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Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium at Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 the Seneca Park Zoo Society will host the inaugural Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium to recognize organizations and community members by honoring the inspiring stories of local and regional conservation and environmental efforts. Join us for a breakfast awards ceremony, followed by an Innovation Symposium led by renowned green design expert Bill Browning. The Environmental Innovation Awards celebrate leadership in environmental stewardship, raising the profile of innovative companies and people working to solve complex environmental problems in the Rochester and Finger Lakes Region.

Gilda’s Club Sip & Sun at Original Stump Blower Ciderworks

Please join us for this not-to-be-missed Sip & Sun Solar Happy Hour at Original Stump Blower Ciderworks in collaboration with Gilda's Club!

NYS Restaurant Association Eco Fair at Iron Smoke Distillery

Seneca Park Zoo Animal Art Expo at The Roger Robach Community Center

Seneca Park Zoo’s chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) invites you to attend the 18th-annual Animal Art Expo on Saturday, October 13th, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. This 21-and-older event includes the sale of unique artwork painted by our animals, including elephants, snow leopards, snakes, and more. These one-of-a-kind pieces will be available through a silent auction, raffles, and for purchase. Learn how animal care staff works with your favorite zoo residents. Enjoy appetizers by Salena’s Mexican Restaurant, a cash bar, and music! All proceeds support conservation research programs, animal enrichment items, and professional development opportunities…

Ride and Drive With Broccolo

Join local and sustainably-minded organizations at Broccolo Tree & Lawn Care for an autumn celebration! ROC EV will be giving event attendees the opportunity to test drive a variety of cutting-edge electric vehicles! See for yourself why more and more people are making the switch to electric! To pre-register for your test drive, visit RochesterEVs.com/register

Greening Your Home Happy Hour at The Beer Hall Grill & Taps

Join us for an evening of eco-opportunities! Chat with local eco-experts and learn why and how taking these simple steps can improve our local and global environment while saving you money in the process. There will also be a raffle and fun giveaways!

B Corp Best for the World 2018 Honoree

The role of businesses in society has changed. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with turning a profit, a business can no longer afford to focus solely on financial return – purpose has also become an extremely important factor in the public’s eye. As a B Corp Best for the World 2018 Honoree for energy and environmental services, we’re proud to say that we are working diligently to meet our community’s expectations by using our platform as a force for good. And as we celebrate this major recognition, we can’t help but be grateful for all the customers and partners that…

Rochester Street Films | Razed/Rise

Many urban neighborhoods throughout the U.S. were destroyed by the construction of new highways during the latter half of the twentieth century. In many cases, low income and minority neighborhoods were selected as locations for these new highways to pass through, with little consideration for the people who would have their homes destroyed and lives upended. We’ll explore this and other dimensions of this historical era at our next Rochester Street Films event on September 26 at Cinema Theatre. The program will feature a mix of short films and clips about the battle to save Swillburg and other stories of…

Brighton Believes eRace Hunger 5k Family Fun Run and Walk

The Brighton Believes eRACE HUNGER 5K Family Fun Run/Walk is jointly organized by Brighton Central School District and Jewish Family Service of Rochester where all proceeds support the Brighton Food Cupboard’s effort to feed hungry and vulnerable children, individuals & families in Brighton and its surrounding communities. Help us prevent food insecurity by signing up to run or walk during National Hunger Awareness Month. Advance Registration by September 1st $20 Registration after September 1st or day of Race $25 Kids under age 10 Free Race Sponsorships Available by contacting Jennifer Weinstein at jweinstein@jfsrochester.org Race Amenities: · Official Timing by PCR…