Color Webster Green

@colorwebstergreen.bsky.social

We are a volunteer group of Webster, NY residents committed to improving #energyefficiency and #biodiversity in our community through locally-relevant, high-impact #climatesolutions and developing strategies to move forward. #websterny

COMIDA gave Gerber Homes a 13-yr PILOT (~$2.2M in tax breaks) for Shoecraft Rd Apartments in Webster—requested after construction had already begun. Town staff opposed it. We back more housing, but developers should pay their share & new builds should meet clean energy goals

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Sept 20th to 27th! 🍏 Get There Green! is a week to promote and celebrate more sustainable modes of transportation. During this week everyone is encouraged to join in a week of climate-action by using a more sustainable mode of transportation for as many trips as they can. @nysdec

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CWG tabled with Climate Solutions Accelerator at the 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 on 8/23. There was vegan food plus many other highlights including cooking demos, engaging speakers, live music, retail vendors, and family-friendly activities. It was a well-attended, fun event! #rocvegfest

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Two Color Webster Green volunteers met at Phillips Village to pick up an area along the woods on the east side of Foster Drive. We easily filled our bags and will consider heading back to this location for future walks. If you're not on our list, email us at colorwebstergreen@gmail.com #websterny

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Last month we shared a collaboration with the Town to apply for a grant from the Monroe County Community Climate Action Fund. Per the terms of the grant, the County would provide matching funds up to $10,000 per municipality for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which aligns with ...

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Our resident Master Gardener, Melanie, held compost bin tours in her yard on July 28 and August 1. Visitors were able to see how Melanie composts materials and view the process in progress. Thank you to Melanie for opening up her yard and sharing her expertise with the community! #composting

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After being rained out a couple of times, three Color Webster Green volunteers tabled at Evenings in the Park on August 19th at North Ponds Park. We showcased our fabulous solar dollhouse, and Geri set up an amazing live monarch display which included all stages of the butterfly’s life cycle.

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💩 Monroe County Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP) Monroe County residents, businesses, and institutions generate nearly 2 million tons of waste and recyclables each year. In order to manage these materials safely, efficiently, and sustainably, different facilities must ...

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Perhaps you are thinking about creating a yard that both supports our local ecosystem AND is beautiful. Maybe you attended the native plant sale and purchased some new plants. As you begin your native garden journey, Less lawn More Life can help! #lesslawnmorelife #nativeplants

Join the Less Lawn More Life Challenge

Be part of a growing movement to transform lawns into life. Join the free 12-week Less Lawn More Life challenge and create a healthier, joyful yard.

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Today's Walking for Webster is on! It looks like the rain has moved out of our area for the next few hours, so we'll go ahead and meet on Bayside Dr. at 5:30 - see the attached map. We'll walk over 104 and pick up the eastbound Bay Rd. off ramp. We hope to see you soon! Bring your gloves & bags!

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We tabled at America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration at the Webster Arboretum on Wed, June 24. The event was well-attended— a fun celebration with family activities, live bands, food, and ice cream! We had a great time talking to residents, sharing our message of how we can take care of the Earth.

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