Wayland Waterfall Becomes Conservancy Preserve
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

Wayland Waterfall Becomes Conservancy Preserve

A long-enjoyed property, hidden off a side road in the town of Wayland, has become Genesee Valley Conservancy’s latest conservation project. This new 20-acre preserve is a mature hemlock forest that features Little Mill Creek cutting through the forested gully.

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Genesee Valley 100 Now Open
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

Genesee Valley 100 Now Open

The Genesee Valley 100 is now open for viewing at Silver Lake Brewing Project and for viewing and sales on our online gallery!

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Swede Family Protects Acreage Across Three Towns
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

Swede Family Protects Acreage Across Three Towns

Gary and Sharon Swede and their two sons Jason and Ryan permanently protected their farmland by placing three conservation easements on their Gary Swede Farms to protect 1,114 acres of highly productive Genesee Valley acres from subdivision and non-agricultural development forever.

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146 Acres Protected in Richmond
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

146 Acres Protected in Richmond

Steve & Jan Ashley donated a conservation easement on 146 acres in the town of Richmond, Ontario County, expanding protections along the Honeoye Creek.

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Oak Tree Race Results
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

Oak Tree Race Results

There were 353 finishers in the 17th Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K that took place in Geneseo on September 5, 2021.  The event, which benefits Genesee Valley Conservancy, is a fundraiser for the local land conservation not-for-profit working to protect habitat, open space, and farmland in the Genesee Valley.

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Conservancy Secures $6.95 Million
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

Conservancy Secures $6.95 Million

Genesee Valley Conservancy secures $6.95 million to purchase protections across 3,000+ acres of highly productive agricultural lands in the Genesee Valley.

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Brothers Protect Kingston Farm in Geneseo
Benjamin Gajewski Benjamin Gajewski

Brothers Protect Kingston Farm in Geneseo

Bob and Dan Kingston have permanently protected their Geneseo farmland by working with Genesee Valley Conservancy to ensure their sixth-generation family farm remains in agriculture.

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