The best way to shoot a wild animal is with a camera! Most people would greatly prefer seeing a beautiful photo of wildlife hanging on a wall instead of their taxidermied head.

Does it feel like anti-vegan trolls are on vegan pages you visit? Yes, lots of folks aren’t vegan, but most of them have no hostility toward vegans. Many abusive & ridiculous comments in favor of meat are from people paid by the meat industry to attack veganism! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It’s Black Friday. From polluting plastics to putting $$ into unethical corporations, forgo big box shopping! Spend your shopping/dining money at local shops & restaurants. Instead of physical presents, give gift certificates for experiences. Donate in honor of friends to their favorite nonprofits.

Happy Thanksgiving! If this is your first Thanksgiving as a vegan, or you will be celebrating with folks who think it’s just a silly fad, we’re cheering you on!

99% of turkeys are raised in factory farms. To everyone choosing a vegan Thanksgiving celebration tomorrow, thank you for choosing kindness.

Let’s skip Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, and focus on enjoying a more sustainable, ethical Thanksgiving weekend! Thanks to Sweet Farm for these eco-friendly suggestions!

Now that it’s dark by rush hour, there are more wild animals out on the roads when they’re at their busiest. Yes, we all want to get home quickly after work and errands, but please be watchful for wildlife, slow down, and give them a brake.

You can get more than enough protein on a vegan diet! The image shows a few examples of protein-packed meals.

Check out this article about creating an abundant garden that nourishes wildlife & you. It’s not about keeping animals out; it’s about creating enough resilience & natural habitat that you can share with all the wildlife who visit & live in your habitat. www.gardenista.com/posts/tips-p...

The Hopeful Herbivore gave a great answer to this woman worried her guests expect the Thanksgiving turkey. Don’t compromise your ethics because of “tradition.” This article provides many thoughtful reasons to leave turkey off your holiday table: www.animalagricultureclimatechange.org/roast-turkey...

This Saturday, November 22nd from 2:00-4:00, the Syracuse Vegan Living Program is back at the Solvay Public Library to lead a Festive Vegan Holiday Bites cooking demo! Samples provided! FREE but registration is required—there are currently 5 seats left: onlib-solvay.libcal.com/event/15526029

What discontinued vegan item do you miss the most? For me, I’d say Sophie’s Smoked Lox—I downed so many Sunday morning bagels topped with Kite Hill cream cheese, Sophie’s smoked lox, cucumber slices and fresh dill!

It’s overwhelming & heartbreaking to think of the 46 million turkeys slaughtered for Thanksgiving. You can sponsor a rescued turkey at Sweet Farm! No donation is too small—a $5 sponsorship buys the turkeys tasty blueberries, a $10 donation buys them a bale of straw! www.sweetfarm.org/turkeyteam

It’s Monday! Start your week off right with some blue and purple berries this morning, and keep striving to eat the rainbow all week! The antioxidants from fruits and vegetables lower the risk for all-cause mortality: www.pcrm.org/news/health-...

The new winter menu at Aurora’s Cafe and Gifts is here! #vegancafe #kindcuisine

If your idea of the perfect Thanksgiving involves someone else cooking the meal and baking the pies, Strong Hearts has you covered! Place your online order now: www.stronghearts716.com/shop #veganthanksgiving #thanksliving

Sat Nov 22 2-4 @ Solvay Library—Vegan Holiday Bites demo! Pinwheels w/ red peppers, hummus & spinach, Swedish meatballs w/ lingonberry, latkes, puff pastry tarts w/ apple sage sausage, goat cheese & cranberry, & peppermint chocolate mousse! FREE, register here: onlib-solvay.libcal.com/event/15526029

Thanks for leaving turkey off your table this Thanksgiving! Will you make a main dish from scratch? What will you make? Or serve a vegan roast? Which brand do you prefer? This article reviews 5 vegan roasts…do you agree with the ranking? exploringvegan.com/best-vegan-t...

We talk about food A LOT, because we eat 3x a day. But being vegan is so much more than a diet, it’s about not using or exploiting animals in any way. You’ll make mistakes, we all do, but keep asking questions, keep striving to do your best to create a kinder world for animals.

We want to know, what inspired you to go vegan?

Just a reminder that the #1 thing you can do to reduce your carbon footprint is eat a vegan diet!

It’s easy to veganize those yummy Thanksgiving sides, but are you stumped by what to serve as the main course? Not everyone loves the plant-based roasts, but there are so many delicious and festive entree options you can try—here are 50 suggestions: ---> tenderly.medium.com/here-are-lit...

Our holiday cookie exchange is noon-2 Sun, Dec 7 @ Harvey’s Garden! Bring 24 of your favorite vegan treats, along w/ the recipe & a container for the cookies you’ll bring home! Come for the cookies, stay for the beer wall at Harvey’s & vegan pizza options at Toss N Fire! facebook.com/events/s/veg...

Frankenstein made its Netflix debut last night & the line that haunts me is, “Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, & I will defend it.” Farm animals scream, kick, fight to escape, because their lives are dear to them. thehumaneleague.org/article/esca...

Hunt mushrooms, shoot photos, capture memories. The best way to connect with nature and the beautiful creatures who live there is through quiet observation and appreciation, not destruction!

Our friends at the all vegan Fatcat Baking have delicious Thanksgiving sides & desserts available for preorder! Their Thanksgiving menu is now live on their website! Link for ordering: fatcatbaking.com/online-store/

Sat Nov 22nd 2:00-4:00 the Syracuse Vegan Living Program is back at Solvay Public Library to lead a Festive Vegan Holiday Bites cooking demo! Samples provided! FREE but registration required as space is limited—there are currently 11 spaces left: onlib-solvay.libcal.com/event/15526029

This November, our friends at Vegan Street are bringing you Soupy Season—30 different soups, stews, chowders & bisques for every day of the month! Check out the whole calendar here: www.veganstreet.com/soupy-season...

Save yourself some physical labor & leave the leaves! They’re good for wildlife & soil health, & you’re keeping plastic bags full of leaves out of landfills!

If you want dietary info based on years of scientific research, follow NutritionFacts.org instead of misguided advice of a lawyer/politician like RFK Jr. His praise for meat, milk & cheese ignores overwhelming evidence linking animal-based diets to heart disease, cancer & climate destruction

Eek, Halloween is just two short days away! While there are lots of great vegan candy options available online, if you waited too long, there are a bunch of accidentally vegan treats available at any grocery store, perfect for trick or treaters: www.facebook.com/share/p/1FMx...

Americans’ obsession w/ bacon is bad for pigs & detrimental to our health. From NutritionFacts.org : The relative risk of colorectal cancer is 18% for every 50 grams a day (1 hot dog, 2 breakfast links, or 2 slices of ham.) Watch the video “How Much Cancer Does Processed Meat Cause?” bit.ly/3MbdgAG

If you eat meat, your diet might be responsible for as much carbon as your entire home’s electricity bill! A major U.S. study reveals meat consumption’s carbon footprint rivals household energy use, urging dietary change for climate action. www.animalagricultureclimatechange.org/meat-home-ca...

Make some plans to visit our local all-vegan restaurants to see what specials they’re offering today—Nice Biscuit has an apple butter bun this morning, Aurora’s is hosting an afternoon of trivia, and Strong Hearts has a carne asada taco available for lunch or dinner!

Need some inspiration for sweet and savory vegan treats for your Halloween festivities? Veg News has you covered: vegnews.com/spooky-vegan...

Thurs, Oct 30 6-7:30 @ Onondaga Free Library, we‘ll lead an accessible & affordable cooking demo. 3 meals using shredded tofu: BBQ sandwiches, tacos & salad. Samples! Registration req’d. The event is full, but cancellations happen, so get on the waitlist: onlib-onondaga.libcal.com/event/14987736

The Syracuse Vegan Living Program will be @ Solvay Library for a Festive Vegan Holiday Bites cooking demo on Sat Nov 22 from 2-4. We have yummy ideas for your next party, like mini latkes! Samples provided! FREE but registration is required as space is limited: onlib-solvay.libcal.com/event/15526029

Thanks to the Hopeful Herbivore for this amusing meme! But in all seriousness, finding vegan shoe brands is as easy as doing a quick internet search: Popular & widely available brands: Stella McCartney Veja Matt & Nat Rothy's. Blowfish Malibu

Happy National Apple Day! If you have an abundance of these quintessential fall fruits, here are a bunch of vegan apple recipes. Enjoy! zardyplants.com/recipes/brea... www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vega... dreenaburton.com/apple-recipes/ plantbasedonabudget.com/vegan-apple-...

It’s pretty fantastic that the diet that is best for the animals and the planet is also the diet that is best for our bodies! Check out Dr. Neal Barnard, MD’s page for a wealth of great info about plant-based eating and health! www.facebook.com/share/17Xu6n...

From NutritionFacts.org : People w/ high saturated fat intake were 50% more likely to die of breast cancer. 1 serving/day of high-fat dairy may result in a 50% increased risk of dying from breast cancer. See video “How to Help Control Cancer Metastasis with Diet” at see.nf/40Aw3vK

If you’re craving some tasty, spooky treats, Fatcat Baking is at the CNY Regional Market this morning! #veganbakery

If you were at last weekend’s Vegtoberfest & were bummed Aurora’s Bavarian-inspired menu sold out, you can try all the treats this weekend! Stop in to enjoy German inspired dishes as well as Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Fritters & more!

Another win for foxes, minks, chinchillas & other animals killed for their fur! Vogue has announced its breakup with the fur industry, joining scores of magazines, clothing designers, retailers, cities & countries that have rejected the idea that it's okay to wear fur. www.cnn.com/2025/10/06/s...

Sat, Nov 22 from 2-4 the Syracuse Vegan Living Program is @ Solvay Library for a Festive Vegan Holiday Bites cooking demo! If you’re hosting a holiday gathering, we’ve got tasty ideas for your next party! The demo is FREE, registration is required: onlib-solvay.libcal.com/event/15526029

Brrr, it’s getting cold out there! If you’re in the market for a new winter coat, please ensure that it’s free of down and other animal products. You can find lots of great, cruelty-free coats online. Here are just a few, suggested by PETA: www.peta.org/living/perso...

There‘s already a waitlist for our next accessible vegan cooking demo on Thurs, Oct 30 6:00-7:30 @ Onondaga Free Library! Cancellations occur, so if interested, click on the link below to get on the waitlist for the demo with Jacqueline Cappello: onlib-onondaga.libcal.com/event/14987736

Looking for something family-friendly to do this Halloween? How about Treats or Tricks at Sweet Farm on October 26th? facebook.com/events/s/tre...

Leave the leaves! One of the most valuable things you can do to support pollinators is provide them with the shelter they need to survive winter. Leaves, brush piles, fallen logs, plant stems & flower heads might not be growing anymore, but they aren’t trash — they are natural homes for wildlife!

Vegtoberfest tomorrow from 2-8 at Harvey’s Garden! The Syracuse Vegan Living Program will be there, along with 25 other vegan food, craft & nonprofit vendors! Live music from Mary Nickson, raffles, games & the wall of beer! Proceeds benefit Briarwood Farm Sanctuary! facebook.com/events/s/veg...