Conservation
Uihlein Foundation lands preserve critical habitat and ecological balance in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks:
Grassland Habitat, Agriculture & Education: As one of the region's largest open grassland areas, the farms pair scenic big-sky vistas with rare opportunities for wildlife enhancement, grassland bird & agricultural soils research, and community education.
Watershed Protection: Headwaters draining these lands feed directly into the West Branch of the Ausable River (a designated NYS Recreational River), serving as a foundation for long-term water quality and ecological monitoring.
Forest Conservation: The property's expansive, unfragmented forest blocks sustain diverse native species, helping protect a contiguous ecosystem that is increasingly scarce in the temperate forest biome.
Grassland Bird Conservation
Promoting biodiversity of grassland-dependent species on Uihlein Foundation lands.
NYS Mesonet Weather Station
Weather station gathers real-time weather data providing valuable historic information for weather systems and climate monitoring.
Motus Wildlife Tracking Station
Lake Placid Motus Wildlife Tracking Station at Uihlein Farm working to augment bird research.