Storytelling to Build Community

The best way to build community is to tell stories that highlight why and how we do our work. What gets us excited is the opportunity to share how these connections lead to change. As connections are made we look forward to publishing what happens as a result.

Collaborations and coalitions that form to create capacity
Events and activities that bring people together
Resources and recommendations for cultivating a robust local movement
Celebrations of successful efforts to make things happen

Environmental Health Capacity Building Project
Rochester Ecology Partners recently completed a project where we sought answers to key questions about Environmental Health in Greater Rochester with support from the University of Rochester Environmental Health Sciences…
Jasmin Singer: Author, Actor, Advocate
Jasmin Singer: Author, actor, advocate and climate migrant is the brains and voice behind WXXI’s ‘Environmental Connections’ We love stories about how people find their way to Rochester. This is an…
Genesee River Community Forum
November 17 Genesee River Community Forum Offers a “One-Stop-Shop” for Info and Feedback on Several Genesee River Initiatives
Engage with Environmental Health and Justice Opportunities in Greater Rochester
We want to share four upcoming opportunities (including funding!) to engage in and strengthen environmental health and justice efforts in the Greater Rochester region. 1. Participate in a Survey on…
Thriving Communities EJ Grant
The grant application for Fordham University’s Flourishing in Community initiative, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Inflation Reduction Act, is now open.
Environmental Justice Listening Session
The DEC and EPA are hosting an Environmental Justice Community Listening Session on Monday October 7 from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Brockport Downtown, 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY,…
4th Nature-Based Learning Symposium
Right to Nature Here at Rochester Ecology Partners, we are laser-focused on getting people out into nature, so they can gain all the mental and physical benefits of being outside.…
Community Gathering to Grow our Movement
February 15 community gathering will focus on insights gained from a regional study of environmental organizations, and launch a Greater Rochester Environmental Community Directory Rochester Ecology Partners will host an open…
Launching the Greater Rochester Environmental Community Directory
Rochester Ecology Partners is happy to announce the launch of the Greater Rochester Environmental Community Directory. Over 100 groups dedicated to improving community well-being and the environment for all have…
Storytelling to Build Community
The best way to build community is to tell stories that highlight why and how we do the work that we do. The Greater Rochester Environmental Community Directory is one…