West Branch of Fish Creek to Gifford Lake Paddle
Let go of your worries during an easy paddle with us as we explore the West Branch of Fish Creek and Gifford Lake. Event Details Saturday, July 30th 10:00 am- 12:00pm Bring your own canoe or kayak, or rent what you need. PFDs are required for all. Our trip will begin and end at the ... Read more
Story Walk Kick-Off
In partnership with the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc.’s YEAH! Program, and the Lowville Free Library, we invite you to the July Story Walk Kick-off Event Details Saturday, July 30th 11:00am- 12:00pm Maple Ridge Center, Lowville The kick-off event is free and open to the public, with no reservations needed. The first 100 people at ... Read more
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
2022 Annual Dinner
Join us in celebrating the local conservation work that you have made possible! Event Details Thursday, September 29th at 3 Willows Event Center 3950 State Route 12, Lyons Falls, NY 13368 6pm-7pm Cocktail Hour 6pm-8pm Silent Auction 7pm-9pm Buffet-style Dinner 7:30pm Welcoming new Executive Director, Mark Pacilio & honoring Linda Garrett, Chris Kelly, Janet Thompson ... 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
The Home-Scale Forest Garden -Author Presentation and Book Signing
In her new book, The Home-Scale Forest Garden, Dani Baker, co-owner of Cross Island Farms on Wellesley Island, shares what she learned as she became a forest gardener, providing a practical, in-depth guide to creating a beautiful, bountiful “enchanted edible forest” landscape at any scale. Meet Dani, enjoy her presentation showing some of the results ... 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