Photo: Bill Hecht

The Living Land: Monthly News for February 2016

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Photo: Bil Hecht

Land Trust Completes First Project on Otisco Lake!

The Land Trust has acquired a 38-acre property containing 1,300 feet of undeveloped shoreline on Otisco Lake in the town of Spafford.  The forested property features prime habitat for Bald Eagles, Osprey, and a variety of waterfowl.  See the Story

Photo: Dan Elswit

Leave your Legacy and Help Conserve Land for Future Generations.

Imagine your legacy helping to conserve the lands and waters of the Finger Lakes region.  Learn more about planned giving.

Photo: Melissa Groo

Snowy Owls: Coming to an Airport Near You.

In the winter of 2013-2014, there was a massive southward irruption of Snowy Owls (Bubo scandiaca); it was, by some estimates, the largest in a century.  See the Story

Photo: Peg Wilson

Trees, Honey Bees and a Paddle on Skaneateles Lake! See our 2016 Events Schedule!

Experience a presentation by the world’s leading expert on Honey Bee behavior, learn how to identify trees with Akiva Silver, or take a paddle to the Staghorn Cliffs on Skaneateles Lake! Our events season is underway with more to come! See our events calendar.

Video of the Month

Bundle up to watch this winter scene from Ellis Hollow.  The air was 12°F but the sun was shining and the creek was running.  See other clips on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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