- Choose a county
-
- All
- Chemung
- Tompkins
- Onondaga
- Yates
- Seneca
- Ontario
- Steuben
- Cayuga
- Schuyler
- Cortland
- Broome
- Monroe
- Tioga
- Erie
- Chenango
- Genesee
- Livingston
- Oswego
- Wayne
- Kings
- Logan City
- Ulster
- Rensselaer
- Schoharie
- Saratoga
- Putnam
- Westchester
- Madison
- Oneida
- Albany
- Otsego
- Hancock
- St. Louis
- Centre
- Larimer
- Wright
- Hennepin
- Acadia Parish
- Barnstable
All > #healthy-lifestyle
Abundance Food Co-op
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/abundance-food-co-opAbundance Food Co-op specializes in sustainably grown, made, and sourced healthy food. Certified organic food not only tastes good, but it supports a better food system. And a food co-op like Abundance is an organic form of business that helps create a more vital community around it. Come discover new flavors and inspirations across their departments—we offer a full range of healthy, everyday groceries!
571 South Avenue, Rochester http://abundance.coop/ (585) 454-2667 chris.pepe@abundance.coopBespoke Apothecary
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bespoke-apothecaryBespoke Apothecary is a permaculture farm that grows various fruits, vegetables, and medicinal herbs organically. They also raise free-range chickens and honey bees, naturally. They also use the plants they grow in their all natural face and body care products, etc.
103 Sullivan Crest Road, Elmira https://www.bespokeapothecary.com/ (607) 426-0999 deaddogfarmhoney@gmail.comBicycle Maps for Ithaca and Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bicycle-maps-for-ithaca-and-tompkins-countyThe ITCTC produces a bicycle suitability map of Tompkins County roads. The finished product is a user-friendly full-color road map of the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County offered to the public for free. View the digital version of the bike map with interactive links to websites of interest.
121 E Court St, Ithaca http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/itctc/projects#bicyclemapBike Walk Tompkins
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bike-walk-tompkinsBike Walk Tompkins (BWT) grew out of the organizing group for Streets Alive! Ithaca and provides a central push for active transportation in Tompkins County. More specifically, BWT seeks to influence and change the culture and infrastructure for biking and walking in Ithaca and Tompkins County so that many more people can embrace active transportation in their everyday lives, and so that local communities reap the multiple health, environmental, economic and social benefits associated with strong active transportation networks.
315 North Aurora Street, Ithaca http://www.bikewalktompkins.org/ (607) 301-3181 director@bikewalktompkins.orgBioscience Resource Project
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bioscience-resource-projectThe Bioscience Resource Project provides scientific and intellectual resources for a healthy future. It publishes Independent Science News, a media service devoted to food and agriculture, and their impacts on health and the environment. It also offers resources for scientists and educators and internships and training for students. Through its innovative scientific journalism and original biosafety review articles, the project provides unique and revealing perspectives on issues that are fundamental to the survival of people and the planet. The project does not accept advertising or corporate funding and is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It is completely dependent on individual donations.
Ithaca, NY https://bioscienceresource.org/ (607) 319-0279Brady Market
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/brady-marketBrady Market is a grocery store with retail, deli/catering, wholesale grocery operations, job training, and wrap-around healing support services. They feature a meat department, deli, hot/cold grab-and-go catering, fresh produce, cold and frozen selections, dry goods and middle store staples. Their main purpose is to provide an accessible place for community members to purchase healthy and affordable food. Their developing aims include sourcing food from local farms and distributors, partner with distributors to reclaim good quality food that was overstocked or late to arrive at its original destination, contribute to the holistic health programming effort supporting the physical and mental health of their community members, and offer classes in health and nutrition to reduce the health disparities caused by chronic stress, trauma, and lack of equitable food access.
307 Gifford Street, Syracuse https://www.bradymarket.org/ (315) 937-5959 info@bradymarket.orgBrown Hound Bistro
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/brown-hound-bistroBrown Hound Bistro came to the Memorial Art Gallery in 2016, bringing a decade of experience and expanded our offerings to include our bakery & coffeehouse, the Hound Lounge and catering services, along with our local, seasonal bistro fare. They strive to reflect the quality & freshness that local producers offer and their commitment to all things local led to the New York State of Mind: EAT award and three consecutive Willy Frank Awards for their Finger Lakes wine list. They are a member of the Pride of New York and Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty and have relationships with an ever growing list of small businesses within our region and NY State.
500 University Ave, Rochester https://www.brownhoundbistro.com/ (585) 506-9725Bullthistle Hiking Club
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/bullthistle-hiking-clubBullthistle Hiking Club is an affiliate of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference. Its member maintain 35 miles of public trail in Chenango County and offer regular group hikes throughout the area and monthly meetings in Norwich.
Norwich, NY https://www.facebook.com/Bullthistle-Hiking-Club-226405106848/?eid=ARAnlMtvc20iRDxcfsHNFYrJzz8FOCAZdnkkvltadVJUKbpO7bLPyQO7rCOg5JoX14vbTKzPo5TcToSG (607) 334-3872Camp Earth Connection
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/camp-earth-connectionThis campground is for everyone who seeks fun and inspirational experiences in nature. Camp Earth Connection is a drug and alcohol free facility. They value diversity and want to provide a safe space and welcome all types of families. As a Natural Campground, their facility is designed to have a minimal impact on the surrounding land by using principles and practices such as permaculture, no trace camping, composting toilets, rainwater collection, and minimal motorized traffic.
63 Hammond Hill Road, Freeville http://campearthconnection.com (607) 844-3178 campearthconnection@gmail.comCayuga Climate Action
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-climate-actionCayuga Climate Action seeks to educate, advocate, and act on the climate crisis to protect and restore our lakes and lands. Their objectives are to restore Cayuga County’s biodiversity, transition communities to 100% renewable energy, foster recycling, composting, and waste education and reduction, and to align themselves and the county in a right relationship with the planet.
Phoenix Building Havana Room, 2 South Street https://www.facebook.com/cayugaclimateaction/ (248) 565-6272 cayugaclimateaction@gmail.comCayuga Trails Club
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cayuga-trails-clubThe Cayuga Trails Club is a non-profit volunteer organization, founded in 1962 to encourage appreciation of nature through hiking, outdoor recreation, and the stewardship and conservation of foot trails. Their activities include hikes, social activities, trips to regional points of interest for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, or canoeing, and the scouting, construction, and maintenance of more than 100 miles of trail, including a 75-mile section of the Finger Lakes Trail from Watkins Glen to Caroline, 15 miles of FLT spur trails, the 8.5-mile Cayuga Trail through the Cornell Campus and Plantations, and other short trails. CTC is affiliated with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference (FLTC), the coordinating group for the Finger Lakes Trail System. The CTC section of the Main Finger Lakes Trail is officially designated as the route of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Ithaca, NY http://cayugatrailsclub.org/ info@cayugatrailsclub.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.comCCE-Tompkins Buy Local Food Campaign
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cce-tompkins-buy-local-food-campaignThe Buy Local Campaign by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County is a community based initiative that evolved out of expressed interest to sustain local agriculture and build a stronger local food system in Tompkins and surrounding counties.Their goal is to foster the environmental, economic and social vitality of the community by increasing the connections between consumers and farmers. Through outreach, marketing, and special initiatives they seek to raise individual and institutional awareness about the benefits of buying fresh locally grown and made products and to make local food an integral part of daily life. They are currently working on increasing farm to restaurant connections, establishing farm to institution connections and providing access to fresh and nutritious food to low-income families.
615 Willow Ave, Ithaca http://ccetompkins.org/agriculture/buy-local (607) 272-2292 tompkins@cornell.eduCoalition for Healthy School Food
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/coalition-for-healthy-school-foodThe Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that introduces plant-based foods and nutrition education in schools to educate the whole school community about the health, environmental, and social justice issues of food choices. They maintain diverse partnerships and programs in Ithaca and New York City, along with educational resources available to all.
1013 West State Street, Ithaca http://www.healthyschoolfood.org (607) 272-1154 amie@healthyschoolfood.orgCollegetown Bagels
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/collegetown-bagelsServing the Ithaca area since 1976, Collegetown Bagels offers mouth-watering sandwiches, specialty coffees and teas, and decadent pastries, including catering, whole sale, and retail options. All locations are committed to green business practices as well as donating to the local Ithaca Community. This new space is located in the new City Centre Ithaca Building off of The Commons.
301 E State St, Ithaca http://collegetownbagels.com/ (607) 273-2848 ctownbagels@gmail.comCollegetown Bagels
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/collegetown-bagelsServing the Ithaca area since 1976, Collegetown Bagels offers mouth-watering sandwiches, specialty coffees and teas, and decadent pastries, including catering, whole sale, and retail options. All locations are committed to green business practices as well as donating to the local Ithaca Community.
329 Pine Tree Road, Ithaca http://collegetownbagels.com (607) 273-1036 ctownbagels@gmail.comColtivare
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/coltivareLocated just a block from The Commons, Coltivare is the downtown Ithaca culinary center, event venue, and farm-to-table restaurant of Tompkins Cortland Community College. Their professionally staffed restaurant supports four related degree programs as well as sourcing much of its produce from the college’s TC3 Farm in Dryden. Serving seasonal New American fare locally sourced and inventively prepared, they let the natural flavors of the Finger Lakes shine through. They also feature a full selection of craft cocktails, regional wines, and New York State beer.
235 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca http://coltivareithaca.com/ (607) 882-2333 jps014@tompkinscortland.eduCornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-ontario-countyThe mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work.
480 North Main Street, Canandaigua http://cceontario.org/ (585) 394-0377 ontario@cornell.eduCornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-steuben-countyThe mission of Cooperative Extension is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. Extension staff and trained volunteers deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations. Their educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and consumer agriculture; nutrition and health; youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; and sustainable natural resources. CCE-Steuben is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization and is part of the Cooperative Extension land grant system, a partnership between County, State, and Federal governments that is administered in New York State through Cornell University. Each county's Cooperative Extension association is independent and works to serve the needs of the county in which it is located.
20 East Morris Street, Bath http://putknowledgetowork.org/ (607) 664-2300 steuben@cornell.eduCornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/cornell-cooperative-extension-of-tompkins-countyCornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County provides programs and information to Tompkins County residents on agriculture, horticulture, and the environment; nutrition and food safety; consumer and financial education; 4-H youth development; and family and community development.
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca http://ccetompkins.org (607) 272-2292 tompkins@cornell.eduEcoVillage 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.orgEdible Acres
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/edible-acresA permaculture nursery and forest farm research space focused on low and no tech solutions. Edible Acres offers an array of useful plants and provides consultations, plant identification, garden design and installation and management services. Their primary focus is making useful and edible plant stock available to the community.
9408 Congress Street Ext, Trumansburg http://www.edibleacres.org (607) 342-4953 seandembrosky@gmail.comEdible Finger Lakes
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/edible-finger-lakesEdible Finger Lakes is a culinary magazine dedicated to celebrating and promoting the regional food scene, with a focus on the many farms, vineyards, culinary artisans, chefs and home cooks, farmers’ markets, food shops, country inns, restaurants and cafes in the area. Their mission is to promote local foods and festivities and to persuade people living in the region, and those who visit, that fresh food from the area is the most delicious, exciting and healthy choice when it comes to the plate or the pantry. They want consumer dollars to stay close to home by supporting the local farmer, culinary entrepreneur and chef whether at the market, the farm stand or featured on the café menu. Their stories are people based and our pages are filled with beautiful color photography, enticing artwork and mouth-watering recipes.
Ithaca, NY https://ediblefingerlakes.com/ info@ediblefingerlakes.comEmmy's Organics
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/emmys-organicsEmmy’s is a home grown, family-oriented company, committed to spreading the good word about healthy snacking as well as social and environmental responsibility. Emmy’s B Corp Certification also shows the company’s strong passion for using business as a force for good. Examples of this can be seen in the organic and non-GMO ingredients Emmy’s sources, the way they give back to their community and other causes and the way they treat all people involved with their business. Emmy’s products are made in a wind and solar powered building and much attention is placed on reducing their carbon footprint.
15 Royal Rd, Ithaca http://emmysorganics.com/ (607) 319-5113 info@emmysorganics.comFinger Lakes Eat Smart New York
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-eat-smart-new-yorkCornell Cooperative Extension and Foodlink are dedicated to strengthening families and communities in the Finger Lakes. They are part of a statewide initiative called Eat Smart New York. The Finger Lakes Eat Smart New York region includes Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates counties. Their team is made up of 21 educators with experience in nutrition, public health, health education and gardening. Individuals who qualify for and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may participate in their free events.
1581 New York 88, Newark http://fingerlakeseatsmartnewyork.org/ (315) 331-8415 wayne@cornell.eduFinger Lakes Fresh
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/finger-lakes-freshFinger Lakes Fresh produces the highest quality products made with real, natural ingredients from New York farmers — supporting a healthy, vibrant local food system. Whenever you buy their products, you help to create jobs and training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, and you strengthen your community.
10 Pinckney Rd, Ithaca https://www.linkedin.com/company/finger-lakes-fresh/ (607) 347-6767 info@fingerlakesfresh.comFood and Ferments
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/food-and-fermentsMakers of naturally fermented sauerkrauts, kimchi, beet kvass, kombucha, pickles & more. Working with local farmers, retailers, & restaurants to bring ferments to the table. They're all about seeing our community eating healthy, local, fermented foods & beverages. Basic traditional foods, and food preparation methods of cooking and storage. They look to do our part to bridge the gap which the processed food era has made.
3175 State Route 13, Truxton http://www.foodandferments.com/ (215) 954-8243 foodandferments@gmail.comFood Forest Farm
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/food-forest-farmAt Food Forest Farm, they aim to help people create low-maintenance, regenerative food systems. They grow, supply, and teach about perennial vegetables and other multipurpose plants. They work with their clients to design landscapes, and lives, that are sustaining and nourishing for the people and the planet. Their main garden and farm projects are in New York. Their Paradise Lot garden in Holyoke Massachusetts is thriving and tended by new wonderful land stewards.
Brooktondale, NY http://www.foodforestfarm.com (413) 588-8435 foodforestfarm@gmail.comFreeville Earthship/Tapped Earth Farm
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/freeville-earthshiptapped-earth-farmOff-grid farm, homestead, and teen education center utilizing rainwater collection and diversion, earth-bermed greenhouse, pastured poultry, vegetables, berries, tree fruits/nuts.
Freeville, NY 13068 http://freevilleearthship.blogspot.com (607) 280-7075 chad.devoe@gmail.comFruition 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.comFull Plate Farm Collective
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/full-plate-farm-collectiveThe Full Plate Farm Collective is a multi-farm organic CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in the Ithaca, NY area, comprised of founding members Remembrance Farm, Stick & Stone Farm, Three Swallows Farm, and a small network of other local growers. Their farms grow over 50 acres of organic vegetables which are offered through 500 summer and 300 winter CSA shares to households in Ithaca, Trumansburg, and Danby. Full Plate members have unlimited access to U-Pick gardens at Stick and Stone Farm and Three Swallows Farm, access to "side dish" CSAs from other local producers, like the Finger Lakes Fruit Bowl, Wide Awake Bakery, Double E Farm mushrooms, Autumn's Harvest, Black Pearl Creamery, and LilyRoot Farm pasture-raised eggs, and an invitation to community events like cooking classes, Harvest Dinners, potlucks, workshops, seasonal celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and educational events on the farm.
Ithaca, NY 14851 https://www.fullplatefarms.com/ (607) 379-2866 csa@fullplatefarms.comGeneva Recreation Department
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/geneva-recreation-departmentThe Geneva Recreation Department provides an abundance of activities for the Community including live concerts in the summer, adult sports leagues, painting classes, life guard training, dog obedience classes and also houses an indoor Ice Rink and Turf Facility. The GRD also is home to the seasonal Farmers Market which runs every Thursday morning 7:30am - 1:00pm from June through October on Exchange St. in Downtown Geneva, as well as every Saturday morning 8:00am - 1:30pm from June to October at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center, 35 Lakefront Dr. Geneva, NY.
Exchange Street, Geneva http://cityofgenevany.com/recreation-department/ (315) 789-5005 Sgerling@geneva.ny.usGlenwood Farms
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/glenwood-farmsGleenwood Farms is a CSA because they want to support local agriculture, help their farm become sustainable, and want to support the local economy. Glenwood Farms participates in local farmers markets to stimulate the communities economy and to keep our food local! Glenwood sells bison as well as a number of other local products.
1084 Glenwood Heights Road, Ithaca http://glenwoodfarms.com (607) 272-7809 info@glenwoodfarms.comGo 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.orgGreat Local Foods Network
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/great-local-foods-networkGreat Local Foods Network is dedicated to bringing together and supporting local food artisans and entrepreneurs and to the development of a robust and sustainable Finger Lakes food web.
1609 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca https://www.facebook.com/GreatLocalFoodsNetwork/ (607) 319-5150Green Star Food Co+op
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/green-star-food-coopGreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, which celebrates fresh, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. GreenStar is Food Justice Certified, supports Fair Trade, offers generous benefits and pays a Livable Wage to its employees, gives advantageous pricing to local farmers, and makes its food available to everyone through FLOWER, their food access program. It is a full-service grocery store with a prepared foods department and bakery, a health & wellness department, expansive bulk foods, and body care offerings.
214 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca http://greenstar.coop (607) 273-8213 marketing@greenstar.coopGreen Star Food Co+op
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/green-star-food-coopGreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, which celebrates fresh, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. GreenStar is Food Justice Certified, supports Fair Trade, offers generous benefits and pays a Livable Wage to its employees, gives advantageous pricing to local farmers, and makes its food available to everyone through FLOWER, their food access program. It is a full-service grocery store with a prepared foods department and bakery, a health & wellness department, expansive bulk foods, and body care offerings.
307 College Avenue, Ithaca http://greenstar.coop (607) 882-2667 marketing@greenstar.coopGreenStar Food Co+op
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/greenstar-food-coopGreenStar is a consumer cooperative, collectively owned by over 12,000 member-owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at GreenStar Food Co-op, which celebrates fresh, whole foods, sustainable living, and the transformative power of a strong local economy. GreenStar is Food Justice Certified, supports Fair Trade, offers generous benefits and pays a Livable Wage to its employees, gives advantageous pricing to local farmers, and makes its food available to everyone through FLOWER, their food access program. It is a full-service grocery store with a prepared foods department and bakery, a health & wellness department, expansive bulk foods, and body care offerings.
770 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca https://greenstar.coop/ (607) 273-9392 marketing@greenstar.coopGreentopia
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.orgGroton Public Library
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/groton-public-libraryThe Groton Public Library promotes literacy by providing a wide range of reading for all ages in many formats. They serve as a center for community information services as well.
112 E Cortland St, Groton https://grotonpubliclibrary.net/ (607) 898-5055 director@grotonpubliclibrary.orgGroundswell Center for Local Food & Farming
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/groundswell-center-for-local-food-farmingGroundswell Center for Local Food & Farming is training the next generation of sustainable farmers in the Finger Lakes. They support individuals to develop agricultural skills and grow profitable, equitable and ecologically sound farm businesses. They work to dismantle racism in the food system by addressing inequalities in access to land and resources and prioritizing support for underrepresented producers including people of color, refugees, women and individuals with limited resources.
225 S Fulton St, Ithaca http://www.groundswellcenter.org (607) 319-5095 info@groundswellcenter.orgHiking 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-bikingHornell Farmers Market
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/hornell-farmers-marketHornell Farmers Market features local vendors and farmers selling handmade crafts & jewelry, homemade jellies and bread, farm fresh produce, all natural, organic items and more. The market is held in the Broadway Mall on Thursdays from 12:00pm - 4:00pm, May - October.
1 Steuben Square, Hornell https://www.iloveny.com/listing/hornell-farmers-market/44592/ (607) 324-9786 hpg@infoblvd.netHospicare and Palliative Care Services
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/hospicare-and-palliative-care-servicesHospicare and Palliative Care Services offers compassionate, interdisciplinary care for people with life-limiting illnesses. Services are provided wherever one resides, or in the Hospicare residence. Care is provided to residents of Tompkins and Cortland counties. The residence at the Nina K. Miller Hospicare Center sits atop South Hill in Ithaca on more than eleven acres featuring extensive gardens open to the public, a pond, and panoramic views of the countryside. It was New York State’s first stand-alone hospice residence and it offers private rooms for up to six residents. They also recycle and compost, and have an employee health and wellness program.
172 East King Road, Ithaca http://www.hospicare.org (607) 272-0212 info@hospicare.orgHuman Services Coalition
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/human-services-coalitionThe mission of the Human Services Coalition is to enhance the delivery of health and human services in the Tompkins County area. Human Services Planning encourages cooperation among providers to develop well-organized service delivery systems and provides links to local, regional, and national decision-makers. It convenes the Homeless & Housing Task Force, the Continuum of Care, and monthly Human Services Forums. The Health Planning Council conducts community health planning, promotes the development of needed health services and resources, increases access to health care services, and encourages the integration of the various components into a functioning system. 2-1-1 Tompkins/Cortland – Information and Referral (2-1-1) connects people in need with services designed to address that need by providing a central telephone information service, chat line, and maintaining a data base of community information.
171 E State St, Ithaca http://hsctc.org (607) 273-8686 nroulstin@hsctc.orgIthaca 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.
121 Turtle Lane, Ithaca http://www.ithacachildrensgarden.org (607) 319-4203 info@ithacachildrensgarden.orgIthaca Farmer's Market
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-farmers-marketThe Ithaca Farmers Market is an owner–operated cooperative market with over 160 members, who grow or produce their wares within 30 miles of the pavilion. You’ll find a full spread at the market with something for everyone — hot prepared foods for those in need of a meal, a full spread of vegetables, fruit, pastured meat, bakeries, and exceptionally crafted artisanal gifts for your loved ones.
499 3rd St, Ithaca http://www.ithacamarket.com (607) 273-7109 info@ithacamarket.comIthaca Health Alliance
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ithaca-health-allianceIthaca Health Alliance's mission is to facilitate access to health care for all with a focus on the needs of the uninsured. Ithaca Free Clinic offers 100% free conventional and holistic healthcare services for anyone without health insurance.
225 S Fulton St, Ithaca http://www.ithacahealth.org (607) 330-1253 executivedirector@ithacahealth.orgKendal at Ithaca
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/kendal-at-ithacaKendal at Ithaca is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. Their vision is to be a community whose hallmarks are the Quaker values of respect, care, and trust. In addition, they to be good stewards of our resources and environment. Their mission is to provide a mutually supportive environment for residents and staff, and to contribute to the greater Ithaca community.
2230 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca http://kai.kendal.org (800) 253-6325 admissions@kai.kendal.orgLagom Landing
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/lagom-landingLagom Landing is a nonprofit residential program providing 18-25 year olds a unique opportunity to build a foundation for the rest of their lives. They encourage students to discover their passions and gifts while teaching them skills that will benefit them no matter what direction they go. Carpentry, gardening, cooking, forestry, and other hands-on trades are the “tools” that students use to free up their minds and gain focus for their next step in life. Students spend time in nature while also living and working closely with mentors who inspire and motivate them to “land” into discovering who they are, not just what they will do.
7966 Reeds Corners Road, Dansville https://lagomlanding.com/ (585) 727-1687 lagomlanding@gmail.comMain Street Farms
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/main-street-farmsMain Street Farms offers many benefits to their CSA members, including convenient pick-up locations, an office delivery option, different size options, weekly newsletters that show each week’s veggies with helpful tips and recipes, and a personal connection directly from farmers to the community. They do not use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizer, and they cover crop fields to build the soil and prevent erosion. They also provide educational programs that we provide free of charge. By joining the CSA, you help them keep the programs running, and help kids eat their veggies.
3320 State Route 215, Cortland https://mainstreetfarms.com/ (607) 218-2101 help@mainstreetfarms.comMarilla's Mindful Supplies
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/marillas-mindful-suppliesMarilla's Mindful Supplies is a locally-owned store offering low waste alternatives to a wide range of everyday products, including home care, body care, and organic bulk foods. Dedicated to sharing plastic-free options with everyone, the shop is a place where anyone can walk in and make a simple plastic-free swap in whatever way makes sense for their lifestyle.
438 Exchange Street, Geneva https://marillas.com (315) 759-5016 hello@marillas.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.comNY Organic Dairy Initiative
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/ny-organic-dairy-initiativeThe New York Organic Dairy Program, through its connection with Cornell’s School of Agriculture and Life Science and Cornell Cooperative Extension, provides information to all parts of the organic dairy industry, including: the consumer, dairy retailer, dairy processor, organic certifier, and farmers. The information provided on these Web Pages will enable New York State to grow this new dairy industry into a viable farming style that responds to the needs of its consumers, its environment, and its farmers.
60 Central Ave, Cortland http://blogs.cornell.edu/organicdairyinitiative/ (607) 391-2660 afb3@cornell.eduOld Goat Gear Exchange
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/old-goat-gear-exchangeOld Goat's goal is not only to educate you about the gear you’ll be using, but the places you’ll be using it. Whether it’s browsing their online local resource list, reading their gear reviews and articles, or talking with their knowledgeable staff, they can help you get the info you need about local trails, parks, and forests. They will also direct you to other local communities, groups, and shops that will have useful information. Think of them as a local outdoor hub. Their inventory is sourced diversely from ever-changing supplies of used, new, and sample items. They try to price all gear so that it’s accessible to new athletes and appealing to veteran outdoorsfolk. Items are purchased and consigned at fair prices from their local outdoor community.
318 East State Street, Ithaca https://oldgoatgearexchange.com/ (607) 319-4388 oldgoatgearexchange@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.eduQuarter Acre for the People Program
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/quarter-acre-for-the-people-programThe Quarter Acre for the People program connects families of African and/or Indigenous ancestry as well as refugee families who have historically been displaced from land, providing food production opportunities, garden education as well as access to cooperative farming, homesteading and farm business opportunities on local farm/fallow land. It connects community members who systemically have been relegated to living in urban landscapes with farmers and owners of rural lands so that the land can be used to plant, maintain, and harvest perennial veggies, fruit and nut trees, and grapevines. This project involves a coordinated effort by farmers, local landowners, and community members to address issues of land access and the corresponding health disparities experienced by this community through land-sharing and perennial planting.
272 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca https://khubainternational.org/quarter-acre-for-the-people-program/ (707) 570-5178 quarteracre4thepeople@gmail.comReconnect Rochester
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/reconnect-rochesterReconnect Rochester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the expansion of transit services, including pedestrian, bike, bus and rail facilities, into a truly multimodal transportation network. They work to reconnect their community for improved personal mobility, urban vitality, environmental sustainability, and economic development.
1115 East Main Street, Rochester https://reconnectrochester.org/ (585) 340-7555 info@reconnectrochester.orgRemembrance 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.comRootwork Herbals
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/rootwork-herbalsRootwork Herbals seeks to serve the community through herbal education, consultations and handcrafted remedies that are high quality and accessible to all. They strive to inspire and empower people to take back responsibility for their health utilizing plant medicine in a way that is bioregional, regenerative and joyful. Rootwork Herbals includes BIPOC community care clinic We Care for Us; educational offerings such as the People’s Medicine School and Woke Without the Work; a BIPOC community garden; and the facilitation of BIPOC sanctuaries at various herb/agriculture conferences. Funds are also raised through the People’s Medicine Reclamation Fund to ensure that BIPOC folks have access to opportunities to reclaim healing through herbalism.
Brooktondale, NY https://www.rootworkherbals.com (607) 592-0196 info@rootworkherbals.comSeneca Towns Engaging People for Solutions (STEPS)
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/seneca-towns-engaging-people-for-solutions-(steps)STEPS is a neighborhood health improvement initiative for Seneca County's four southern towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid, and Romulus. Using S2AY Rural Health Network funding from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, they are assessing community assets to improve the health of all residents by increasing economic and educational opportunities, environmental stewardship, and greater social connectedness and physical activity. Their projects are resident-driven and include the Ovid Community Garden, Cooking Classes for healthier living, Community Book Boxes, programs for the youth in the area as well as Community Collectives which connect volunteers to community organizations that need help. Everyone who lives, learns, works or plays in the towns of Covert, Lodi, Ovid or Romulus are part of STEPS.
7150 Main Street, Ovid http://www.senecasteps.org/ (607) 403-0069 stepscommunity@s2aynetwork.orgShimmering 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.infoSilk Naturals
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/silk-naturalsSilk Naturals is an independently owned award-winning company producing affordable skincare, and natural makeup. Some of their product ingredients are organically sourced. All ingredients are not tested on animals, and are free of GMOS, artificial fragrance, and numerous harmful chemicals.
59 East Main Street, Trumansburg http://www.silknaturals.com (607) 387-4550 snkarenstark@gmail.comSmall World Food
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/small-world-foodGreat ingredients fresh from local organic farms, transformed into amazing foods by local artisans: breads, granola, pickles, miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, hot sauce, and more. Drawing on both traditional old-world baking practices as well as a modern understanding of the science behind them, they work hard to bring out the flavor and nutrition in every item. Their sauces and vegetable ferments are naturally fermented & never pasteurized, full of amazing flavor & live, active, pro-biotic cultures. Made from produce hand-picked at the peak of ripeness, these traditional foods bring the bounty of the fields to your dining table. As a worker cooperative, the business is owned and run by the people who work there. Their money stays in the local community, and they're all invested in the success of our business. They are always looking to expand the collective and invite potential new members to visit them at market, or to email or call about available positions.
936 Exchange St, Rochester http://www.smallworldfood.com/ (585) 563-9018 sales@smallworldfood.comSpencer 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.eduSyracuse Green Housing
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/syracuse-green-housingLocated in Syracuse, New York, Syracuse Green Housing offers ecologically minded apartment rentals in the Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry housing district, especially in the vibrant Westcott business area. They have one, two and three bedroom apartments for rent.
107 Judson Street, Syracuse https://www.facebook.com/SyracuseGreenHousing/ (315) 396-1490 syracusegreenhousing@gmail.comSyracuse Grows
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/syracuse-growsSyracuse Grows is a grassroots network that cultivates food justice through advocacy, education, and resources in support of urban food production. They envision a community where everyone has the equal opportunity to produce healthy and culturally appropriate food.
246-298 University Pl, Syracuse http://syracusegrows.org/ (315) 443-4890 syracusegrows@gmail.comThe Bramble Collective
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/the-bramble-collectiveThe Bramble Collective is a group of three Ithaca, NY-based herbalists who dreamt of bringing accessible, sustainable medicine to their community. They are a retail store with bulk herbs & spices, medicine-making supplies and locally hand-crafted products. Bramble is also a community space offering herbal health consultations, a lending library, classes and events.
112 West Green Street, Ithaca http://www.brambleithaca.com/ (607) 379-0113 herbshop@BrambleIthaca.comThe Permaculture Park
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/the-permaculture-parkThe Permaculture Park, a city park in downtown Ithaca, is a demonstration site for permaculture techniques and edible plants, both familiar and unusual. Community volunteers, led by staff from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County, have been maintaining the Permaculture Park since 2013.
Conley Park, Ithaca https://www.facebook.com/Permaculture-Park-for-Ithaca-560861567288075/ (607) 280-8498 sapsquatch7@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.orgWhite Hawk Ecovillage
http://www.sustainablefingerlakes.org/map/listing/white-hawk-ecovillageWhite Hawk is a group of people from all walks of life who have chosen to establish a neighborhood integrating ecologically sound principles and efforts towards community sufficiency. Their community is being built on 120 acres in Danby, New York – six miles south of Ithaca. They are people of all ages who look forward to passing down a thriving village full of neighbors with diverse skills, ideas and talents to the next generation.
White Hawk Ln, Ithaca http://www.whitehawk.org/ (607) 330-2609 outreach@whitehawk.orgWildmoon 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