Conservation land grows in Mahoning County
With a strong conservation ethic, Andy Baltes always knew he wanted to preserve his family farm in Mahoning County. “There are many …
The Belew’s Maple-Themed Recipes!
After hosting the first Vibrant Places event of 2019, which featured maple-themed treats, the Belew family graciously shared their recipes with us! …
One Square Mile of Family Farmland Preserved
The opportunity to preserve more than one square mile of Ohio’s most productive farmland today is rare. Yet in 2018, Keith and …
Plumb Creek Rookery Preserved
After more than a decade of work, Western Reserve Land Conservancy conserved the 167-acre Plumb Creek Rookery property in Ashtabula County. The …
First Property Conserved in Knox County
Located in northwest Holmes County and northeast Knox County, Valley Head Farm encompasses 417 acres in the scenic Mohican region. There are …
Elk Run Preserve created in Columbiana County
A new 91-acre nature preserve has been created in Fairfield Township thanks to the vision of individual landowners and the work of …
“They don’t make more land.”
Erik Kernell and his father, Jeff, recently worked with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy, to ensure 147 acres of Huron County …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …