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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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 …
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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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Land Conservancy, Audubon Society double size of Hach-Otis Sanctuary and State Nature Preserve
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to acquire and permanently preserve approximately 80.5 acres of …
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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 …
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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 …
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Land Conservancy partners on Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant Program
From Chagrin River Watershed Partners: Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc. has received a national grant from the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and …
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Tree Seedling Giveaways: Species Information and Planting Instructions
TREE SEEDLING SPECIFICS Did you stop by one of our tree seedling giveaways this Arbor Day? Check out the species information, from …
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Ashtabula County Metroparks,Land Conservancy preserve former camp and create new public park
Ashtabula County Metroparks recently partnered with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to purchase and permanently preserve the 129-acre former Camp Yakewi …
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South Akron Greenway project celebrates another milestone
For many years, Western Reserve Land Conservancy has worked with corporate and community partners in southeast Akron to restore streams, build trails …
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Wildlife Habitat in Your Back Yard
While some animals migrate to other habitats or hibernate during winter months, others stay put, often growing thick coats and consuming extra …
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Russell Township Park District and Western Reserve Land Conservancy save Modroo Farm
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has officially acquired 53 acres of the historic Modroo family farm in Geauga County and transferred ownership to …