Bridgett McCann

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The Story of the Edward & Marlene Schmeer Preserve

More than seventy years ago, Edward “Bud” Schmeer’s parents arrived in Cape Vincent looking for a cottage lot. Instead, they bought an entire farm . . .

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Where Discovery Begins: A New Way to Wander with TILT

Inside, interactive exhibits invite visitors to explore everything from migratory birds and fish habitats to wetlands, trees, invasive species, and . . .

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"Birds Rise Above It All . . ."

Thousand Islands Land Trust honors the Legacy of Sherri Smith

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Bringing Muskellunge Back Through Science and Conservation

Andrew Parnas, and Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) volunteer Owen Trela steady a cooler filled with thousands of young muskellunge . . .

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From Rust to Revival: The Story of Zenda Farms

Zenda Farms has been a silent marker of time to the rich history of Clayton and the Thousand Islands for well over a century. . .

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Connecting the Dots from Desks to Dirt

It started with a Skittle. Not the most traditional way to explain erosion, but . . .

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For Sheep’s Sake – It’s About Time that the Zenda Sheep are Baaccck!

Like a breath of fresh air, everything changed in June of 2023 when Mary Ann Duffy arrived with her flock and furry companions. Her mission was simple yet profound: bring baa-ck life to Zenda.

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Finding Peace in Nature: The Path to Mental Well-Being

“Have you reached nirvana yet?” my family and friends often joke, acknowledging the tranquility that nature offers.

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Mesmerizing!

The one word that fittingly describes the gentle, waving, dance of a rolling meadow in the midday breeze . . . But as family farms grow fewer, their hayfields, pastures, and meadows are falling victim to fragmentation, residential development, conversion to solar, and simple abandonment . . .

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