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lush forest
Angela Turin Bartelotte

Forest conservation is a top priority

NYS Bond Act Funds

On Nov. 8, 2022, New Yorkers overwhelmingly approved the $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act. State agencies, local governments, and partners will be able to access funding to protect water quality, help communities adapt to climate…

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Cover with three cows walking towards the camera with sunrise in background
Joshua Eaves

Did you know?

The loss of 2,800 NY farms is more than tragic

The loss of 2,800 NY farms is tragic not only for the farming families and communities in which those farms…

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stream flowing with spring runoff in the woods
D. MacDuff

Preserving nature’s legacy

Forest stewardship and community collaboration

In the heart of our local Tug Hill region lies a hidden gem – what is often referred to as…

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volunteers in the wood working to clear the trails of debris

Volunteers enrich outdoor experiences on Tug Hill

Group leader’s efforts fosters fun and community

When Bob McNamara decided to volunteer for the land trust, he wasn’t thinking about becoming a ‘mover and shaker.’ Rather,…

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Bee on purple flower
Jodi Towne

You’re helping pollinators at our conservation areas

Increasing native plant diversity helps pollinators thrive

When Serena Soldani went out to clean off her car this spring, something clicked. “Normally, I would mutter to myself…

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Pond surrounded by forest near Redfield
RD White

Top of Mind from the Bottom of the Hill

Paul and Diane Miller live at the Bottom of the Hill. Tug Hill that is – along Fish Creek near…

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Cornfield and windmills under windy sky in Lowville
Jacqueline Humphrey
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Farmers on conserved land are managing for a changing climate

Farmers are innovators, part of the solution

When Lynn Murray conserved his farm in 2015, in the town of Champion, his goal was to ensure that his…

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bright healthy farm fields

Is conservation right for you, or someone you know?

Would you like to protect your land? Do you know someone who might be interested in protecting their farm, woodlands,…

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mowed trail through tall grasses in the fall
Heidi Jones

Nature close to home

Your health and well-being and the future of conservation are linked

With today’s hectic lives full of work, school, sports, and family happenings, we all need easy-to-access public outdoor spaces close…

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performing ongoing trail maintenance

An unwavering love of Tug Hill

Bob and Carol Keller honored for their conservation efforts

If you are looking for folks who walk the conservation walk, you have found them. Bob and Carol Keller have…

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