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2025 Calendar Photo Contest
Our annual calendar photo contest is designed for all of the talented photographers who like to capture the beauty and uniqueness of Tug Hill!
From landscapes to wildlife to people representative of the region’s cultural heritage, we encourage you to get creative as you enjoy the place you call home and share your favorite outdoor spots.
Deadline to submit is May 1st 2024.
WHAT'S NEW
Martha Demming
Martha was raised in the Adirondack High Peak area and transplanted herself within the Tug Hill region. She was an…
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Have you ever wondered what the future of wildlife and water will be in Tug Hill?
Partnership provides funding for interested landownersStudies around the world, including the University of Florida, Wisconsin at Madison, Cornell University, and as far away as the…
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Kids need to be the future of conservation
“Ewww. I don’t want to go outside. It’s buggy out there. It’s boring.”Have you heard similar comments from kids you know? You aren’t alone. The lure of technology and the couch are…
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Over 20,000 Acres Protected
As a community-supported conservation organization, you make it possible
OPTIONS & BENEFITS
Conserve Your Land
Everyone conserves their land for different reasons, but they all have something in common...They love their land.
Learn more about how to protect your land, or land in your community, and be a part of keeping the Tug Hill region special for future generations.
Land Protection & Programming Focus Areas
You're helping to make Tug Hill special for generations to come
PROGRAMS
Protecting Farmland
We work closely with farm families to protect the lands they cherish the most.
Protecting the extraordinary rural landscape, so important to feeding our families with fresh produce and dairy, connecting generations, young and old, to the land.
One unique program is ACUB (Army Compatible Use Buffer) limiting use or development of property near the Fort Drum installation to agricultural and forestry uses.
Videos
Getting to know our lands
Take a walk with us over the forest and through the woods.
Learn about the many trails throughout our Tug Hill region and the wildlife who live there. This Video feature's an Inman Gulf trail walk.
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