Events & Programs

a grey and white bird sitting on the branch
Jeannine Eckel

Birds Excite & Inspire

Bird Quest • May 19-23

For over 20 years, the Tug Hill Bird Quest has allowed people of all ages throughout the region to experience the excitement and inspiration that…

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Hiker on towpath trail at Pixley Falls
Carolyn Whitfield

Make Great Memories Exploring Tug Hill This Winter

Connect and have fun with family and friends outdoors Nov 1 – Apr 15 by taking on the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge! There are…

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A great blue heron with wings stretched out
Dave Jabot

Winter Offers Unique Outdoor Experiences

We know that grasslands and wetlands are busy places in the summertime, but what about winter? While many birds migrate to warmer areas, owls, foxes,…

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soggy sneakers runners dressed as super heroes

Soggy Sneakers makes a splash

What a day! Eighty-five hardy folks dusted off their sneakers and joined us for the Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K trail race/walk this April. The…

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closeup selfie of Jenny Spencer on a winter hike
Jenny Spencer

Celebrating “Local”

The Tug Hill 10 Challenge

Fun alert! People from all walks of life have joined the Tug Hill 10 Challenge. That means they’ve documented their trips in our region while…

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birdwatch

Kids need to be the future of conservation

“Ewww. I don’t want to go outside. It’s buggy out there. It’s boring.”

Have you heard similar comments from kids you know? You aren’t alone. The lure of technology and the couch are strong, but more and more,…

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emerald ash borer

Learn How To Save Your ASH

Learn how to conserve ash and manage emerald ash borer (EAB) – the future of ash is in your hands!

The MaMA program of the Ecological Research Institute (www.MonitoringAsh.org) provides constructive actions to take at each stage of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) invasion, including even…

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Pollinators
© Geoff Griffiths

Pollinator Fun at the Zoo!

You can help the bees & butterflies right in your own back yard. How? Come to our Pollinator Heroes workshops to learn what you can…

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EBFC Exploratory Hike
© Loretta Lepkpski

A path to a magical place

Have you sensed that Tug Hill’s been missing something? As beautiful as it is, as lucky as we are living here, we’ve been lacking something…

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venerable folks
© Janet Thompson

The hearts and souls of those that stood here before us

Resilient people. Salt of the earth. Resourceful and community minded. Made something out of nothing. Our grandparents were like them. Those are the words used…

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