Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust

Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl and Twilight Walk
2024-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown, NY, 13601
CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWSTORM FORECAST
Take a twilight woods walk and prowl for owls with us at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31241 Middle Road, Watertown, NY) on Friday, March 22, 2024.
We’ll learn about the ways animals are adapted to a low-light lifestyle, look for all types of animal tracks and signs, and stop to look and listen for owls!
The outing will begin in the parking lot with a brief learning session to discuss animal adaptations and the owls we might encounter. Then we’ll take a twilight walk in the woods, stopping to look and listen for owls, and for activities along the way that explore how owls and other animals navigate in low to no light.
Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy waterproof boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes.
Register Here

This event qualifies for the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge!

Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl and Twilight Walk
2024-02-23 17:00 - 18:30
Join us for a twilight walk and owl prowl at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31242 Middle Road, Watertown, NY)!
We’ll learn about the ways animals are adapted to a low-light lifestyle, look for all types of animal tracks and signs, and look and listen for owls!
Our walk will begin in the parking lot with a brief learning session to discuss animal adaptations and the owls we might encounter. Then we’ll take a twilight woods walk with activities along the way that explore how owls and other animals navigate in low to no light, stopping often to listen and look for owls.
Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy waterproof boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes.
Register Here

This event qualifies for the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge!

Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl and Twilight Walk
2024-01-19 16:30 - 18:00
Starting 30 minutes before sunset, enjoy a twilight walk and owl prowl with THTLT at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary (31241 Middle Road, Watertown, NY). We’ll learn about the ways animals are adapted to a low-light lifestyle, look for all types of animal tracks and signs, and look and listen for owls!
The outing will begin in the parking lot with a brief learning session to discuss animal adaptations and the owls we might encounter. Then we’ll take a twilight walk on woods trails, stopping to look and listen for owls, and for activities along the way that explore how owls and other animals navigate in low to no light.
Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy waterproof boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes.
Register Here

This event qualifies for the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge!

First Day Outing to Start the Year Off Well
2024-01-01 11:00 - 13:00
There’s nothing like fresh air to start the new year off right! Join us for a casual first day walk on Monday, January 1, 2024 beginning at 11:00 am at Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust’s 140-acre Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Town of Rutland. Enjoy the tranquility and wonder of the winter woods with us. Well behaved dogs on leashes are welcome to join us, too.
Is Blake Sanctuary too far for you? Do you have your own favorite place? Take a walk at your own Tug Hill location and share your photos with us on our Facebook page. These outings qualify for listing on your Winter Fun Challenge list!
http://www.facebook.com/tughilltomorrowlandtrust
Winter Fun Challenge info: www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/winterfunchallenge
Event Details

Monday, January 1st
11am- 1pm
Meet at the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown
We’ll hike, ski and/or snowshoe together along the marked trails and finish up by 1:00 pm.
Dress for the weather, wear waterproof boots, and bring along your cross-country skis or snowshoes if there is snow.

Register Here

This event qualifies for the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge!

Winter Solstice Forest Celebration
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:30
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS FULL – WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY FURTHER REGISTRATIONS. Please do check out our upcoming owl prowl twilight walks scheduled January through April!
Celebrate the year’s longest night, and the return of longer days, with us at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31241 Middle Road, Watertown. We’ll take a candlelit walk through the forest, share facts and stories about the solstice, and finish by decorating a tree for wildlife. Please dress for the weather and bring along a flashlight or headlamp. Wear your sturdy shoes or boots. If it’s snowy and you have them, feel free to bring your snowshoes along.
Event Details

Thursday, December 21st
7pm-8:30 pm
Meet at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown (Town of Rutland)
Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather

This event qualifies for the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge!

3rd Annual Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K
2023-04-29 09:00 - 12:00
Usher in spring by running or walking with us in the 3rd Annual Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K trail race!
Event Details

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Race begins at 9:00 am at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary

Pre-registration is required no later than April 28th. Individuals and Teams are welcome!
Registration fee is $25 per person. A participant liability waiver is required for each individual who will be participating on-site.
The race will begin at 9:00 am for all participants. There is no time limit for completion. The course is also walker friendly. While we love your furry friends, please leave them at home on race day.
Virtual participation is welcome and available to anyone having to miss the in-person race. A virtual run or walk is done at the participant’s choice of time and location, preferably on the same day as the event.
As the event is a fundraiser, no refunds will be issued. The first 150 registered participants, whether virtual or in-person, will receive a race day medal and swag package.
Runners and walkers alike will enjoy this off-road course, consisting mostly of single-track trails through woods and across many streams. Participants will traverse foot bridges, log ladder bridges, and water crossings while gaining over 345’ of elevation. As the location is an active wildlife sanctuary, expect terrain that accommodates wildlife habitat. Held in late April, the course could be mostly snow covered, wet and leafy, and/or muddy – all part of the seasonal excitement!
Register Here!
Thank you to our Sponsors!

Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl Twilight Walk
2023-04-14 19:15 - 20:30
Enjoy an evening walk and owl prowl with THTLT at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in the Town of Rutland. We’ll learn about the ways animals are adapted to a low-light lifestyle, look for all types of animal tracks and signs, and look and listen for owls! The outing will begin in the parking lot at 7:15 pm. A brief learning session to discuss animal adaptations and the owls we might encounter will be followed by a twilight walk with activities along the way that explore how owls and other animals navigate in low to no light. Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy waterproof boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes.
Register Here

**Cancelled ** Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl Twilight Walk
2023-03-25 19:00 - 20:30
Enjoy a twilight walk and owl prowl with THTLT at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary. We’ll learn about the ways animals are adapted to a low-light lifestyle, look for all types of animal tracks and signs, and look and listen for owls! The outing will begin in the parking lot with a brief learning session to discuss animal adaptations and the owls we might encounter. Then we’ll take a twilight walk with activities along the way that explore how owls and other animals navigate in low to no light. We’ll stop in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy waterproof boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes.
Register Here

Blake Sanctuary Owl Prowl Twilight Walk
2023-03-10 17:30 - 19:00

2023 First Day Fun Outing at Blake Sanctuary
2023-01-01 11:00 - 13:00
Greet the New Year with us at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary on New Year’s Day. We’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of winter during a casual outing in the forest. You are welcome to bring along your snowshoes or XC skis if we have enough snow. We’ll start at 11:00 am and be out of the woods no later than 1:00 pm.
This outing can be listed as a part of the Tug Hill Winter Fun Challenge: www.tughilltomorrowlandtrust.org/winterfunchallenge.
Register here

Winter Solstice Forest Celebration
2022-12-21 19:00 - 20:30
Celebrate the year’s longest night, and the return of longer days with Tug Hill Tomorrow at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary near Watertown on the 2022 winter solstice. We’ll share traditions of solstice celebrations around the world, take a quiet candlelit forest trail walk, listen to a solstice story and create a take-home nature offering.
Event Details

Wednesday, December 21st
7pm-8:30 pm
Meet at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown (Town of Rutland)
Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather

Register Here

How Can I Protect Hemlock Trees from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid?
2022-11-18 10:00 - 12:00
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO PROBABILITY OF HEAVY SNOW AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. Please stay tuned for a rescheduled date. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Join us for a guided walk at the James A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31241 Middle Rd., Watertown (located in the Town of Rutland) and learn to recognize and report Hemlock Woolly Adelgid HWA (or the lack thereof) – an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. This is the first of multiple informational survey outings we’ll be holding in the Tug Hill region this winter. The Eastern Hemlock is a key tree species found throughout Tug Hill that provides many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on provides enough time to protect infested trees and helps to stop the spread to new areas. Trainers will help participants learn how to identify the Eastern Hemlock, survey for HWA and report observations using their smartphone through a free mobile application called iMapInvasives (a community science tool). This first session will also be attended by WPBS Watertown, as the station is putting together a piece on SLELO PRISM’s training and monitoring program with partners. Attendees can opt out of being on camera if desired.
Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps:

Video Tutorial
Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account
Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App

Register Here

Sanctuary Walk & Talk
2022-09-20 13:00 - 15:00
Enjoy a guided walk in the woods, and learn to recognize and report the newest threat to American Beech Trees: Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT), the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), and NYS DEC Forest Health Specialist Maria MoskaLee will lead the program.
Event Details

Tuesday, September 20th
1pm-3pm
Joseph A Blake Wildlife Sanctuary
Registration is required no later than 8 pm on Monday, September 19th.

BLD is spreading rapidly across the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, affecting and killing both native and ornamental beech tree species. Associated with a nematode whose feeding causes dark bands in the leaves. Young trees can die in less than five years after the first signs of damage appear. BLD has only been discovered in recent years. In 2022, it has been found in 14 new counties in New York, for a total of 35 infected counties. It was recently found in Oswego County in the SLELO region, and nearby on the southwestern edge of the Adirondacks.
Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps to be able to report observations and aid state-wide early detection efforts:

Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account
Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App

Register Here

National Trails Day: Volunteer Spring Clean Up in Rutland
2022-06-04 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate National Trails Day with us and other like-minded people while helping us get the trails clipped, pruned and cleared for the summer hiking season!
Event Details

Saturday, June 4th
10am-2pm
Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary
Meet at 10:00 am in the parking lot at 31241 Middle Rd, Watertown

Stay an hour or stay until 2:00 – any help is appreciated. If you have garden clippers, pruners, a hand saw or rake, please bring them along. We will have a limited selection of extra equipment available as well. Please dress for the weather, bring bug spray, and wear sturdy work shoes. We’ll have water (for refillable water bottles), Gatorade, and snacks available.
Register Here

2nd Annual Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K
2022-04-30 09:00 - 13:00
Usher in spring by running or walking with us in the 2nd Annual Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K trail race
Event Details

Saturday, April 30th
Race begins at 9:00 am at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary

Pre-registration is required no later than April 29th. Teams are welcomed as well! A participant liability waiver is required for each individual who will be participating on-site. Registration fee is $25 per person.
The first race wave will begin at 9am, with two waves following at 9:15am and 9:30am. When registering, please select or your wave time. There is no time limit and this course is walker friendly. While we love your furry friends, please leave them at home on race day. THTLT reserves the right to alter the number of participants per wave and wave times due to COVID conditions on race day.
Virtual participation is welcome and available to anyone having to miss the in-person race. As the race is a fundraiser, no refunds will be issued. The first 150 registered runner both virtual and in-person will receive a race day medal and swag package that will include an earth-friendly seed planting kit, cloth tote bag, and more.
Runners and walkers alike will enjoy the challenging course, consisting mostly of single-track trails through woods and across many streams. Traverse foot bridges, log ladder bridges, and water crossings while gaining over 345’ of elevation. As the location is an active wildlife sanctuary, expect terrain that accommodates wildlife habitat. Held in late April, the course could be mostly snow covered, wet and leafy, and/or muddy – all part of the seasonal excitement!
Register Here!

Owl Prowl 4/22
2022-04-22 19:00 - 20:30
**Registration for this event is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations please email lgibbs@tughilltomorrow.org**
Come prowl for owls this spring!
Event Details

Friday, April 22nd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy a quiet twilight owl prowl hike at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary. A brief learning session to cover the owls we might encounter will start us off, then we’ll walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy waterproof boots or shoes.
Register Here

Owl Prowl 4/8
2022-04-08 18:30 - 20:00
Come prowl for owls this winter!
Event Details

Friday, April 8th
6:30pm-8:00pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Register Here

Owl Prowl 3/26
2022-03-26 18:00 - 19:30
**Registration for this event is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellations please email lgibbs@tughilltomorrow.org**
Come prowl for owls this winter!
Event Details

Saturday, March 26th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Owl Prowl Schedule:

Saturday, January 15, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Friday, February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 26, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Register Here

Owl Prowl 3/11
2022-03-11 17:30 - 19:00
Come prowl for owls this winter!
Event Details

Friday, March 11th
5:30pm-7:00pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Owl Prowl Schedule:

Saturday, January 15, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Friday, February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 26, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Register Here

Owl Prowl 2/26
2022-02-26 17:00 - 18:30
Come prowl for owls this winter!
Event Details

Saturday, February 26th
5:00pm-6:30pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Owl Prowl Schedule:

Saturday, January 15, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Friday, February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 26, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Register Here

Owl Prowl 2/11
2022-02-11 16:30 - 18:00
Come prowl for owls this winter!
Event Details

Friday, February 11th
4:30pm-6:00pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Owl Prowl Schedule:

Saturday, January 15, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Friday, February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 26, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Register Here

Owl Prowl 1/15 (Postponed)
2022-01-15 16:00 - 17:30
Due to frigid forecast and icy trails this event as been postponed to Saturday, January 22nd. If you have any questions, contact Lin at lgibbs@tughilltomorrow.org

Come prowl for owls this winter!
Event Details

Saturday, January 15th
4:00pm-5:30pm
Meeting spot: The parking lot of the Joseph A Black Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll take a twilight walk in the woods to listen and look! Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Owl Prowl Schedule:

Friday, February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 26, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Friday, March 11, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 26, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Register Here

First Day Hike, Snowshoe or Ski
2022-01-01 11:00 - 13:00
There’s nothing like fresh air to start the new year off right! Celebrate 2022’s arrival with a First Day Hike at Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust’s 140-acre Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Town of Rutland.
Event Details

Saturday, January 1st
11am- 1pm
Meet at the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown
We’ll hike, ski and/or snowshoe together along the marked trails, and finish up by 1:00 pm.
Dress for the weather, and bring along your cross-country skis or snowshoes if there is snow.

Register Here

Winter Solstice Celebration Hour
2021-12-21 19:00 - 20:00
Celebrate Winter Solstice and welcome longer days together at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Rutland! Come appreciate the longest night of the year with us as we take a short walk in the forest by candlelight, listen to a solstice story and create a take-home nature offering.
Event Details

Tuesday, December 21st
7pm-8pm
Meet at the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown
Please wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather

Register Here

Sanctuary Nature Hike
2021-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
What will you find in the forest? Come explore with us!
Event Details

Saturday, November 13th
10am-12pm
Guests will meet in the sanctuary parking lot at 31241 Middle Road, Watertown, NY.

This is a THTLT staff-led outing of fun, informal activities designed to engage the senses and inspire discovery. For your wildlife sanctuary adventure, please dress comfortably for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring some drinking water with you.
Register Here

Volunteer Trail Day at the Sanctuary
2021-06-05 10:00 - 13:00
Want to lend a hand and get some fresh air? Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust invites you to join in a trail maintenance day on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary, 31827 Middle Road, Rutland from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in honor of National Trails Day. Families and children are encouraged to attend! Spend 30 minutes, an hour or more with us – all help is appreciated.
We’ll be clearing the sanctuary trails of winter debris, picking up litter, and making sure everything is in good condition for hiking. Please wear sturdy boots and comfortable work clothes. Pack a brown bag lunch, water in a reusable bottle, sunscreen, bug dope, and a bee sting kit if appropriate. Bring your favorite loppers and gloves. THTLT will provide extra tools and gloves for volunteers. All skill levels are welcome – we have a lot of work! Trash bags, gloves, water, and snacks will be provided
Register here!

Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K
2021-04-24 09:00
** The deadline to register for this event is Saturday, April 17th**
Dust off your sneakers and join us for the Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker 5K trail race on Saturday, April 24th at 9:00 am at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Rutland.
This challenging trail race consists mostly of single-track wooded trails that will take you across many streams and wildlife areas. You will traverse foot bridges, log ladder bridges, and water crossings while gaining over 345’ of elevation. As the location is an active wildlife sanctuary, expect terrain that accommodates wildlife habitat. Held in late April, this race could be mostly snow covered, or wet and leafy spring mud trails (that’s part of the excitement)!
The Race will begin at 9am, and will follow in waves every 10 minutes (10 runners per wave) as to accommodate social distancing guidelines. There is no time limit and this course is walker friendly. While we love your furry friends, please leave them at home on race day. Virtual participation is welcome. All registered runners both virtual and in person will receive a custom Tug Hill Soggy Sneaker pint glass.
If you are an Employer or a Team Sponsor please send a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of your team members to lgibbs@TugHillTomorrow.org along with a check made payable to Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust to P.O. Box 6063 Watertown, NY 13601 rather than registering online.
Register Here!

March Owl Prowl Twilight Walk
2021-03-20 18:30
Registration is currently full for this event

Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT) invites you to come learn about and prowl for owls on Saturday, March 20th at 6:30 pm at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Rutland. We’ll start by learning a bit about the owls we might encounter, then take a twilight walk to listen and look! This year’s owl prowls are free for the public, thanks to generous support from GYMO and Cross Island Farms. Registration is required no later than Friday, March 19th. Attendance is limited. Masks are required.
We’ll start in the parking lot at 31270 Middle Road, in Rutland, NY. Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Join our waiting list here!

February Owl Prowl
2021-02-26 17:00
Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT) invites you to come learn about and prowl for owls on Friday, February 26th at 5:00 pm at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Rutland. We’ll start by learning a bit about the owls we might encounter, then take a twilight walk to listen and look! This year’s owl prowls are free for the public, thanks to generous support from GYMO and Cross Island Farms. Registration is required no later than Thursday, February 25th. Attendance is limited. Masks are required.
We’ll start in the parking lot at 31270 Middle Road, in Rutland, NY. Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
Due to high demand this event is currently full. If you would like, please join our waiting list and you will be called if a spot opens up.
Join our waiting list here!

January Owl Prowl
2021-02-06 16:30
Due to cold temperatures our January Owl Prowl will be move to Saturday, February 6th. All those that have registered will be notified of the date change.
Registration is currently full for this event, however there are still spots remaining for our February outing. See February Owl Prowl event for details.

Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT) invites you to come learn about and prowl for owls on at 4:30 pm at the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in Rutland. We’ll start by learning a bit about the owls we might encounter, then take a twilight walk to listen and look! This year’s owl prowls are free for the public, thanks to generous support from GYMO and Cross Island Farms. Registration is required no later than Friday, January 29th. Attendance is limited. Masks are required.
We’ll start in the parking lot at 31270 Middle Road, in Rutland, NY. Bring along a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots or shoes. If there is enough snow, and you have them, you are welcome to use snowshoes. The land trust also has a limited number of snowshoes for children and adults available upon request for use during our outings.
