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[Sandra Repp <sjr37 AT cornell.edu>]

The following classes, workshops and events are presented by or in
partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County.


2012 Hydrilla Update & Volunteer Recognition Reception
Wednesday, November 7, 6:30pm reception, 7:00-8:45pm presentation
at Borg-Warner Room, Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green
Street, Ithaca
This public information session will provide an overview of hydrilla
control efforts in 2012, including the results of monitoring for drinking
water safety and for herbicide effectiveness. Presenters include Roxy
Johnson, City of Ithaca Watershed Coordinator; Anne Wildman of the
Tompkins County Health Department; and Bob Johnson, aquatic plant
ecologist. Sharon Anderson of CCE-Tompkins will moderate. A reception at
6:30pm will recognize the work of volunteer “Hydrilla Hunters” and others
who monitored the lake and inlet all summer and who helped inform the
community of ways to prevent hydrilla’s spread.  Refreshments will
be served, and John Abel of the West Shore Homeowners Association will
give a brief talk. The reception and update session are both free and
open to the public, and are sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Tompkins County, the Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed,
and the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network. For more information, please
contact Sharon Anderson at (607) 272-2292.

"How to Buy Local Meat" Class
Thursday, November 8, 6:00-8:00pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue,
Ithaca
With all the excitement about local foods, many people are
discovering the option of buying their meat locally. This FREE class will
provide an overview of the claims and terms used in meat marketing, an
explanation of the various cuts, and also will feature a panel of farmers
who will talk about their farms and methods and answer questions. 
The class is directed to consumers who are looking for education and
information about buying locally raised meats. Pre-registration is
encouraged so that we can make sufficient handouts.  Pre-register by
calling CCE-Tompkins at 607-272-2292 or email mnl28 AT cornell.edu. 
This class is supported by the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture
Research & Education (SARE) program. SARE is a program of the
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of
Agriculture.

Hide-Tanning Weekend--FOR ADULTS
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11 (Fri 5:30-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun
9am-6pm)
at 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca
In this workshop, you will learn to take a raw deer hide and
transform it into a finished piece of buckskin by an all-natural process
called "wetscrape braintanning". Each participant will be
guided throughout the process by experienced braintanner Justin Sutera to
ensure that everyone goes home with a successfully tanned hide. Other
tanning methods such as dry scrape, hair on tanning, buffalo robe tanning
and even bark tanning will be discussed. Bring a notebook and be prepared
to learn lots of great tips based on direct tanning experience of the
instructors. If you put in the hard work required you will leave the
workshop with not only a beautiful finished hide but also the knowledge
to produce quality hides on your own. Cost: $135-$185 self-determined
sliding scale.  For more information or to sign up, contact
Primitive Pursuits at primitivepursuitscamp AT gmail.com  or call (607)
272-2292, ext.195 or 198.

Finger Lakes Cheese Trail Open House
Saturday November 17, 10:00am-5:00pm
Various locations in the Finger Lakes
Learn about the wonderful variety of cheeses produced here in the
Finger Lakes by visiting local cheese producers and sampling their
products. The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail is an organization of cheese
producers from throughout the Finger Lakes who make artisan cheeses from
milk produced at their family farms.  Great cheeses are being made,
ranging from English style raw milk cheddars, cheese curd, gouda and
swiss types from dairy cow milk, to blue cheeses, chevre and feta from
goats and sheep milk. Free!  Learn more at:

http://flcheesetrail.com/.  For more information, call Monika
Roth at 272-2292 or email mr55 AT cornell.edu.  

GARDENS 4 HUMANITY Season Extension Class
Thursday, November 29, 7:00–8:30pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Josh Dolan of Gardens 4 Humanity will lead this class covering the
basic principles, techniques and technology of season extension, a
crucial strategy in our northern climate.  Participants also will
have an opportunity to construct a functional cold frame from local
lumber.  Fee for the class is $5.  Please call Cooperative
Extension at (607) 272-2292 to sign up!  Note: students may
purchase a finished cold frame for $150, but will need to place an order
before the class. 

Evergreen Wreath-Making
Friday, November 30, 6:30-8:30pm 
OR Saturday, December 1, 10:00am-NOON
at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Make a beautiful evergreen wreath to decorate your home for the
holidays! Fresh-cut greens, ring, wires, and ribbons are supplied. Bring
any special decorating materials you would like to use to personalize
your wreath. Wear casual clothes and bring pruning shears and gloves. 2
DATES from which to choose! Friday's session will oriented toward those
who have taken this class before, and offers less instruction. Saturday's
class includes how-to instructions by Master Gardener volunteers.
Fee:  $18/person.  Pre-registration and prepayment are
required.  Space is limited to 15 per class!  Call (607)
272-2292 to sign up.

Nature’s Gifts for Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 1, 1:00-5:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Do your own holiday shopping list while your children make unique and
beautiful holiday gifts for family and friends at this Ithaca Children's
Garden workshop. Bring a gift list for up to 10 people.  All
materials and supplies are provided. Cider, popcorn, and ginger cookies
will be served. Ages 3-15 welcome.  Self-determined sliding scale of
$30-$100 - a great value no matter what you choose to pay! ICG members
receive 20% off lowest price. Pre-registration required. Spaces limited;
register early to avoid disappointment. Call (607) 272-2292 or email
ithacachildrensgarden AT cornell.edu.

GARDENS 4 HUMANITY Winter Gardening Network Meeting
Friday, December 7, 5:30–7:30 pm
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue,
Ithaca
Celebrate the end of gardening season and look forward to next
year!  This session is open to all those interested in finding
common cause and forming a coalition to strengthen our local gardening
community including school gardeners, farm-to-school activists, community
garden enthusiasts, urban farmers and allies.  Gardens 4 Humanity
will be distributing the 3rd edition of our School and Community
Gardening Resource Guide.  For more information, contact Josh at
(607) 272-2292 or email sapsquatch7 AT gmail.com.

2013 Master Composter Training
Starts February 14, 2013
Applications due: Monday, January 28, 2013
        
Volunteer to help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County.
Training involves 20 hours of class time covering composting in depth,
and 20 hours of “practical internship”. After training, Master Composters
give back to the community in a variety of outreach activities. Fee: $60
training deposit, reimbursed when volunteer work complete. Contact Adam
Michaelides at 272-2292x124 or acm1 AT cornell.edu for information or to
receive training announcements.