Would you like to be part of history? This summer and fall we have a number of trail work days planned  to continue the work on the first ever 20-mile Traverse Trail, in the Heart of Tug Hill. It’s a fun way to spend some time with family, friends, or co-workers, get outside, and get your hands dirty. Please send any questions to lgibbs@tughilltomorrow.org. Register Here!

Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is offering an inaugural autumn hike for outdoor enthusiasts on a portion of the Traverse Trail in the heart of Tug Hill, led by naturalist Bob McNamara. Experience a moderately difficult hike in the deep woods, with scenic views and natural history discoveries along the way. This outing is free, but registration is required. Event Details Sunday, October 3rd 10am-2pm We will meet at the parking area on the G&W Road west of the East…

What will you find in the forest? Come explore with us! Event Details Saturday, November 13th 10am-12pm Guests will meet in the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown, NY. This is a THTLT staff-led outing of fun, informal activities designed to engage the senses and inspire discovery. For your wildlife sanctuary adventure, please dress comfortably for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring some drinking water with you. Register Here

Celebrate Winter Solstice and welcome longer days together at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Rutland! Come appreciate the longest night of the year with us as we take a short walk in the forest by candlelight, listen to a solstice story and create a take-home nature offering. Event Details Tuesday, December 21st 7pm-8pm Meet at the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather Register Here

Join a series of guided walk and talks to learn to recognize and report hemlock woolly adelgid HWA- an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are an important tree species that provide many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on provides enough time to protect infested trees and helps to stop the spread to new areas.  To help raise awareness, and encourage community members to get involved, a series of guided hikes will be…

There’s nothing like fresh air to start the new year off right! Celebrate 2022’s arrival with a First Day Hike at Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust’s 140-acre Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Town of Rutland. Event Details Saturday, January 1st 11am- 1pm Meet at the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown We’ll hike, ski and/or snowshoe together along the marked trails, and finish up by 1:00 pm. Dress for the weather, and bring along your…