The CLWA and The Wood Library are happy to co-host this seminar for ways you can protect the watershed with plants. The Wood Library is installing a demonstration rain garden and we invite you to an inspiring evening to learn more.

About the Presenter:

Laurie Broccolo celebrates 35 years as a business owner and has almost 50 years of experience and education to share with you. As a 1978 graduate of FLCC’s conservation and horticulture programs, Laurie is a recognized leader in environmental landscaping and is the 1st recipient of Cornell’s Excellence in IPM (integrated pest management). She is helping other business and homeowners to transition from lawns to landscapes with native plants for a healthier environment. Laurie is a trustee of the Saunders Finger Lakes Museum which celebrates the region’s cultural history and natural assets.

Please register at the link below:

https://forms.gle/9qeTvdZaC9FebgGx9

DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT ACTIVITY:

Briefly: Attend a rain barrel workshop, build your own rain barrel and learn about the importance of capturing rainwater to use around your garden and property. 

 Detail:
 Seneca County Soil and Water, Seneca County CCE, and the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network are excited to host a Rain Barrel Workshop at the beautiful Cayuga Shoreline—a lakeside venue generously donated by the owners in support of this event.

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on learning and leave with your own rain barrel, ready to put to use in your garden. Collecting and reusing rainwater is a key principle of Lake Friendly Living, and there's no better time to start than now!

This workshop is a great way to kick off your Memorial Day weekend and your summer gardening projects with a Lake Friendly mindset. All materials will be provided—just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Location: Cayuga Shoreline, 7930 County Rd 153, Interlaken, NY 14847 (west side of Cayuga Lake)
Bonus: Come early and enjoy Cayuga Shoreline’s popular Saturday brunch! Food and drinks will also be available to order during the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Activity Leader or Sponsoring Organization: Molly Newman  

Sponsoring Lake Information: Cayuga Lake Watershed Network  

Contact Name: programs@cayugalake.org 

Web address: www.cayugalake.org

Registration form: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jM61Lk1ynTj82Ch2Lbq4qQ?t=1746717242

DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT ACTIVITY : Join us on the Seneca Lake Water Quality Symposium and learn from experts about the pressing water quality challenges facing the lake.This event will feature expert presentations and dialogue on issues like harmful algal blooms (HABs), lake foam, and other challenges affecting Seneca Lake's health.

Event is free but advance registration requested.

Link to register: https://bit.ly/PureWaters2025

SPONSORING LAKE INFORMATION Lake Assoc: Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association

Contact Name: Web address: senecalake.org

Facebook: seneca lake pure waters association

Instagram: @senecalakepurewaters

Join OWLA and OLWMC for a day of activities for the whole family!

See science in action, enjoy planting, weeding and coloring activities.

Everyone is welcome.

•  Help Grow Our Rain Garden

We will weed, plant & hear about the importance of rain gardens.
•  Water Testing Demonstration

Watch our water monitoring team at work & learn about maintaining the quality of your drinking water.

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 Join us for a Rain Barrel Workshop presented by Alaina Robarge of Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) to learn about the importance of managing stormwater and the benefits of using rain barrels at home.

Benefits of Rain Barrel’s:

• Installing a rain barrel is an easy way to protect our environment and save money

• They collect and store rainwater from your roof that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains or streams

• The water from your barrel can be used for watering gardens and lawns, cleaning outdoor furniture, etc.

 Cost for the workshop is $30 for your 55 gallon rain barrel. Space is limited so register today!

 Register here:

https://www.canandaigualakeassoc.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-2/

Join the Canandaigua Rotary and the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association for a friendly trash clean up competition with cash prizes! Backyard Compost Kit awarded to the team with the most trash collected!

 THE DETAILS:

-10:00-10:30 AM, check in at Central on Main

-Bring gloves, grabber sticks, sensible shoes, five gallon buckets for refuse, reusable water bottle

-Collection area of your choice in the City district

-Form teams of two: one bag for trash, one for recycling

-Food Waste Bonus: Bring a bucket of food waste from home-counts as a bag of trash or pick up from local Restaurant

-Large items may count as one bag

Collect items between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM

-12:00-1:00 PM, return bags to Central on Main

-Gather for group picture

-Prize for the most collected

-Ontario County composting display

-Snacks will be available

–Rain date: Saturday, May 17th, 10 AM – 1 PM

CONTACTS FOR THE EVENT:

Jodi Kaufman, Canandaigua Rotary Green Team Chair

randjk@frontiernet.net or 585-396-0486

Lindsey Ayers, Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association

layers@canandaigualakeassoc.org or 585-747-8278

Registration Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjl2qda0mIL8XrUeIFEPd2MibhfItnvK40N9yTL9A0fGpC0A/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR4DZcosjv715qQpEo5ji2EpslHGBWh1n6GBzIgtHpWrFIWNCNGvxaZ3oStXPA_aem_5TOj02ANC_XWL_8zIulZ4w&pli=1

DESCRIPTION OF IMPACT ACTIVITY : Discover how native plants support pollinators, protect water quality, and create vibrant, sustainable landscapes. Founded by local birdwatcher and nature enthusiast Jim Norwalk, Butterfly Effect is on a mission to inspire small steps toward creating pollinator pathways across the Finger Lakes. 

Event is free but limited to 12 particpants.  Parking is limited – carpooling is encouraged.  

Link to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/bu84evz/lp/2fe02e20-c91d-4de8-8115-e7d10b756224?fbclid=IwY2xjawKFleFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2RWxFRTFTRFhXWmhENWdPAR42Yd0lR7U6t1_jyRvZPxdJUZf9L6p2NAgXkbxJphtzN-R9ve9HAz4AtvCqXQ_aem_rf-ovKBHx_hs9gX0ogJJOQ

SPONSORING LAKE INFORMATION
Lake Assoc:   Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association

Contact Name:
Web address: senecalake.org
Facebook: senecalake

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