Tug Hill for Tomorrow
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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
Report Sheds Light on Role of Land Trusts in Climate Change
The Land Trust Alliance sees land conservancies as key to implementing renewables. At first blush, putting “open space” and “land…
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Learn How To Save Your ASH
Learn how to conserve ash and manage emerald ash borer (EAB) – the future of ash is in your hands!The MaMA program of the Ecological Research Institute (www.MonitoringAsh.org) provides constructive actions to take at each stage of Emerald Ash…
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When Farmland Matters
Local family considers national security, family, and community“This land is part of our family, our community. It becomes part of who you are.” – Ed Siebels Across…
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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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