will be held every Thursday evening, 6:00 to 8:00pm, from February 12 to April 30, 2026. To accommodate school breaks, class will not be held on March 19 or April 2. Classes will be held in person unless it becomes necessary to hold a class via Zoom. Unless otherwise noted, in-person classes will be held at CCETC, 615 Willow Ave in Ithaca.In addition to weekly classes, two field trips will be scheduled during the training period..The Compost Fair will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Specifics about the volunteer work in between classes (called the "practical internship") can be found in the Volunteer Job Description and will be discussed during applicant interviews.More information and the application are available on our Become a Master Composter website: http://ccetompkins.org/mc Apply by the end of the day (11:59pm) on Monday, January 26, 2026 to be considered for the Master Composter training class of 2026.Contact Adam Michaelides at 607-272-2292 or acm1@cornell.edu to express interest or if you have any questions. FREE training with volunteer commitment Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 ========================================= Garden Tool Care Workshop Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Properly maintained garden tools are essential for making our work easier. This class will introduce you to the tools and supplies needed to clean, sharpen, and safely store your most common garden tools. The workshop will have general information about garden tool maintenance and hands-on instruction of the techniques. Participants may bring 2 of their own tools to work with from the following categories: hand pruners, loppers, hand-held hedge trimmers, or edgers. Note: this class will not include instruction on sharpening power tools, such as chainsaws or electric/battery powered hedge trimmers.Instructor's bio: Janine Willis is the CCE Tompkins Community Beautification Program Coordinator and has 10+ years experience as a landscape gardener. As Beautification Program Coordinator, she works with staff and volunteers to create and maintain vibrant plantings in Ithaca. She enjoys educating volunteers and the public about plants and gardening techniques, allowing her to put her skills to use in public spaces. 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/m1402vgk17u03n6/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Winter'26 Tuesday, January 27, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 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 FeelingsWINTER'26 ROUND:Meets (8) Tuesday evenings, Jan 20, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00-7:30pm. (no class on February 17)The last date to join this series is January 27. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, January 7  - February 11Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00pmAt 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 ========================================= What’s going on out there?: Farm & Food Grants Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 In this hybrid, interactive workshop, we will be sharing what we know about upcoming grant opportunities for farmers and food access organizations. We have pulled together a list of grants from a range of funders (e.g. USDA, NYSFVI, non-governmental foundations, etc.) and will help you decide whether or not these opportunities fit your situation. There will be time for Q & A about the opportunities, in addition to general grant questions.About the Instructor: Brit Campese (she/her) has been working in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years and has provided fundraising, consulting, and training services to hundreds of individuals and organizations across the United States. Brit is dedicated to love, social justice, and collective liberation, and works hard every day to help build skills and secure resources with individuals and communities that are doing the most visionary work. Free!This program is offered as part of Finding Funds for Farms & Food Businesses, a program supported with funding from the Tompkins County Legislature. Aly Trombitas, art228@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 146 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1fea5bu0hy1zn4/ ========================================= Stronger Together - Resilience Saturday, January 31, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road , Ithaca, NY 14850 IN PERSON at 4H Acres,418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca NYTompkins Families: Stronger Together invites families to come together for free lunch and family fun. With outdoor and indoor activities for all ages (including fire making, sledding, snow painting - weather permitting - animal tracking, and more!), food, crafts (sugar bubble making, re-furbishing stuffed animals, and more!) and an opportunity for conversations and connection with other families, together we can make our families and community stronger.*Caregivers must stay on-site for the duration of the program.This month's focus will be "Resilience": "No one can eliminate stress from parenting, but a parent’s capacity for resilience can affect how a parent deals with stress. Resilience is the ability to manage and bounce back from all types of challenges that emerge in every family’s life. It means finding ways to solve problems, building and sustaining trusting relationships including relationships with your own child, and knowing how to seek help when necessary." (Center for the Study of Social Policy)Volunteers are always appreciated for this event! Each family will receive a FREE gift! Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m8i5iqz0mc20el/ ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, February 2, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, February 2, 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 ========================================= Farm to Table Networking Event Tuesday, February 3, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Are you a food business looking to purchase more local food in 2026? Are you a farm looking for additional restaurant or catering contracts? Join us for an informal networking event to find out what opportunities are available. We encourage you to bring business cards and other materials to share with other attendees. Unable to make the event but still interested in local purchasing as a business? Email Aly at art228@cornell.edu to be included in future communications. PLEASE NOTE: This event is limited to farms and food businesses who are prepared to buy/sell steady quantities in 2026. If you are a consumer interested in purchasing local food, we encourage you to attend the Intro to Community Supported Agriculture class on Monday, Feb 9th instead.This event is a collaboration between CCE Tompkins and Wellspring Forest Farm> Free Aly Trombitas, art228@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 146 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mxg9dtm1e6nsu5/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, January 7  - February 11Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00pmAt 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 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, February 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! ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, February 9, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Coalition for Families - Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness Monday, February 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Families, community members, & professionals are invited to join our monthly Coalition for Families presentation, this time on the topic of Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness.Learn Nonviolent Communication strategies to transform everyday conversations into opportunities for understanding and harmony.What: Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness. Presented by Steve Torma, co-founder of The REAL Center in Asheville NC, & Compassion Camp Co-Director.When: Monday, February 9, 2026. Noon-1pmWhere: In Person at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY// OR Online: via Zoom*Lunch will be offered to those coming in person.*Preregistration is required. No cost to attend.Registration confirmation will include the Zoom link. FREE CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/february-2026-coalition-for-families/ ========================================= Intro to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Monday, February 9, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 This informational session for community members will dive into all things Community Supported Agriculture (also called CSA). You’ll learn about the variety of CSA options in Tompkins County, and why this model can be a great way to support local farmers and communities. Learn more about what it means to be a member of a CSA, break down the costs of participating, and check out some resources on how to use what you get! We will also have a list of CSAs in the area available- if you are a farmer who has a CSA and would like to be included on that list, email Aly at art228@cornell.eduInstructor's bio: Aly Trombitas is the Agriculture & Horticulture Educator at CCE Tompkins. She has many years of experience teaching all ages about food, environment, and agriculture. She's also a big fan of any opportunity that helps consumers engage directly with their local farmers.This class is offered hybrid, either you may join in-person or via Zoom. This event is free, however, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! Aly Trombitas, art228@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 146 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1okcvjt1nqzg0v/ ========================================= Native Plant Gardening: Winter Sowing Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the simple and effective method of winter sowing—an easy way to start native plants outdoors during the colder months. After a brief introduction about the benefits of winter sowing, participants will have an opportunity to plant several containers of seeds to bring home, using regionally appropriate native seeds. Each participant will leave with multiple planted jugs ready to place outside all winter and transplant in spring. Most materials are provided, but please bring your empty plastic jugs and salad containers so we have enough for everyone. The class will be available to watch online as well. Beginners are welcome!Instructor's bio: Chrys Gardener is a Master Gardener, avid gardener, and landscape designer. She specializes in designing gardens that include lots of native plants and are also deer-resistant and low-maintenance. A self-confessed seedaholic, Chrys starts thousands of seeds each spring for her own gardens and gardens she designs for others, and she is excited to share this easy technique with others who wish to fill their own gardens with lots of native plants. 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/myz27q61agoxtg/ ========================================= Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free 6 weeks series, January 7  - February 11Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 - 5:00pmAt 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 ========================================= CLOSED for Presidents' Day Monday, February 16, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 CCE-Tompkins will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day federal holiday.  Classes and workshops scheduled for our facility on this date will still be held. ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, February 23, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Vegetable Seed Starting Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Grow everything from artichokes to zucchini from seed at home! Save money, get your garden started early, and enjoy the wondrous and exciting process of seed germination and plant growth throughout the winter. We'll discuss when to start your seeds, tool options, and using different pots including upcycled containers. Virtual attendees will be actively included, and in-person attendees will leave with herb and/or vegetable seeds started in upcycled containers.Shōshe Cole is a Master Gardener, homesteader, planetary geologist, and educator. She completed her Master Gardener training in 2014 while finishing her PhD at Cornell studying rocks on Mars using space robots; virtual and hybrid meetings have been a regular part of her professional career since 2002 (yes, 02, not 20). She has taught science for non-scientists at the college level since 1997 and has volunteered on the CCETC Growline since 2018. Her garden focuses on annual and perennial edible plants, especially unusual species and varieties. Shōshe is excited to share her love of seed starting and the satisfaction of growing your own food. 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/m1nf8wxg0qsrate/ ========================================= Farm & Food Business Planning Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 In this hybrid, interactive workshop, participants will learn about the basic components of business planning and have time to work on their own business plan. Together, we will learn how to create a simple budget and project description. Participants will receive a budget template, and all activities can be modified based on where you are in your business planning journey. All levels welcome!Instructor's bio: Brit Campese (she/her) has been working in the nonprofit sector for more than 20 years and has provided fundraising, consulting, and training services to hundreds of individuals and organizations across the United States. Brit is dedicated to love, social justice, and collective liberation, and works hard every day to help build skills and secure resources with individuals and communities that are doing the most visionary work. Free! This program is offered as part of Finding Funds for Farms & Food Businesses, a program supported with funding from the Tompkins County Legislature Aly Trombitas, art228@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 146 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1iko9wp0v5p6vm/ ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, March 2, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, March 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! ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, March 9, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Spirited Children are just a little “more” of everything. Quicker to cry, louder, persistent, more sensitive... None of the advice seems to work and you feel like you’re all alone. This 7-week workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren). Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles. This class will meet on ZOOM for (7) Wednesdays, March 11 - April 29 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. (no class on April 1st) The last day to join this class is March 18Space is limited. Register today!Participants are encouraged, but not required to first attend a series of PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshops Series. No cost Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Saturday, March 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 ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, March 16, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Keeping Chickens Class Tuesday, March 17, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Learn practical advice for how to successfully raise chickens for home egg production. This class will explore topics including: sourcing healthy birds, determining which laying varieties are best for your needs, options for housing and nutrition, common illness and pest prevention, and the joys of living with chickens! Please note: residents in the Villages of Trumansburg and Dryden and the City of Ithaca who wish to keep chickens need a permit and evidence that you have attended a class on raising chickens. Our class meets that requirement, attendees must attend live and will receive a letter to take to their municipality upon course completion. This class is only offered once a year.Instructor's bio: Sarah Lubold an ESOL educator, homesteader, amateur beekeeper, and CCE Tompkins Master Gardener. She and her family live with a small flock of Rhode Island Reds and Khaki Campbell ducks in West Groton. Sarah is active in the Cayuga and Tompkins Counties' Farmworker and Immigrant community. 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/m16vgwlh0ygcbz0/ ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Spring'26 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Event Spirited Children are just a little “more” of everything. Quicker to cry, louder, persistent, more sensitive... None of the advice seems to work and you feel like you’re all alone. This 7-week workshop series is for parents and caregivers who want to learn additional tools to effectively support and raise their spirited child(ren). Learn how to understand your and your child's temperamental traits, identify clues leading up to challenging behaviors and tantrums, and develop strategies for reducing or eliminating power struggles. This class will meet on ZOOM for (7) Wednesdays, March 11 - April 29 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. (no class on April 1st) The last day to join this class is March 18Space is limited. Register today!Participants are encouraged, but not required to first attend a series of PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshops Series. No cost Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Grafting Workshop Sunday, March 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 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 grafting method and get to take home one grafted heirloom apple tree. Space is limited to 24, online pre-registration is required.Instructor: Roger Ort is the Owner of Ort Family Farm which grows around 1,000 fruit trees and 3 acres of small fruits that are all processed into their line of jams and jellies. Roger hails from Southern, PA where he attended Williamsport Community College and earned a degree in Horticulture Nursery Management. In 2021 Roger retired from the Cornell Cooperative Extension system after 13 years as a Horticulture Educator and has been able to focus more on growing more unusual fruits and educating others to do the same. This program is valued at $50, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $50 will help others attend the class. If you are not able to afford the $35 materials fee, please contact us about s scholarship. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1eamupz1awshv5/ ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, March 23, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, April 2, 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! ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, April 6, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= Family Open Play Monday, April 13, 2026 9:30 am - 11:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 Free space for families to come with their children - ages 0 to 4 years old - to play and socialize with other families. Variety of toys, books and space for movement. Monday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30amNovember 24th 2025 to April 13th 2026 (closed on Dec 29th, Jan 19th, Feb 16th, March 30th)  Registration is required!  Free CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/family-open-play-20252026/ ========================================= ZOOM: Parents Apart® Monday, April 13, 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 ========================================= 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, Thompson/Triangle Park (by Gimme! Coffee) & 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca*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 trucks, Games & Prizes, Animal Encounters, Family Fun, an Artist's Alley Vendor Market, and more!Click the Registration link or order your ducks online now OR print the pamphlet/order form HERE to bring a check/cash payment to the office at 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca NY.  Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mk8a0391pwr4as/ ========================================= 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! ========================================= 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 ========================================= 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. ========================================= 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. =========================================