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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
Mar 15, 2024


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
Feb 22, 2024


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
Nov 30, 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
Oct 27, 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
Sep 6, 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
Aug 22, 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
Jul 25, 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
Jun 21, 2023


The Invasive Tree that Threatens Our Forests
Norway maples are an invasive species in Western New York.

Kyle Semmel
Mar 17, 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...

Rachel Chrostowski
Feb 1, 2023
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