Forests provide more than timber
It wasn’t that long ago when Tug Hill’s woodlands seemed to go on forever, a haven for people and wildlife alike. Over the years, as has been the case in other rural areas, families have…
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Heidi Jones
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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….
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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…
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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…
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Federal funding fuels private lands projects
Published by Ducks UnlimitedTwo North American Wetlands Conservation Act grants led by the Thousand Islands Land Trust and Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust…
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Tales of Triumph, Friendship and Survival
The Hearts & Souls of Tug HillLoretta Lepkowski is a warm, energetic, person who can coax a story out of just about anyone. She’s also the…
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Flying with a Mission
When we conserve thousands of acres of farms and woodlands with the landowners of Tug Hill—sometimes over 1,500 acres a…
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Wildlife Sanctuary Provides Critical Habitat
Zoo Teens Lead the WayAll over the country, including right here in Tug Hill, monarch butterflies have had it rough. As many as 11…
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Experience Extinction
An emerging problem for conservationBecause so many of us live in, or visit, Tug Hill you might think that folks would be outside every…
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You’re shaping the future
With more kids than ever spending time behind computer screens and electronic devises, conservation faces an uphill battle. Research, like…
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