Local Stories

Communities across Syracuse and Central New York are filled with a bright variety of groups and organizations dedicated to environmental justice and sustainability work. Our local community is at the core of everything we do, and as we seek to elevate their incredible work we invite you to explore the poems, videos, art, and articles highlighting exemplars of environmental work across our region.

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Challenging food apartheids through urban agriculture

Umoja Community Garden and Salt City Harvest Farm stand out in food environment overshadowed by corporate capitalism, historical segregation, and deep-rooted social inequalities, demonstrating that community-driven initiatives can spark meaningful change.

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