The Cazenovia Preservation Foundation

We protect the historic, agricultural, and natural resources surrounding Cazenovia, New York, for the benefit of our community.

Over

13 miles

of public hiking trails maintained.

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Come join the third annual BioBlitz this Sunday (9/30) from 3-5 pm at Lakeside Park on Cazenovia Lake.
BioBlitz Annual Event webpage : www.cazenovia.edu/news-events/annual-events/bioblitz .

Kids of all ages are invited to learn about local fish, amphibians, plants, and invertebrates during a “BioBlitz” event at Lakeside Park from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, September 30. (in case of thunderstorms the alternative date is October 14). Cazenovia College students in three courses, Field Botany, Environmental Science, and Life In and On the Lake will have several stations organized lakeside and under the pavilion where participants will learn about organisms commonly found in local lakes, wetlands, and forests.
Participants can try netting fish or sampling plants with a rake-toss (please wear clothes and shoes that can get wet). Fish can be observed in a temporary “mini-pond.” Additional Cazenovia College students from the elementary education program will be offering face painting, and students from the environmental biology and biology programs will be available to help young biologists keep track of their “BioBlitz” passport and guide them around the stations (children still must be accompanied by their own adult).
Please wear boots and do not wear anything white. The event is free and open to the public. ... See MoreSee Less

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Land Preservation

It’s our mission to help you protect your land for the enjoyment of future generations. Learn about the 5 ways the CPF can work with you to protect your land. More →

Planned Giving

CPF works in partnership with landowners to protect natural areas, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, scenic open space, and historic sites and structures. More →

Historic Preservation

Do you love your home, your barn, the historic character that it provides to our community? Are you interested in making sure that its history is honored well into the future? More →

Agricultural Protection

We believe agricultural landscapes are an important component in our ‘sense of place’, and we are actively involved in farmland protection. More →

Maintaining

13+ miles

of beautiful hiking trails.

Cazenovia is a great place to experience the natural splendor of Central New York.

Preserving

2506 acres

of local farmland and wilderness.

We want to ensure future generations will experience the same Cazenovia as we do.

Providing

50 years

of community stewardship.

Our vision has remained strong thanks to your generosity and support.

Preservation Success Stories

The Willow Patch: An Evolving Space, Part 1

March 28, 2016

More Success Stories →

We need your support

Nearly 60% of our funding comes from our community. We can’t do it without you!

Your gifts allow kids to have places and programs in which they explore nature, ensure that farms and open space remain an important part of our landscape, and help to conserve the historic character of our regions.

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