Registration for the Human Ecology In-Service is Now Open!

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2nd Annual Human Ecology In-Service is now open! 

The Human Ecology In-Service will be on campus April 15th - 17th, 2026. It will feature engaging and impactful workshops and posters led by our colleagues across the University and across the state.  

In this three-day professional development event, you will:

• Gain a shared understanding of how Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) engages in the Land Grant mission, improving human lives through connection and collaboration across contexts 

• Build reciprocal relationships with colleagues across nutrition, parenting, 4-H, and anyone working with people through Extension

• Connect with Cornell faculty and staff, community partners, CCE leadership, and CU students

• Build skills to grow and improve programs in your community

• Be part of determining how we take CHE Extension work into the future

This event is open to:

·                Extension Educators and Practitioners, including those from 4-H, parenting, nutrition, and more

·                Campus and community partners 

·                Anyone serving youth, families, communities and working in areas of human thriving

Check out the In-Service webpage for more information including the schedule and descriptions of workshop and poster sessions. 

Register here by April 9th. Registration is $75 per person and includes meals and program. 

Hotel Block Information:

We have hotel blocks set aside at 2 Ithaca Hotels.  Blocks will be held until April 1st! Please contact the Hotel(s) directly to make the necessary arrangements for your visit.

Best Western

1020 Ellis Hollow Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

Group Code & Name: 

Booking Link:

CHE In Service Room Block April 14-17, 2026

*Once the Booking link loads, please select your desired dates of stay by hitting EDITBest Western offer complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet, Parking, Wi-Fi

Shuttle Service to and from the Airport and to from Cornell is also included and is based upon demand and availability by calling the hotels front desk at (607) 272-6100

Canopy By Hilton Ithaca Downtown 

324 E. State St.

Ithaca, NY 14850

CHE In-Service Booking Link

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ITHSSPY&groupCode=CHA26&arrivaldate=2026-04-14&departuredate=2026-04-17&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT,

We hope to see you there! 

The Human Ecology In-Service Planning Team 

Connect and learn with colleagues who focus on the human side of Extension work: helping humans flourish.