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Too Many Veggies? We've Got You Covered
If you are growing produce yourself or are a member of a CSA (community supported agriculture), then it can be overwhelming.
Sep 10, 20245 min read


The 2025 Round 1 grant cycle is now open
The 2025 Round 1 grant cycle is now open. The application deadline is December 13th. These grants are for Southern Tier Counties.
Aug 30, 20241 min read


“If your friends told you to jump off a cliff, would you?”
I spent my adolescent summers showing off, taking dares and doing ill-advised and daring feats at the Rock Stream
Aug 6, 20244 min read


My Summer of The Fire Down Below
Our recent heat waves remind me of my teenage years when hot summer nights meant sleeping out with friends.
Jul 14, 20245 min read


I Hate Hot Weather
This past week has made me a hateful hater yes, I know that’s a redundant statement.
Originally published on June 23, 2024
Jul 8, 20244 min read


Tag’s Paddle with Chemung River Friends
Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.
Jul 7, 20241 min read


FRESH FOOD, UNIQUE GIFTS AND GREAT VIBES CAN BE FOUND YEAR-ROUND AT SOUTHERN TIER FARMERS' MARKETS
There are several unique farmers' market held in Southern Tier, NY. Here's a list of popular ones. (Photo: Ithaca Farmers Market)
Apr 28, 20242 min read


MAKE WEEDS YOUR FRIEND THIS SUMMER WITH COMPOST TEA
Lee Pierce of CalmUnity Farms shares how gardeners can make weeds work for them this growing season.
Apr 21, 20244 min read


Upstate Geechie
Upstate Geechie's Sky Moss explores online gambling as March Madness comes to a close.
Apr 5, 20244 min read


SOUTHERN TIER LIFE GUEST CONTRIBUTORS: CRAZY FEATHER’S OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Join Melanie Wood of Crazy Feather's Outdoor Adventures as she hikes NINE Ithaca, N.Y. waterfalls on a spooky winter's day.
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Southern Tier Literary Life
Southern Tier poet & artist Kidd Williams shares some tips that might make reading poetry less daunting, along with some of her own work.
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Southern Tier Life: Women's History Month
Find out who inspired and influenced some of the Southern Tier's current dynamic leaders.
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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