Color Irondequoit Green
Could it be Spring in Irondequoit?
Our Healthy Yards Initiative would like you to consider joining the Pollinator Pathway. Pollinator Pathways provide corridors of critical healthy native habitat and food sources for butterflies, moths, bees, other pollinating insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Click here for more direction on the Pollinator Pathway.
Click here to access the submission form with native plant list.
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, May 11th, 7 – 8:30 pm
In person: Irondequoit Public Library, 1290 Titus Ave, rm TBA
Virtual: Zoom link
Future Meetings: June 8, July 13
Click the arrow below to see more featured events and volunteer opportunities.
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.
Irondequoit joins the National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge!
From the town:
“Irondequoit's Supervisor, Town Board, staff and residents are committed to helping improve pollinator habitats on public land, while partnering with local organizations to educate the community to do the same.”
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.
Irondequoit Rain Barrel Building Workshop
Thursday, April 23
7 - 8 pm
Irondequoit Public Library
Join local stormwater consultant, Caroline Kilmer, for an informative workshop on the benefits of installing a rain barrel at your home. Learn how rain barrels can help conserve water, reduce stormwater runoff, and protect and improve local water quality. All tools and materials will be supplied at the workshop.
Registration required. The cost to attend is $25 payable at the workshop by cash or check.
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.
Data Center Information and Local Action
Data centers: A facility used to house computer systems and associated components. They may host artificial intelligence equipment, BitCoin/crypto-coin mining, or Cloud storage (yes, this includes Google Photos, OneDrive, undeleted backlogs of emails). Their monster energy usage is largely to blame for energy scarcity and rate increases across NYS.
Here’s what to know and how to get involved locally.
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.