Upcoming Events

Winter Solstice Forest Celebration

Reservations Required
Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS FULL - WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY FURTHER REGISTRATIONS. Please do check out our upcoming owl prowl twilight walks scheduled January through April! Celebrate the year's longest night, and the return of longer days, with us at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31241 Middle Road, Watertown. We'll take ... Read more

2024 Bird Quest: Early Bird

Reservations Required

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 8th, 2024. Resources include fun facts and ... Read more

First Day Outing to Start the Year Off Well

Family Friendly Event
Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

There’s nothing like fresh air to start the new year off right! Join us for a casual first day walk on Monday, January 1, 2024 beginning at 11:00 am at Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust’s 140-acre Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Town of Rutland. Enjoy the tranquility and wonder of the winter ... Read more

Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl and Twilight Walk

Family Friendly Event, Reservations Required
Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY

Starting 30 minutes before sunset, enjoy a twilight walk and owl prowl with THTLT at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31241 Middle Road, Watertown, NY). We’ll learn about the ways animals are adapted to a low-light lifestyle, look for all types of animal tracks and signs, and look and listen for owls! The outing ... Read more

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk and Talk

Reservations Required
Trenton Greenbelt Trails

Join us for a guided walk at the Trenton Greenbelt Trails, 7905 Wood Rd, Holland Patent, NY on Friday, January 26th and learn to recognize and report Hemlock Woolly Adelgid HWA (or the lack thereof) – an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. This is one of several survey outings being held in and near ... Read more

Forest Park Owl Prowl

Family Friendly Event, Reservations Required
Camden Forest Park 10-24 Ripley Rd, Camden, NY, United States

Do you know what owls might live in Forest Park, Camden? Join us for a guided outing on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:30 pm to look, listen and learn about owls! The outing will be an easy walk with frequent stops. We'll also take a look at any other animal tracks or signs we ... Read more

Salmon River Falls Snowshoe Walk

Take an easy afternoon walk with us in the fresh air at Salmon River Falls Unique Area near Altmar, NY, on Saturday, February 10th! You can snowshoe if snow cover allows. Snow boots should be fine, though, too. We'll meet at 1:00 pm in the parking lot on Falls Road to gather, put on snowshoes ... Read more

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Walk and Talk

Reservations Required
Camden Forest Park 10-24 Ripley Rd, Camden, NY, United States

Join us for a guided walk at Forest Park in Camden on Wednesday, February 14th and learn to recognize and report Hemlock Woolly Adelgid HWA (or the lack thereof) – an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. This is the fourth of five informational survey outings being held in and near the Tug Hill region this ... Read more

Calling All Tug Hill Animal Track Explorers!

Family Friendly Event, Reservations Required
Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library 101 Public Works Drive, Black River, NY

Did you ever run across footprints outside in the mud or snow and wonder what animal might have left it there? Come to the Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library, 101 Public Works Drive, Black River, NY on Wednesday, February 21st from 10:30 am to Noon and learn how to identify a sampling of animal tracks! ... Read more

Calling All Tug Hill Animal Track Explorers!

Family Friendly Event, Reservations Required
Western Town Library 9172 Main Street, Westernville, NY, United States

Did you ever run across footprints outside in the mud or snow and wonder what animal might have left it there? Come to the Western Town Library, 9172 Main Street, Westernville, NY from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and learn how to identify a sampling of animal tracks! We'll start by reading the book, The ... Read more