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News & Events

Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace: Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation Around Southern Cayuga Lake

April 22, 2026 in FLLT News

Help us celebrate and save more land across the region!

Finger Lakes Land Trust to Apply for Accreditation Renewal

June 5, 2026 in FLLT News, Press Releases

Public comment period now open.

Land Trust and NYS DEC Announce Projects to Protect Ithaca’s Water Supply

June 2, 2026 in FLLT News, Press Releases

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Finger Lakes Land Trust protected two parcels totaling 33 acres to protect water quality and help safeguard public drinking water sources for the City of Ithaca.

A Forest Gem on Newfield’s Irish Hill: Help Save This Land in the Emerald Necklace!

May 26, 2026 in FLLT News

The FLLT has launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign to acquire the property and establish a nature preserve open to everyone!

Employment Opportunity: Director of Conservation

May 21, 2026 in FLLT News

The Director of Conservation is responsible for leading the team that implements the Land Trust’s land and water conservation programs.

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Upcoming Events

37th Annual Meeting and Celebration

June 13, 2026

We invite all Land Trust members to join us at Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor!

Talks & Treks: Guided Hike at the Steege Hill Nature Preserve

June 20, 2026

A free, public event at the Steege Hill Nature Preserve

Bird Banding at the Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve

June 25, 2026

Visit a newly established bird banding station to see birds up close and learn about their behavior.

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