From the countryside to the city, Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s projects make news. Check out some of the stories people are talking about.
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 …
2018 in Review: Celebrating Conservation Milestones
Thank you for partnering with the Land Conservancy in 2018 to fill our region with vibrant natural areas, working farms and forests, …
New Columbiana County park created
Hikers and bikers along the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail in Columbiana County will have a new stop to enjoy in 2019! …
Red Brook Metropark created
At the former Harbor Golf Course in Ashtabula County, the clang of an iron hitting a golf ball has officially faded away …
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 …
Ohio Land Bank Conference Success
From preservation of historic homes to ecological restoration of vacant lots, this year’s Ohio Land Bank Conference provided plenty of opportunities to …
Cargill helps to reforest the “Forest City”
More than 30 trees were recently planted in Cleveland with the support of Cargill, Cleveland Metroparks, and Western Reserve Land Conservancy. On …
Grand River Wildlife Area grows
Western Reserve Land Conservancy and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife recently worked together to conserve 57.5 acres …
2018 Ohio Watershed Mini Grant Awards announced
On Oct. 3, Dominion Energy and the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy awarded $37,500 in grant funding to 17 Ohio watershed groups. …
Orvis Giveback Days
Orvis Cleveland is pleased to announce their “Giveback Days” event taking place throughout the month of September. The outdoor retailer is partnering …