Behold the Lowly Land Snail
Native land snails serve as cleanup crews of the ecosystem.
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Every post from the FLLT newsdesk, including stories, features, reports, publications, and blogs. You can also get our free email newsletter.
Series of Free Conservation Workshops Planned
Learn about various tools available for conserving your land.
Land Trust Launches Six Mile Creek Protection Project
The parcel contains over 900 feet of frontage on Six Mile Creek – the source of Ithaca’s drinking water.
The Living Land: Monthly News for March 2016
Monthly conservation news for March 2016
Conklin Gully Protected After Seven-Year Effort
Conklin Gully is known to many residents of the western Finger Lakes as one of the region’s premiere gorge walks.
Land Trust Earns Accreditation Status
The Land Trust joins 342 accredited land trusts that demonstrate their commitment to professional excellence.
The Living Land: Monthly News for February 2016
Monthly conservation news for February 2016.
Land Trust Protects Rare Stretch of Shoreline
The site provides prime habitat for Bald Eagles, Osprey, and a variety of waterfowl.
The Year in Review and a Heartfelt Thank You
A look back at major conservation wins in 2015 and your extraordinary contributions.
Historic Site of Mark Twain’s Summer Home Protected
Over 200 acres adjacent to the historic summer home of Mark Twain, now protected.
Snowy Owls
In North America, Snowy Owl irruptions have become an almost annual event.
FLLT Newsletters (2016)
4 issues of The Land Steward from 2016.
Afoot in the Field (Vol 7, Issue 1)
Winter 2015-2016
Charitable IRA Rollover Renewed for 2015
Congress has renewed the charitable IRA roll-over, retroactive to January 1, 2015.
Congress Passes Important Conservation Legislation
This is the single greatest legislative action in decades to support land conservation.
200 Acres in the Skaneateles Lake Watershed Conserved Forever
Perhaps the crown jewel is the 4,505 foot stretch of Bear Swamp Creek that flows through the property.
Acquisition Expands State’s Largest Wildlife Management Area
Addition of this land to the adjacent wildlife management area will significantly enhance public access.
The Ghost in the Woods
Ghost Pipes aren’t green because they don’t photosynthesize.
Bird Conservation Area Near Canandaigua Lake Opened to Public
The West River Preserve encompasses 65 acres of restored grassland bird habitat near the south end of Canandaigua Lake.
Public Invited to Guided Hikes at Hinchcliff Family Preserve
The 206 acre preserve features more than a mile of fields and forests with panoramic views of Skaneateles Lake.
