Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Canning jams and jellies is an easy, fast, and fun way to preserve fruit. In this workshop, we'll go over some of the basics of canning including equipment and food safety, and then learn how to make jams and jellies. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills with hands-on d...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series SPRING ROUND: Tuesdays April 1 to May 27 (No class on April 15) - In person at CCE TompkinsFALL ROUND: Wednesdays October 1 to November 19 - - In person at C...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, April 3, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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Stronger Together - Social Connections

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Family event

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Open Family Play

Monday, April 7, 2025

Open Play for families with children ages 0 - 4 years old. Monday mornings 9:30 to 11:30am. Jan 6th to April 7, at CCE Tompkins. FREE but registration is required

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, April 7, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series SPRING ROUND: Tuesdays April 1 to May 27 (No class on April 15) - In person at CCE TompkinsFALL ROUND: Wednesdays October 1 to November 19 - - In person at C...

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Healthy Eating Support Community

Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Healthy Eating Support Program is here to provide support for the challenges of sustained healthy eating. Our Healthy Eating Support Community (HESC) meetings will be a space where you can engage with fellow peers who have personal experience with sustained healthy habits and receive a...

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Citizen Pruner Training #1: Tree Selection and Care

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

City Forester, Jeanne Grace will teach how to select the right tree for your space as well as how to plant and care for it in its early years. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for, and pr...

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2025 Earth Day Festival

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Join the 2025 Earth Day Festival at the Ithaca Commons on Saturday, April 19. From 12 pm to 5 pm, enjoy fun, family-friendly activities, resources, food, and music as we celebrate how together we are protecting the planet and communities. Learn about actionable climate solutions that are both pos...

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Citizen Pruner Training #2: Tree Pruning

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

City Forester, Jeanne Grace will teach how to select the right tree for your space as well as how to plant and care for it in its early years. Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a multi-part training series for individuals who want to learn best practices for selecting, planting, caring for, and pr...

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Healthy Eating Support Community

Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Healthy Eating Support Program is here to provide support for the challenges of sustained healthy eating. Our Healthy Eating Support Community (HESC) meetings will be a space where you can engage with fellow peers who have personal experience with sustained healthy habits and receive a...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, April 24, 2025

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 Feelings.SPRING ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 24, May 1, 8, 15...

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2025 4-H Duck Race

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County is proud to announce that the 4-H Duck Race will take place on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 from 11am-4pm. Join us to watch 3000 bright yellow rubber ducks tumble over the Cascadilla Creek falls at the Cornell Botanic Gardens' Cascadilla Gorge Trail then ...

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Citizen Pruner Training #3: Shrub Pruning

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Retired CCE Tompkins Ag Educator, Monika Roth, will guide you on best practices for pruning shrubs, from maintenance to rejuvenation. Shrubs are long lasting parts of our gardens - offering flowers, screening, and habitat. With good care, shrubs can be beautiful, healthy, and productive for decad...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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 Feelings.SPRING ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 24, May 1, 8, 15...

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Family Playgroup - Spring'25

Friday, May 2, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, May 2 - June 6Friday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30At 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!F...

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Family Playgroup - Spring'25

Friday, May 9, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, May 2 - June 6Friday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30At 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!F...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Spring Ephemeral Walk

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Spring ephemerals are harbingers of the changing season. They pop up before early before trees have leafed out and fill the forest with a short burst of color. Come discover the different species you can find in our woods each spring on this walk. The trail is one mile long and mostly flat but wi...

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Citizen Pruner Program Training #4: Hands-on Workshop

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Hands-on Workshop, led by Ithaca’s City Forester Jeanne Grace, will allow participants to practice the pruning techniques they learned in the previous classes or sharpen their existing skills. The workshop will be outside and include a tree walk to identify the trees around the CCE Tompkins o...

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Family Playgroup - Spring'25

Friday, May 16, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, May 2 - June 6Friday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30At 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!F...

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2025 Garden Fair and Plant Sale

Friday, May 16, 2025

One of the Finger Lakes' most highly anticipated gardening events is the annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale, organized since 1982 by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. The Plant Sale will take place Friday, May 16 from 1 to 7 pm at the Ithaca Farmers Market. The Plant Sale fe...

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Rock Gardens for Everyone

Thursday, May 22, 2025

There’s a rock garden to match every gardener’s needs. Have a small yard? Have no yard? Want low maintenance? Have awful soil? Like to grow different plants? Want a challenge? Or are you just curious to learn more about rock gardening? This is the class for you, it will include an indoor presenta...

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Family Playgroup - Spring'25

Friday, May 23, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, May 2 - June 6Friday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30At 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!F...

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CLOSED for Memorial Day

Monday, May 26, 2025

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

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Family Playgroup - Spring'25

Friday, May 30, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, May 2 - June 6Friday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30At 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!F...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, June 2, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, June 5, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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Family Playgroup - Spring'25

Friday, June 6, 2025

Free 6 weeks series, May 2 - June 6Friday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30At 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!F...

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CLOSED for Juneteenth

Thursday, June 19, 2025

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...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, July 3, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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CLOSED for Independence Day

Friday, July 4, 2025

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

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, July 10, 2025

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 Feelings.SPRING ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 24, May 1, 8, 15...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, July 17, 2025

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 Feelings.SPRING ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 24, May 1, 8, 15...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, August 4, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, August 7, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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CLOSED for Labor Day

Monday, September 1, 2025

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 4, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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Parenting Styles (ONLINE)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Why do we do what we do? Why do we make the decisions we make?  In this 7-week series, come together with others to share information and discuss i...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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Parenting Styles (ONLINE)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?Many factors influence our children and how we parent. Every family, every child is different and unique. Why do we do what we do? Why do we make the decisions we make?  In this 7-week series, come together with others to share information and discuss i...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series SPRING ROUND: Tuesdays April 1 to May 27 (No class on April 15) - In person at CCE TompkinsFALL ROUND: Wednesdays October 1 to November 19 - - In person at C...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, October 2, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 Gen

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

PS: It Works! Parenting Communication Skills Series - 2 GenWorkshop for parents/caregivers and their kids ages 6-108 Weeks Series SPRING ROUND: Tuesdays April 1 to May 27 (No class on April 15) - In person at CCE TompkinsFALL ROUND: Wednesdays October 1 to November 19 - - In person at C...

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CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Monday, October 13, 2025

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 20, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, October 23, 2025

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 Feelings.SPRING ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 24, May 1, 8, 15...

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PS: It Works! Parenting Skills Workshop Series

Thursday, October 30, 2025

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 Feelings.SPRING ROUND:Meets (8) Thursday evenings, April 24, May 1, 8, 15...

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 6, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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CLOSED for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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

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CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27, 2025

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 28, 2025

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

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Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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. 2025 Board Meetings As of now, ...

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ZOOM: Parents Apart®

Monday, December 8, 2025

Currently this course is only offered online. 2025 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 11 & 18, SaturdaysFebruary 3 & 10, Mo...

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CLOSED for the Holidays

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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 25, 2025

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

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CLOSED for the Holidays

Friday, December 26, 2025

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

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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

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