Our mission is to provide education, guidance and resources for communities and individuals in order to preserve and protect our local waterways and watershed.

"July 2013 Special Report" 

  The combined chemical effects of the decomposing trash we find on the ground pollutes our parks, roadways and shorelines! We ALL have the power to help!

  
              
 
                                                                 
 Stomp out pollution with Delta Labs and join the
 EnviRUNment Challenge Team

  As part of the

 

  

Philanthropy Challenge

Saturday, October 5, 2013 !

The race returns to the roadways of Rochester for its third year to raise funds for Rochester-area nonprofits. 

                                                 

Walk or run a relatively flat 3.2 mile course to help protect our environment and the local areas you love FOR FREE!

   RUN / WALK for FREE if you raise $50.00 or more  by August 31, 2013! 

Once you reach $50.00 in fundraising, Delta Labs will provide you with a coupon code for a complimentary entry fee. 
ALL Donations Are Tax Deductible!
Entry Fee includes:
  • Free PhotoFinish 5K Cultural Pass good for one free admission to your choice of the following:

Memorial Art Gallery, Dryden Theater, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

Also,               

  • FREE race-day Eastman House Admission
  • Fundraising through Crowdrise
  • Post-Race refreshments and festivities
  • Race-day children's activities, provided by YMCA
  • Letter Head with Volunteer Hours for students when requested
Race T-shirts are available through the George Eastman House for $6 by pre-order through Sept.15 or just wear GREEN to RUN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!
 
AWARDS given for both speed and fundraising:
  • $1000 to top fundraising team in each of five nonprofit sectors
  • Overall fastest male and female
  • Age-group Leaders
  • Best Team Spirit 
Simply go to the page link below and click the big FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN button, Sign Up with Crowdrise, Click NEW MEMBER and you'll instantly have your own fundraising page and URL as a part of our Team. You can also find directions to send out links!
 
  
Race starts promptly at 8 a.m. from the George Eastman House
 900 East Ave. Rochester NY 14607 ~ Race Day bib pick-up @
George Eastman House Saturday, Oct 5, 6:30-7:45 a.m. 
  
This race is certified as part of the
"Rochester Runner of the Year Series"
Through The Greater Rochester Track Club
  
   
This is great...you've now been invited to help raise money for the EnviRUNment Challenge | Stomp out pollution with Delta Labs
 A 501c3 Environmental Organization 
  Helping people help the environment since 1971!
  
Not a Walker or Runner?
Make a Tax Deductible Donation  to the Team!
  
  
Summer News UPdate:

 

 
    
Your Life ~
FREE Events!

July 24
Ecopark 10 Avion Dr. (Appointment required) 753-7600 x3
  
Sustainable Saturdays Rochester Greenovation 
the Second Saturday every month, 9a-4p at 1199 East Main St. Rochester
  
Greentopia Festival
September 14 &15, High Falls, Rochester 10a-5p
Visit Delta's Exhibit! Free music, activities and fun!
  
Call to inquire about Delta's FREE educational exhibits for your Fall Science Fair or Environmental event!
234-1726
 
George Eastman House PhotoFinish 5K The Philanthrophy Challenge
Saturday, Oct. 5 @ 8a Join the EnviRUNment Challenge Team and walk/run for
FREE with $50.00 or more fundraising by August 31, 2013!
 
John Burroughs Day and Open House July 20 BANC Sanctuary, 301 Railroad Mills Road Victor 10a-2p
 
Butterfly Walk: Little Lakes Mystery Tour, July 22, 9a. Visit the Rochester Butterfly Club site for details.
 
Your Neighbors~
Helping the environment!
  
Earth Day CleanUP 2013 was a great success with 2,350 volunteers that collected 1473.5 bags of trash and additional large debris like tires, fences, and metal from our watershed. 
Thank YOU!
  
Look for your name! Visit Delta's website for a full list of Earth day participants.  
  
  
It was a busy spring supporting our local environmental outreach & education! Here's just some of what Delta Labs has been up to:
  
*East High School Water Quality Assessment Program!
  
*The Greater Rochester Earth Day CleanUP with 2,350 participants!
  
*United Way Day of Caring with RCSD School #1 and the Harley School-to-School water quality testing event!
  
*St. John Fisher Science Fair with 1,768 attendees!
  
*Science Discovery Days at RCSD Dr. Charles T. Lunsford School #19 with 100, K-6 students!
  
*Science Saturdays at the Rochester Museum and Science Center with 250 attendees!
  
*The Upward Bound Program with the University of Rochester serving 70 low-income 9th-12th grade students!
Your Community~
Delta Laboratories, Inc.
 
1-0-3-0 It's so easy to help us grow!
Did you know Delta Laboratories, Inc. is a United Way Donor Designated Agency? When you pledge to the United Way, please consider designating a portion of your gift to
Delta: #1030.

Your gift will help to continue our local environmental outreach. For more information visit the United Way website.                  

  
  
Delta is a nonprofit organization which relies on donations, collaborations and grants to continue our mission that began in 1971!   

Learn more.

Make a Donation 

 Or mail a donation in to the address below!

 

The RACF John F. Wegman Fund has awarded Delta Laboratories, Inc. a grant to support the fall 2013 Adopt-A-Stream Aquatic Advocate Program at Mendon Ponds Park. This support allows Delta to expand its free environmental advocacy skills and education to hundreds of 9th-12th grade city and suburban youth!

Thank You!
YOU CAN HELP!
  
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