The Power of Partnership: Protecting Western New York Together

What does it take to protect the places that define our region? Discover how conservation partnerships turn vision into action across Western New York. Leaders from Everwild Land Trust and the Western New York Land Conservancy will share collaborative successes, explore why this work matters to Chautauqua residents and visitors, and highlight transformative conservation projects currently underway.

Everwild Land Trust and the Western New York Land Conservancy work together to conserve critical lands, safeguard water quality, and preserve the natural legacy that enriches life at Chautauqua and beyond.

Whitney Gleason, Executive Director of Everwild: Having grown up in the region, Whitney brings a deep personal commitment to protecting the lands and waters that define the community she calls home. An attorney by training, she has spent her career working at the intersection of conservation, public service, and nonprofit leadership. She is especially passionate about making nature welcoming and accessible to…