The Western New York Land Conservancy's conservation footprint is growing. We've protected more than 8,400 acres of WNY, a figure we aim to nearly double in the next five years. Though the protection of land is a critical step in our conservation work— whether through acquisition or conservation easement—it's only a single part of a larger process. By protecting land, we aim to ensure healthy and stable ecosystems where plants and animals will thrive well into the future. To

We are so excited to open our Floating Fen Preserve to the public in October. Ever wonder what goes into building a hiking trail? Check out the gallery of images below to see a pictorial overview.

A profile of our Grant Specialist, Kyra Umrigar.

When she was a student at Maryvale High School in Cheektowaga, Angeline Woodworth’s teacher asked everyone in her advanced placement...

You may not recognize our Communications Manager, Kyle Semmel. But he recently celebrated his 5th anniversary with the Land Conservancy.

Decisions based solely on economic arguments have vast consequences for nature, and we see this borne out today.

Josh Balisteri grew up in Orchard Park, a stone’s throw from one of his favorite childhood stomping grounds: Chestnut Ridge Park. His...