Making outdoor learning fun and easy
With so many challenges facing families these days, getting outside for fun and learning shouldn’t be one of them. The custom-designed Tug Hill Explorer Backpacks…
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Inspiring the love of the land
Welcoming experiences in nature last a lifetime
Thanks to partnerships with Verona Beach State Park, Delta Lake State Park, private landowners, Midtown Utica Community Center, and Young Scholars LLP in Utica, more…
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Kids are the Future
Tug Hill nature backpacks help kids and families explore the outdoors
More resources for outdoor exploration are in kids’ hands this year, with families spending more quality time together in the outdoors. So far, seven libraries…
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Youth matter. So does nature. The combination is a “win.”
In the southern region of the Tug Hill, there’s a growing sense of purpose and excitement. You might assume that the woodlands, meadows, and streams…
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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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