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Amanda's Garden
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/amandas-gardenAmanda's Garden Native Perennial Nursery specializes in propagating and growing native perennial wildflowers, native ferns, native grasses and sedges. They have provided high-quality nursery propagated native perennials to museums, botanical gardens, local communities, city and state parks, landscapers, professional gardeners and private homeowners for over 26 years. Their business practices emphasize the preservation of native species, the production of high quality, healthy plant stock and meeting the unique needs of each customer. Amanda's Garden is a certified woman-owned business.
8030 Story Road, Dansville https://www.amandasnativeplants.com/ (585) 750-6288 ellen@amandasnativeplants.comA Stone's Throw Bed and Breakfast
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/a-stones-throw-bed-and-breakfastA Stone’s Throw Bed and Breakfast offers a delightful ambiance, well-appointed rooms, and wholesome vegetarian breakfast offerings using products from farms and producers in the region. A Stone's Throw uses a solar hot water heater and are currently waiting for a Renovus Community Solar Farm to go online.
3509 West Avenue, Interlaken http://www.astonesthrowbnb.com (607) 294-4013 stay@astonesthrowbnb.comBaltimore Woods Nature Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/baltimore-woods-nature-centerBaltimore Woods Nature Center fosters environmental stewardship of our natural world by offering immersive programs and a place in Central New York for everyone to cultivate appreciation for and personal connections to nature through environmental education, recreation, play, and research. BWNC accomplishes this through teaching and interactive programs that take place at Baltimore Woods headquarters in Marcellus, NY, as well as in urban, suburban, and other rural landscapes of Central New York.
4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus http://baltimorewoods.org/ (315) 673-1350 info@baltimorewoods.orgBlue Spoon Farm
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/blue-spoon-farmA small family farm in Central New York. Serving our neighbors with quality breeding stock, fresh vegetables, goose eggs, and nutritious meats, raised on local feeds.
5105 State Route 224, Odessa https://www.facebook.com/blue.spoon.farm/?ref=page_internal (607) 898-9050 bluespoonfarm@gmail.comBravely Return to the Earth (Breathe)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bravely-return-to-the-earth-(breathe)Breathe is a place based program on over 100 acres in Trumansburg, New York for preschool families and homeschooling families who wish to embody community, awareness, health and education in their daily lives. They teach academic subjects through an interdisciplinary curriculum adapted by teachers who live on the land, using the nature around us to inspire applicable learning experiences for their students. They also focus on self reliance skills through farm to table nutrition, animal caretaking and primitive technology, while creating a baseline of mindfulness activated by daily practices including yoga, meditation and body awareness. Their intention is to create intelligent peacekeepers in the next generation and feel it is crucial to encourage children to question incoming information as well as recognize and honor their gifts, passions and truths.
90 Podunk Rd, Trumansburg http://www.bravelyreturntotheearth.org bravelyreturntotheearth@gmail.comCayuga Bird Club
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-bird-clubThe mission of Cayuga Bird Club is the conservation of birds and other wildlife in danger of extermination, the encouragement of bird-study, and the stimulation of interest in nature by means of lectures, demonstrations, walks afield, and the establishment of such preserves, laboratories, etc as opportunity may permit.
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca http://cayugabirdclub.org suan.yong@gmail.comCayuga Nature Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-nature-centerThe Cayuga Nature Center, a public education venue of the Paleontological Research Institution, provides indoor and outdoor programs and exhibits that encourage visitors to explore and understand the natural history of the Cayuga Lake Basin as part of the regional and global ecosystems. The Nature Center’s 100 acres of woodland and old field overlooking Cayuga Lake are home to a six-story treehouse, live native animals, a gorge and waterfall, and more than 5 miles of walking trails. The historic main lodge, built by the WPA in 1939, houses the largest public aquarium in the Finger Lakes – highlighting the fish life of Cayuga Lake past and present – as well as exhibits on local forest ecology, wildlife, and climate.
1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca https://www.cayuganaturecenter.org/ (607) 273-6260 info@cayuganaturecenter.orgCayuga Waterfront Trail
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-waterfront-trail-The Cayuga Waterfront Trail is a 5.5 mile, multi-use trail providing an active, non-motorized transportation and recreation way connecting Ithaca's most popular waterfront destinations along the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, contributing to waterfront revitalization, local quality of life and the development of sustainable transportation systems. A 2 mile loop in Cass Park extends to a linear trail connecting the West End/Inlet Island area, the Ithaca College and Cornell University Boathouses, Ithaca Farmers Market, Newman Golf Course, Stewart Park, the Ithaca Youth Bureau, and the Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center.
904 E Shore Dr, Ithaca https://ithacatrails.org/site/Cayuga%20Waterfront%20Trail info@visitithaca.comCentral New York Land Trust
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/central-new-york-land-trustCNY Land Trust, working in Onondaga and Oswego Counties, acquires land either by donation or purchase and keeps it in its natural state. These lands may contain wetlands, ponds, streams, grasslands, forests, hills and all of the other wonderful natural landforms that abound in Central New York. CNY Land Trust owns all of its preserves, and cares for the land forever for community benefit. Hunting, trapping, camp fires, overnight camping and the use of motorized vehicles are prohibited for the safety of the visiting public and the protection of the land. All of the preserves are open, free of charge, for hiking, photography and nature study from sunrise to sunset every day of the year.
7 Fennell Street, Skaneateles http://cnylandtrust.org/ (315) 575-8839 director@cnylandtrust.orgCornell Botanic Gardens
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-botanic-gardensAs a living museum, the Cornell Botanic Gardens' cultivated gardens, arboretum, and thousands of acres of natural areas serve as outdoor classrooms for instruction across seven Cornell colleges and host research that seeks to address some of the world’s most pressing problems. The gardens are open to the public year-round and host educational programs for learners of all ages.
124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca http://www.cornellbotanicgardens.org (607) 255-2400 botanicgardens@cornell.eduCornell Department of Design and Environmental Analysis
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-department-of-design-and-environmental-analysisThe Department of Design and Environmental Analysis faculty are committed to using a broad-based and diverse set of social science and design methodologies to understand how the planning, design and management of the built environment affects individuals, groups, organizations and communities, and how this knowledge can feed the imagination to generate innovative design solutions to pressing social and cultural issues. They combine innovative design thinking with insightful design research to understand how our daily lives are impacted by the built environment.
116 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca http://dea.human.cornell.edu (607) 255-2144 dea-admin@cornell.eduCornell Lab of Ornithology
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-lab-of-ornithologyThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Their mission is to interpret and conserve the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. Their hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and engage people in all walks of life to make new discoveries, share insights, and galvanize action. They offer an array of citizen science programs, onsite and virtual education for all ages, visitor center exhibits and hiking trails at Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary, and much more.
159 Sapsucker Woods Rd, Ithaca https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home (800) 843-2473 cornellbirds@cornell.eduCumming Nature Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cumming-nature-centerCumming Nature Center (CNC) is a dynamic environmental education facility that celebrates the unique landscape and culture of the Finger Lakes region through hands-on learning opportunities and thoughtful exhibits. Our 900-acre preserve is as beautiful as it is vast. Meander through more than 6 miles of trails complete with wetlands, climbing forest roads and hiking through the past, or investigate the curious intricacies of nature in their educational programs.
6472 West Gulick Road, Naples http://www.rmsc.org/cumming-nature-center (585) 374-6160 nhayes@rmsc.orgEcoVillage at Ithaca
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ecovillage-at-ithacaEcoVillage at Ithaca is part of a growing global movement for a saner, more sustainable human culture. Comprising an intentional community and a non-profit educational organization, the project is developing an alternative model for suburban living which provides a satisfying, healthy, socially rich lifestyle, while minimizing ecological impacts. EcoVillage currently includes two 30-home cohousing neighborhoods, FROG and SONG, with a third 40-home cohousing neighborhood, TREE, completed in 2015. The village is also home to an organic CSA vegetable farm, an organic CSA/U-Pick berry farm, office spaces for entrepreneurs, a neighborhood root cellar, community gardens, and meadows, ponds and woodlands. Over 80% of the 175 acre site is planned to remain green space, including 50 acres in a conservation easement held by the Finger Lakes Land Trust.
212 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca http://ecovillageithaca.org/ (866) 529-4465 learn@ecovillageithaca.orgFinger Lakes Beekeepers Club
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-beekeepers-clubThe Finger Lakes Beekeepers Club page is a community of over 100 beekeepers at all levels of experience and expertise whose purpose is to share knowledge and appreciation of honeybees, to improve the craftsmanship of its members, and to provide opportunities for friendship and conviviality among members and their families. Beekeeping speakers, workshops and programs are sponsored throughout the year.
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca http://flbeeclub.com/ Info@flbeeclub.comFinger Lakes Land Trust
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-land-trustThe Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) was founded in 1989 to protect forests, farmlands, gorges, and shorelines in the Finger Lakes region of New York. They have saved over 19,000 acres of the region's wetlands, forests, farmland, grassland, and gorges. This has been accomplished through the establishment of nature preserves that are open to the public for quiet recreation, the use of conservation easements (voluntary agreements on private lands), and the provision of technical assistance and educational programs to local governments, landowners, and the public.
202 E Court St, Ithaca http://www.fllt.org (607) 275-9487 info@fllt.orgFinger Lakes Native Plant Society
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-native-plant-societyFinger Lakes Native Plant Society is an Ithaca-based organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation of the region's native flora. They hold free public field trips throughout the year and free indoor programs during the colder months. Members receive a newsletter and participate in a seed exchange, a spring native plant sale, and a December celebration of native plants.
532 Cayuga Heights Road, Ithaca http://flnps.org/Friends of Rogers
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/friends-of-rogersFriends of Rogers (FOR) is a nonprofit organization composed of dedicated supporters of the Rogers Environmental Education Center. They offer environmental and educational annual community events, school programs, Adventure Camps, adult programs, and more. FOR also displays a rich collection of NYS birds, provides interpretive exhibits, and maintains the many trails and trout ponds on 600 acres of NYS property.
2721 State Route 80, Sherburne https://friendsofrogers.org/ (607) 674-4733 info@friendsofrogers.orgFruition Seeds
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/fruition-seedsFruition Seeds cultivates over 300 varieties of certified organic vegetables, herbs & flowers to surround you with beauty & abundance. Outstanding flavor drives their passion for seed saving, as well as selecting their varieties for early maturity, productivity & disease resistance here in the short seasons of the Northeast so you & your garden will thrive in every season. Visit the Plant Now! guide & sign up for their monthly organic gardening newsletter for tips, fun how-to videos, invitations to events & exclusive seasonal offerings. Their non-GMO seeds may be saved, as heirlooms, for all generations to come. Fruition seeds is constantly collaborating with farmers, chefs, universities & food banks to build a robust regional food system from the ground up, together. Organic, regionally adapted vegetable, flower & herb seeds are selected for flavor as well as early maturity, cold hardiness and disease resistance and other essential traits to help plants thrive in short seasons. They sell organic gardening supplies and offer consultation, webinars, and a free eBook. Hosting numerous tours and tastings throughout the season, they aim to share everything they’ve learned with their community.
7921 Hickory Bottom Road, Naples http://www.fruitionseeds.com/ (585) 374-8903 petra@fruitionseeds.comGenesee Land Trust
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/genesee-land-trustGenesee Land Trust preserves and protects natural lands, waterways, and working farms that enhance the quality of life in the Greater Rochester region – providing wildlife habitat, locally grown food, and connections to nature – for everyone, through conservation easements. It owns and manages publicly-accessible nature preserves across the region, and has partnered with towns to create nature parks. It creates new trails on its preserves, hosts walks and events on natural lands, and facilitates programs on the land for youth and families.
46 Prince Street, Rochester https://www.geneseelandtrust.org/ (585) 256-2130 info@geneseelandtrust.orgGenesee RiverWatch
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/genesee-riverwatchGenesee RiverWatch develops and participates in regional partnerships that strengthens their ability to prioritize and execute basin-wide solutions. Moreover, they promote public involvement in the Watershed through improved canoe/kayak access points on the river. Their Genesee River Institute and Aquatic Educators Network are working to educate and involve citizens – young and old. They are committed to informing the public of the state of the river through an annual Genesee River Report Card. Their annual Genesee River Bash invites the public to learn about and celebrate the river. They design, obtain funding for, and execute Stream-bank Restoration Projects that preserve critical farmland and reduce river-borne sediment.
700 West Metro Park, Rochester http://www.GeneseeRiverWatch.org (585) 233-6086 gthomas@geneseeriverwatch.orgGo Finger Lakes Trail Guide
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/go-finger-lakes-trail-guideA project of the Finger Lakes Land Trust, this web platform provides a comprehensive overview of the best best spots for hiking, biking, paddling, and outdoor recreation across our 6,000-square-mile region. Since 1989, together with their members and partners, the Land Trust has permanently protected over 19,000 acres of forests, gorges, wetlands, lakeshores, and farmlands. You can visit our 30+ nature preserves that are free and open to everyone. Their mission is to conserve forever the lands and waters of the Finger Lakes region, ensuring scenic vistas, local foods, clean waters, and wild places for everyone.
202 E Court St, Ithaca http://gofingerlakes.org/ (607) 275-9487 info@fllt.orgGreentopia
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/greentopia-Greentopia is an organization that strives to create a resilient Rochester one neighborhood at a time, through ecological design, stewardship, and community advocacy. Their Green Visions workforce development program offers local youth job experiences, training, and mentorship while operating a cut flower farm in areas formerly covered by vacant lots. Their High Falls EcoDistrict Program is creating New York State’s first EcoDistrict.®
74 Browns Race, Rochester https://greentopia.org/ (585) 287-5560 info@greentopia.orgHeartstone Center for Earth Essentials
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/heartstone-center-for-earth-essentialsHeartstone Center is an education & retreat center devoted to nourishing the essence of life in ourselves and on the Earth. The center provides a location for a variety of services, including retreats, supported councils, adventures, workshops, gatherings, and ceremonies. Their Herbal Apprenticeship Program is offered annually over 6 weekends between May & October. This program offers an in-depth foundation for the life-long journey of becoming a practitioner of herbal medicine. They also offer half-day and full-day workshops that provide informative and fun-filled learning in an aspect of herbal medicine.
301 Brink Road, Van Etten http://www.heart-stone.com (607) 589-4619 info@heart-stone.comHiking and Biking in Wayne County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/hiking-and-biking-in-wayne-countyExercise and have fun while hiking and biking in Wayne County! Trails wind through picturesque lakeside communities, along the historic Erie Canal, quiet countryside roads and promise the traveler captivating beauty. Hiking and biking trail maps are offered on their on their website.
9 Pearl Street, Lyons http://www.waynecountytourism.com/hiking-bikingHoneoye Valley Association
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/honeoye-valley-associationThe Honeoye Valley Association is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that works in a variety of ways to protect and preserve the environmental quality of the Honeoye Lake watershed. Activities include communicating with governmental agencies and political representatives, educational outreach, monitoring of the lake ecosystem, and acting as a clearinghouse for information related to these activities.
Honeoye, NY 14471 https://hvaweb.org honeoyecontact@gmail.comIthaca and Tompkins County Trails
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-and-tompkins-county-trailsGreater Ithaca and Tompkins County offers numerous trails for the outdoor activity of your choosing. With breathtaking views and easy access to over 150 waterfalls and gorges, your next outdoor destination is a no-brainer. This website lets you sort by difficulty, length, activity, and other parameters.
121 E Court St, Ithaca https://ithacatrails.org/ info@visitithaca.orgIthaca Children's Garden
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-childrens-gardenIthaca Children's Garden (ICG) is both a place and a program, located on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, minutes from downtown Ithaca. ICG has spent over a decade building a three-acre public children's garden as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating a wide range of educational programs for children, teens, families, schools, and the community. Year-round, they offer camps, events, drop-in programs, school programs and workshops. At ICG, research and play-based environmental education is central to all programming. Whether it's summer camp activities, free play, or a celebration, the Garden strives to emphasize a connection to nature and the learning opportunities it provides to us all.
1001 West Seneca Street, Ithaca http://www.ithacachildrensgarden.org (607) 319-4203 info@ithacachildrensgarden.orgLand of Dawes
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/land-of-dawesLand of Dawes is an Earth spirituality community forming on 38 acres of forest and field off the grid near Ithaca, NY, with a mission to live in harmony with the Earth and each other. Members gather in co-created ceremonies to give gratitude to the elements that sustain them: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. They invite families and friends to circle on the eight cross-quarters on the medicine wheel, to re-align themselves to the earth's cycles and seasons. Potluck, bonfire, sauna are shared at the end of each gathering. Poetry, song, chants and drumming, meditation and creative visualization are shared. They have organic gardens, concord grapes, blueberries and maple trees. There is a pond and sauna. They have solar energy and a generator to take care of their electric needs but value their small footprint on the earth.
512 Dawes Hill Rd, Newfield http://www.ic.org/directory/land-of-dawes-2/ (607) 564-9406 landofdawes@gmail.comLime Hollow Nature Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/lime-hollow-nature-centerSince 1993, Lime Hollow has offered the region the path less traveled and captured the hearts of both young and old. The Center encompasses nearly 447 acres of beautiful rolling hills and shallow glacial valleys (kame-and-kettle topography), forests, fields, streams, numerous ponds, including many marl ponds and vernal (seasonal) pools, a peat bog, and a great diversity of flora and fauna. Located on the border between Cortland and Tompkins Counties, in beautiful upstate New York, they offer over 12 miles of open-to-the-public, entrance-fee free trails, public nature programs, and adventure day camps for youth.
338 McLean Road, Cortland http://www.limehollow.org/ (607) 662-4632 info@limehollow.orgMuller Field Station at Finger Lakes Community College
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/muller-field-station-at-finger-lakes-community-collegeLocated near the southern end of Honeoye Lake, the Muller Field Station provides field-based education for academic programs, laboratory experiences, community outreach, and the opportunity to participate in or observe local research projects. College and university students, local K-12 students and their teachers, community members, environmental organizations and agencies are all welcome visitors to the Station. Research programs and activities include wildlife management and monitoring, water quality sampling, regional biodiversity assessment, public lectures, workshops, and special events.
6455 County Road 36, Honeoye https://www.flcc.edu/muller/ (585) 785-1254 John.VanNiel@flcc.eduMuseum of The Earth (Paleontological Research Institution)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/museum-of-the-earth-(paleontological-research-institution)The Paleontological Research institution's Museum of the Earth was established in 2003 to provide the general public with a unique opportunity to explore our world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. The museum’s 8,000-square-foot permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history, from the Earth’s origin to the present day. Through hands-on, visual exhibitions and outreach, the Museum of the Earth encourages critical thinking about life on Earth in the past and today, and how our species is affecting the natural world.
1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca http://www.priweb.org (607) 273-6623 marketing@priweb.orgMusic of Nature
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/music-of-natureLang Elliott has documented the sights and sounds of the Finger Lakes for several decades, and shares these gifts on his website and online store. Photos, videos, and recordings cover a full range of the birds, insects, amphibians, mammals, and even the winds and waters of our region.
Ithaca, New York 14850 https://musicofnature.com/ lang@musicofnature.comNortheast School of Botanical Medicine
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/northeast-school-of-botanical-medicineThe Northeast School of Botanical Medicine is An herbal school focusing on clinical skills, botany, medicine preparation, first aid and accessible herbal medicine. The school offers two programs and a traditional styled herbal apprenticeship to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of the clinical application of herbal medicine along with an informed respect of the plants vital to this medicine.
Ithaca, NY 14850 http://www.7song.com (607) 539-7172 7Songsevensong@gmail.comOnondaga Earth Corps
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-earth-corpsOnondaga Earth Corps brings youth to the forefront of creating livable, sustainable communities through service, social enterprise and outreach. OEC crew members participate in urban forestry projects, stormwater management projects, private property management, neighborhood and park beautification projects, community environmental education and outreach.
100 New Street, Syracuse http://www.onondagaearthcorps.org/ (315) 565-3797 info@onondagaearthcorps.orgOnondaga Lake Conservation Corps
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/onondaga-lake-conservation-corpsThe Onondaga Lake Conservation Corps is an expanding organization of community volunteers who are contributing to restoration projects that are creating or improving wildlife habitat in the Onondaga Lake watershed. The Corps was founded in 2012 to inspire future stewards of Onondaga Lake and its watershed through a hands-on, experience-based program that offers citizens and organizations the opportunity to participate in activities that help restore and sustain Onondaga Lake and its value as an Audubon Important Bird Area. The Corps was founded by honeywell in partnership with the Montezuma Audubon Center and Onondaga Audubon, and is now an Audubon New York program.
280 Restoration Way, Syracuse https://ny.audubon.org/OLCC (518) 869-9731 sbruce@audubon.orgOwasco Flats Nature Reserve
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/owasco-flats-nature-reserveEnjoy nature at it's finest on this 89-acre preserve with trails on the lake and along the inlet. Hiking fishing, bird watching, photography, and great canoeing and kayaking. Open dawn to dusk year round. The Owasco Flats Nature Reserve, Inc. is a 501(C) 3 organization working to protect the ecological integrity of the Owasco Flats through stewardship and conservation.
2799 Firelane, Moravia https://www.facebook.com/OwascoFlats/ owascoflats@gmail.comPrimitive Pursuits
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/primitive-pursuitsPrimitive Pursuits of Ithaca, NY is a renowned outdoor youth development program in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension and 4-H Youth Development. They offer nature-based skills and experiences that foster youth development and connections with nature. Their programs utilize time-honored mentoring techniques and outdoor immersion curriculum. By learning and teaching wilderness living skills in small groups, locally, they create unique experiences of wilderness adventure and community building in a format that is inclusive for families of all income levels.
615 Willow Ave, Ithaca http://primitivepursuits.com (607) 272-2292 primitivepursuits-opportunities@cornell.eduRedbyrd Orchard Cider
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/redbyrd-orchard-ciderRedbyrd Orchard is a small cidery and certified biodynamic orchard growing heirloom, wild seedling, and cider apples. Redbyrd is committed to making the world a better place, and a portion of sales form the orchard are contributed to the Ganondagan, the original Native American inhabitants of the land on which the orchard is located. All proceeds from their Black is Gold cider, made in collaboration with Black Diamond Cider, go to organizations fighting for racial equity such as OAR Tompkins County and the Food Justice Project. Redbyrd also works to develop new wild apple hybrids, which are uniquely suited for the Finger Lakes region as well as being more disease resistant than traditional cultivars, and provide grafting wood to those interested in cultivating these trees.
4491 Reynolds Road, Trumansburg https://redbyrdorchardcider.com/ (607) 793-1428 redbyrdorchardcider@gmail.comRemembrance Farm
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/remembrance-farmRemembrance Farm is a 100-acre Biodynamic vegetable farm located in Trumansburg, NY, in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region. They specialize in growing salad greens and root vegetables for sale to local stores and restaurants, as such their products are available in grocery stores or restaurants.
6310 Co Rd 1, Trumansburg http://www.remembrancefarm.org/ (607) 227-4650 remembrancefarm@gmail.comRockabye Ridge Farm
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rockabye-ridge-farmRockabye Ridge Farm is a small farm sanctuary within walking distance of Taughannock Falls State Park and the Black Diamond Trail. Rockabye Ridge Farm offers year-round B&B rentals of a yurt heated and cooled by a solar-powered heat pump. Accommodations include an equipped kitchen, a single bathroom, and sleeping accommodations (a loft and a downstairs futon). The farm seeks to create a thriving ecosystem with sheep, chickens, and gardens. The yurt invites people to the farm to experience a pause in nature and find renewal.
8083 Falls Road, Trumansburg https://rockabyeridgefarm.com/ (607) 342-7660 rockabyeridge@gmail.comShimmering Light Farm & Renewal Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/shimmering-light-farm-renewal-centerShimmering Light is a community supported farm and education center in South Bristol, NY dedicated to inspiring more conscious and regenerative ways of life. Through the farm, retreats, workshops and collaborative learning experiences, Shimmering Light cultivates connection with the Earth, each other and our own true nature.
6143 Hicks Road, Naples http://www.shimmeringlight.info (585) 394-7610 info@shimmeringlight.infoSkaneateles Lake Association
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/skaneateles-lake-associationThe Skaneateles Lake Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of the Skaneateles Lake watershed from pollution and invasive species though public education, coordinated monitoring and clean-up efforts, and cooperation with local governments to ensure that regulations and comprehensive watershed management plans reflect current science and the potential impact of current threats and that the management of the watershed remains vigilant. Skaneateles Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in the country and provides drinking water to the City of Syracuse.
Skaneateles, NY https://skaneateleslake.org (315) 685-9106 skanlakeassoc@att.netSpencer Crest Nature Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/spencer-crest-nature-centerSpencer Crest Nature Center is part of Corning Community College. It provides environmental, educational and recreational activities for the greater Corning area. The Center features 250 acres and 7 miles of trails with two ponds, a stream and a museum of natural systems which includes changing displays, an apiary and an environmentally sensitive design.
2424 Spencer Hill Road, Corning https://www.corning-cc.edu/about/spencer-crest.php (607) 962-9875 eacenter@corning-cc.eduTown of Ithaca Conservation Board
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/town-of-ithaca-conservation-boardThe Town of Ithaca Conservation Board is a volunteer group of Town of Ithaca residents working towards the preservation and protection of the Town's natural and scenic resources, acting in an advisory capacity to the other Town Boards on environmental matters. Issues they address include invasive species management and education, land conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable development.
215 North Tioga Street, Ithaca http://www.town.ithaca.ny.us/conservation-board (600) 727-3174 msmith@town.ithaca.ny.usTrees Up Tompkins
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/trees-up-tompkinsTrees Up Tompkins aims to draw down carbon from the atmosphere by planting native trees on available land in Tompkins County, NY. They planted their first trees in October 2019, and organized their first community planting in April 2020. Visit their website or join their Facebook group.
Ithaca, NY https://www.treesuptompkins.org/ treesuptompkins@gmail.comVINES (Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/vines-(volunteers-improving-neighborhood-environments)Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments, INC. (VINES) is an organization committed to developing a sustainable and just community food system. They do this by bringing together diverse groups of people, with a focus on youth development, to establish community gardens, urban agriculture and community green spaces. They strive to develop and beautify urban sites and empower community members of all ages and abilities. The essence of VINES’ work is captured in its simple motto: growing food, growing community. VINES empowers people to improve their lives and communities through urban gardening and connecting urban consumers to rural farmers. The organization formed as a volunteer-led project building community gardens in 2007 but quickly grew as demand for urban gardening space, garden-based education, and access to local food exploded. VINES became an independent nonprofit in 2010, and now manages a number of programs including a community garden program, the Binghamton Urban Farm (BUF), Grow Binghamton (a summer youth employment program), the Green Thumb Educational Workshop Series, and the Binghamton Farm Share program (Farm Share). Demand for VINES’ programming continues to grow and the organization is working to expand their core programs both within and beyond Binghamton’s urban core.
42 Chenango Street, Binghamton https://vinesgardens.org/ (607) 205-8108 info@vinesgardens.orgWaterman Conservation Education Center
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/waterman-conservation-education-centerThe mission of Waterman Conservation Education Center is to promote conservation education and environmental literacy. They serve their members, the citizens of the Twin Tiers of New York State and Pennsylvania and all visitors to their wildlife refuge system. They also have special events, annual education programming, Summer Camps, Nature Camps, and specialized school programs.
403 Hilton Road, Apalachin https://www.watermancenter.org/ (607) 625-2221 info@watermancenter.orgWayne County Soil and Water Conservation District
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/wayne-county-soil-and-water-conservation-districtThe Wayne County Soil and Water Conservation District serves as a local agency prepared to manage and conserve the soil, water and natural resources of Wayne County. Since 1944, the District has developed programs related to the needs of Wayne County and follows a mission and a vision to help the community thrive from care of the natural resources available to its residents.
7312 Rte 31, Lyons https://waynecountynysoilandwater.org (315) 946-7200Wildmoon Homesteading
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/wildmoon-homesteadingWildmoon Homestading focuses on growing food organically. They offer heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables, as well as classes for women in growing, storing, cooking, seedsaving, naturalists skills, survival skills, and shiitake growing.
529 Prospect Valley Road, Willseyville http://wildmoonhomesteading.com (607) 659-5995 wildmoonhomesteading@gmail.com