Ontario Bays Initiative

Ontario Bays Initiative Ontario Bays Initiative, Inc. (OBI) is a non-profit land trust organization located at the eastern e

OBI is an all-volunteer land trust that was founded in 1993 by a small group of community members who wanted to take a hands-on approach to preserving our region's rural and scenic character. We work with landowners and conservation partners to preserve and protect our ecological assets, such as coastal areas, woodlands, farmlands and open spaces. This is often accomplished through conservation ea

sements, whereby a landowner maintains ownership of property but turns over development rights to a conservation group to ensure the property will be protected from development, or it may place restrictions on development.

Clean up at Cherry Island
06/01/2026

Clean up at Cherry Island

04/16/2026

When you’re hiking around Downybrook and near the ponds, keep an eye out for wood ducks. Snap a photo when you spot one and share it to our page!

03/25/2026
You would never think Spring is around the corner with the Lake effect snow and school closures today! Be on the lookou...
03/17/2026

You would never think Spring is around the corner with the Lake effect snow and school closures today! Be on the lookout for Bluebirds house hunting!! The photos were taken 3/21/2025 at Downybrook Preserve

03/11/2026
Craving fresh air and a dose of nature? Pack up your snowshoes or lace up those cozy trekking boots, then make your way ...
12/11/2025

Craving fresh air and a dose of nature? Pack up your snowshoes or lace up those cozy trekking boots, then make your way to DownyBrook Nature Reserve. You’ll be so glad you did!

Clearing lots of buckthorn to make more fields for the birds.
09/26/2025

Clearing lots of buckthorn to make more fields for the birds.

Making some improvements to Downybrook.
09/26/2025

Making some improvements to Downybrook.

Downybrook
09/20/2025

Downybrook

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P O Box 117
Chaumont, NY
13622

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+13156496045

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