Sustainable Finger Lakes
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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.
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/
We’ve expanded our program to Seneca, Yates, and Schuyler counties. This year, our campaign hopes to support projects like ones you see here, as well as get us funding for a second pilot in Steuben, Chemung, and Tioga counties
#GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
#GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We’ve expanded our program to Seneca, Yates, and Schuyler counties. This year, our campaign hopes to support projects like ones you see here, as well as get us funding for a second pilot in Steuben, Chemung, and Tioga counties
#GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
#GivingTuesday2025 #SustainableFingerLakes #NeighborhoodMiniGrant
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...
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.
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sustainablefingerlakes.org/2025/10/21/l...
Registration is OPEN!
What you’ll learn:
- Finding state-level and private funding opportunities
- Identifying and connecting with potential donors
- Refining your organization’s elevator pitch
Register at tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
What you’ll learn:
- Finding state-level and private funding opportunities
- Identifying and connecting with potential donors
- Refining your organization’s elevator pitch
Register at tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
July 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Registration is OPEN!
What you’ll learn:
- Finding state-level and private funding opportunities
- Identifying and connecting with potential donors
- Refining your organization’s elevator pitch
Register at tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
What you’ll learn:
- Finding state-level and private funding opportunities
- Identifying and connecting with potential donors
- Refining your organization’s elevator pitch
Register at tinyurl.com/grantworkshopsflx
Join for a screening and panel:
🌱 Chris Burger (@sierraclub Sierra Club, National Zero Waste Committee)
🌊 Hilary Flint (@bcmac_ frontline anti-plastics organizer)
💚Liz Kreitinger, @cayugalakewatershed
Bring a friend. Share widely. Show up.
Let’s talk about plastic, pollution, and action.
🌱 Chris Burger (@sierraclub Sierra Club, National Zero Waste Committee)
🌊 Hilary Flint (@bcmac_ frontline anti-plastics organizer)
💚Liz Kreitinger, @cayugalakewatershed
Bring a friend. Share widely. Show up.
Let’s talk about plastic, pollution, and action.
July 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Join for a screening and panel:
🌱 Chris Burger (@sierraclub Sierra Club, National Zero Waste Committee)
🌊 Hilary Flint (@bcmac_ frontline anti-plastics organizer)
💚Liz Kreitinger, @cayugalakewatershed
Bring a friend. Share widely. Show up.
Let’s talk about plastic, pollution, and action.
🌱 Chris Burger (@sierraclub Sierra Club, National Zero Waste Committee)
🌊 Hilary Flint (@bcmac_ frontline anti-plastics organizer)
💚Liz Kreitinger, @cayugalakewatershed
Bring a friend. Share widely. Show up.
Let’s talk about plastic, pollution, and action.
The Hard Rain project is inviting community members to share their personal experiences with flooding, heavy rain, or drought issues in Tompkins County, whether big or small, recent or decades old. This is part of a research project on community engagement led by Danielle Eiseman, PhD.
July 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Hard Rain project is inviting community members to share their personal experiences with flooding, heavy rain, or drought issues in Tompkins County, whether big or small, recent or decades old. This is part of a research project on community engagement led by Danielle Eiseman, PhD.
SAVE THE DATE: WE ACT and SFLX Grant Workshop
The workshop is aimed at beginners who are new to grant writing and management.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking to reconnect with others in the region, this workshop offers a great chance to build your knowledge and network.
See link below
The workshop is aimed at beginners who are new to grant writing and management.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking to reconnect with others in the region, this workshop offers a great chance to build your knowledge and network.
See link below
July 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
SAVE THE DATE: WE ACT and SFLX Grant Workshop
The workshop is aimed at beginners who are new to grant writing and management.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking to reconnect with others in the region, this workshop offers a great chance to build your knowledge and network.
See link below
The workshop is aimed at beginners who are new to grant writing and management.
Whether you’re starting out or seeking to reconnect with others in the region, this workshop offers a great chance to build your knowledge and network.
See link below
June 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Last month, the House passed a massive energy bill, & it’s worse than climate advocates feared.
Over the next 30 days, the Senate will debate the bill. Some
Michael Thomas is sharing 30 visual stories in 30 days to show what’s at stake. This legislation can still be stopped. The Senate can block it
Over the next 30 days, the Senate will debate the bill. Some
Michael Thomas is sharing 30 visual stories in 30 days to show what’s at stake. This legislation can still be stopped. The Senate can block it
June 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Last month, the House passed a massive energy bill, & it’s worse than climate advocates feared.
Over the next 30 days, the Senate will debate the bill. Some
Michael Thomas is sharing 30 visual stories in 30 days to show what’s at stake. This legislation can still be stopped. The Senate can block it
Over the next 30 days, the Senate will debate the bill. Some
Michael Thomas is sharing 30 visual stories in 30 days to show what’s at stake. This legislation can still be stopped. The Senate can block it
Let’s Talk: Building a Greener Future, June 10th @ 12pm
Join Community Foundation of Tompkins County for a powerful conversation about what it means to build a sustainable and just future right here in our community.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join Community Foundation of Tompkins County for a powerful conversation about what it means to build a sustainable and just future right here in our community.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Let’s Talk: Building a Greener Future, June 10th @ 12pm
Join Community Foundation of Tompkins County for a powerful conversation about what it means to build a sustainable and just future right here in our community.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join Community Foundation of Tompkins County for a powerful conversation about what it means to build a sustainable and just future right here in our community.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will discuss recognizing the Rights of Water and the Rights of Nature at its upcoming meeting on June 10 at 6 p.m.
Show up if you want clean water + ecosystems protected.
📍 Seneca County Board
🗓️ June 10 | 🕕 6 PM
Show up if you want clean water + ecosystems protected.
📍 Seneca County Board
🗓️ June 10 | 🕕 6 PM
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will discuss recognizing the Rights of Water and the Rights of Nature at its upcoming meeting on June 10 at 6 p.m.
Show up if you want clean water + ecosystems protected.
📍 Seneca County Board
🗓️ June 10 | 🕕 6 PM
Show up if you want clean water + ecosystems protected.
📍 Seneca County Board
🗓️ June 10 | 🕕 6 PM
Wines Not Mines!
Greenidge has polluted Seneca Lake for 3 YEARS without a valid permit.
🧑⚖️ June 10–11, Albany Court Hearing
📣 June 28, Geneva Rally
It’s time to stop fossil-fueled crypto in NY. Join us. Stand up for wines, not mines!
#WinesNotMines #NoGreenidge #ClimateJustice
Greenidge has polluted Seneca Lake for 3 YEARS without a valid permit.
🧑⚖️ June 10–11, Albany Court Hearing
📣 June 28, Geneva Rally
It’s time to stop fossil-fueled crypto in NY. Join us. Stand up for wines, not mines!
#WinesNotMines #NoGreenidge #ClimateJustice
June 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Wines Not Mines!
Greenidge has polluted Seneca Lake for 3 YEARS without a valid permit.
🧑⚖️ June 10–11, Albany Court Hearing
📣 June 28, Geneva Rally
It’s time to stop fossil-fueled crypto in NY. Join us. Stand up for wines, not mines!
#WinesNotMines #NoGreenidge #ClimateJustice
Greenidge has polluted Seneca Lake for 3 YEARS without a valid permit.
🧑⚖️ June 10–11, Albany Court Hearing
📣 June 28, Geneva Rally
It’s time to stop fossil-fueled crypto in NY. Join us. Stand up for wines, not mines!
#WinesNotMines #NoGreenidge #ClimateJustice
2025 Rally for Rooftop and Community Solar
📅May 28
🕚11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Albany, NY
Join Senator Harckham, solar industry leaders, and clean energy advocates to rally in support of rooftop and community solar to lower household energy bills and drive job creation across New York
📅May 28
🕚11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Albany, NY
Join Senator Harckham, solar industry leaders, and clean energy advocates to rally in support of rooftop and community solar to lower household energy bills and drive job creation across New York
May 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
2025 Rally for Rooftop and Community Solar
📅May 28
🕚11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Albany, NY
Join Senator Harckham, solar industry leaders, and clean energy advocates to rally in support of rooftop and community solar to lower household energy bills and drive job creation across New York
📅May 28
🕚11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Albany, NY
Join Senator Harckham, solar industry leaders, and clean energy advocates to rally in support of rooftop and community solar to lower household energy bills and drive job creation across New York
New Yorkers are taking action for lower bills & cleaner heat!
On June 5, organizers & advocates are heading to Albany to demand our legislators pass the #NYHEAT Act—a game-changer for energy affordability & climate.
Reserve your spot to join us: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
On June 5, organizers & advocates are heading to Albany to demand our legislators pass the #NYHEAT Act—a game-changer for energy affordability & climate.
Reserve your spot to join us: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
May 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New Yorkers are taking action for lower bills & cleaner heat!
On June 5, organizers & advocates are heading to Albany to demand our legislators pass the #NYHEAT Act—a game-changer for energy affordability & climate.
Reserve your spot to join us: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
On June 5, organizers & advocates are heading to Albany to demand our legislators pass the #NYHEAT Act—a game-changer for energy affordability & climate.
Reserve your spot to join us: bit.ly/PassNYHEATNow
Registration is OPEN! Learn how to find funding opportunities and identify potential donors.
🗓 Date: June 4
Location: Tompkins County Public Library
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Snacks, drinks & lunch provided!
Only 25 spots available
Register now at tinyurl.com/sflxgrantworkshop
🗓 Date: June 4
Location: Tompkins County Public Library
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Snacks, drinks & lunch provided!
Only 25 spots available
Register now at tinyurl.com/sflxgrantworkshop
May 1, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Registration is OPEN! Learn how to find funding opportunities and identify potential donors.
🗓 Date: June 4
Location: Tompkins County Public Library
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Snacks, drinks & lunch provided!
Only 25 spots available
Register now at tinyurl.com/sflxgrantworkshop
🗓 Date: June 4
Location: Tompkins County Public Library
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Snacks, drinks & lunch provided!
Only 25 spots available
Register now at tinyurl.com/sflxgrantworkshop
SAVE THE DATE!
Sustainable Finger Lakes, in partnership with WE ACT and Monaghan Consulting, will be hosting an in-person training on June 4, 2025. The event will be hosted at the Tompkins County Public Library. Registration will open on May 1 and there will be 25 spots available.
Sustainable Finger Lakes, in partnership with WE ACT and Monaghan Consulting, will be hosting an in-person training on June 4, 2025. The event will be hosted at the Tompkins County Public Library. Registration will open on May 1 and there will be 25 spots available.
April 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Sustainable Finger Lakes, in partnership with WE ACT and Monaghan Consulting, will be hosting an in-person training on June 4, 2025. The event will be hosted at the Tompkins County Public Library. Registration will open on May 1 and there will be 25 spots available.
Sustainable Finger Lakes, in partnership with WE ACT and Monaghan Consulting, will be hosting an in-person training on June 4, 2025. The event will be hosted at the Tompkins County Public Library. Registration will open on May 1 and there will be 25 spots available.
Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program Applications are due April 1.
Grants are for small, relatively simple projects that build local equity, self-sufficiency, resilience, and long-term social, economic, and environmental health.
All projects must take place in Tompkins County, New York.
Grants are for small, relatively simple projects that build local equity, self-sufficiency, resilience, and long-term social, economic, and environmental health.
All projects must take place in Tompkins County, New York.
March 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program Applications are due April 1.
Grants are for small, relatively simple projects that build local equity, self-sufficiency, resilience, and long-term social, economic, and environmental health.
All projects must take place in Tompkins County, New York.
Grants are for small, relatively simple projects that build local equity, self-sufficiency, resilience, and long-term social, economic, and environmental health.
All projects must take place in Tompkins County, New York.
Join this virtual training, hosted by Clean Energy Group, to learn more about solar and storage technologies, benefits, and barriers to development, and ask any questions you may have about designing a Resilience Hub for your community.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Join this virtual training, hosted by Clean Energy Group, to learn more about solar and storage technologies, benefits, and barriers to development, and ask any questions you may have about designing a Resilience Hub for your community.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This training focuses on fostering youth inclusion within the environmental justice movement. Panelists will share their personal journeys, discuss challenges they have
faced, and explore how organizations can amplify youth voices.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
faced, and explore how organizations can amplify youth voices.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This training focuses on fostering youth inclusion within the environmental justice movement. Panelists will share their personal journeys, discuss challenges they have
faced, and explore how organizations can amplify youth voices.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
faced, and explore how organizations can amplify youth voices.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...