Why We Invest: Connie and Craig Weatherup, New York

Connie and Craig Weatherup made a donation and an impact investment to help the Northern Forest Center reverse the decline in young families and the collapsing of school systems in the Adirondacks.

New Apartment Building Rises in Tupper Lake

A new apartment building in Tupper Lake that uses several wood-product innovations will provide nine homes for people living and working in the community.

Chestertown, N.Y., is Celebrating its New Designation as a Historic District

The Center helped the hamlet of Chestertown, N.Y., earn designation as a Historic District, which opens doors to new sources of funding for historic renovation.

Webinar Showcases the Power of Impact Investing for Community Benefit

Leaders from three place-based investment funds share how their models are making an impact in the Northern Forest region.

Center Offers Wood Products Marketing Program for Fourth Year

“Telling Your Forest Story” is an online workshop series designed to help you better understand and incorporate your wood-origin story into your business philosophy and marketing messaging.

Center Helps Fund 19 Community Outdoor Recreation Projects

The Center awarded more than $70,000 in grants to support projects that reduce barriers for participation in outdoor recreation.

Regional Policy Pulse

Legislative sessions have adjourned, marking the end of the road for many bills – some have been carried over to the next legislative session while others must be reintroduced during the next legislative session. Bills that have passed both the House and Senate must now be signed into law by each state's Governor.

Municipal Leaders Share Short Term Rental Regulation Successes

Four town officials discuss their communities' unique approach to regulating short-term rentals (STR) in Northern Forest Center webinar.

Bike Borderlands Expands to 16 Mountain Bike Trail Networks

The Center-led Bike Borderlands mountain bike network collaborative is doubling from 8 to 16 member networks, including destinations in New York state for the first time.

Strategies for a More Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Industry

Center webinar highlighted programs and advocates in the Northern Forest whose mission is to welcome more people into outdoor spaces.