Can a backpack save the day?
Did you know that kids spend more time on their phones and electronic devices than ever before? According to a study by the nonprofit research…
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Critical habitat is protected thanks to a team effort
An unexpected special place helps save threatened and endangered bats If you were driving down Route 11, you might be hard-pressed to know that you…
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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 the early part of the…
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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 partnering up to create natural…
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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 Smart Community, by adopting a…
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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 him, but coming here to…
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Perfect Timing
Trails connect people to each other and the land
You would have thought that social distancing, and wearing masks, would bring our land trust’s trail work to a halt. Not so. Tug Hill folks…
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Larry Masters
Staying connected
Multi-state wildlife conservation project makes headway
2020 was a good year for wildlife conservation, as the Staying Connected Initiative took several strides forward in its work to conserve lands and waters…
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Tug Hill Bird Quest Goes Viral
When Covid-19 hit abruptly in March, the Tug Hill Bird Quest was just getting ready to kick-off. With schools closed down, and in-person gatherings prohibited,…
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