Local Web sites that have their own continual updating of Rochester-area Environmental Events

• RochesterAlliance.org exists to end corporate domination, establish true political democracy and build a just society with a sustainable, equitable economy. The ROCHESTER Lists When you join this e-mail based EVENT/ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT listserv you will be part of a growing community of activists that share important EVENTS & ACTIONS around our community with each other. The “Rochester” ANNOUNCE email list is a web network of activists committed to sharing information about upcoming EVENTS/ACTIONS. The moderator passes event information on to literally HUNDREDS of local activists like you! It’s easy to join.

•  Genesee Valley Audubon Society - A New York Chapter of the National Audubon Society The mission of GVAS is to promote the conservation of the environment through education and to advocate for its protection, focusing on birds and other wildlife in Western New York. - News and Events form GVAS

•  Metro Justice is a membership organization which works for peace and justice on local, state, national and global levels. To accomplish these goals, we educate, agitate and organize.

•  WEC - Calendar of Events - The Water Education Collaborative (WEC) is a coalition of organizations that work together to increase water quality education in the community. The mission of the WEC is to focus the combined resources of member organizations to provide water quality education services to the public within the Genesee Region Watershed. This is accomplished by: 1) educating and involving citizens in protecting water quality, 2) serving as a resource/clearinghouse for water quality education programs, and 3) seeking the resources to support water education programs.

•  Genesee Land Trust Events - Genesee Land Trust Preserving and protecting the Genesee Region's land resources. GLT's mission is to preserve and protect valuable land resources in the Genesee region that have exceptional scenic, open space, recreational and habitat value. The trust works cooperatively with individuals, other not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies and private groups to acquire property and property rights. Donors who place permanent restrictions on their land that are held by the trust (conservation easements) or who donate their land often qualify for significant tax savings on their federal and state taxes.

•  Finger Lakes Land Trust FLLT Upcoming Events - Check back here for exciting events from your Land Trust. Nature walks, cruises, birdwatching, luncheons and more go on throughout the year in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region.

•  Rochester Birding Association--Field Trips - RochesterBirding: Welcome to the Web Home of the Rochester Birding Association, located in Rochester, NY. Our mission is to enable residents of the Greater Rochester Area to gain a fuller appreciation of the region's birds and its birding.

•  Braddock Bay Raptor Research Events - Braddock Bay Raptor Research educating the public and learning more about birds of prey. Braddock Bay Park is about located about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Rochester, NY.

•  Outings & Events  -Sierra Club-Rochester Regional Group This is Rochester's local chapter of The Sierra Club.  Here you can read the contents of their meetings, which gives a good overview of their main environmental concerns in our area, topics they are involved with, and other information.

•  BANC2004PROGRAMS-  BURROUGHS AUDUBON NATURE CLUB The Burroughs Audubon Nature Club (B.A.N.C.) is an organization dedicated to promoting the natural sciences, ecology and conservation through regular programs and field trips. B.A.N.C. enjoys a 30-acre nature sanctuary with trails and a clubhouse located near the village of Pittsford and a 90-acre nature preserve near Dansville. BANC Programs

•  RAVS Upcoming Events RAVS: The Rochester Area Vegetarian Society --"is a non-profit, non-sectarian educational organization that strives to provide educational resources for informing the public about the advantages of a vegetarian life-style. Nutritional information, including recipes, that will support and facilitate the adoption and healthful enjoyment of a vegetarian Diet. insight into the impact of animal-centered diets on human health, on the integrity of our environment, on world hunger, and on cruelty needlessly inflicted on billions of living, feeling, creatures every year, an opportunity for interested not-yet-vegetarians to learn at first-hand about the delights of good vegetarian cooking and to get to know and interact with experienced vegetarians. An opportunity for enriched understanding, mutual support and shared fellowship for practicing vegetarians. Provide opportunities for community outreach and community service in the interest of good health, environmental protection, and compassionate living. RAVS meets on the third Sunday of every month. Most meetings offer a SHARE-A-DISH DINNER of completely vegetarian foods, and we regularly present stimulating and informative programs."

•  Meetings   Federation of Monroe County Environmentalists A monthly forum in which local organizations and individuals discuss environmental/land use issues and choose actions Mission: to ensure that future growth and development within Monroe County and the Genesee Valley region will not compromise full protection of our environment.

• Common Good Planning Center: We strive to engage citizens and organizations in a common quest to establish the Genesee/Finger Lakes Region as one of the "top ten" in the nation for economic vibrancy, ecological integrity, and quality of life for all. Be part of the process! Common Good Planning Center - Meetings/Events

•  UB Green - Events Calendar UB Green is the environmental office of University Facilities at the University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo). 

•  Calendar of Events - Downtown Community Forum Since 1985, the Downtown Community Forum (DCF) has contributed to the development of a better-informed citizenry by showcasing the diversity of opinion within the Rochester community. DCF gatherings provide an opportunity to explore important issues and exchange ideas in an ecumenical, nonpartisan, democratic, and value-centered setting. Financial support for these programs comes from the people of St. Mary's Church, individuals, corporations, and the Rochester Area Community Foundation. St. Mary's Church is located near the intersection of South Avenue and Woodbury Boulevard. It is diagonally across from GEVA Theater, behind Washington Square Park and next to the new Blue Cross/Blue Shield building. The Dugan Center, where many of our programs are held, has its own entrance on the side of the building closest to the Bausch & Lomb headquarters complex. When programs are in session, a sign directs you to the Dugan Center entrance.

•  Events - New York State Department of Health Get times and dates for Public Meetings - Public Hearings - Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Advisory Council - NYSDOH Conferences - Wadsworth Center, DOH - Conferences and Special Events - Press Releases and Media Advisories

•  Events Calendars for the Official City of Rochester

•  From - Rochester Gardening their Rochester Gardening Calendar of Events

•  UR-VEGThe University of Rochester - Vegetarian Education Group - UR-VEG Events -- UR-VEG: The University of Rochester Vegetarian Education Group We're UR undergraduates, grads, alumni and staff committed to the welfare and rights of animals. Our goal is to reduce unnecessary animal suffering by helping people lead healthy and compassionate veg*an lifestyles. We advertise, sponsor educational events, conduct field trips, host potluck dinners and provide weekly rides to local groceries and restaurants. Anyone interested in vegetarianism, veganism, animal rights or animal welfare is welcome; you don't have to be a vegetarian to join us! Please feel free to stop by one of our meetings to find out what we're about — or just to try some free vegan food

•  RMSC-Museum  go to their events calendar: index

•  Center for Environmental Information (CEI) for environmental information on: acid rain north coast conference New York Rochester info --

•  Center for Sustainable Living The Center for Sustainable Living is a 501(c)(3) non-profit teaching and demonstration center concerned with all aspects of sustainable living. We are located in the Genesee Valley / Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Sustainability has been defined by the UN World Commission on Environment and Development as "meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

• Calendar of Events for Monroe County Complete listing of events and programs--from Monroe County Government

•  RGBN Events -- ROCHESTER GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK - The RGBN is a network of like-minded businesses, institutions and environmental professionals, who share a mutual concern for the state of our environment. Our goal is to promote good environmental management in businesses throughout the Rochester region. RGBN provides a forum for members and affiliates to share their ideas and practical experiences to improve environmental performance.

• Honeoye Valley Association Events listed on their front page.

• Citizens Campaign for the Environment  What's New?

• cnc_events  --from RMSC-Cumming Nature Center