Students Help Prepare for Invasive Species Battle
SUNY Geneseo professor Dr. Kristina Hannam and her conservation biology students completed a class project to help the Conservancy in our battle against the adelgid.
Genesee Valley Landowner Workshop Returns!
Genesee Valley Conservancy and Cornell Cooperative Extension are excited to announce that registration has opened for the 2022 Landowner Workshop.
New Bridge Built at Indian Fort Nature Preserve
The Indian Fort Nature Preserve has a new bridge thanks to the hard work of many volunteers and a lumber donation by Glenn Steed of Steed Energy!
Boy Scout Troop 4070 at Indian Fort Nature Preserve
Over the past year, Indian Fort Nature Preserve has served as a meeting place and outdoor learning lab for Geneseo Boy Scout Troop 4070.
Farmland Protection - Informational Workshop Dates Set
Join us for information workshops regarding the Livingston and Wyoming county farmland protection program. This is a mandatory meeting for all landowners interested in participating.
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.
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!
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.
White Family Conserves 208 Year-Old Highgrove Farm in Groveland
Two conservation easements placed on lands worked by Highgrove Farm will protect 1,069 highly productive Genesee Valley acres from subdivision and non-agricultural development forever.
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.
Mulligan Family Protects Acreage in Avon
The Mulligan family has protected 547 acres in Avon, adding to their previous farmland protection projects with the Conservancy!
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.
Oak Tree Race Returns to Geneseo
In less than two weeks, runners will descend upon Geneseo for the 17th Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk!
Professor/Students Study Frog Vocalizations at Indian Fort
Dr. Hannam and her students are interested in using the recordings to monitor which species are using the ponds and what their cycles of calling activity are.
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.
Eagle Scout Project Expands Trails at Mill Creek
Boy Scout Sawyer Barron of Troop 38 in Dansville has created a new trail at Mill Creek Nature Preserve in Wayland.
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.
Photo Exhibit Features Protected Farmland Farmers
This exhibit of images by photographer Rebecca Drobis captures the story of agriculture in the Genesee River watershed.
True Family Protects Perry Farmland
Landowners Brian True and Stacia True have protected 770 acres of farmland in Perry, Wyoming County!