Grant to Help Fund Pollinator Habitat at Island Preserve

A grant has been awarded to the Conservancy by the New York Community Trust to support the creation of native pollinator habitat on the Island Preserve in Geneseo.

This preserve was expanded with a gift of 17 acres in 2021 and a trailhead access parcel on Steeplechase Drive in 2024.

The Conservancy has been developing plans on how to establish these new sections with consideration to the up front costs as well as the long term management and maintenance that would be required.

This grant award will help the Conservancy establish native pollinator habitat on the expansion fields through funding field preparation, planting, and establishment maintenance. The funding will also support the planting of the Steeplechase trailhead with native friendly species along with community educational and outreach events to promote the benefits of using native plants for our local wildlife and pollinators.

The award of $105,000 will provide significant support to efforts at this preserve.

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Genesee Valley Conservancy is a nationally accredited non-profit conservation organization working to protect the habitat, open space and farmland in the Genesee River watershed.  Over 39,002 acres of natural habitat and productive farm and forest land have been conserved by Genesee Valley Conservancy in partnership with private landowners.  The organization also owns nature preserves open to the public for recreation and education.  For more information visit www.geneseevalleyconservancy.org