Saving the Staghorn Cliffs: 3,000 Feet of Contiguous Lakeshore Protected!
Community support is needed to cover the cost of purchase and permanent stewardship!
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A Closer Look: Louisiana Waterthrush: What’s in a Name?
The waterthrush is a bird of many names, some of them evocative and some of them confounding.
The Living Land: Monthly News for July 2025
Land Donation in Cayuga Lake Watershed to Support Education, a Special Land Trust Ice Cream Flavor, and More!
Donation of Scenic Property in Cayuga Lake Watershed Supports Conservation and Education
Proceeds from the recent sale of the property will be used to create the Carman and Sandra B. Hill Fund.
The Living Land: Monthly News for June 2025
Pristine Skaneateles Shoreline Protected, a New Initiative for Conservation in the Western Finger Lakes, and More!
Finger Lakes Land Trust Secures Pristine Shoreline at the South End of Skaneateles Lake
This acquisition will extend the FLLT’s protected shoreline to 3,000 feet in this area.
Employment Opportunity: Executive Coordinator
The Executive Coordinator provides high-level administrative and technical support in the day-to-day operations of the Land Trust.
Get Your Land Trust Gear! Visit Our Web Store for Shirts, Hoodies, and More!
Show your conservation spirit and inspire others to save more lands and waters in our beautiful region!
Finger Lakes Land Trust Announces Hemlock to High Tor Initiative with Support from New York State
This effort will ensure the future conservation of a 114,000-acre forested landscape.
Land Trust Announces Our Finger Lakes Forever Planned Giving Challenge
Make a lasting impact that protects Our Finger Lakes Forever
Extraordinary Gift Results in New Lakeshore Park for the Village of Aurora
Previously part of Wells College, this land was acquired by FLLT member Grace Bates with the intent of creating the park for public enjoyment.
Wesley Hill Nature Preserve Inducted into the National Old-Growth Forest Network
On May 17, 2025, the Finger Lakes Land Trust’s Wesley Hill Nature Preserve was formally inducted into the…
The Living Land: Monthly News for May 2025
A New Lakeshore Park on Cayuga Lake, Our 36th Annual Meeting, Free Events, and More!
Finger Lakes Land Trust Annual Meeting, June 14, 2025
We invite all Land Trust members to join us for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate our conservation successes of the past year!
The Living Land: Monthly News for April 2025
Chemung River Protection, Over 100 Acres Conserved in Cortland County, and Spring Events!
Land Trust Secures Over 1,600 Feet Along the Chemung River
Located off of County Route 60 in Chemung County, the wooded property contains roosting habitat for Bald Eagles.
A Closer Look at Allelopathy: Better Living through Chemicals
Some plants—invasive or not—secrete biochemicals that inhibit the growth and development of neighboring plant species, giving them an advantage over the competition.
Land Gift Ensures Integrity of James Kennedy State Forest
The FLLT acquired 108 wooded acres in the town of Virgil, Cortland County, near Greek Peak Mountain Resort.
Recording: Regional Conservation Update & Outlook
Learn about our current conservation projects and challenges in this presentation from March 12, 2025.
The Living Land: Monthly News for February 2025
See our latest stories on protection wins in the Skaneateles Lake watershed – and sign up for two free events!
