Cazenovia Preservation Foundation | Protecting the land, architecture, and agriculture of Cazenovia, New York.

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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Annual Chittenango Creek Clean-Up and Wildlife Shrub Planting
Volunteers are needed for April 21 event.

The annual Chittenango Creek clean-up on April 21 will start at 10:00 a.m. at the Buyea's Hardware parking lot in Cazenovia and end at 11:45 a.m. After the Chittenango Creek clean-up, volunteers will go to the Willow Patch to plant 30 wildlife shrubs in celebration of Arbor Day. The Willow Patch is located on the Carpenter’s Pond Trail just off Mill Street in the village of Cazenovia.

Trash bags will be provided and gloves available to borrow.
Volunteers should wear older clothes and boots.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is being sponsored by Cazenovia College's Environmental Club, Alpha Lambda Delta First Year Honor Society, Alpha Phi Omega national community service fraternity, Fishing Club, the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation, the Madison County Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and Boy Scout Troop 18.

The Chittenango Creek clean-up has been an annual event since the early 2000s. Thanks to the help of many college students and community members, the event results in about two pick-up loads of trash removed from the creek and its surrounding banks.

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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 is provides to our community? Are you interested in making sure that it’s 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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