Color Irondequoit Green
Winter in Irondequoit
By recycling your Christmas tree, rather than leaving out for trash pickup, you are diverting valuable materials from the landfill. Trees are mulched and used for landscaping by municipalities and residents.
2026 Christmas Tree Recycling Guide
Option 1: Ecopark
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Real trees, without decorations, can be dropped off during open hours. They should be dropped off at the back of the parking in the compost give back area. Drop off artificial trees in the metal scrap, or electronics if the tree has built in lights.
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Where: 10 Avion Drive, Rochester, NY
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When: Wed 1pm-6:30pm, Sat 7:30am-1pm
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CIG is an organization of residents from the town of Irondequoit who are working towards a sustainable future.
We are respectful, inclusive, nonpartisan, solutions-focused, transparent, collaborative, scientifically-informed, and committed to social, racial, environmental, and inter-generational justice.
Next Monthly Meeting:
Monday, Feb 9th, 7 – 8:30 pm
In person: Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave, rm 216
Virtual: Zoom link
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Our current projects include Walk Bike Irondequoit, Healthy Yards Irondequoit, ReTree Irondequoit, and the Irondequoit Eco-Fair.
Please click the arrow below to learn more.
We currently have a few volunteer opportunities, and
we are happy to collaborate with individuals and other like minded groups.
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Highlights
Check out below calls to action and highlighted events. Check out the events section for all events.
Our Newsletter
Our newsletter contains information about CIG’s and related groups' recent work and upcoming events. There are helpful guides, resources, and media recommendations.
Winter Seed Planting / Winter Sowing
Thursday, Feb 5
7 - 8 pm
Irondequoit Public Library, Rm 113
RSVP here
Join Color Irondequoit Green for a Winter Sowing Party! This is an opportunity to expand your pollinator gardens, get seeds for 3 flowering seasons and bring home your winter greenhouse!
Please bring plastic half and 1 gallon drink bottles and tall produce clam shells if you have them.
Space is limited, registration required.
Irondequoit Street Tree Program
Did you know the Irondequoit Tree Department will plant a sizeable tree in front of your property FOR FREE?
If you would like your home to be considered for a new street tree, please fill out Street Tree Request Form or contact treedepartment@irondequoit.gov.
Reference the young tree care guide here.
Individual Climate Pledge
The Accelerator is asking members of Color Your Community Green groups, like CIG, to sign the pledge, committing to being a part of the solution: reducing our personal carbon footprint, educating ourselves on the issue, and pushing for policies at the community and state level that will result in an inclusive green energy transition.
Irondequoit Conservation Board Seeks Members
The Irondequoit Conservation Board is seeking new members. The Board preserves the Town’s natural environment. It reviews and provides recommendations on all proposed legislation and development applications with the potential for significant environmental impacts. Members must be residents of the Town of Irondequoit and have availability the first Wednesday evening of each month. Email Conservationboard@irondequoit.org for more information.
Consolidated Events Calendar
Use this calendar to see many local events offered by the Accelerator, other local Color Your Community Green groups, Pachamama, Reconnect Rochester, ROC Vegan Society, and others. Featured events are at the top of the page, and complete calendar at the bottom.