Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
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Participants will learn about the basic components of business planning and work on their own business plan. Together, we will learn how to create a simple budget and project description. All levels welcome! Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/farm-f....
February 17, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Participants will learn about the basic components of business planning and work on their own business plan. Together, we will learn how to create a simple budget and project description. All levels welcome! Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/farm-f....
Tompkins County residents are encouraged to apply to serve as At-Large members of our Board of Directors. New board members would serve a 3-year term, with an option to continue for a second term. For more information and details on how to apply, visit bit.ly/CCEBoard2026.
February 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Tompkins County residents are encouraged to apply to serve as At-Large members of our Board of Directors. New board members would serve a 3-year term, with an option to continue for a second term. For more information and details on how to apply, visit bit.ly/CCEBoard2026.
Spring is almost here, which means it is time to start thinking about projects that can improve the image of your local community! $10,000 in matching grants are available for beautification projects in rural towns and villages of Tompkins County.
February 12, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Spring is almost here, which means it is time to start thinking about projects that can improve the image of your local community! $10,000 in matching grants are available for beautification projects in rural towns and villages of Tompkins County.
We have a few spots left in our Native Plant Gardening: Winter Sowing class! Learn more and save your spot:
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
Participants will learn to start native plants outdoors in colder months and plant containers of seeds to bring home.
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
Participants will learn to start native plants outdoors in colder months and plant containers of seeds to bring home.
Native Plant Gardening: Winter Sowing
Join us for this 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 ...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
We have a few spots left in our Native Plant Gardening: Winter Sowing class! Learn more and save your spot:
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
Participants will learn to start native plants outdoors in colder months and plant containers of seeds to bring home.
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
Participants will learn to start native plants outdoors in colder months and plant containers of seeds to bring home.
The EFNEP Nutrition Educator will implement public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices. This includes presenting lessons that focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and budgeting.
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
The EFNEP Nutrition Educator will implement public education to improve healthy food and lifestyle choices. This includes presenting lessons that focus on general nutrition, food preparation, food safety, and budgeting.
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!
Attend in person or online. This program is free. Sign up at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1okcvjt1nqzg0v.
Attend in person or online. This program is free. Sign up at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1okcvjt1nqzg0v.
February 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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!
Attend in person or online. This program is free. Sign up at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1okcvjt1nqzg0v.
Attend in person or online. This program is free. Sign up at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1okcvjt1nqzg0v.
Our monthly Community Toolbox newsletter went out this morning! Check it out online at conta.cc/4a6m2tZ for:
🌱 Gardening Classes
🍀 4-H Youth Fun
🗨️ Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness
🔥 Primitive Pursuits
🤝 Farm and Food Business Planning
🧸 Open Family Play
✅ And More!
🌱 Gardening Classes
🍀 4-H Youth Fun
🗨️ Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness
🔥 Primitive Pursuits
🤝 Farm and Food Business Planning
🧸 Open Family Play
✅ And More!
February Community Toolbox
Email from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County This Month: Intro to CSAs, Seed Starting, Family Wellness, Rural Youth Services, and MORE! WEBSITE l EVENTS l JOBS l DONATE l OUR STAFF l VO
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February 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Our monthly Community Toolbox newsletter went out this morning! Check it out online at conta.cc/4a6m2tZ for:
🌱 Gardening Classes
🍀 4-H Youth Fun
🗨️ Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness
🔥 Primitive Pursuits
🤝 Farm and Food Business Planning
🧸 Open Family Play
✅ And More!
🌱 Gardening Classes
🍀 4-H Youth Fun
🗨️ Nonviolent Communication and Family Wellness
🔥 Primitive Pursuits
🤝 Farm and Food Business Planning
🧸 Open Family Play
✅ And More!
Reposted by Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County
I would like to invite you to join me for “Community Office Hours” on February 10th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Tompkins County Public Library. Our constituent services teams will be there to help with any issues you may be facing. We hope to see you there.
January 28, 2026 at 8:02 PM
I would like to invite you to join me for “Community Office Hours” on February 10th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Tompkins County Public Library. Our constituent services teams will be there to help with any issues you may be facing. We hope to see you there.
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. Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mxg9dt....
January 29, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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. Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/mxg9dt....
Create your own whimsical felted gnome! In this cozy, hands-on workshop, our creative 4-H educators will help you make at least one adorable gnome. If time & materials allow, you can craft a whole little clan. Perfect for beginners and seasoned felters alike!
January 21, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Create your own whimsical felted gnome! In this cozy, hands-on workshop, our creative 4-H educators will help you make at least one adorable gnome. If time & materials allow, you can craft a whole little clan. Perfect for beginners and seasoned felters alike!
What’s going on out there?: Farm & Food Grants
Thursday, 1/29, 10 am-noon
In this free, hybrid, interactive workshop, we will share upcoming grant opportunities for farmers and food access organizations.
Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1fea5bu0hy1zn4.
Thursday, 1/29, 10 am-noon
In this free, hybrid, interactive workshop, we will share upcoming grant opportunities for farmers and food access organizations.
Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1fea5bu0hy1zn4.
January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
What’s going on out there?: Farm & Food Grants
Thursday, 1/29, 10 am-noon
In this free, hybrid, interactive workshop, we will share upcoming grant opportunities for farmers and food access organizations.
Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1fea5bu0hy1zn4.
Thursday, 1/29, 10 am-noon
In this free, hybrid, interactive workshop, we will share upcoming grant opportunities for farmers and food access organizations.
Sign up online at ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/m1fea5bu0hy1zn4.
This class at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, will introduce you to the tools and supplies needed to clean, sharpen, and safely store your most common garden tools.
This program is valued at $25, however, please pay what you are able. Sign up online at ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
This program is valued at $25, however, please pay what you are able. Sign up online at ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
January 16, 2026 at 8:01 PM
This class at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 27, will introduce you to the tools and supplies needed to clean, sharpen, and safely store your most common garden tools.
This program is valued at $25, however, please pay what you are able. Sign up online at ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
This program is valued at $25, however, please pay what you are able. Sign up online at ccetompkins.org/events/2026/....
The Climate Change and Public Engagement Educator will assist with a multi-year participatory research project focusing on climate change hazards and civic participation. Hosted at CCE Tompkins, this position will involve collaboration with civic and community partners, and research faculty/staff.
January 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The Climate Change and Public Engagement Educator will assist with a multi-year participatory research project focusing on climate change hazards and civic participation. Hosted at CCE Tompkins, this position will involve collaboration with civic and community partners, and research faculty/staff.
The Distributed Wind Program Educator will work statewide to provide outreach and education. This is not the large-scale wind many are familiar with, rather relatively small systems that serve the needs of a specific off-taker, often a farm/business.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The Distributed Wind Program Educator will work statewide to provide outreach and education. This is not the large-scale wind many are familiar with, rather relatively small systems that serve the needs of a specific off-taker, often a farm/business.
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECar....
cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECar....
Funding for sidewalk infrastructure will connect apartment complexes, bus stops, shops, parks, trails, and health and medical care facilities. The project will reduce emissions, improve health, and make for a safer, more walkable area. Congratulations to Lansing!
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/lan...
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/lan...
Lansing Sidewalk Funding Tops $500K
Lansing sidewalk funding exceeds $500K as the village earns state support through New York’s Climate Smart Communities program.
tompkinsweekly.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Funding for sidewalk infrastructure will connect apartment complexes, bus stops, shops, parks, trails, and health and medical care facilities. The project will reduce emissions, improve health, and make for a safer, more walkable area. Congratulations to Lansing!
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/lan...
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/lan...
We are hiring for the 4-H Primitive Pursuits Program & Camp Director! Read details of the position's responsibilities, full qualifications, and find instructions & a link to apply: cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECar....
Learn more about Primitive Pursuits: primitivepursuits.com/about.
Learn more about Primitive Pursuits: primitivepursuits.com/about.
January 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
We are hiring for the 4-H Primitive Pursuits Program & Camp Director! Read details of the position's responsibilities, full qualifications, and find instructions & a link to apply: cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CCECar....
Learn more about Primitive Pursuits: primitivepursuits.com/about.
Learn more about Primitive Pursuits: primitivepursuits.com/about.
Help reduce waste and improve gardens in Tompkins County as a Master Composter! Volunteers are welcome to apply to join us for 10 in-depth classes, a couple field trips, and to use your new skills to teach others.
January 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Help reduce waste and improve gardens in Tompkins County as a Master Composter! Volunteers are welcome to apply to join us for 10 in-depth classes, a couple field trips, and to use your new skills to teach others.
Come get creative with candy making! Youth ages 12–18 are invited to join a 4-H workshop, 9 am-12 pm on Jan 19 at CCE Tompkins. Participants will learn to make a variety of treats to take home and enjoy! $30 for the public, $20 for 4-H Club Enrolled Youth. Sign up at tinyurl.com/4HCandyMaking.
January 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Come get creative with candy making! Youth ages 12–18 are invited to join a 4-H workshop, 9 am-12 pm on Jan 19 at CCE Tompkins. Participants will learn to make a variety of treats to take home and enjoy! $30 for the public, $20 for 4-H Club Enrolled Youth. Sign up at tinyurl.com/4HCandyMaking.
Our first Community Toolbox newsletter of the year is out today! Read it online at conta.cc/496S4qH for gardening classes, outdoor education, grant opportunities for farmers, family connections, and more!
January 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Our first Community Toolbox newsletter of the year is out today! Read it online at conta.cc/496S4qH for gardening classes, outdoor education, grant opportunities for farmers, family connections, and more!
Native Plant Gardening: Gardening for Birds, held 7-8 pm, Tuesday, January 13 at CCE Tompkins or on Zoom, will explore interactions between New York birds and native plants and provide ideas for improving your gardening areas to benefit local birds.
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/...
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/...
January 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Native Plant Gardening: Gardening for Birds, held 7-8 pm, Tuesday, January 13 at CCE Tompkins or on Zoom, will explore interactions between New York birds and native plants and provide ideas for improving your gardening areas to benefit local birds.
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/...
ccetompkins.org/events/2026/...
If you're a local parent with a little one ages 1-4, sign up for the free Family Playgroup! The weekly program includes Baby Doll Circle Time, stories, free play, songs, a healthy snack and nutrition Q&A. Sign up online: ccetompkins.org/events/2026/.... Each family will receive a free gift!
Family Playgroup - Winter'26 Round #1
Family Playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers
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December 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If you're a local parent with a little one ages 1-4, sign up for the free Family Playgroup! The weekly program includes Baby Doll Circle Time, stories, free play, songs, a healthy snack and nutrition Q&A. Sign up online: ccetompkins.org/events/2026/.... Each family will receive a free gift!
"[Energy & Climate Change Team Leader] Chris Skawski said CCE hopes to launch a climate outreach program that engages Ithaca residents on their experiences and concerns with climate change."
We're looking forward to these important workshops!
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
We're looking forward to these important workshops!
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
Ithaca's Justice50 Plan Hit by $0 Capital Budget, CCE Proposes Climate Outreach Workshops
Ithaca's climate goals have hit a financial hurdle heading into 2026 while Cornell Cooperative Extension plans a multi-year research and outreach program to educate residents and receive information.
www.ithaca.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"[Energy & Climate Change Team Leader] Chris Skawski said CCE hopes to launch a climate outreach program that engages Ithaca residents on their experiences and concerns with climate change."
We're looking forward to these important workshops!
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
We're looking forward to these important workshops!
www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/...
Upgrade your holiday baking! Thursday evening, 4:30-5:30 pm, you can learn to make gluten-free, sugar-free, low saturated fat cookies that taste great, just in time for your holiday gatherings! 🍪🍪🍪 No cost to attend, and all are welcome.
RSVP to Nutrition Director Craig: [email protected].
RSVP to Nutrition Director Craig: [email protected].
All are welcome to join a special session of the Healthy Eating Support Community: 4:30-5:30 pm, Thursday, 12/18. We'll learn to make gluten-free, sugar-free, low saturated fat cookies that taste great, just in time for your holiday gatherings!
RSVP to Nutrition Director Craig: [email protected].
RSVP to Nutrition Director Craig: [email protected].
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Upgrade your holiday baking! Thursday evening, 4:30-5:30 pm, you can learn to make gluten-free, sugar-free, low saturated fat cookies that taste great, just in time for your holiday gatherings! 🍪🍪🍪 No cost to attend, and all are welcome.
RSVP to Nutrition Director Craig: [email protected].
RSVP to Nutrition Director Craig: [email protected].
Last notice! Join us this Thursday evening for our Annual Meeting and Celebration: CCETompkins.org/AM25, a time to look back at the year, mark our successes, and plan for the future.
December 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Last notice! Join us this Thursday evening for our Annual Meeting and Celebration: CCETompkins.org/AM25, a time to look back at the year, mark our successes, and plan for the future.
There are still a few spots available in our wreath making workshop, held 6-8 pm on Friday, December 5, at CCE Tompkins! ccetompkins.org/events/2024/12/06/wreath-making-workshop-friday
A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, ribbons, and assistance will be provided to those who sign up.
A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, ribbons, and assistance will be provided to those who sign up.
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There are still a few spots available in our wreath making workshop, held 6-8 pm on Friday, December 5, at CCE Tompkins! ccetompkins.org/events/2024/12/06/wreath-making-workshop-friday
A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, ribbons, and assistance will be provided to those who sign up.
A variety of fresh-cut greens, wreath ring, wire, ribbons, and assistance will be provided to those who sign up.