Reservations Required
Sanctuary Walk & Talk
Enjoy a guided walk in the woods, and learn to recognize and report the newest threat to American Beech Trees: Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT), the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), and NYS DEC Forest Health Specialist Maria MoskaLee will lead the program. ... Read more
The Buzz on Bees
Join us as we learn all about bees, and celebrate National Honey Month, with a special presentation by Kylie Schell, a Champion resident and dedicated beekeeper. Event Details Wednesday, September 21st 6pm-7pm Carthage Free Library Community Room Registration is required no later than 8 pm on Tuesday, September 20th. September marks an important time for ... Read more
Osceola Old Growth Hike
Explore one of the most remote, beautiful old growth forests on Tug Hill with naturalist & outdoorsman, Zach Wakeman. Event Details Sunday, September 25th 10am-2pm We will meet at the parking area on the Osceola-West Leyden Road (County Route 46) just west of the bridge over the Salmon River (street address approximately 1999 Osceola Road, ... Read more
Orienteering and Navigation 101
What if you're out hiking on Tug Hill and your GPS device isn't working (Hello, Osceola)? What if you’re out hunting somewhere off-trail or in a remote location without cell service? Join us and Tug Hill Outfitters in learning how to use a map and compass to find your way in and out of the ... Read more
How Can I Protect Hemlock Trees from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid?
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO PROBABILITY OF HEAVY SNOW AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Apologies for any inconvenience. Join us for a guided walk at the James A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown (located in the Town of Rutland) and learn to ... Read more
Murray Trail Winter Hike
Cancelled Due to High Wind Warning Let’s celebrate the arrival of December! Head outside for a free, family-friendly hike at the Development Authority of the North Country’s Murray Agricultural Heritage Trail in Rodman. If we get enough snow, snowshoes or cross-country skis are welcome. Hikers will meet at the Murray Trail parking area on ... Read more
CANCELLED Due to No Snow – Potato Hill Farm Snowshoe/XC Ski
Come cross-country ski or snowshoe with Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT) at the Black River Environmental Improvement Association’s (BREIA) Potato Hill Farm campus near Boonville Saturday, December 10th from 10 am to 2 pm. The outing will be dependent upon adequate snowfall. Participants are welcome to use their own skis or snowshoes. If ... Read more
Winter Solstice Forest Celebration
Celebrate the year's longest night, and the return of longer days with Tug Hill Tomorrow at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary near Watertown on the 2022 winter solstice. We'll share traditions of solstice celebrations around the world, take a quiet candlelit forest trail walk, listen to a solstice story and create a take-home nature ... Read more
2023 Bird Quest: Early Bird
Perfect for Families, Classrooms, Homeschool Groups, Youth Groups or anyone interested in observing birds in the Tug Hill region. A great activity to incorporate into any part of a STREAM learning curriculum. Early Bird Details Sign up by December 31st. Start receiving free learning resources weekly, beginning January 9th 2023. Teams fill their feeders no ... Read more
2023 First Day Fun Outing at Blake Sanctuary
Greet the New Year with us at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary on New Year's Day. We'll enjoy the sights and sounds of winter during a casual outing in the forest. You are welcome to bring along your snowshoes or XC skis if we have enough snow. We'll start at 11:00 am and be ... Read more