The following Cooperative Extension workshops or events may be of interest to Sustainable Tompkins list subscribers. To see all of our offerings, please visit www.ccetompkins.org
Weatherizing and Repairing Older Windows Wednesday, September 10, 7:00-9:00 PM Cooperative Extension Ed. Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca Energy loss through air leaks around your windows can be significant. By learning simple methods for repairing and weatherizing your older windows, you can save money on your energy bills and increase your comfort without the expense of replacement windows. This workshop is presented by Mark Pierce, Cornell Cooperative Extension Associate. The workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Please call Carole Fisher at 272-2292 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information or to reserve a seat. Save Energy, Save Dollars Wednesday, September 17, 6:30-8:30pm Cooperative Extension Ed. Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca Learn about low-cost and no-cost ways to reduce your home energy usage and programs that can help you afford energy-efficiency improvements to your home. Each participating household will receive a free kit of energy-saving items worth $15. This workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Call CCE to reserve a seat and energy kit at (607) 272-2292 or email Carole Fisher at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Offered again in Ithaca at Cooperative Extension on: Thursday, 9/25 at 12 Noon; Thursday, 10/2 at 6:30 pm; Thursday, 10/16 at 12 Noon; Wednesday, 10/29 at 6:30 pm; Wednesday, 11/5 at 6:30 pm; and Thursday, 11/13 at 6:30 pm. Offered in Dryden, on Wednesday Sept. 24, 7:00-9:00pm at Dryden Community Cafe, 1 W. Main Street, and in Enfield on Wednesday, October 1, 6:30-8:30pm at the Enfield Grange Building, Enfield Main Road. Introduction to Home Winemaking Monday, September 22, 6:30-8:30 pm Cooperative Extension Ed. Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca This class by winemaker Martha Giomousis will cover the basics of making wine from grapes or grape juice and is intended for the novice home winemaker. Topics will include: grape varieties, sources of wine grapes or juice, pre-fermentation procedures, starting and completing fermentation, post-fermentation procedures, and winemaking equipment and supplies. Fee: $5. Limited to 20 participants; pre-registration and prepayment required. Please call 272-2292. Cold Frames for Extended Season Gardening Saturday, September 27, 12:30-2:30 pm Ithaca Children's Garden, Rt. 89 - Cass Park Learn about cold frames and crops you can grow in them during late fall and winter. This class will be divided into two parts: 1) cold frame types and construction of a small frame 2) how to grow crops in them for season extension. The workshop will be designed to be part lecture, part hands-on. Dress for the outdoors. $10/person. NOTE: in case of inclement weather, the class will move to Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca. Compost with Confidence Saturday, Sept. 27, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm Topic: "Stealth" Composting (double-bin, indoor system) Saturday, Oct. 25, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm, Topic: Winter Composting Compost Demonstration Site, Ithaca Community Gardens (near the Farmers' Market) Master Composter volunteers will provide information and give hands-on demonstrations to help you set up and manage a composting system in any setting. Each FREE class will cover the basics of composting to teach you how to manage a successful system with minimal effort. Visit the workshop(s) of your choice to also learn about: Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables Wednesday, October 1, 7:00-8:30 pm Cooperative Extension Ed. Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca Learn how to keep fruits and vegetables into late fall and winter. Grow or buy root crops, winter squash, and apples from area growers in bulk and enjoy locally grown produce even after farm markets close. Learn about what crops store well, the conditions they require and storage techniques. Fee: $5/person Please call 272-2292 to register. <http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/events/../environment/greenbuildings/tour.htm>2008 Green Buildings Open House<http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/events/../environment/greenbuildings/tour.htm> Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, 10 am-4 pm Now - 2 Days of Green Homes! Don't miss this unique opportunity to see first hand renewable energy and green building practices at work in our area. This year's Open House features 27 sites in Tompkins, Tioga and Schuyler Counties including the 2007 Cornell Solar Decathalon Team entry, now a private home! Half the sites will be open each day, and omeowners and/or builders will be on site to answer questions and describe their green building features - such as energy efficient appliances, passive solar design, photovoltaics, wind power, salvaged and non-toxic building materials, local lumber, strawbale construction and more! FREE. Pick up your Open House Guide ($1 suggested donation, 100% recycled paper) at Cooperative Extension, or view it online on our website at <http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/tompkins/events/../environment/greenbuildings/tour.htm>2008 Green Buildings Open House. Sites also will be described at: <http://nesea.org/buildings/openhouse/>http://nesea.org/buildings/openhouse/. Shuttle van, cycling, and scooter tours led by green building professionals will be offered for a small fee. Call 607-272-2292 to sign up for guided tours, or for more information. Organized by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and the Ithaca Green Building Alliance in conjunction with the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association and the American Solar Energy Society. Fall Worm Composting Class Saturday, November 22, 10:00 am-noon Cooperative Extension Ed. Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca More and more people are choosing to compost indoors with a worm bin. Learn all about the worms you will need and how to set up and maintain your bin. Everyone who completes this workshop will leave with a starter bin and worms. Children welcome with accompanying adult. Fee: $10 (sliding scale). Register early at 272-2292. 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