An organization of residents of the Town of Penfield, NY
who are concerned about the environment.
Learn About Actions for a Healthy Yard
Identify what native plants you already have in your yard
You can identify with mobile apps such as PlantNet, iNaturalist, and PictureThis.
Plant native trees, shrubs, and perennials for all seasons
Keep lights out for migrating birds and for the pollinatiors
Go electric with lawn equipment
Electric lawn equipment reduce carbon emissions and noise pollution.
Check out the native gardens at the Community Center - one full sun, one shade
The plants have labels to give you an idea of options for your home gardens
You can identify with mobile apps such as PlantNet, iNaturalist, and PictureThis.
Shrink your lawn size
Reduce your lawn by planting more native trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Compost kitchen scraps and yard waste
Eliminate pesticides/herbicides
Native Plant Nurseries
Local
Amanda's Native Garden 8030 Story Road, Dansville, NY 14437
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Spice Bush Swallowtail Native Plants Pittsford, NY. Order online, delivered to Brighton Farmer's Market
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White Oak Nursery 801 W. Washington St. Geneva, NY 14456
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Butterfly Effect 2678 NY-14, Geneva, NY
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CW Native Plant Farm 12288 Tonawanda Creek Road, Akron, NY 14001
Online
Keep Lights Out
Light pollution hurts insects and migrating birds.
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From Audubon - Providing safe passage for night migrating birds
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From Xerces - To protect pollinators, we need to fight light pollution
Moths, a critical food source for many birds, are attracted to many outdoor lights and become exhausted when the lights are on, leading to shorter lives - and less food for birds. Replace these outdoor lights with 'yellow light bulbs' that insects are not attracted to. ​
Leave the Leaves
Leaves are habitat and soil amendment, not trash.
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Xerces: How leaves support pollinators and other invertebrates by providing shelter to survive the winter
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National Wildlife Federation: How fallen leaves benefit wildlife and the environment