Conservation Stories
105-acre Huron County farm permanently preserved
With the help of Western Reserve Land Conservancy and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Gene Kurzen ensured that his 105-acre Huron …
Conservation Stories
Land Conservancy preserves first property in Holmes County
Almost fifty years to the day Philip and Joyce Balderston purchased their Holmes County property, the couple granted a conservation easement on …
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Typical Week, Tremendous Impact
What does a typical week look like for Western Reserve Land Conservancy? After decades of planning and negotiating, the Land Conservancy …
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An Enduring Vision for Modroo Farm
A Look Back The historic Modroo Family Farm on Hemlock Road has served as the gateway to Russell Township and Geauga County …
Conservation Stories
Oberlin College students and local residents restore prairie on Earth Day weekend
On Earth Day weekend, Oberlin College students and local residents worked Western Reserve Land Conservancy to restore a natural prairie on previously farmed …
Conservation Stories
Land Conservancy and Ohio Department of Agriculture permanently preserve 3 family farms
Three farms in Ashtabula, Medina and Stark counties have been permanently preserved with the help of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) …
Conservation Stories
Hardworking farmers preserve agricultural legacy
Richie Bellas and Janice Ellwood have been partners in a dairy operation located a half mile south of Kinsman for more than …
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Giving Thanks
We are giving thanks – genuine, warm, heartfelt, sincere, passionate thanks. And a lot of it. We give thanks for our region’s …
News
Conservation partners permanently preserve nearly 1,500 contiguous acres in Ashtabula, Trumbull counties
After more than ten years of concerted efforts involving numerous stakeholders, Western Reserve Land Conservancy has permanently preserved 1,477 contiguous acres in …
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Landline Fall 2016
Conservation Stories
Conservation corridor grows in Ashtabula County
A 43-acre tract of land along the State Scenic Ashtabula River has been permanently preserved with the help of two conservation groups …
Conservation Stories
Land Conservancy records first conservation easement in Carroll County
Jerry and Barb Graham’s picturesque small cattle operation is indicative of most Carroll County farms: its rolling hills and knobs provide lush …