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Street Trees Planted Along Nations Road
Benjamin Gajewski 11/7/23 Benjamin Gajewski 11/7/23

Street Trees Planted Along Nations Road

We’ve planted 53 new street trees along Nations Road this fall!

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Grant to Help Protect Wetlands Along Honeoye Creek
Benjamin Gajewski 10/11/23 Benjamin Gajewski 10/11/23

Grant to Help Protect Wetlands Along Honeoye Creek

A $50,000 grant will help support the acquisition of 199 acres of wetlands and uplands along the Honeoye Creek

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Staff Attend New York Land Conservation Conference
Benjamin Gajewski 10/4/23 Benjamin Gajewski 10/4/23

Staff Attend New York Land Conservation Conference

Each spring, land conservationists from across New York gather to attend the NY Land Conservation Conference.

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Capacity & Excellence Grant Awarded For Preserve Work
Benjamin Gajewski 9/27/23 Benjamin Gajewski 9/27/23

Capacity & Excellence Grant Awarded For Preserve Work

While there are many invasive species found on Genesee Valley Conservancy nature preserves, a grant will help the organization document these species and prioritize their removal.

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Dunklebergs Leaving Conesus Forest to Conservancy
Benjamin Gajewski 9/20/23 Benjamin Gajewski 9/20/23

Dunklebergs Leaving Conesus Forest to Conservancy

When Neal and Cecile Dunkleberg were working to update their Will, they had several things to consider: a son, daughter, lifelong family friend, and their land.

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Staff Advise Local Governments on Farmland Protection
Benjamin Gajewski 9/13/23 Benjamin Gajewski 9/13/23

Staff Advise Local Governments on Farmland Protection

Success in farmland protection is the result of many factors, one of which is local towns and policy makers supporting farmland protection in their communities by thoughtful planning.

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Remembering Board Member Helge Heen
Benjamin Gajewski 9/6/23 Benjamin Gajewski 9/6/23

Remembering Board Member Helge Heen

Remembering Board Member Helge Heen.

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Informational Kiosk Added to Island Preserve
Benjamin Gajewski 8/30/23 Benjamin Gajewski 8/30/23

Informational Kiosk Added to Island Preserve

Hello, my name is Jacob Shearer and I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 4070 located in Geneseo, NY.

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Trail Accessibility Improved at Indian Fort Nature Preserve
Benjamin Gajewski 8/23/23 Benjamin Gajewski 8/23/23

Trail Accessibility Improved at Indian Fort Nature Preserve

I just completed my Eagle project with Genesee Valley Conservancy.

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177 Acres Along Honeoye Creek Protected by Genesee Valley Conservancy 
Benjamin Gajewski 8/17/23 Benjamin Gajewski 8/17/23

177 Acres Along Honeoye Creek Protected by Genesee Valley Conservancy 

Genesee Valley Conservancy has purchased 177 acres of critical wetland and upland habitat in Richmond, Ontario County, to expand and connect the Taylor Marsh Preserve and Honeoye Creek Wildlife Management Area!

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Kevin Killigrew Joins Staff as Seasonal Land Steward
Benjamin Gajewski 8/16/23 Benjamin Gajewski 8/16/23

Kevin Killigrew Joins Staff as Seasonal Land Steward

Welcome Kevin, this year’s Land Steward.

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Trout Unlimited Helps Support Fishing at Gully Preserve
Benjamin Gajewski 8/9/23 Benjamin Gajewski 8/9/23

Trout Unlimited Helps Support Fishing at Gully Preserve

Thanks to Trout Unlimited for helping support our work to conserve this important stream for trout and people in Wayland, Stueben County!

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Sparta Farms Protect Farmland With 57% Prime Soils
Benjamin Gajewski 8/2/23 Benjamin Gajewski 8/2/23

Sparta Farms Protect Farmland With 57% Prime Soils

This spring, 1,512 acres of prime agricultural land and valuable soil resources were protected by this farm in partnership with Genesee Valley Conservancy.

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Quiz Night Registration Open
Benjamin Gajewski 6/14/23 Benjamin Gajewski 6/14/23

Quiz Night Registration Open

Join us July 22 for this year’s Genesee Valley Quiz Night! Reserve your team table today!

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Oak Tree Race Registration Opens for 2023
Benjamin Gajewski 6/1/23 Benjamin Gajewski 6/1/23

Oak Tree Race Registration Opens for 2023

Registration is now open for the 19th annual Oak Tree Half Marathon & 5K taking place in Geneseo NY on September 3rd, 2023.

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NYS Farmland Protection Program Surpasses 100,000 Protected Acres
Benjamin Gajewski 4/20/23 Benjamin Gajewski 4/20/23

NYS Farmland Protection Program Surpasses 100,000 Protected Acres

Milestone Highlights the Success and Flexibility of New York’s Farmland Protection Program

More than 107,000 Acres of Farmland on Nearly 370 Farms Protected from Future Development

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Volunteers Help Improve Local Nature Preserves
Benjamin Gajewski 3/31/23 Benjamin Gajewski 3/31/23

Volunteers Help Improve Local Nature Preserves

VOLUNTEER AT YOUR LOCAL PRESERVE

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Genesee County Announces the First County-Wide Farmland Protection Workshop
Benjamin Gajewski 3/29/23 Benjamin Gajewski 3/29/23

Genesee County Announces the First County-Wide Farmland Protection Workshop

Genesee County farmers, join us to learn about farmland protection opportunities, what it means for your farm, your family, and your land and the process to apply if you are interested.

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Meet Molly Cassatt: Stewardship Director
Benjamin Gajewski 3/17/23 Benjamin Gajewski 3/17/23

Meet Molly Cassatt: Stewardship Director

At a young age, Molly developed an appreciation for the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors and rural landscapes.

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New York Voters Pass Environmental Bond Act
Benjamin Gajewski 3/3/23 Benjamin Gajewski 3/3/23

New York Voters Pass Environmental Bond Act

Last fall, voters overwhelmingly passed the largest environmental bond act in the State’s history.

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[Megamenu]Climate CommitmentHuman impacts are increasingly affecting the environment around the globe.  We are working to mitigate those impacts in the Genesee Valley through conservation efforts and by doing our work in a climate-conscious way.

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Climate Commitment

Human impacts are increasingly affecting the environment around the globe. We are working to mitigate those impacts in the Genesee Valley through conservation efforts and by doing our work in a climate-conscious way.

[Megamenu]Research & EducationOur protected lands provide more than beautiful places to hike and farm, they are active classrooms for local schools and universities.

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Research & Education

Our protected lands provide more than beautiful places to hike and farm, they are active classrooms for local schools and universities.

[Megamenu]Community EmpowermentEach year we offer internships to college students interested in the environmental field.  Students spend a semester working with staff, learning about the operations of a not-for-profit, and diving into their specific…

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Community Empowerment

Each year we offer internships to college students interested in the environmental field. Students spend a semester working with staff, learning about the operations of a not-for-profit, and diving into their specific project that will help advance our work.