The Living Land: Monthly News for July 2026
A new chance to protect Keuka Lake’s Bluff Point, conservation in the Skaneateles Lake watershed, and summer events
FLLT News
Key conservation updates from the Finger Lakes Land Trust, including press releases and special reports. You can also get our free email newsletter.
Keuka Lake Bluff Point Land Protection Project
Help the Land Trust protect scenic Keuka Lake!
Conservation Project Advances Protection of Skaneateles Lake and Drinking Water Supply for Syracuse
The FLLT protected 90 acres at Eastmere Farms along East Lake Road and Pork Street in the town of Skaneateles.
Video: New Universally Accessible Trail & Expanded Boardwalk at the Park Preserve in Tompkins County
See the new improvements at the Roy H. Park Preserve.
The Living Land: Monthly News for June 2026
Forest Protection in the Emerald Necklace, Hiking Challenge, Free Events, and More
Finger Lakes Land Trust to Apply for Accreditation Renewal
Public comment period now open.
Land Trust and NYS DEC Announce Projects to Protect Ithaca’s Water Supply
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!
The FLLT has launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign to acquire the property and establish a nature preserve open to everyone!
The Living Land: Monthly News for May 2026
New Universally Accessible Trail, Spring Gear, Emerald Necklace Anniversary, and Much More!
Finger Lakes Land Trust Celebrates First Universally Accessible Trail at the Roy H. Park Preserve in Tompkins County
The new features include two scenic overlooks, trail extensions with gentler grades, boardwalk modifications, accessible parking spots, and more.
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!
Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace: Celebrating 20 Years of Conservation Around Southern Cayuga Lake
Help us celebrate and save more land across the region!
Emerald Necklace Hiking Challenge: Earn Your Patch on the Finger Lakes Trail!
FLLT President Andy Zepp will repeat a trek he first completed 20 years ago. You can too!
The Living Land: Monthly News for April 2026
Neighbors Protect Taughannock Creek, the Campaign for Kashong Glen, Land Trust Open House, and More Events
Finger Lakes Land Trust Annual Meeting, June 13, 2026
We invite all Land Trust members to join us for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate our conservation successes of the past year!
Saving Kashong Glen, A Classic Finger Lakes Gorge Over Seneca Lake!
Help us conserve this special place!
The Living Land: Monthly News for February 2026
Partnership Conserves Geneva Gorge, Family Land Protected in Keuka Lake Watershed, Finger Lakes Advocacy Day, and More
Land Trust Partners with Town of Geneva to Conserve the Heart of Kashong Glen
Thanks to this partnership, the heart of “Kashong Glen”—a classic Finger Lakes gorge—is now protected.
Land Trust and Partners Organize First-Ever Finger Lakes Advocacy Day in Albany
Representatives from 15 regional associations gathered to advocate for strengthened investments to protect the Finger Lakes.
Good News from a Year of Working Together!
A look back at major conservation successes of 2025. Thank you for your contributions and hard work!
