Brooktondale Community Center

05/30/2026

it's time to register for summer camp! We still have openings for all weeks!

05/21/2026

Check out all that the BCC's new Seed Library has to offer!
Stop by when the Seed Library is open and get the seeds you want. There are so many seeds to choose from!

Open to the public:
Saturday (5/23) from 9-10am
Saturday (5/30) from 9-10am

05/21/2026

BCC Seed Library will be open on these dates:
5/23 9-10am
5/30 9-10am

Everyone is welcome to stop by and take some seeds!

05/20/2026

SIGN UP FOR A FREE CLASS TO LEARN ABOUT PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES

Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.

Registration is required to attend the event. To Register visit:
www.prepare.ny.gov OR scan the QR code

WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 6:00 PM

WHERE:
Brooktondale Community Center Main Meeting Room
524 Valley Road
Brooktondale, NY 14817

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.

The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide
an introduction to responding to a natural or man- made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.

THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY GOVERNOR HOCHUL IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD AND THE BROOKTONDALE COMMUNITY CENTER

05/20/2026

Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Offered Twice in June in Tompkins County

The Citizen Preparedness Corps gives residents the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster or emergency, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

Two separate training sessions will be offered in early June in Tompkins County - Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:00pm at the Brooktondale Community Center, 524 Valley Road, and Tuesday, June 9th at 6:00pm at the Museum of the Earth, 1259 Trumansburg Road.

The Citizen Preparedness Corps is led by the New York National Guard working with experts from the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and is coordinated with local county emergency management personnel.

“Especially with severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it’s more important than ever to be prepared and respond accordingly,” stated Geoff Dunn, Community Preparedness Coordinator for Tompkins County Emergency Response. “This training program is a great opportunity to learn how to develop family emergency plans and stock up on supplies.”

Each family that attends will receive one NYS Disaster Preparedness Kit (below). The training is free of charge, but registration is required to attend at:

Giving residents tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible.

05/16/2026

The BCC Seed Library will be open tomorrow!
Saturday (5/16) from 9:00AM - 10:00AM
All are welcome! Come check out the selection of seeds and help yourself!
Future dates the seed library will be open:
5/17 2-5pm
5/23 9-10am
5/30 9/10am

04/25/2026

Don't miss the Earth Day Celebration and Seed Swap at the BCC TODAY from 10 AM - 12 PM!

04/23/2026

Join us in celebrating Earth Day and our new SEED LIBRARY!

Saturday, April 25th from 10AM - 12PM at the BCC

At the event:

A tutorial on starting transplants or direct seeding

Supplies for seed starting (please bring your own planting pots)

A seed swap - bring seeds to plant, swap, or donate (please, seeds no more than 2 years old)

Some of the seeds that will be available:
Tomatoes
Herbs
Zucchini
Sunflowers
Cucumbers
Carrots
Beets
Greens
Scallions / Chives
Green Beans

*If you have any used or extra cell trays or planting pots that you would like to get rid of, bring them and we will recycle or repurpose them for you.

04/19/2026

Join us in celebrating Earth Day and our new SEED LIBRARY!
Saturday, April 25th from 10AM - 12PM at the BCC

At the event:

A tutorial on starting transplants or direct seeding

Supplies for seed starting (please bring your own planting pots)

A seed swap - bring seeds to plant, swap, or donate (please, seeds no more than 2 years old)

Some of the seeds that will be available:
Tomatoes
Herbs
Zucchini
Sunflowers
Cucumbers
Carrots
Beets
Greens
Scallions / Chives
Green Beans

*If you have any used or extra cell trays or planting pots that you would like to get rid of, bring them and we will recycle or repurpose them for you.

04/04/2026

Community Egg Hunt TODAY at the BCC - 11:00AM! Don't be late! Eggs go quickly!

Ages 0-12
Caregivers MUST be present!
Bags provided