Helen joined Genesee Land Trust in 2019 to run the Genesee River Alliance and build community engagement around the Genesee River. She spent most of her childhood outside and loves tulips.

In 2016, Greg Hartt and Jenney Stringer purchased a 57-acre farm in Henrietta to start an organic pig farm. In May 2022, Genesee Land Trust received a grand to permanently protect their land from future development.

Last fall we purchased 25 acres of land on Bennett Road in Hilton to create the Salmon Creek Nature Preserve and make it an accessible birding and recreation spot. The property, surrounded on 3 sides by hundreds of acres of conservation land, is bordered by Salmon Creek and includes a small pond. More than 30 species of grassland birds have already been observed, including northern shrike, American wigeon, and horned lark.

Kevin joined Genesee Land Trust in 2015. He oversees all our protected properties and works closely with land owners and community members. In his free time, he loves birding.

Genesee Land Trust has been awarded five grants from New York State, totaling $5,011,096 to purchase conservation easements and permanently protect five family farms in the greater Rochester area. This year’s grants will permanently protect 1,021 acres of agricultural land that’s vital to our nation’s food security and climate mitigation.

We know how important diversity, equity and inclusion is to our community, and one of the commitments we made to the Black Agenda Group is to share the steps we’ve taken to move Genesee Land Trust forward.

Lorna joined Genesee Land Trust in 2013. In her free time she loves hiking with her family and playing ultimate frisbee.

Gay Mills, Executive Director since 1998, plans to retire in early 2023. The search for a replacement is under way.

Farmers across the region are looking for options to ensure that their farm will continue to be farmed for generations. Learn how Genesee Land Trust can help, and meet our farmland protection team.