Conservation Stories
New 15-acre Kelleys Island preserve created
Nestled just a few miles off Ohio’s north coast, many appreciate the rich geologic and natural heritage of Kelleys Island – from …
Conservation Stories
Ashtabula County Metroparks, Land Conservancy working to convert former golf course to new public park
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with Ashtabula County Metroparks to acquire 146 acres of the former Harbor Golf Course in order …
Conservation Stories
Land Conservancy permanently conserves second Richland County property
With a strong conservation ethic, Randall Derror recently worked with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to permanently conserve his 199-acre Richland …
Conservation Stories
Conservation dreams achieved in Brownhelm Township
With a passion for their natural environment, Phyllis DeMark and Jean Hays recently worked with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to …
Conservation Stories
Bay Point Sandbar property acquired, set to be permanently conserved
An iconic reminder of the Great Lakes’ rich natural heritage, the 68-acre Bay Point property along the Lake Erie shore has been …
Conservation Stories
Nearly 200 acres permanently conserved in Portage County through partnership
Portage Park District and Western Reserve Land Conservancy have permanently conserved nearly 200 acres in Portage County. The organizations partnered in leveraging …
Property Listing
Geauga County Lake Retreat
Imagine… Hiking, skiing, or horseback riding throughout your own secluded retreat. Paddleboarding, swimming, and canoeing every weekend on your very own private lake with …
General Information
Creating parks & preserves
Northeast Ohio is rich in natural and historic resources including beautiful lakes, streams and waterfalls; unique geologic landscapes; inspiring forests; and historic …
News
Land Conservancy receives Leader in Wetland Protection Award
Western Reserve Land Conservancy was honored in October 2017 by the Ohio Wetlands Association with the Leader in Wetland Protection Award for …
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 …
News
Honoring the memory of Senator Voinovich
A lifetime resident of North Collinwood, the late Senator George Voinovich loved his neighborhood. He traveled the world, but his heart always …
Conservation Stories
Ashtabula County Metroparks and Western Reserve Land Conservancy partner on regionally-significant conservation project
Ashtabula County Metroparks recently partnered with Western Reserve Land Conservancy to purchase and permanently conserve 602 acres in the City of Conneaut. …