Have you ever wanted to witness the magic of raising and releasing monarch butterflies from your own residence? On Wednesday July 15th, 2026, I had the pleasure of speaking at Irondequoit Public Library about my experience of raising and releasing monarch butterflies from my backyard since 2017. In this blog post, I’ll share a brief summary of what I covered at the event, so that you, dear reader, can decide if this is something you’d like to participate in as well!

Alternatives to traditional fireworks displays, such as drone shows, could be an option in future years that support sustainability - and well-being for people and pets.

Here at CIG we're getting ready to celebrate Pollinator Week! Pollinator Week is June 22 - 28, 2026 this year -and is an annual celebration of pollinators led by the Pollinator Partnership. Pollinators are animals that move pollen between plants - and there are so many kinds! Often people immediately think of bees - but pollinators include many different kinds of insects, birds, bats, and even some small mammals! Learn more about the different kinds of pollinators and how t

This is the first CIG blog post, introducing the blog. We created this CIG Community Voices as a place to share members' stories, highlight local sustainability efforts, and provide updates on the work being done by Color Irondequoit Green and its affiliated initiatives.