Saratoga P.L.A.N. helps protect the exceptional quality of life in our region by working to preserve open spaces and special places for present and future generations.
Conserving open spaces and special places in Saratoga County for present and future generations.
As a land trust, we protect land in the Saratoga region through purchases and donations of land and conservation easements, to protect important natural resources and open spaces. We have protected over 3,115 acres of land in the Saratoga region and have over 1,000 acres of projects now in the works.
As a community partner, we help landowners, developers, community and government agencies find innovative ways to guide development, reduce sprawl, preserve and enhance outdoor recreational areas and protect the natural qualities of the region
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Mar16
Family Walks in the Woods
The Holistic Moms Network, Children & Nature Saratoga & Saratoga P.L.A.N, bring you:“Family Walks in the Woods 2011” Get out and enjoy nature with your kids. We will walk on land preserved and maintained by Saratoga P.L.A.N. Walking children, babies in .. more
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Feb09
Coldbrook Preserve Trails Meeting
Saratoga P.L.A.N. to host Public Meeting Please join Saratoga P.L.A.N. (Preserving Land and Nature) for a public meeting to collect input and recruit volunteers for the development of the Coldbrook Preserve trails. The meeting will be held February 9th at 7pm at the Ba .. more
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Jan29
Fire Tower Challenge – Spruce Mountain Snowshoe (or Hike
Saratoga PLAN invites you to a Fire Tower Challenge – Spruce Mountain Snowshoe (or Hike) Saturday, January 29, 10am-2:30pm Have you accepted the Fire Tower Challenge? Hundreds of people are trying to hike all the Adirondack Mountain peaks with fire towers. Althoug .. more
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Jan11
Coldbrook Preserve
New Saratoga P.L.A.N. Preserve Offers Protection to Turtles, Recreation to Residents NORTHUMBERLAND -- Turtles and outdoor enthusiasts alike received a gift this past holiday season as Saratoga P.L.A.N. finalized the purchase of its newest public nature preserve .. more
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Oct13
Educational Series Update
Saratoga PLAN Sponsors a 3-Part Educational Series “Balancing Growth & Open Space Resources in Saratoga County” Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land And Nature) is sponsoring a 3-part educational series titled “Balancing Growth and Open Space Resources in .. more
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Oct06
Saratoga PLAN Sponsors 3-part Educational Series "Balancing Growth and Open Space"
Saratoga Springs, New York Saratoga PLAN Sponsors a 3-Part Educational Series “Balancing Growth & Open Space Resources in Saratoga County” Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature) will be sponsoring a 3-part educational series titled “Balanc .. more
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Oct06
Saratoga PLAN Educational Series
Saratoga PLAN's 3- Part Educational Series “Balancing Growth and Open Space begins tonight. Part one will examine population growth in the Saratoga region and includes a presentation by Rocco Ferraro, Executive Director of the Capital District Regional Planning Commi .. more
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Aug27
Saratoga PLAN accepts title to 614 acres!
Saratoga P.L.A.N Accepts title to 614 acres of the Hennig Preserve in the Town of Providence! On August 23rd, Saratoga P.L.A.N. accepted a gift of a six hundred and fourteen acre property in the Town of Providence. The property is entirely forested and is located on .. more
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Aug27
Saratoga PLAN accepts title to 614 acres!
Saratoga P.L.A.N Accepts title to 614 acres of the Hennig Preserve in the Town of Providence! On August 23rd, Saratoga P.L.A.N. accepted a gift of a six hundred and fourteen acre property in the Town of Providence. The property is entirely forested and is located on .. more
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Aug27
Saratoga PLAN accepts title to 614 acres!
Saratoga P.L.A.N Accepts title to 614 acres of the Hennig Preserve in the Town of Providence! On August 23rd, Saratoga P.L.A.N. accepted a gift of a six hundred and fourteen acre property in the Town of Providence. The property is entirely forested and is located on .. more
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Aug22
Tour de Farm Bike Ride
ASA and Saratoga PLAN Host Tour de Farm Bike Event This Sunday What: 3rd Annual Tour de Farm Bike Ride to Benefit Farmland Conservation When: Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon Where: Hand Melon Farm pick your .. more
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Aug13
Feast of the Fields
Feast of the Fields Showcases Region’s Chefs and Farms Unique culinary event benefits Saratoga P.L.A.N. Sept. 23 Feast of the Fields takes pla .. more
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Aug03
Family Trail Walk
Come join us for family walks out on the trail. Get out and appreciate nature with your kids. We will be walking on land preserved and maintained by Saratoga P.L.A.N. Walking children, babies in slings, toddlers in strollers all welcome. Walks are every other Tuesday f .. more
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Jul28
Saratoga PLAN announces Conservation Easement in Greenfield
Wing Road Farm Conservation Easement Town of Greenfield, New York Saratoga P.L.A.N. is proud to announce the conservation of 50 acres in the Town of Greenfield, New York. This conservation easement is part of Wing Road Farm, a portion of which is a working farm. Th .. more
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Jun08
Family Trail Walk Series
Family Trail Walk Series-Every other Tuesday, beginning June 8th from 10am to 12pm. Come join us for free family walks out on the trail. Get out and appreciate nature with your kids. We will be walking on land preserved and mai .. more
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Jun05
Saratoga PLAN celebrates National Trails Day
Saturday, June 5th Ribbon Cutting at Victory Woods, 11am Join The National Park Service, Saratoga PLAN and others on June 5th as we celebrate National Trails Day with the opening of the Victory Woods, a 22-acre property near the Saratoga Battlefield Monument. Sarat .. more
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May15
Saratoga PLAN Kayak Tour
Saratoga P.L.A.N.: Guided kayak trip – with Lorraine Skibo. Saturday May 15. 10 AM until 2PM Meet at Lake Lonely Boat Livery Free program – but Livery charges $5 to launch. Guided by avid kayaker Lorraine Skibo we will paddle Lake Lonely Boat Li .. more
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May12
Help Stop the Spread of Didymo in Kayaderosseras Creek
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on May 12, 2010 that the presence of didymo (Didymosphenia geminate), an invasive alga, has been confirmed in the Kayaderosseras Creek in Saratoga County. This is the fifth renowned trout stream i .. more
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Apr29
Conservation in Wilton NY by Saratoga PLAN
Saratoga P.L.A.N. Announces the Conservation of 82 acre farm in the town of Wilton. Saratoga P.L.A.N. (preserving land and nature) is proud to announce the completion of an 82 acre conservation easement on a farm in Wilton New York. This beautiful p .. more
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Apr23
Garden Party for Saratoga PLAN
Lupine Planting Party, April 24th In honor of Earth Day Saratoga P.L.A.N. (Preserving Land and Nature) will host a “Lupine Planting Party” on Saturday, April 24th from 10am- 3pm, at their Karner Blue Butterfly Restoration site .. more
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