Most people spend their vacations reading a book on a beach, or hiking in the mountains, or visiting an interesting city. Ron Lance spends his vacation gathering acorns. Not just any old acorns. Lance, a botanist with the North American Land Trust (NALT), is collecting acorns and cuttings in conservation areas across the Southern United […]
A wildfire sparked by lightning started in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Soon, the high summer winds drove the fire into the hills and valleys where it was fueled by a mix of dry grasses, timber, and parched conditions. The wildfire threatened everything in its path. The infamous Tamarack Fire of 2021 burned for several weeks
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NALT News, Stories From the Land
CHADDS FORD, PA – Brinton Run Preserve is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a public preserve, a place where neighbors and visitors can hike, enjoy nature, and learn about history. The North American Land Trust (NALT) purchased the 71-acre historic site, which had been sought by developers, and opened it to the public in summer
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NALT’s summer intern, Daniel “Nino” Tomlin, fits right in with the culture at NALT: He seems happiest when he is outdoors. Nino is studying Wildlife and Fisheries Science at Penn State University. He camps, he hikes, and he white-water rafts. Nino says he came to NALT to explore whether he can turn his passion for
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Brinton Run Preserve recently held its first “Community Tree Planting,” where nearly 60 neighbors, supporters and friends helped plant more than 400 native trees and shrubs along the preserve’s rolling hills. North American Land Trust (NALT), which owns and manages the public preserve in Chadds Ford (PA), received a $5,000 grant from Keep PA Beautiful
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North American Land Trust (NALT) is pleased to announce that Patty Kennedy, who has more than 20 years of experience in conservation, has joined the NALT team as its Southeast Program Director. A graduate of Boston College, Kennedy began her career in conservation in 1991 consulting with regulatory agencies, corporations, and policy makers. She specializes
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NALT News, Stories From the Land
From hemlocks to hellbenders, Richland Trust’s board and staff are committed to protecting the natural habitats and the diverse animal and plant species of the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina. Twenty-five years ago, North American Land Trust (NALT) founded Richland Trust as a 509(a)(3) supporting charitable organization dedicated to the stewardship of conservation areas in
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NALT News, Science, Stories From the Land
Ask the archaeologists at the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy what their favorite thing is about their work and you might be surprised by their answer. It’s not uncovering the foundations of a plantation house, piecing together a 4,000-year-old pot, or even discovering a Spanish doubloon — it’s conserving historic cemeteries. Mary Socci, PhD, and Katie Epps,
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Stories From the Land
By Monica McQuail and Amy Bruckner Did you know that one of the oldest food forests is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, just a few miles from NALT’s headquarters? In fact, many residents and motorists probably walk or drive past these significant trees without even realizing it. Planted from 1921 through the 1960’s, these fruit and
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If you enjoy a brisk walk in the woods, you probably don’t want to hike with Sara Johnson. The conservation biologist is known for inspecting every interesting plant she finds, turning what should be a short walk into an epic journey of discovery. “I joke that if you like to go fast don’t hike with
