CPF has submitted a proposal for a major trail connectivity project as part of Cazenovia’s DRI planning process. The goal is straightforward: connect Cazenovia’s trails while making them safer, more accessible, and more welcoming to people of all ages and abilities.

Land trusts structure conservation transactions in many ways to protect natural areas, working farms, forests, wetlands, trails, and historic properties. The best approach depends on the property, the landowner’s goals, available funding, and long-term conservation priorities.

CPF is delighted to welcome Sarah Christiansen to the team as our new Development Coordinator. A lifelong Cazenovia resident with a deep appreciation for the area’s natural landscapes, Sarah brings a unique combination of fundraising, marketing, relationship management, and business analytics experience to CPF.

We are honored to announce the establishment of the CPF Agricultural Lands & Heritage Conservation Fund in memory of our cherished colleague and friend, William A. Wester.

This summer CPF welcomed Colgate’s Upstate Institute fellow Maya Mendez to gain hands-on experience in local conservation while helping CPF lay the groundwork for a long-term approach to managing invasive species on its properties.