Southern Tier Life

06/08/2024

I spent my adolescent summers showing off, taking dares and doing ill-advised and daring feats at the Rock Stream

14/07/2024

Our recent heat waves remind me of my teenage years when hot summer nights meant sleeping out with friends.

08/07/2024

This past week has made me a hateful hater yes, I know that’s a redundant statement. Originally published on June 23, 2024

08/07/2024

Paddle program is a partnership between Friends of the Chemung River Watershed and Endless Mountain Outfitters.

30/04/2024

This event is for a great cause. Support Meals on Wheels of Chemung County

Michael Sullivan used to be Katie's biggest competition, now they are working together to feed people in our community.

If you are interested in helping Mike help Meals on Wheels - EAT!!
May 1st at Hilltop - make a reservation, bring this flyer or mention Meals on Wheels of Chemung County and Hilltop will donate 15% of your bill to seniors in need of balanced, nutritious and delicious meals!!

Thank you Mr. Sullivan and the entire Hilltop Crew ☘️❤️☘️❤️☘️

30/04/2024

Don't forget to stop by Southern Tier Life and check out our listings of the latest Farmers Market in your area.

Southern Tier Life reflects the community that covers, Elmira, Corning, Owego, Binghamton and Ithaca NY.

28/04/2024

As the region warms up, so does the Southern Tier social calendar. Find out what's going on throughout the region at STL's Spring Happenings!

Shop and support local artisans, growers and creators at are farmers markets. Visit STL Spring Happenings for details.

28/04/2024

Do your local economy and the environment some good and shop Southern Tier farmers' markets, held year-round throughout the region. Check out our list (and let us know what we missed)!

There are several unique farmers' market held in Southern Tier, NY. Here's a list of popular ones. (Photo: Ithaca Farmers Market)

26/04/2024

Mark your calendar!

25/04/2024

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day this weekend with a visit to Corning, NY's only independent, intersectional, feminist bookstore, Card Carrying Books & Gifts. There will be exclusive deals, fun contests and more. Learn more about the bookstore in this Southern Tier Life column from its owner, Bethany Hammond.

Bethany Hammond became the new owner of a Southern Tier independent, feminist bookstore in Corning, N.Y. in 2023.

23/04/2024

Just a little over a month until Melanie Wood aka Crazy Feather hands off her business and leaves civilization for a solo southbound hike on the Appalachian Trail! Find out what this Southern Tier businesswoman has learned on her journey to accomplish this, literally, lofty personal goal at Southern Tier Life Crazy Feather's Outdoor Adventures. And follow her on Facebook!
Photos courtesy of Melanie Wood social media.
https://www.southerntierlife.com/crazyfeather-an-ongoing-hiking-story

22/04/2024

Southern Tier Life consistently celebrates the natural beauty of the region. Several of our regular contributors have extolled the virtues of caring for our waterways and natural habitats, including Upstate Geechie, Crazy Feather's Outdoor Adventures, and several essays from Jim Pfiffer, an avid outdoor enthusiast and thoroughly entertaining educator. Visit southerntierlife.com and discover the natural (and literary) jewels of the southwestern New York region.
(Photos courtesy of Melanie Wood, Sky Moss and Jim Pfiffer)
https://www.southerntierlife.com/

22/04/2024

A great way to honor Mama Gaia is to recycle those garden weeds with love and intention. Learn how to concoct a compost tea that will help your garden grow from Elmira's CalmUnity Farms.
https://www.southerntierlife.com/post/stlgardeningcomposttea202404

22/04/2024

Heads up on an opportunity to learn more about (and become a member of) a fantastic Southern Tier nonprofit. Mark your calendars!

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes’ Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 5:30pm.

All artist members and cultural partners are invited to attend either in person at 79 W Market St in Corning, NY or by Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82177228718?pwd=Rkg0Ni9KTGpUR0o0dUgrNnpScXpuZz09
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📸 by Chris Walters.

22/04/2024

Check out Southern Tier Life's "Crazy Feather's Outdoor Adventures", which follows the hiking escapades of Melanie Wood as she trains to hike the Appalachian Trail in June. You'll be inspired by the natural beauty of the region Crazy Feather captures. (All photos courtesy of Melanie Wood) !
https://www.southerntierlife.com/crazyfeather-an-ongoing-hiking-story

22/04/2024

LOVE seeing Southern Tier communities caring for our environment! Bravo to the volunteers!! Keep the good work going. Feel free to post your Earth Day good deeds in the comments.

21/04/2024

Spring is on the way, can you smell it? Southern Tier Life has a column from CalmUnity Farms that will help make your garden grow while keeping it free of pesky weeds. Check it out here!

https://www.southerntierlife.com/post/stlgardeningcomposttea202404

20/04/2024

Check it out! Runway for a Cause always providing great opportunities to the community!

20/04/2024

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes supports such cool projects! Check this out and mark your calendars for the community screening in June!

19/04/2024

Lots of great stuff going on in the Southern Tier this weekend. Find out what and where at Southern Tier Life Spring Happenings.

Get your guffaws on at The Beerocracy's Homebrewed Comedy night Friday, April 19 in Rock Stream! Details at STL Happenings.

19/04/2024

Are you ready to werk?!

19/04/2024

Learn more about the IAFL - Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes and its efforts to connect with community in the latest Old News with Jack Bond column.

For some in the Southern Tier, the Islamic Assoc. of the Finger Lakes only existed recently but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

19/04/2024

There are so many ways in which Southern Tier nature serves its communities! Chemung River Friends is right - we can do better! Show up and show out for your area communties' organized events. Then carry that forward by picking up trash on your walks or organizing neighborhood clean-ups to keep our communal homes looking their best.

17/04/2024

Neat!

16/04/2024

FYI, an opportunity to listen AND make your voice heard!

This is your chance to have your voice heard before Chemung County makes any significant decisions that may affect our senior community. Come listen and learn!!
RSVP to: (607) 737-5520 by April 19th - Meals on Wheels Treats will be served!!

16/04/2024

Want to know how multitasking fashion designer, businesswoman and influencer Emmi Saufley keeps in such great shape? She shares a video she made of one of her favorite Southern Tier businesses, The Juice Collective, LLC in Horseheads, NY. Check it out at Southern Tier Fashion Life.

https://www.southerntierlife.com/copy-of-southern-tier-fashion-life

16/04/2024

Bravo and congratulations!