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The Seat Library was made to address how seat discomfort is a huge barrier to cycling. Users can try a variety of bike seats for up to one week at a time. If they find one they like, we let them know where they can buy it, either locally or online.
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Seat Library was made to address how seat discomfort is a huge barrier to cycling. Users can try a variety of bike seats for up to one week at a time. If they find one they like, we let them know where they can buy it, either locally or online.
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Opportunity for journos: @grist.org is giving out grants of up to $5K each for climate and environmental justice reporting on the rural US. The deadline is rapidly approaching, so get your application in! grist.org/updates/gris...
Grist opens applications for new rural reporting grants on climate and environmental justice
Applicants can request up to $5,000 per project.
grist.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Opportunity for journos: @grist.org is giving out grants of up to $5K each for climate and environmental justice reporting on the rural US. The deadline is rapidly approaching, so get your application in! grist.org/updates/gris...
Mini-grant project update! Last Fall, we awarded a mini-grant to Zoë Van Nostrand for materials to use in running four Beginner Textile Repair & Care workshops in Tompkins County. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Mini-grant project update! Last Fall, we awarded a mini-grant to Zoë Van Nostrand for materials to use in running four Beginner Textile Repair & Care workshops in Tompkins County. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
What is the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program? Swipe to learn more!
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
November 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
What is the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program? Swipe to learn more!
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To sponsor a project: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
New mini-grant project announced!
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New mini-grant project announced!
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
Ithaca Community Gardens is one of our Tompkins County awardees.
Give the gift of a mini-grant. Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To learn more, visit sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday
"Give the Gift of a Mini-Grant"
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
"Give the Gift of a Mini-Grant"
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
Any donations made until Dec. 2 will contribute directly to our mini-grant fund. To support us, visit the link in our bio, or go to: sustainablefingerlakes.org/support-us/
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
Have any travels you need to offset? Read our newsletter to learn about some recent updates! - mailchi.mp/sustainablef...
November 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Have any travels you need to offset? Read our newsletter to learn about some recent updates! - mailchi.mp/sustainablef...
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Terawulf is bullying the Town of Lansing, New York, interfering in our local democracy, and spreading disinformation in order to suit their corporate agenda.
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
Guest Opinion: Terawulf is Claiming “No Water Use” but the Data Says Otherwise
When a company comes into a rural community promising jobs and redevelopment, trust is everything. That trust depends on transparency, and when the story a company tells investors is different
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October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Terawulf is bullying the Town of Lansing, New York, interfering in our local democracy, and spreading disinformation in order to suit their corporate agenda.
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
They say they won’t use Cayuga Lake Water, but as Anna Kelles shows, they’ll use millions of gallons per day.
www.ithaca.com/opinion/gues...
That’s what local climate action looks like!
Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
That’s what local climate action looks like!
Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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Read about his story here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/offsets-work...
Support our work here: fingerlakesclimatefund.org/donate/
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A short application, some support from our team, and now Scott’s home is saving energy and is preventing 60.7 tons of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere!
Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
YouTube video by Sustainable Finger Lakes
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A short application, some support from our team, and now Scott’s home is saving energy and is preventing 60.7 tons of CO₂ emissions from entering the atmosphere!
Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Scott was a recipient of both our Finger Lakes Climate Fund and our now-completed Mobile Home Pilot.
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Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
YouTube video by Sustainable Finger Lakes
youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thinking about supporting our Climate Fund? Your money helps fund clean energy upgrades like this 👆🏼
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
youtube.com/shorts/YqvVO...
Citizens gathered for a Sun Day event in Geneva, NY, to rally against environmental threats to the Finger Lakes: The expansion of NY State’s largest landfill, the proposal to build a large data center on Cayuga Lake, and the battle against Greenidge Generation.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Citizens gathered for a Sun Day event in Geneva, NY, to rally against environmental threats to the Finger Lakes: The expansion of NY State’s largest landfill, the proposal to build a large data center on Cayuga Lake, and the battle against Greenidge Generation.
www.instagram.com/p/DQKlnKGCR2W/
www.instagram.com/p/DQKlnKGCR2W/
Thank you to Wegmans for becoming a Neighborhood Mini-Grant Sponsor!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
October 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Thank you to Wegmans for becoming a Neighborhood Mini-Grant Sponsor!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
Wegmans’ contribution to the Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program shows their commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. Thank you, Wegmans, for your support!
As many NYSEG customers have realized, energy costs have gone up and will continue to rise. Gerri Wiley is a long-term resident in NY’s Southern Tier, dedicated to tracking and breaking down delivery and supply cost increases through periodic updates.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As many NYSEG customers have realized, energy costs have gone up and will continue to rise. Gerri Wiley is a long-term resident in NY’s Southern Tier, dedicated to tracking and breaking down delivery and supply cost increases through periodic updates.
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/10/21/l...
sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/10/21/l...
Big shoutout to @mutualaidtompkins, one of our Neighborhood Mini-Grant recipients!
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
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Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
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October 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Big shoutout to @mutualaidtompkins, one of our Neighborhood Mini-Grant recipients!
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
Through their network of food sharing cabinets across Tompkins County, neighbors can freely give and take food and essential items, helping reduce waste and fight food insecurity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPzWvUPCTXH/
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Sun Day with a FLX Twist, Geneva, 9/21, 1:00 PM
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
Sun Day environmental rally to be held in Geneva - Rochester Beacon
The event, part of a national day of climate action, will highlight the dangers faced by the region and call on New York elected officials to do more to protect the environment
rochesterbeacon.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sun Day with a FLX Twist, Geneva, 9/21, 1:00 PM
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
"...rally aims to celebrate clean energy while also highlighting the environmental dangers in the Finger Lakes region. They say those concerns have been inadequately addressed by state leadership."
@senecalakeguardian.bsky.social
#SunDayofAction
Check out our latest newsletter and meet our new staff! sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/09/17/s...
Summer 2025 Newsletter - Sustainable Finger Lakes
Check out our latest newsletter here!
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September 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Check out our latest newsletter and meet our new staff! sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/09/17/s...
"In New York’s Southern Tier, a largely rural region with rising average temperatures, we found that the majority of respondents agreed that climate change is happening. Now, the question becomes: how can they be part of the solution?"
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/sou...
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/sou...
Southern Tier climate action drives local sustainability efforts
Southern Tier climate action inspires residents to tackle climate change locally, with surveys showing strong belief and personal responsibility for sustainable solutions.
tompkinsweekly.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"In New York’s Southern Tier, a largely rural region with rising average temperatures, we found that the majority of respondents agreed that climate change is happening. Now, the question becomes: how can they be part of the solution?"
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/sou...
tompkinsweekly.com/articles/sou...
Registration closes on Monday! (9/1)
We have a few spots left for our free grant workshop. With limited federal funding options, learn how to navigate grant writing for state sources and private donors
tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
We have a few spots left for our free grant workshop. With limited federal funding options, learn how to navigate grant writing for state sources and private donors
tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Registration closes on Monday! (9/1)
We have a few spots left for our free grant workshop. With limited federal funding options, learn how to navigate grant writing for state sources and private donors
tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
We have a few spots left for our free grant workshop. With limited federal funding options, learn how to navigate grant writing for state sources and private donors
tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
Thank you for sharing! We are dedicated to promoting resilience in our region through our programs and support for like-minded organizations 💚
"The Finger Lakes Region thrives on community-driven efforts that promote sustainable living and protect our environment. Various local organizations and tourism initiatives actively contribute to this mission."
Including our friends at @sustainflx.bsky.social!
Including our friends at @sustainflx.bsky.social!
Exploring Sustainable Living Trends in the Finger Lakes Region: A Path to Eco-Friendly Futures | Fingerlakes1.com
The Finger Lakes Region is a hidden gem when it comes to sustainable living. With its breathtaking landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, we’re witnessing a surge in eco-conscious practices that n...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Thank you for sharing! We are dedicated to promoting resilience in our region through our programs and support for like-minded organizations 💚
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"The Finger Lakes Region thrives on community-driven efforts that promote sustainable living and protect our environment. Various local organizations and tourism initiatives actively contribute to this mission."
Including our friends at @sustainflx.bsky.social!
Including our friends at @sustainflx.bsky.social!
Exploring Sustainable Living Trends in the Finger Lakes Region: A Path to Eco-Friendly Futures | Fingerlakes1.com
The Finger Lakes Region is a hidden gem when it comes to sustainable living. With its breathtaking landscapes and rich agricultural heritage, we’re witnessing a surge in eco-conscious practices that n...
www.fingerlakes1.com
August 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
"The Finger Lakes Region thrives on community-driven efforts that promote sustainable living and protect our environment. Various local organizations and tourism initiatives actively contribute to this mission."
Including our friends at @sustainflx.bsky.social!
Including our friends at @sustainflx.bsky.social!
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Sign up for a virtual or in-person public hearing in August or September on the Draft State Energy Plan! The first virtual hearing is Aug 19.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
New York State Energy Plan Public Hearings
New York must lead the transition to a clean energy economy. We're calling on the New York State Energy Planning Board to guide our state toward a reliable energy system that protects the environmen...
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August 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Sign up for a virtual or in-person public hearing in August or September on the Draft State Energy Plan! The first virtual hearing is Aug 19.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
Sponsored by @renewableheatnow.bsky.social and also @agreeny.bsky.social, @allourenergy.bsky.social, @mothersoutfront.org New York, and Third Act Upstate NY.
Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations www.downtownithaca.com/event/grant-...
Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations
Sustainable Finger Lakes, in collaboration with WE ACT, an environmental justice group from West Harlem, is excited to offer: “Grant Writing Tips for
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August 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Grant Writing Tips for Funding from Foundations www.downtownithaca.com/event/grant-...
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🚨 Congress and the federal administration are undermining our environmental protections. NY's Congressmembers must protect NY's air and water by defending the National Environmental Policy Act!
🌍 Sign-on letter: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
📰 News release: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
🌍 Sign-on letter: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
📰 News release: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
August 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🚨 Congress and the federal administration are undermining our environmental protections. NY's Congressmembers must protect NY's air and water by defending the National Environmental Policy Act!
🌍 Sign-on letter: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
📰 News release: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
🌍 Sign-on letter: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
📰 News release: www.nypirg.org/pubs/202508/...
Discover how Groton Public Library’s bike repair station came to life with support from our Neighborhood Mini-Grant and see the impact it’s having on the community. 💚🚴♀️
www.youtube.com/shorts/7wXVF...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7wXVF...
Neighborhood Mini Grant in action: Bike Repair Station!
YouTube video by Sustainable Finger Lakes
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August 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Discover how Groton Public Library’s bike repair station came to life with support from our Neighborhood Mini-Grant and see the impact it’s having on the community. 💚🚴♀️
www.youtube.com/shorts/7wXVF...
www.youtube.com/shorts/7wXVF...