Become a conservation hero!

You can make a real impact by protecting land forever. Donations to Otsego Land Trust go directly to conserving fields, forests, and waterways in our own region.

This past year, we have:

• Protected an additional 293 acres with conservation easements.

• Improved the trail markings, maps, and parking at our six public preserves.

• Partnered with the American Farmland Trust to boost efforts to protect working agricultural lands.

 This year we intend to:

• Bring more than 1,000 additional acres of private land into conservation easements.

• Encourage the use of NYS environmental funds to protect 668 acres of forests and wetlands on Crumhorn Mountain.

• Open new trails on the north side of Brookwood Point.

• Foster a direct appreciation of natural resources through community events.

Right now, ONLY 5.6% of the land in Otsego County is protected from commercial or residential development.

THE TIME IS NOW to save our scenic views and beautiful hillsides, the waterways we love, the farms that feed us, and the forests that give us clean air. Conservation easements help private landowners protect their land FOREVER. They still own and use their land, knowing that it will remain intact no matter who owns it in the future.

Help us conserve more of the Otsego region’s natural resources. Donate by June 1 to receive an invitation to our private garden party at Brookwood Point this summer and the chance to meet other supporters.

Thank you for all that you do!