Renewable Energy Tour - 2026 Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:30 am - 1:00 pm 1626 Barker Road , Tully, NY 13159 Join us for a free educational field day to explore distributed wind energy as a viable resource to diversify your property's power production. Distributed wind systems usually provide power directly to the end-user — in this case, the Doody Farm, who have been using wind and solar to help power their operations since 2013. You will tour an operating small-scale (distributed) wind installation, learn about the technology, and hear firsthand from the Doody family about their 13 years of practical experience utilizing on-site wind and solar power.Event DetailsDate: Saturday, September 12Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: Lawrence Doody & Sons Farm, 1626 Barker Road, Tully, NY 13159Preregistration is requested to attend this free event. For any inquiries, please contact Jordan Clements, Distributed Wind Educator, at jc3853@cornell.edu or by phone at (607) 272-2292, ext. 225.Event Flyer FREE Jordan Clements, jc3853@cornell.edu Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mgw2j921izg77t/ ========================================= Sun Salutations Series of Poems Saturday, September 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 and 13,Clare will be in the Author Tent at the Book Fair for the Ithaca Is Books Festival from 2 to 4pm. On September 25, 26 and 27,Clare will be at a non-profit vendor table at Apple Harvest Fest from 10am to 6pm (Friday from 12pm to 8pm). The AuthorClare Jones is a writer and editor who serves as a Master Composter and Cornell Climate Steward in Tompkins County. She has received grants and fellowships from the New York State Council on the Arts, Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Fulbright Program, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She leads writing groups for Story House Ithaca and reading groups for the Providence Athenaeum. Learn more about her work at www.clarejonespoet.comThis project is made possible, in part, by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices program-our Regional Clean Energy Hub for the Southern Tier-in collaboration with Community Arts PartnershipLearn more about Smart Energy Choices and the Arts & Clean Energy Grant recipients. Leigh Miller, lvm9@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 262 ========================================= Sun Salutations Series of Poems Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 and 13,Clare will be in the Author Tent at the Book Fair for the Ithaca Is Books Festival from 2 to 4pm. On September 25, 26 and 27,Clare will be at a non-profit vendor table at Apple Harvest Fest from 10am to 6pm (Friday from 12pm to 8pm). The AuthorClare Jones is a writer and editor who serves as a Master Composter and Cornell Climate Steward in Tompkins County. She has received grants and fellowships from the New York State Council on the Arts, Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Fulbright Program, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She leads writing groups for Story House Ithaca and reading groups for the Providence Athenaeum. Learn more about her work at www.clarejonespoet.comThis project is made possible, in part, by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices program-our Regional Clean Energy Hub for the Southern Tier-in collaboration with Community Arts PartnershipLearn more about Smart Energy Choices and the Arts & Clean Energy Grant recipients. Leigh Miller, lvm9@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 262 ========================================= Coalition for Families: Tompkins Transportation Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Families, community members, & professionals are invited to join our monthly hybrid (online and in person) presentation.Learn about easy and accesible ways to move around in Tompkins County from three local organizations:--> eRide IthacaeRide Ithaca is an on-demand, curb-to-curb, transportation service operated by TCAT that provides affordable and convenient rides within the eRide Ithaca service area. The service operates with a fleet of fully electric vehicles, including ADA-accessible vans equipped with wheelchair lifts. Riders can book trips through the eRide Ithaca app or by calling 2-1-1.--> Ithaca BikeshareIthaca Bikeshare is a class 1, pedal-assist electric bikeshare network, serving the residents and visitors of the Ithaca, NY area. This program is a part of the Center for Community Transportation, your active and shared transportation provider (also home to Ithaca Carshare and Bike Walk Tompkins).--> 2-1-12-1-1 offers resource referrals, housing, health insurance, and transportation, including: TCAT & Gadabout passes, trip planning, eRide assistance, non-emergency medical transportation, and medicaid 1115 waiver services.*Please feel free to bring your lunch or snacks to enjoy during the presentation if you are coming in person.*Registration confirmation will include the Zoom link. Free Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/september-2026-coalition-for-families/ ========================================= Ithaca Forest Preschool Play Day Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road , Ithaca, NY 14850 Parents and children ages 0-5 are invited to join Ithaca Forest Preschool for a morning of exploring, stories, and fire at our beloved Trillium Camp located at 4-H Acres (418 Lower Creek Road, west of Ithaca).We believe the seeds of a deep connection to nature are in each of us from the time we are born, and we look forward to learning and playing together with your children! Bring water and snacks; there may be opportunities to cook on the fire!Forest Play Days are a great way to get out into the woods with your kids and experience total nature immersion. It’s also chance to look into whether a forest preschool might be right for your family!If interested, you will have a chance to meet Ithaca Forest Preschool Staff and learn about our philosophy and curriculum. Free Registration: https://ithacaforestpreschool.org/forest-play-day-registration/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in Dryden Tuesday, September 15, 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 FALL'26 ROUND IN DRYDEN!Tuesdays, September 15 to November 3 - 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 ========================================= Food Preservation: Water Bath Canning Tomatoes Wednesday, September 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 September is a month full of bounty! If you've found yourself with too many tomatoes for fresh eating, or if you're just curious about food preservation, join us for a workshop on how to preserve tomatoes and other seasonal foods at their peak flavor. Participants will learn about the safety, equipment, and benefits of preserving seasonal foods. The class will also include hands-on demos where participants will get to practice canning. Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, this workshop will be offered in-person only.*note that this class was originally scheduled for 9/8 and has been rescheduled*Instructor's bio: Aly Trombitas is the Agriculture & Horticulture Educator at CCE Tompkins. She is Master Food Preserver and started formally (and enthusiastically) teaching food preservation in 2023. She has many years of experience teaching all ages about food, environment, and agriculture. This program is valued at $35, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $35 will help others attend the class. Marissa Nolan, mn623@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x194 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1pnots51yect07/ ========================================= 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 ========================================= Catch Us at Porchfest! Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Join CCE Tompkins on Sunday, September 20th, for a celebration of "Irene" (the locally-famous Ithaca Car Share truck) in our parking lot and garden areas with music by Singtrece and WSKG. Our building at 615 Willow ave will be open from 2 to 6pm to share bathrooms and water-fill stations as a pop-up cooling center with our community for the day. We are excited to join Porchfest this year and to be part of this annual community celebration of local talent and connections. See you there! Come share your stories about how "Irene" has helped you in your life? Has she been there when you needed to move locations, use the Water Center dump pass, or to pick up inventory for your local business? These are just a couple of the ways Ithaca Carshare and the Center for Community Transportation Services helps local residents get things done without owning a vehicle. RJ Isley, rsi22@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 184 ========================================= Climate Education Resource Fair & Professional Development Workshop Tuesday, September 22, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Road , Ithaca, NY 14850 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, the Museum of the Earth and the Center for Climate Change Education at PRI are offering a FREE half-day event focused on climate education.Register for this event to access resources for teaching about climate change that are locally relevant and grade-specific. This professional development workshop will cater to teachers at every grade level and across all disciplines. Informal educators are welcome too. Climate Education is relevant in every discipline. Recent ELA Regents Exams now include climate change-related topics. Climate and energy are also Social Studies issues that cannot be deeply understood without mathematics. Health topics will increasingly focus on the dangers we face. The arts are an effective way to communicate about climate change. NYSSLS standards infuse more climate topics into science across all grades and science disciplines. Join us for an evening of professional development as Climate Week comes to Ithaca! In March 2026, the Regents of the State of New York passed a new regulation requiring that climate change be taught across the grade span. The evening will include workshops, tabling from a range of organizations, a light dinner, and networking with colleagues. CTLE credit is availableThe two workshops that will be offered are: Naturally Curious: Engaging Youth with iNaturalist Teaching Climate Change Across the Curriculum: Why it's essential and how to start.The aim of the Fall Resource Fair is to provide opportunities and resources for Tompkins County teachers so that they can jumpstart and continue interest in climate change work for their students. We hope to see you there! FREE Jerry Sheng, js3724@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext 164 Registration: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=5461206&D=10453 ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen in Dryden Tuesday, September 22, 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 FALL'26 ROUND IN DRYDEN!Tuesdays, September 15 to November 3 - 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 ========================================= Sun Salutations Series of Poems Friday, September 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 and 13,Clare will be in the Author Tent at the Book Fair for the Ithaca Is Books Festival from 2 to 4pm. On September 25, 26 and 27,Clare will be at a non-profit vendor table at Apple Harvest Fest from 10am to 6pm (Friday from 12pm to 8pm). The AuthorClare Jones is a writer and editor who serves as a Master Composter and Cornell Climate Steward in Tompkins County. She has received grants and fellowships from the New York State Council on the Arts, Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Fulbright Program, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She leads writing groups for Story House Ithaca and reading groups for the Providence Athenaeum. Learn more about her work at www.clarejonespoet.comThis project is made possible, in part, by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices program-our Regional Clean Energy Hub for the Southern Tier-in collaboration with Community Arts PartnershipLearn more about Smart Energy Choices and the Arts & Clean Energy Grant recipients. Leigh Miller, lvm9@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 262 ========================================= Sun Salutations Series of Poems Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 and 13,Clare will be in the Author Tent at the Book Fair for the Ithaca Is Books Festival from 2 to 4pm. On September 25, 26 and 27,Clare will be at a non-profit vendor table at Apple Harvest Fest from 10am to 6pm (Friday from 12pm to 8pm). The AuthorClare Jones is a writer and editor who serves as a Master Composter and Cornell Climate Steward in Tompkins County. She has received grants and fellowships from the New York State Council on the Arts, Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Fulbright Program, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She leads writing groups for Story House Ithaca and reading groups for the Providence Athenaeum. Learn more about her work at www.clarejonespoet.comThis project is made possible, in part, by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices program-our Regional Clean Energy Hub for the Southern Tier-in collaboration with Community Arts PartnershipLearn more about Smart Energy Choices and the Arts & Clean Energy Grant recipients. Leigh Miller, lvm9@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 262 ========================================= Sun Salutations Series of Poems Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun Salutations is a series of poems by Clare Jones and inspired by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices.Clare Jones will be sharing her project Sun Salutations with Southern Tier residents at two public events on the Ithaca Commons this September. On September 12 and 13,Clare will be in the Author Tent at the Book Fair for the Ithaca Is Books Festival from 2 to 4pm. On September 25, 26 and 27,Clare will be at a non-profit vendor table at Apple Harvest Fest from 10am to 6pm (Friday from 12pm to 8pm). The AuthorClare Jones is a writer and editor who serves as a Master Composter and Cornell Climate Steward in Tompkins County. She has received grants and fellowships from the New York State Council on the Arts, Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts, the Fulbright Program, and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She leads writing groups for Story House Ithaca and reading groups for the Providence Athenaeum. Learn more about her work at www.clarejonespoet.comThis project is made possible, in part, by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices program-our Regional Clean Energy Hub for the Southern Tier-in collaboration with Community Arts PartnershipLearn more about Smart Energy Choices and the Arts & Clean Energy Grant recipients. Leigh Miller, lvm9@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 262 ========================================= 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/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1 Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479# Free ========================================= Air Pruned Raised Beds for Tree Seedling Production: Part2 Thursday, October 8, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 harvest seedlings from an APRB, how to overwinter beds with or without seedlings, how to plant baby trees, strategies for seed collection and storage, and markets and regulations. We can also briefly review topics from the first workshop (construction of APRBs, growing media, 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.Attendees can take CCE APRB trees home while supplies last, and early registrants will have priorityThe session will be led by Connor Youngerman, Agroforestry lead with the Cornell Small Farms Program.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/m17zt9pz1k2klle/ ========================================= Fall Outdoor Composting Class Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Beginners and experienced home composters alike can "dig deeper" into the art and science of outdoor composting. We guarantee that you will acquire composting knowledge and skills that you can put to use this fall/winter!Outdoor composting skills can help you to compost large amounts of leaves, garden debris, food scraps and more. The compost you make will improve your soil and your garden will thrive. Class topics include compost basics,options for outdoor composting, how to manage and troubleshoot, how and when to harvest, and the many ways to use finished compost. A portion of this class will be held OUTDOORS in the compost demo site at CCE-Tompkins. Please dress appropriately. Class held rain or shine. $5 per household Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1863 ========================================= 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. ========================================= Tompkins 4-H Fall Festival Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road , Ithaca, NY 14850 Learn about Tompkins 4-H and explore all of our programs at FALL FEST! Join us on October 11 from 10 am to 2 pm at 4-H Acres, for a pancake breakfast, and crafts, games, live animals, guided nature walks, and plants. 4-H offers various clubs that youth can join as well as a variety of Rural Youth Services and Primitive Pursuits programs. Learn about all of these and enjoy a hearty breakfast with other local families!Learn more about Tompkins County 4-H: CCETompkins.org/4-h-youth. Miranda Sundquist, ms3425@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 ext. 261 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Native Landscapes: Management and Planting Strategies at NYS Parks Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 New York State Parks is increasing the use of native plants in our shared public spaces, following a native plant policy that encourages using beneficial species in all landscaping and gardening projects. In this discussion we will go over management strategies that help horticulture staff balance aesthetic and ecological goals in landscape restoration and garden sites around the Finger Lakes state park region. The pros and cons of different planting and establishment strategies will also be discussed.Instructor's bio: Max McCune has been a Horticulturalist at New York State Parks since 2018, he works to design, maintain and manage native plant restorations and gardens throughout the Finger Lakes region. Prior to his work at parks, Max worked at plant nurseries and sustainable farming operations in Ithaca and in his hometown of Hiton, NY. Max has a bachelor’s degree in history from SUNY Oswego.This class is offered either online or in-person. 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/mjv6osd0malojb/ ========================================= Professional Development Training - PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 What: PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills, Hybrid TrainingWhen: Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: Hybrid training - CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NY) OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus & Serena WardCost: $350 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snack (for those joining in person) Physical copy (for in-person attendees) or electronic copy (for online attendees) of our brand-new updated 2026 facilitator manual ($150 value)Facilitator on-line delivery PowerPoint (updated 2026)PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $350 CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ps-it-works-communication-skills-training/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Fall'26 Thursday, October 22, 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 FeelingsFALL'26 ROUND:Meets (8)  Thursdays October 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. (No class on November 26) The last date to join this series is October 29. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= Professional Development Training - PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 What: PS: It Works! Personal-Professional-Parenting Communication Skills, Hybrid TrainingWhen: Thursday & Friday, October 22 & 23, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: Hybrid training - CCE Tompkins (615 Willow Ave, Ithaca NY) OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus & Serena WardCost: $350 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snack (for those joining in person) Physical copy (for in-person attendees) or electronic copy (for online attendees) of our brand-new updated 2026 facilitator manual ($150 value)Facilitator on-line delivery PowerPoint (updated 2026)PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $350 CCE Parenting Education Team , cce-parenting@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-ps-it-works-communication-skills-training/ ========================================= Fall Worm Composting Class Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 Learn how worms can make fast, rich compost for your garden while disposing of your food scraps. Take home the bin, a starter population of worms, and the knowledge to tend to your new pets. Space is limited. $12 per household. Register early, space is limited!  Register online using the link below. You may also call Cooperative Extension during businesses hours to register (607) 272-2292. $12 per household includes starter bin & worms Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1862 ========================================= Connecting Farmers to the Land Retreat Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Dryden Center for Community, 9 E Main Street , Dryden, NY 13053 Join us for a day of conversations and presentations on farmland access, farmland stewardship, and farm transitions. This event will bring together retiring farmers (and mid-career farmers), farmland seekers, and non-operating farmland owners. We will explore topics including cooperative farming and land access, conservation and environmental stewardship, legal considerations, and equitable land access. We’ll work through key questions including: • How can landowners steward their land for economic, environmental, and social good          while strengthening local and regional food systems? • How do young farmers find and afford farmland? • How can leases be structured for long-term agroforestry projects? • What steps can retiring farmers take to plan for the future of their farm and transition  their land to the next generation of farmers? • How can cooperative land access and cooperative farming help address the challenges          of land access and farmland affordability in the Ithaca area?We’ll hear from farmers and landowners who have successfully addressed these key questions, as well as from experts from across the state. Come be part of the conversation and the solution. Dive deep into specific strategies and make lasting connections that will help our community provide affordable farmland access for a new generation of farmers. This event is brought to you with generous funding from the American Farmland Trust, and in close partnership with Khuba Internation and Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming. This event is free, with funding provided by the American Farmland Trust Crystal Buck, cb258@cornell.edu, 607-272-2292 x126 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1a7if0x0x649dw/ ========================================= PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series - Fall'26 Thursday, October 29, 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 FeelingsFALL'26 ROUND:Meets (8)  Thursdays October 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 & 17 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. (No class on November 26) The last date to join this series is October 29. Space is limited. Register today No cost to attend. Registration: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bf4lmcyd2MDZDoy ========================================= 2Gen PS: It Works! Skills Training Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 2Gen PS: It Works! training, Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am-4:30pm at CCE Tompkins OR online.Introducing 2Gen PS: It Works!, specifically targeting youth ages 6-10 and their grownup. This training will focus specifically on the youth curriculum and attendees should have prior knowledge of the original PS: It Works! curriculum.In-person attendees will receive a physical copy of our brand-new 2026 manual and online attendees will receive an electronic copy ($150 value).Light lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. $250 Serena L. Ward, slw256@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 247 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-2gen-ps-it-works-skills-training/ ========================================= Professional Development Training - 2Gen Ps: It Works! Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave , Ithaca, NY 14850 What: Introducing 2Gen PS: It Works!, an adaptation of PS: It Works!, specifically targeting youth ages 6-10 and their grownup. This training will focus specifically on the youth curriculum and attendees should have prior knowledge of the original PS: It Works! curriculum.When: Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus & Serena WardCost: $250 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snackIn-person attendees will receive a physical copy of our brand-new 2026 manual, and online attendees will receive an electronic copy. ($150 value).2 Gen PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Serena L. Ward, slw256@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 247 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-2gen-ps-it-works-skills-training/ ========================================= Professional Development Training - 2Gen Ps: It Works! Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Online Event What: Introducing 2Gen PS: It Works!, an adaptation of PS: It Works!, specifically targeting youth ages 6-10 and their grownup. This training will focus specifically on the youth curriculum and attendees should have prior knowledge of the original PS: It Works! curriculum.When: Friday, October 30, 2026 9:00 am to 4:30pmWhere: CCE Tompkins, 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY OR OnlineFacilitators: Anna Steinkraus, Serena Ward & Alba Sancho Pinto Cost: $250 registration fee includes:Training, lunch, snackIn-person attendees will receive a physical copy of our brand-new 2026 manual, and online attendees will receive an electronic copy. ($150 value).2 Gen PS: It Works! Professional Development Certificate of Completion                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $250 Serena L. Ward, slw256@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 247 Registration: https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/2026-2gen-ps-it-works-skills-training/ ========================================= 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/94657138479?pwd=I4mS6ajNOZvSO4dgHe8kRgDh4YEs9d.1 Meeting ID: 946 5713 8479 Passcode: 931253. One tap mobile +16468769923,,94657138479# Free ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Fall'26 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 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) Tuesdays, November 10 - December 22 from Noon - 1:30 pm. The last day to join this class is November 17Space 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 ========================================= 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 ========================================= Thriving With Your Spirited Child - Fall'26 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 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) Tuesdays, November 10 - December 22 from Noon - 1:30 pm. The last day to join this class is November 17Space 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 ========================================= Bokashi Composting Class Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm CCE-Tompkins Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue , Ithaca, NY 14850-3555 This Japanese composting technique involves natural fermentation and offers a way for people to manage food scraps. The liquid produced can be used to water houseplants while the food scraps are pre-digested, and can then be composted or buried in the soil to finish. Join local bokashi enthusiasts to learn about the practice and go home with your own bokashi starter kit.Register online through the link below, or by calling (607) 272-2292. $15 per household includes bokashi starter kit Adam Michaelides, acm1@cornell.edu, (607) 272-2292 ext. 124 Registration: https://civi.ccetompkins.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1861 ========================================= 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. ========================================= Syntropic Agroforestry Introduction Webinar Part 2 Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm In part two of this series, we will focus on how to incorporate ecological succession and stratification into design and management. We will go through several examples of a “conventional” layout for production of a given crop, and an alternative design which would enhance the planting and turn it into a living system. Putting such a system into practice involves much more than just a planting plan, so we will work through management strategies beginning with planting and culminating in a mature system.Erik Schellenberg is the natural resource educator and commercial horticulture educator with CCE Orange County. He is also a student of Ernst Götsch, the creator of syntropic agroforestry and works to bring this way of approaching agriculture to North America.SAVE THE DATE! Registration page coming soon. This program is virtual and will be held on Zoom (available through registration). If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Bates at jb2663@cornell.edu This event is free, however, donations help us keep future programming costs low for our community. Thank you for your continued support! ========================================= 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. =========================================