Events
Tompkins County 4-H Youth Fair
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Tompkins County’s 4-H Youth Development Programs are preparing for their annual Youth Fair, to be held Tuesday-Saturday, July 23-27, at 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Rd in Ithaca, NY. The week’s events include animal shows, junior and adult Iron Chef competitions, displays of creative projects i...
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Foraging Basics
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Discover the basics and background of foraging! Learn helpful tips and gain inspiration for collecting your own food and crafting supplies. We will have a foraging walk in August so you can get some hands-on experience as well, visit our events page for details.Instructor's bio: Carlin Shew...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings A...
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Foraging Walk
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Ever wonder which plants and fungi you spy in the woods are edible? Join CCE Tompkins on a Foraging Walk, we will go for a short walk (less than 2 miles) through the forest and identify edible flora and funga and discuss about how to best prepare them. Registration is required, full details on th...
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, August 12, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class :January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Monday...
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What's Going on with the Weather?
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Extreme weather events seem to be all over the news these days, and you may have even experienced extreme or unusual weather on your property. Is it 'hype', or is there really something going on? In this session, we will review this year's weather conditions, discuss weather events which may have...
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Ulysses Citizen Pruner Tree Pruning
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
CCE Tompkins Horticulture Team Lead, Marissa Nolan, will guide you on best practices for pruning small and large trees. Using the correct techniques will ensure your tree will be a strong part of your landscape for years to come and allow them to fulfill their important ecosystem roles. At the en...
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Garden Tour
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Discover some of the gardens around Ithaca focused on education and community building, Saturday, August 24. This year the participating locations areThe Learning Farm Ithaca Children’s GardenThe Soil Factory Ithaca Community GardensDetails on each site including open hours and activities will be...
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Ulysses Citizen Pruner Shrub Pruning
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
CCE Tompkins Horticulture Team Lead, Marissa Nolan and former city forester Andy Hillman, will go over best practices for pruning shrubs, from maintenance to rejuvenation. With good care, shrubs can be beautiful, healthy, and productive for decades. They will also teach how to select the right tr...
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CLOSED for Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2024
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.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings A...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Youth Game ClubThis activity won't happen during the month of July and August. See you back the first Saturday of the month, starting in September! Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be ab...
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class :January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Monday...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings A...
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Natural Dyeing Workshop
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Learn the basics of natural dyeing using native foraged plants with a presentation and hands on-demo. From background, prep work, to dye creation and utilization, we will cover all the steps. Participants invited to bring one small garment or two skeins of natural fiber yarn to participate in the...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Youth Game ClubThis activity won't happen during the month of July and August. See you back the first Saturday of the month, starting in September! Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be ab...
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CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Monday, October 14, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, October 21, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class :January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Monday...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Youth Game ClubThis activity won't happen during the month of July and August. See you back the first Saturday of the month, starting in September! Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be ab...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings A...
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CLOSED for Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class :January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Monday...
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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ZOOM: Parents Apart®
Monday, December 2, 2024
Currently this course is only offered online. 2024 dates are posted below. Participants must enroll in both sessions, only the first date of each class series above is listed on our calendar since you cannot join after the first class :January 13 & 20, SaturdaysFebruary 5 & 12, Monday...
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Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The CCE-Tompkins Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Note that December is normally when we hold our Annual Meeting. 2024 Board Meetings A...
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Youth Game Club
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Youth Game ClubThis activity won't happen during the month of July and August. See you back the first Saturday of the month, starting in September! Inclusive to all kids, ages 7+ yearsIn-person: masks optional* Gluten-free, dairy free snacks* Caregivers must stay on-site, but will be ab...
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for the Holidays
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the Holidays.
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CLOSED for New Year's Holiday
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will be closed for the New Year's Holiday.
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