Finger Lakes Land Trust / June 10, 2026
When woodlands in the heart of Ithaca’s Emerald Necklace came on the market, the Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) moved quickly to negotiate a purchase. These aren’t just any woodlands – they are 127 acres of towering oaks, maple, hemlock, and beech on Newfield’s beautiful Irish Hill, amid a 6,000-acre block of conservation lands.
The FLLT has launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign to acquire the property and establish a nature preserve, with hiking trails to connect with two miles of paths on the adjacent Greensprings Cemetery. The campaign includes funds needed to demolish two abandoned structures and build the Stewardship Fund for long-term management. You can advance the campaign with a gift online:
