Black Veganism: Then and Now
If you consider Black Veganism a passing trend, it’s time to look a little closer. While being vegan is sometimes […]
Category: Environmental Justice
Exploring Toxic Stress & Solutions Through Play
What is toxic stress and how does it impact child development? In times of stress, the body releases endorphins to […]
Re-Uniting with the Mountains and My Ancestors
I am writing this blog post at the invitation of Calvin and I am delighted to accept and to open […]
Summer Intern Spotlight | Adam Hopson
We are pleased to spotlight Adam Hopson who has joined the 540Team a few weeks ago as our EJ Research […]
Despite Taking Precautions I Still Contracted COVID-19
Dear Community, Like most here in the U.S. I watched in awe as the sate of NY closed down slowly […]
Environmental Justice Facilitator Spotlight | Megan Borruso
We are pleased to spotlight Megan Borruso who is a 540Monthly sustaining member and environmental justice facilitator About Megan Borruso […]
Winter Biking Terrifies Me! Here’s Why
A 540Monthly Membership ensures that 540WMain is able to create and curate low cost/high impact educational content and programming rooted […]
20 Ways You Can Reduce Waste in Your Every Day Life
20 Ways You Can Reduce Waste in Your Every Day Life by Calvin Eaton For me, this year has been […]
Ideas Into Motion: Active Transportation Summit
May is National Bike Month! and to celebrate 540Blog and social media platforms will focus content on how we begin […]
Why You Should Bike To Work (At Least Once)
May is National Bike Month! and to celebrate 540Blog and social media platforms will focus content on how we begin […]
What I’ve Learned One Year After Going Car-Free (And Why I Plan to Continue)
If you’ve followed my journey over the last couple of years you probably know that I sold my car in […]
Why Cycling Works for Me
I was learning about the environment at East High School during the 1960’s. The over-paving of the suburbs, the students […]
Want a happy commute? Researchers point to travel by bicycle | National Bike Month
Each week through May 31 540Blog will feature guest blog’s from local and national sources that celebrate the importance of […]
Car-Free, Cycling & Thriving
In honor of 540, Inc’s 2nd Annual Fit, Well, & Sustainable at 540 Campaign 540Blog will be promoting car-free community […]
Why I Sold My Vehicle & Became A Car Free Professional
It’s been exactly four weeks since I sold my car and joined the ranks as a car-free professional in Rochester. […]
Memorable & Unexpected Gifts: Baby Showers, New Children
New additions to families are usually joyous occasions, whether a baby is born, a child is adopted, or a family […]
Our Homeless Crisis: A Community Epidemic | What to Expect
Dear Community, We hope that you will attend 540WMain Learning Academy’s May Conversation In a Community Room: Our Homeless Crisis: […]
Gardens Can Help Rebuild Stolen Community
Rochester is one of those American cities that’s small and hip, and, at the same time, too big for many […]
