Events & Programs

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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Venerable Folks Radio
North Country Public Radio

Venerable Folks of Tug Hill at TAUNY

Traditional Arts in Upstate New York hosts an opening reception on Saturday, February 11, 1-3 pm, for an expanded version of the traveling exhibit “Venerable…

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bluebirds
© Judy Tuthill

You and the birds make conservation and kids thrive

How do you get a group of energetic second graders to be quiet for 15 magical minutes? Put up a bird feeder and wait for…

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Benny and Stanley

Tales of Triumph, Friendship and Survival

The Hearts & Souls of Tug Hill

Loretta Lepkowski is a warm, energetic, person who can coax a story out of just about anyone. She’s also the artist behind the “Venerable Folks…

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