Finger Lakes Institute
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Target demographics: Residents and Visitors of the Finger Lakes Region of New York
-K-12 Education Outreach
-Community Outreach and Public Service
-Research
-Economic Development and Land Use
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: work in our rain garden, develop publications, organize our information clearinghouse, submit articles to our monthly newsletter, assist in coordinating outreach events
Geographic areas served: Finger Lakes Region of New York State and surrounding environments
Mission:
The Finger Lakes Institute Is dedicated to the promotion of environmental research and education about the Finger Lakes and surrounding environments. In collaboration with regional environmental partners and state and local government offices, the Institute fosters environmentally-sound development practices throughout the region, and disseminates the accumulated knowledge to the general public.
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llw
09/03/10
During the three years that we have had the opportunity to work with the students of Finger Lakes Institute we have been extremely impressed with their enthusiastic support. All the students that have participated in our Alternative Spring Break events have worked tirelessly to help our crew remove...
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vlroman
08/26/10
This was an awesome experience. Plankton are at the bottom of the food chain and are very important in the food web, yet very few of us have actually seen plankton and can relate to these microorganisms that inhabit our world. This experience will translate into hands-on learning in my science ...
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beckettsage
08/26/10
Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) was a wonderful partner for a community/school rain garden installation project with fourth graders. FLI helped us plan and execute the educational program for the fourth graders about stormwater, pollution, and the benefit of rain gardens. The lessons done by their ...
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