If you live and work in the Lake Ontario watershed, meaning rainwater that falls here runs into a creek that ultimately flows into the Great Lake, then you know how important it is. But do you know how fragile it is, too? …

Two grants from the New York State Departmental of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the national Land Trust Alliance will partially fund trail improvements at Deer Creek Woods Preserve (Ontario, NY - Wayne County) and Island Cottage Woods Preserve (Greece, NY - Monroe County) to make them more welcoming and accessible for everyone.

A recent land donation created a contiguous 252 acres of permanently protected land in Chili.

We want to hear from you and your neighbors about what would make visiting this birding “hot spot” easier and more enjoyable. Join us at the special open house May 31s.

For 23 years, our annual Native Plant Sale has helped local gardeners add more food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and birds. This year’s will be May 10.

Learn fun facts about this important woodland critter that was nearly extinct 100 years ago but is making a comeback thanks to decades of conservation efforts.

You can help support funding for conservation by contacting your state representatives and telling them what matters most to you.

Neha Harshita Sood, our board president and Director of Sustainability at RIT, shares her thoughts about volunteering with Genesee Land Trust, enjoying the outdoors, and what brings her hope.

When you take these 3 winter walks along the Genesee River, enjoy free audio tours from our partner Tour Blend (iOS and Androis apps available).

8 family farms = 1,748 Acres permanently protected in 2024!

Breanna Shaver and members of her Boy Scout troop spent 3 years creating illustrations of grassland and wetland birds to make new signs at nature preserves in Pultneyville and Webster.

When Genesee Land Trust creates a public nature preserve, we rely on strong relationships to keep protected land and water thriving. Hipp Brook Preserve in Penfield is a great example.

Bill and Audrey Steimer have spent 40+ years protecting the health of their farmland. In 2023 they turned their 122 acres into “forever farmland” by working with Genesee Land Trust to secure a state grant.

In 2023, Genesee Land Trust protected 1,300+ acres across 5 properties in Monroe, Wayne and Ontario counties. This article - updated from our Fall/Winter 2023 newsletter with final totals - highlights our progress since founding in 1989. We couldn’t do it without the ongoing support of our generous donors. Thank you!