Irondequoit Eco-Fair 2025
Learn about local green efforts and businesses at Color Irondequoit Green’s second Eco-Fair. The event is to take place conveniently during the regular Thursday night Irondequoit farmerâs market. Have a good time, pick up local fruits, veggies, baked goods, do an activity, and hear about the great green work local folks are doing. Check out activities and vendors below!
Details
When: June 26th, 4 – 8 pm, during the Irondequoit Farmer’s Market
Where: 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
Contacts: mwk220@yahoo.com or porter.aa@gmail.com
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Accessibility
The Eco-Fair will be outdoors and tables can be accessed via a paved sidewalk. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter is confirmed for this event. The town of Irondequoit is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact the town DEI Coordinator, Gloria Hunter: ghunter@irondequoit.gov
Activities
- Most activities at the CIG prize table.
- Play a local biodiversity trivia game.
- Mix up a homemade green cleaner or a dry fertilizer.
- Fun youth activities like bubble mix making and homemade play dough mixing.
- Giveaways for children and adults!
- Make a wren house with the Irondequoit Conservation Board.
- Educational display about the work of Braddock Bay Raptor Research, including live birds of prey.
Confirmed Vendors – 21 and counting
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A Frog House
A Frog House is a center for local Advocacy, worldwide Collaboration, and ecological Education. We work on behalf of amphibians and the citizens of upstate New York, advocating for chemical free properties, clean water, and healthy wetlands. Our projects include planting trees, restoring vital habitats, and building frog ponds. We are an environmental education and advocacy 501c3.
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Braddock Bay Bird Observatory
Braddock Bay Bird Observatory is a non-profit organization dedicated to ornithological research, education, and conservation. Located on the south shore of Lake Ontario in upstate New York, our avian research facility bands thousands of songbirds each spring and fall in an effort to better understand their migratory behavior and ecology. Educational display about the work of Braddock Bay Raptor Research, including live birds of prey.
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Citizens’ Climate Lobby – Rochester NY Chapter
Citizensâ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address the national and global climate crisis. Through tabling we share information about policies we support to solve global heating, and offer citizens opportunities to take action (contacting legislators, joining us, etc.).
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City of Rochester Water Bureau
Information available on lead line services, watershed monitoring, lake stewardship, good boating practices, invasive species management and drinking water quality information. Goals: invasive species management, lead testing, public health.
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Climate Solutions Accelerator of the Genesee-Fingerlakes Region
To create a healthier, more equitable, and regenerative community by catalyzing local efforts to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and address the effects of climate change. AMPED energy advising services provided free to residents; information on climate change and climate solutions; connections to opportunities to take action on climate change
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Conservation Board – Irondequoit
The Conservation Board is charged with preserving the Town’s natural environment. It reviews and provides recommendations on all proposed legislation and development applications with the potential for significant environmental impacts. All meetings are open to the public.
Visit us to build a wren house!
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Monroe County
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being.
Rooted in every county of the state, we bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York state families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
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GreenSpark Solar
GreenSpark Solar, Loyal to People and Planet, creates ďŹercely local, cost-effective, clean energy options in Rochester, the Finger Lakes Region, and beyond. GreenSpark is a fully independent, values-driven company with a mission to provide diverse renewable energy solutions that produce meaningful cost savings, local economic benefits, and a better balance with our planet for homeowners, business owners, community partners, and more.
At our booth, we’ll provide educational activities and resources on: 1) how and why solar energy works in NYS; 2) solar solutions available for homes, businesses, municipalities, and more, as well as battery storage and EV charging solutions.
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Healthy Yards Irondequoit
We encourage and educate about native plants and trees, shrubs for pollinators, how to reduce grass lawns, and pesticide free practices. Stop by to learn how to participate in our new pollinator pathway!
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ICF
Implementor for NYS Clean Heat Incentives for National Grid, NYSEG, and RG&E electric utility customers who install qualifying Heat Pumps. Including but not limited to Air-Source, Ground Source, and Heat Pump Hot Water Heaters.
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Irondequoit Garden Walks
Irondequoit Garden Walks. A nonprofit. Come visit our table to learn more!
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Monroe County Environmental Services (DES)
Information on recycling and waste reduction for Monroe County residents, including the Monroe County ecopark.
DES protects the countyâs land and water from pollution represents the most basic aspect of environmental protection. To control the sheer magnitude of industrial and residential solid waste and wastewater generated by our society demands a coordinated, comprehensive and forward-looking approach. The Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (DES) combines advanced wastewater and solid waste management into one sophisticated and proactive organization.
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Reconnect Rochester
Whether by bus, by rail, on bike, or on foot, Reconnect Rochester champions transportation choices that enable a more vibrant and equitable community. We envision a community connected by a robust transportation network that makes it easy for everyoneâregardless of physical or
economic abilityâto get around.
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ReHouse Architectural Salvage
ReHouse boasts one of the nation’s most extensive collections of reclaimed architectural elements, having successfully salvaged over 4,000 tons of materials for reuse. Located in Rochester, NY, our 21,000 square foot retail store on W. Ridge Road offers an impressive array of unique vintage and antique building materials, decor, and more. By sourcing locally, ReHouse provides the public with access to distinctive items that celebrate the charm of historical craftsmanship.
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ReTree Irondequoit
We plant and care for native trees in Irondequoit. We collaborate with a volunteer property owner and provide and plant the selected flora. ReTree commits to ongoing care, including weekly watering during warmer months and regular monitoring of plant needs. This initiative is completely free for the property owner. If youâre interested in participating, please email coloritowngreen@gmail.com.
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Upcycle Irondequoit
We are a group of 5,000 in the Irondequoit community that is focused on keeping the usable items out of the landfills that are curbside. We share ideas of how most items can be repurposed and reused. We love that our community is focused on green initiatives.
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Walk Bike Irondequoit
Transit safety advocacy organization. WBI wants to make Irondequoit friendlier for bikers and walkers alike! This is a citizen led organization advocating for safer transit conditions. We are a young organization, but we are positioned to make a difference in town.
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Wise Home Energy, LLC
At Wise Home Energy, we help homeowners throughout Monroe, Genesee, and surrounding counties improve their homes. Weâve been in operation since 2010 and have become known in our service area as building science specialists and home performance experts. We offer several services that can solve numerous problems in a home and make them more comfortable, energy efficient, and healthy.
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