new bog bridging

On Monday, September 21, a small crew of Monday Stewards replaced a section of rotted bog bridging at the Ballston Creek Preserve.  Thank you volunteers! Be sure to visit the Ballston Creek Preserve to enjoy the new bridging, scenic creek lookouts, and woodland...

in lieu of feast

It is with regret that I write to inform you that the 15th Feast will not be held this year. The health and safety of our community is of greatest importance and our traditional large gathering is simply not possible during these pandemic times.The health and safety...

keep new york farming

  And every day, Saratoga PLAN works with Saratoga County farmers to conserve more acres of fertile soils and farmable land. As a large agricultural state, New York relies heavily on farmers to influence its economic standing. In response to Governor Cuomo’s...

ode to the tractor

Now, this may seem silly, but really, stop and think: how much do you know about this tool that contributes so significantly to putting food on your plate? After the first tractor roared across farmland, productivity on farms skyrocketed. As the tractor has developed...

mark of distinction

Since 2003, Saratoga PLAN has been protecting the land that the people of Saratoga County love and connect with: its farms and open spaces. Now Saratoga PLAN announced it has renewed its land trust accreditation – proving once again that, as part of a network of over...

trail ethics explained

Whether discovering botany for the first time or rekindling a love of trail running, people are spending more time outside, which means more visitors to Saratoga PLAN preserves. Though we are over the moon about the number of new and familiar faces recreating along...