Call info line to get referral for animal rights groups. (Rochester)
585-234-1306
Works to protect and teach about unique ecosystems. (Bergen) Volunteer opportunities include trail repair and clean up.
585-548-7304
www.bergenswamp.org
Focus is on new urbanist design. See website (www.cgpc.org) for more information.
(Rochester) 585-442-2730
Opportunities: wildlife watching, litter removal, maintenance of state land.
Linda Vera 585-226-5324
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg8/
Protects and preserves environment by facilitating communication.
Carol Hinkelman 585-663-2981
Protects natural integrity of entire Finger Lakes region.
585-374-5389, www.fllt.org
Preserves and protects character of Allens Creek Valley for recreation and education. (Rochester)
Alan Handelman 585-546-6340
Establishes and maintains public trail along Genesse Valley Canal. (Mt. Morris) 585-658-2569, www.fogvg.org
Develops and maintains trails and maps. (Webster) Volunteer opportunities: trail maintence, rebuilding structures. Sue Klassen 585-265-4313, www.webstertrails.org
Works to preserve beauty and quality of greater Rochester woodlands. Assistance needed with office work. Gay Mills 585-381-7310, www.geneseelandtrust.org
Works to enhance, preserve, and protect environment in Honeoye valley.
Opportunities: office work, newsletter publication, organizational planning, litter removal.
Ed Jackson 585-367-3546
www.hvaweb.org
Public education regarding human-wildlife interactions. (Rochester) Opportunities: website development, office work, research, newsletter publication. Sandy Baker 585-338-2247
Provides assistance to municipalities in planning concerns.
Data collection and other placements available, depending on personal skills.
Thomas D. Goodwin 585-428-5418
www.growmonroe.com/org271.asp?orgid=271
Encourages wise management of private woodland resources in New York. (Fairport office) 585-377-6060, www.nyfoa.org
Maintains multi-use trail 23 miles long along unused Penn Central RR. (Canandaigua) Kyle Gaga 315-462-7918
Develops and maintains hiking trails. Jim Britt 585-377-5668
Agriculture group that promotes a food system which is environmentally sound. Possible need for community garden and resource center help. 585-232-1463
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. More information available on website: www.nature.org