Waterfalls added to the Tug Hill Recreation Guide
The best way to experience one of the most remote parts of New York State continues to be in the trails, forests, and riverbeds of the Tug Hill region. As seasonal rains begin to swell…
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Jen Harvill
April Percy Stillwaterer
“We want to leave a peaceful place for generations to come”
Local families taking actionJulia Rubenstein’s dad, Stan Wiater, loved wildlife. Growing up in the 1940’s, he learned about hard work and respecting nature…
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New Hope
Restoring the American Chestnut
According to the American Chestnut Foundation, nearly four billion American chestnut trees once flourished in the eastern U.S. Sadly, in…
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Tug Hill’s forests identified as critical
It’s not truly wilderness, though the term “Lesser Wilderness” is sometimes used to compare the Heart of Tug Hill to…
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Community jump-starts French Settlement Road Public Conservation Area
Public conservation updateThe importance of accessible open space for recreation, physical and mental health, and connecting and learning about nature has become…
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“It’s a win for our community”
Dairy GrantsWhen Harold and Anna Sullivan purchased their dairy farm in 1947 on Roberts Road in the Town of Denmark, in…
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McRae Douglas
Is conservation right for you, or someone you know?
Would you like to protect your land? Do you know someone who might be interested in protecting their farm, woodlands…
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Local school connects with nature to enhance learning
When was the last time you visited a school with an outdoor, nature-based, classroom? Nationwide, educators and conservation organizations are…
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Lewis County takes steps to become a Climate Smart Community
This past winter, the Lewis County Board of Legislators took the first step necessary to become certified as a Climate…
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Birds give kids a boost
When Sam* looks out the window, he’s not thinking about math, biology, or history. “Some days are bad days for…
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