by Saratoga PLAN | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog, News & Press
Leap of Kindness Day was invented by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce in 2016 as a way to encourage the community to do something good with their “extra day.” Once a month, approximately eight Wildwood Programs members spend the morning doing trail work on...
by Saratoga PLAN | Mar 3, 2020 | Blog, News & Press
“Saratoga PLAN is pleased to have had the opportunity to assist Mr. Bowman in realizing his goals of protecting this farmland,” said Michael Horn, Conservation Director for Saratoga PLAN, adding “the property’s high quality, well-draining soils are ideal for farming,...
by Saratoga PLAN | Mar 3, 2020 | Blog
HWA is an invasive forest aphid-like insect native to Japan that poses a serious threat to Eastern Hemlocks in United States. HWA continues to spread into rural areas of New York State. The GIS intern will identify and map target areas located on PLAN preserves that...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog
Rick Burke, owner of Irish Hill Century Farm, a thoroughbred breeding and boarding operation, grew up in the woods he has now permanently conserved. He recalls hunting, chopping wood, and exploring stone foundations, said to be remnants of 13 Irish families that...
by Saratoga PLAN | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog
Saratoga PLAN can use this funding to purchase the development rights on high quality farmland, keeping the land forever available for farming. If you are interested in learning more about farmland conservation and if it might work for you, please consider attending...
