March-April Events at CCE-Tompkins
Posted by Dustin Horton // February 24, 2013 // News
Using the Whole Animal Workshop for Adults
Friday-Sunday, March 1-3
at 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca
Join Kfir Mendel of Two Wolves.org for a full hands-on weekend of learning how to honor the animal by utilizing all of it. Topics include: skinning, butchering, drying & smoking eat, processing & using sinew, making bone tools, using internal organs, and more. Times: Friday 5:30-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30-6:00 pm, Sunday 8:30-4:00pm. Fee: $125. For adults 18+; youth may attend if accompanied by an adult. Space is limited; contact Tim Drake at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (607) 272-2292 or primitivepursuits@cornell.edu.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair
Saturday, March 2, 12:00-3:00 pm,
at Boynton Middle School, 1601 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca,
What is CSA? Learn about this partnership between consumers and farmers; meet and talk with 25+ area CSA farmers in one place! Activities to keep the kids busy, space to sit and review farm information. For more information, contact Avi Miner at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, (607) 272-2292.
Prenatal Nutrition and Breastfeeding – NEW SERIES!
Monday, March 4, 5:30-8:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Join other expectant mothers for a 6-session cooking and nutrition education series that meets Mondays from March 4 – April 8. Share a meal and conversation, then take home recipes and food for after your delivery. Registration is required. Free for women who are eligible for WIC, Food Stamps and similar programs. Sponsored by CCE-Tompkins and the Doula Project. Contact Melinda at Cornell Cooperative Extension (607) 272-2292 ormt333@cornell.edu with questions or to sign up.
“Tending Fires” Film Screening & Panel
Monday March 4, 6:30-8:30pm
at CCE-Tompkins, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Join us for a FREE screening of Tending Fires, a documentary by Peter Ferland. This film documents a teen rite-of-passage ceremony created for 7 adolescent boys in the Hudson Valley, the multi-generational circle of men who helped to create it, the impact it had on their parents, and the larger cultural issues that surface when a community comes of age. Followed by a panel discussion with staff from Primitive Pursuits and Earth Arts. Contact Primitive Pursuits at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County 607-272-2292 for more information.
Cooperative Extension Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, March 7, 5:00-7:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of-Tompkins County Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month at the CCE-Tompkins Extension Education Center. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. For more information, visit ccetompkins.org or call (607) 272-2292.
Winter Worm Composting Class
Saturday, March 9, 10:00am-12:00 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
No backyard needed! Vermicomposting is an easy indoor system that produces rich compost for your plants. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to care for your very own bin. Each paying household will go home with a starter bin and worms. Fee $10 per household. Register early by calling (607) 272-2292, space is limited!
Parents Apart
Monday, March 11, 6:00-9:00 pm
Confidential location; TBA before 1st session
Parents Apart is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) cope during their separation and divorce. Meets 2 Mondays, March 11 & 18, 6:00-9:00 pm. The workshop is taught by therapists and attorneys and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents’ divorce and/or separation, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Fee: $60-$120, self-determined sliding scale; scholarships are available. For information, to pay by credit card, to request a reduced fee, or to discuss concerns about safety or other special circumstances, please call Jennifer Gray at (607) 272-2292 ext 243 or email jcg33@cornell.edu.
Save Energy, Save Dollars
Tuesday, March 12, 12:00-2:00pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Learn low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce home energy use and programs to help you afford home energy-efficiency improvements at this FREE workshop. Each participating household receives a free Energy-Savers kit worth $15 that includes weather-stripping, shrink window cover, outlet and light switch insulators, and more. Pre-registration is required. Call or email to reserve a seat and an energy kit. Contact Carole Fisher at Cornell Cooperative Extension(607) 272-2292 or crf11@cornell.edu with questions or to sign up.
Overview: Ins & Outs of Insurances
Thursday, March 14, 11:00am-1:00pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Mike Danaher, NYS Asst. Attorney General will make a brief presentation on consumer insurance issues, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. FREE and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Contact Carole Fisher at Cornell Cooperative Extension (607) 272-2292 or crf11@cornell.edu with questions.
2013 Sister-Friends Celebration
Thursday March 14, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM
At Emerson Suites, Ithaca College, Rt. 96 B, Ithaca
This fun and festive annual luncheon celebrates women of all ages and their relationships. Featuring performances by young girls, teens, women and elders, with special guest speaker Irma Laquerre, actress and indigenous storyteller. A Women’s Market with products by women entrepreneurs runs from 10:00-3:00, buffet luncheon at 11:30, and program from 12:00-1:30. Tickets are $20/person and are available from GIAC and the Multicultural Resource Center. For more information please call Audrey J. Cooper at Cornell Cooperative Extension (607) 272-2292, ext. 135 or ajc39@cornell.edu.
Bus(t) a Move for Seniors
Thursday, March 14, 2:00-3:30pm
at Conifer Village Senior Apartments, 200 Conifer Circle (off Rt. 79 West/Mecklenburg Road), Ithaca
This FREE workshop, designed for seniors who want to learn more about the TCAT bus system, will cover: the advantages of using the bus; how to register for half price bus fare; traveling to popular destinations using the bus; and how to transfer buses. Offered by Way2Go, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County. To register, please call Lifelong Learning at (607) 273-1511.
Veggie Gardening: Beyond the Basics
Thursday March 14,6:30-8:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Learn about less common veggies, maximizing your crop, seedstarting tricks, which seeds to start when, techniques to extend the season, and more. Fee: $5/person, please call (607) 272-2292 to pre-register so we can make sufficient handouts.
ServSafe Food Safety Basics
Friday, March 15, 8:30am – 12:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
This 4-hour class is for food service employees, job seekers, volunteers, and anyone involved in food preparation outside the home. It is based on the ServSafe program of the Natl Restaurant Association, and will cover: the basics of foodborne illness; purchasing, receiving, and storing food; preparing, cooking, and serving; cleaning, and sanitizing. Participants will receive a certificate upon completing this workshop. Fee: $40 per person, includes book and all printed materials. For information and registration, please call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County at 272-2292 or email Carole Fisher at crf11@cornell.edu.
Women in Agriculture Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 20, 9:15am-2:00pm
Dryden Fire Hall, 26 North Street, Dryden 13053
Join this monthly women’s discussion group to make friendships, share common interests and grow as partners in your farm business. Designed to help build farm management skills and offer mutual support. This session: “Strategic Marketing” with Matt LeRoux, Exetnsion Ag Marketing Specialist, and “Communication & Stress Triggers” with Erica Leubner MSW, Consultant with Farm Net. Social time with refreshments (9:15 -10:00am), meeting runs 10:00am to 2:00pm Cost: $10/session includes lunch. Contact Sharon VanDeuson at CCE to register today! (607) 753-5078; Contact Janice Degni at (607) 753-5215 with questions.
Beautification Brigade Volunteer Training
Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
The Beautification Brigade takes care of public flower plantings in Ithaca. Have fun, learn gardening techniques, and help keep Ithaca gorgeous. Free dinner provided at the trainings. FREE and open to anyone who wishes to volunteer with the program. Contact Dan Klein atdek22@cornell.edu, or call Cornell Cooperative Extension (607) 272-2292 for more information or a volunteer application.
Grow Your Own Spuds!
Wednesday, March 20, 6:00-8:00pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Everything you always wanted to know about potatoes! Potatoes are one of the most productive and easiest garden crops for anyone to grow. We will dig an Irish ‘lazy bed’ – this is a great way to break new ground for next year’s veggie garden. We’ll also cover information on common diseases and pests of potatoes and how to manage them organically. Sliding scale fee $5-$10/person, call Cornell Cooperative Extension (607) 272-2292 to sign up. Email Chrys Gardener at cab69@cornell.edu with questions.
Coalition for Families
Thursday, March 21, 8:15-9:30 am
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
8:15-networking, tea/coffee, 8:30-intros & announcements; dialog begins at 8:45. Topic to be determined. For more information, call Nancy Potter at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (607) 272-2292 x127 or email np20@cornell.edu. Meets every 3rd Thursday.
Ireland, Gardeners’ Paradise, Travel Slide Show
Saturday. March 23, 2:00-3:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Chrys Gardener recently lived, gardened, and traveled in the Republic of Ireland for over four years. She will show photos from her time there, as well as some garden photos from trips she took to Barcelona and Finland. Open to the public; $3 suggested donation helps support CCE’s Horticulture Program. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (607) 272-2292 for more information.
Fruits for the Home Gardener
Thursday, March 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Find out which small fruits and tree fruits are easiest to grow in a home garden. Using microclimates, picking the hardiest varieties for a cold site, selecting disease-resistant varieties, and preparing the soil are the keys to success. Call Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (607) 272-2292 to sign up. Fee: $5/person. Please register in advance so we can make sufficient handouts!
Garden Apprentice Camp
Monday-Thursday, April 1-4
at Ithaca Children’s Garden, Rt. 89 at Cass Park, Ithaca
Help open the Ithaca Children’s Garden for the season, and gain real, hands-on practical gardening skills while you do during this three and a half day camp. There are many things that happen behind the scenes to plant the garden and keep it healthy and growing all season long. This spring break, join a select group of apprentices to design garden beds, sow seeds, build garden trellises, make signs, stage the Hands-on-Nature Anarchy Zone, and prepare the Farm Stand for opening. This year’s apprentices also will get to help set up for the Tough Turtle 2013 adventure obstacle race! Join us behind the scenes and help bring the 2013 garden to life. There’s no better way to learn than by doing! For youth in grades 4-7. Monday – Wednesday: 9:00am-4:00pm (8:30 drop off and 4:30 pick up available); Thursday: 9-1 (8:30 drop off possible); Self determined sliding scale: non-members: $150-180, members: $120-150. For more information, contact Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo at (607) 272-2292 x186 for more information or visit www.ithacachildrensgarden.org.
Cooperative Extension Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 5:00-7:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of-Tompkins County Board of Directors usually meets on the first Thursday of the month at the CCE-Tompkins Extension Education Center. Meetings begin at 5:00pm and typically end by 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. For more information, visit ccetompkins.org or call (607) 272-2292.
Animals & Medicine Program
Fridays April 5, 6:00-8:00pm
at Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, Campus Rd. at Tower Rd., Ithaca 14853
Youth in grades 9 – 12 can explore veterinary medicine through this 6-week,mini-course for those with a sincere interest in biology, medicine and animals. Each session is taught by a different team of Cornell veterinary students, with guest presentations by veterinary professors. Individual classes will focus on a different species group of animals, including cats and dogs, horses, ruminants, exotics and wildlife. Hands-on activities will include practicing a physical exam, discovering the inner workings of the rumen, handling a wide variety of animals, learning about different anatomy, and dissection.
Meets on Friday evenings, April 5 – May 10, 6:00-8:00 pm. Registration fee of $60 is due by March 15 – space is limited so register early! Contact 4-H at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, 607-272-2292 for more information.
Spring Into Gardening! A Day of Workshops!
Saturday, April 6, 9:00 am-5:00pm
at Dewitt Middle School, 560 Warren Road, Ithaca
This one-day event will feature a range of talks and hands-on workshops on organic vegetable gardening, growing herbs, seed saving, beneficial insects and pests, home fruit growing, deer-proofing your garden, native plants, pruning, school gardening and more! The Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand for soil and pH testing, and the Ithaca Children’s Garden staff will provide a space for children’s gardening activities. Early bird registration (until March 15): $60.00 After March 15 registration: $75.00. Registration includes your choice of five workshops, a box lunch, soil testing and children’s activities. For more information, visit http://ccetompkins.org/
ServSafe Food Manager Certification Course
(2) Tuesdays, April 9 & 16, 8:30am-5:30pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
This course offers nationally-recognized
Consumer Issues: Home Improvement Scams
Thursday, April 11, 11:00am-1:00pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Mike Danaher, NYS Asst. Attorney General will make a brief presentation on home improvement scams, then consult with individuals on unresolved consumer problems until 1:00 pm. Free and open to the public. No appointment is needed. Presentations are taped and broadcast on Cable Access Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00 am, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm. . Questions? Call Carole Fisher at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (607) 272-2292.
Parents Apart
Saturday, April 13, 9:00am-4:00pm
Confidential location; TBA before 1st session
Parents Apart is a six-hour workshop for parents who want to learn how to help their child(ren) cope during their separation and divorce. The workshop is taught by therapists and attorneys and focuses on how children react emotionally to their parents’ divorce and/or separation, and what parents can do to help them adjust. Registration is confidential and parents of the same child(ren) are placed in different workshops. Fee: $60-$120, self-determined sliding scale; scholarships are available For information, to pay by credit card, to request a reduced fee, or to discuss concerns about safety or other special circumstances, please call Jennifer Gray at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County (607) 272-2292 ext 243 or emailjcg33@cornell.edu.
Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
This class is for the beginning vegetable gardener. Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when to mulch, easy vegetables to try first, and so on. Pat Curran, Horticulture Educator, also will discuss favorite varieties, container gardening, and harvesting tips. Pre-registration is recommended so we can make sufficient handouts. Fee: $5/person. Call (607) 272-2292 to sign up!
