Portrait of the Artist as Operations Manager: Angeline Woodworth
When she was a student at Maryvale High School in Cheektowaga, Angeline Woodworth’s teacher asked everyone in her advanced placement...
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Kyle Semmel
Oct 30
Making a Permanent Home in Western New York
In 1985, San Diego native Judy Paul and her then husband bought a property along Eighteenmile Creek in Concord, NY, packed up all their...
Gabriella Cilento
Oct 2
Leaf litter: Keep it on the Ground
Leaving the leaves where they land means they will play a vital role in supporting wildlife throughout the winter months.
Kyle Semmel
Sep 27
At Home in the Woods: A Profile of Sarah Costlow
When you think about Johnstown, PA—a city of 18,000 in Western Pennsylvania—maybe you think about the Great Flood of 1889. In late May of...
Kyle Semmel
Sep 26
Conservation Celebration in Pictures
Photos from our 1st annual Conservation Celebration.
Andrew Gaerte
Jul 17
Behind the Scenes at the Land Conservancy: A Profile of Kyle Semmel
You may not recognize our Communications Manager, Kyle Semmel. But he recently celebrated his 5th anniversary with the Land Conservancy.
Kyle Semmel
Jun 26
Are Wildlife Crossings Coming to WNY?
We view wildlife crossings as a vital component of our ongoing work building the WNY Wildway, our ambitious, long-term plan to protect, conn
Kyle Semmel
Apr 30
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Know the Signs
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect that is increasing in abundance throughout western New York.
Kyle Semmel
Apr 10
Every Living Creature Deserves Agency: A profile of Cathleen Maine, Deputy Director
Decisions based solely on economic arguments have vast consequences for nature, and we see this borne out today.
Kyle Semmel
Mar 27
Finding a Frogsicle: The Amazing Amphibians in Our Backyard
By Donna Barski Early last spring, I gently lifted a small frog that was trapped in a mat of thick icy-slush covering my pond. I suspect ...
Kyle Semmel
Mar 15
Connecting with Nature, Building the Next Generation of Conservationists: Rachel Chrostowski, Farmland Conservation Director
When she was a kid, Rachel Chrostowski played along creek banks with her little brother. They lifted rocks in search of crayfish and...
Kyle Semmel
Feb 22
The Single Most Important Thing: A Profile of Josh Balisteri, Stewardship Director
Josh Balisteri grew up in Orchard Park, a stone’s throw from one of his favorite childhood stomping grounds: Chestnut Ridge Park. His...
Kyle Semmel
Nov 30, 2023
What's next for Jajean? Conservation in the Galapagos, Andes, and Amazon.
By Jajean Rose-Burney, Deputy Executive Director I want to share some exciting news with you. I recently accepted a new job with the...
Kyle Semmel
Oct 27, 2023
Designing and Building the Hiking Trails at the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands
What goes into building a trail? Stewardship Director, Josh Balisteri explains the process for the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands.
Kyle Semmel
Sep 6, 2023
Creature Feature: Eastern Gray Squirrel
By Lauren Nikiel The creature scurries from tree to tree, along the height of the fence, and up to the long stretch of branches that he...
Kyle Semmel
Aug 22, 2023
The Land Conservancy Names Marisa Riggi Executive Director
By Kathy Bieler, Board President I am thrilled to announce that the Land Conservancy Board of Directors has officially lifted the...
Kyle Semmel
Jul 25, 2023
A Summer Concert in the Forest: Gray Tree Frogs in Western New York
Learn how gray tree frogs mate in the summer in a pond in Western New York.
Kyle Semmel
Jun 21, 2023
The Remarkable Floating Fen
by Kyle Semmel, Communications Manager When Fredonia college students purchased the land that would become the College Lodge Forest in...
Kyle Semmel
Mar 17, 2023
The Invasive Tree that Threatens Our Forests
Norway maples are an invasive species in Western New York.
Rachel Chrostowski
Feb 1, 2023
Saving Farmland
By Rachel Chrostowski, Farmland Protection Specialist During the summer when I was a kid, I spent the days out at my grandmother’s house...
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