Within the Finger Lakes region, areas around Canandaigua, Ithaca, and Cortland are among the most threatened in the state according to American Farmland Trust’s “Farms Under Threat” report.

The preserve is a gift from Jerusalem residents Art and Kay Wilder.

The property contains 785 feet of frontage along the Owasco Inlet and is adjacent to the Owasco Flats Wildlife Management Area.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input.

This property provides an important connection between state lands on Bare Hill and two other parcels previously acquired by the Land Trust.

The property was generously donated to the organization by community members Cornelia “Nelly” Farnum and Jack Booker.

The Land Trust acquired a 35-acre property at the southeastern end of Otisco Lake.

The Land Trust purchased 75 acres of woodlands in Cortland and Onondaga counties, linking the organization’s High Vista and Hinchcliff Family preserves,

The grantees were chosen based on their ability to benefit youth by fostering their connection with nature.

Opening of the property to the public is planned for 2021.