Photos by our Land Steward, Lee Ellsworth

Our Annual Friendraiser Dinner at Wise Guys was a success!

A successful first-time event on Sunday, May 5, 2024!
​ADK Black River chapter meeting and potluck featuring a morning hike at OBI Land Trust’s Downybrook Nature Reserve followed by a Cinco de Mayo luncheon and a presentation by land trust board members.

Clean-up day at Downybrook April 27, 2024


"Land really is the best art."
 - Andy Warhol

Welcome

OBI Land Trust is a non-profit land trust organization dedicated to the voluntary conservation and thoughtful stewardship of undeveloped, private land in Jefferson County, New York.
Our service area encompasses the towns of Brownville, Cape Vincent, Ellisburg, Henderson, Hounsfield, LeRay, Lyme and Pamelia
​and includes many miles of
Lake Ontario shoreline.

PROTECTING LAND ALONG
JEFFERSON COUNTY'S
LAKE ONTARIO
SHORELINE COMMUNITIES

Get Involved

Conservation starts with people.  We are always looking for friendly faces interested in helping us fulfill our mission.  Join us in promoting conservation, building relationships, and preserving natural habitat. Become a friend!

Protected Properties

As a non-profit land trust, we work with landowners and conservation partners in the Towns of Brownville, Cape Vincent, Ellisburg, Henderson, Hounsfield, LeRay, Lyme, and Pamelia.  We are ready to discuss conservation, easement, and a host of opportunities!

News & Events

Programs in nature education are designed to get folks out into the great outdoors for an education and to have fun!  Enjoy birding, ecology tours, and fun , social get togethers with others who love the North Country!

Make a Gift

As an all volunteer land trust, every dollar contributes directly to education and preserving habitat for generations to come.  Join us and become a friend!