The Living Land: Monthly News for February 2024
Land Trust Completes Largest Project in Its 35-Year History, a New Initiative on Keuka Lake, and a Free Online Event!
Key conservation updates from the Finger Lakes Land Trust, including press releases and special reports. You can also get our free email newsletter.
Land Trust Completes Largest Project in Its 35-Year History, a New Initiative on Keuka Lake, and a Free Online Event!
The Land Trust acquired nearly 1,000 acres featuring one mile of frontage along the Canisteo River, just southwest of Corning.
June 2024 Update: Bad Bear Hill is officially open to the public! See the trail map and parking…
FLLT Board Member Karen Meriwether honored with a contribution to the Bluff Point Conservation Initiative.
Containing woodlands, meadows, crop fields, and a small vineyard, the property has been managed by Dale Shaw’s family since it was first purchased in the 1940s.
The easement protects 182 acres in the town of Southport, Chemung County.
A look back at major conservation successes of 2023. Thank you for your contributions and hard work!
The properties were purchased as part of a new initiative to conserve lands significant for their ecological value, water quality, and scenic beauty.
Learn about our latest land and water conservation projects, recorded December 13, 2023.
700 Native Trees Planted, Regional Conservation Update, and More!
The Salmon Creek Bird Sanctuary was established as a collaboration between the FLLT and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology in 1988.
Staff from both organizations participated in the planting, which The Nature Conservancy funded as part of an effort to scale up tree planting across New York State.
Canandaigua Lake Shoreline Protected, Owasco Lake Tree Planting, Double Your Impact, and More!
The forested lakefront property contains just over 350 feet along a pristine undeveloped cove.
Establishing native trees at this site will enhance wildlife habitat, promote plant diversity, and create an important stream buffer to reduce nutrient runoff to Owasco Lake.
Largest Project in Skaneateles Lake Watershed Completed, Double Your Impact, and More!
The organization has protected 690 acres at Jackson-Noel Farms in Onondaga County.
81 acres have been added to the Fischer Old Growth Forest Natural Area.
Thanks to the dedication of FLLT members, partners, and volunteers, the organization has protected more than 30,000 acres!
Conservation of this property secures scenic views, protects grassland bird habitat, and creates new recreation opportunities.