Tug Hill for Tomorrow
Save What Matters Most
Save The Date
Mark your calendars for our Tug Hill Community Picnic happening on Saturday, August 10th from 10am-2pm at the David S. Smith Public Conservation Area in LeRay
We'll come together for a day of learning, exploring and appreciation, with optional activities in the morning and a group assembly over lunch to highlight some of the amazing work you have made possible throughout the year.
More information & invitations will be available soon.
WHAT'S NEW
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…
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Farming with the future in mind
When conservation is the right thing to doThe Desormeaux’s farm isn’t just rolling meadows with cows, vast fields that turn golden in the fall, and picturesque barns….
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Inspiring the love of the land
Welcoming experiences in nature last a lifetimeThanks to partnerships with Verona Beach State Park, Delta Lake State Park, private landowners, Midtown Utica Community Center, and Young…
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Over 20,000 Acres Protected
As a community-supported conservation organization, you make it possible
OPTIONS & BENEFITS
Conserve Your Land
Everyone conserves their land for different reasons, but they all have something in common...They love their land.
Learn more about how to protect your land, or land in your community, and be a part of keeping the Tug Hill region special for future generations.
Land Protection & Programming Focus Areas
You're helping to make Tug Hill special for generations to come
PROGRAMS
Protecting Farmland
We work closely with farm families to protect the lands they cherish the most.
Protecting the extraordinary rural landscape, so important to feeding our families with fresh produce and dairy, connecting generations, young and old, to the land.
One unique program is ACUB (Army Compatible Use Buffer) limiting use or development of property near the Fort Drum installation to agricultural and forestry uses.
Videos
Getting to know our lands
Take a walk with us over the forest and through the woods.
Learn about the many trails throughout our Tug Hill region and the wildlife who live there. This Video feature's an Inman Gulf trail walk.
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