Farmers Market Season is Almost Here! Get ready to shop local and support Erie County farmers. Our updated Erie County Farmers Markets Map is now available! You can download a PDF version at www3.erie.gov/eriegrown/site… Explore even more local farms at erie.gov/eriegrown

We'll be collecting paint and batteries on Saturday May 9th in Williamsville. We are collecting handheld batteries or battery packs. Please no car batteries. For questions, please check on-line or call 716-858-6800. For information register at erie.gov/recycling

We'll be collecting paint and batteries on Saturday May 9th in Williamsville. We are collecting handheld batteries or battery packs. Please no car batteries. For questions, please check on-line or call 716-858-6800. For information register at erie.gov/recycling

Waste Wednesday: You can recycle unwanted or old car seats at Target stores locally, typically in spring and fall. Just drop them off in the bin at the store until 5/2/26 and they will be used to make plastic pellets for new products! For information erie.gov/recycle.

Welcome to Tree Talk Tuesday with Willow and Oakley! This weekly 'tree podcast' is a great way to learn about the importance of trees, County programs, upcoming events and different ways you can get involved. Visit erie.gov/trees for more information.

Join us tonight from 5–7 PM at the Northland Workforce Training Center for a fun, hands-on evening for the whole community! Dare to Repair Café fix your items for FREE! Building a greener, more resilient community. Register: erie.gov/earthdayAll are Welcome

Join us on April 20 | 5–7 PM at the Northland Workforce Training Center for a fun, hands-on evening for the whole community! Dare to Repair Café fix your items for FREE! Building a greener, more resilient community. Register: erie.gov/earthdayAll are Welcome

Registration Required for the upcoming Earth Day Paint-Only Collection on April 18 at Buffalo State University. You can register and find out what you can bring at circular.eco/event/buffstate

Registration Required for the upcoming Earth Day Paint-Only Collection on April 18 at Buffalo State University. You can register and find out what you can bring at circular.eco/event/buffstate

Call for Erie County Artists! Arts in Public Places is seeking proposals for two new public art commissions at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Isle View Park. Apply by: April 20 Virtual Q&A: March 24, 2026 Learn more & apply: erie.gov/publicartions

Registration Required for the upcoming Earth Day Paint-Only Collection on April 18 at Buffalo State University. You can register and find out what you can bring at circular.eco/event/buffstate

Join us on April 20 | 5–7 PM at the Northland Workforce Training Center for a fun, hands-on evening for the whole community! Dare to Repair Café fix your items for FREE! Building a greener, more resilient community. Register: erie.gov/earthdayAll are Welcome

Call for Erie County Artists! Arts in Public Places is seeking proposals for two new public art commissions at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Isle View Park. Apply by: April 20 Virtual Q&A: March 24, 2026 Learn more & apply: erie.gov/publicartions

Registration Required for the upcoming Earth Day Paint-Only Collection on April 18 at Buffalo State University. You can register and find out what you can bring at circular.eco/event/buffstate

Join us on April 20 | 5–7 PM at the Northland Workforce Training Center for a fun, hands-on evening for the whole community! Dare to Repair Café fix your items for FREE! Building a greener, more resilient community. Register: erie.gov/earthday All are Welcome

It's Waste Wednesday! Did you know that receipt paper is NOT recyclable? Many receipts are printed on thermal paper, which can contaminate an entire recycling batch. Instead, opt for e-receipts or skip the receipt entirely.

Call for Erie County Artists! Arts in Public Places is seeking proposals for two new public art commissions at the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens and Isle View Park. Apply by: April 20 Virtual Q&A: March 24, 2026 Learn more & apply: erie.gov/publicartions

Did you know that since 2020, Erie County has created about 397,100 pounds of compost preventing about 235 metric tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere! For tips on how you can compost at home, visit: www3.erie.gov/recycling/food…

Erie County's compost program has an electric truck to collect food waste from the Correctional Facility, Holding Center, and Rath Building resulting in roughly 35 metric tons of greenhouse gas emission savings in 2025!

Erie County, in partnership with the Western NY Stormwater Coalition, is once again offering rain barrels and compost bins to encourage households to reduce their environmental footprint through water conservation and reducing fertilizer use. Please visit: erie.compostersale.com