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Northern Neck Land Conservancy Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Conservation Excellence, Community
“Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s second accreditation renewal shows its steadfast commitment to the highest standards of land protection for the Northern Neck and Essex County,” said Lisa Biever, Executive Director.
A Letter from Katharina Bergdoll, Naturalist and Painter
“In 2023, I worked with Northern Neck Land Conservancy to place a conservation easement on the Wild Wood. Protecting that piece of land preserved a corridor of undeveloped land these animals can use to travel safely and make homes.”
Northern Neck Land Conservancy Hosts First Land Legacy Forum
“Professional advisors are integral to establishing effective conservation easements, so we have been eager to offer an event that convenes, educates and inspires regional professionals,” said Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s Executive Director, Lisa Biever.
Lake and Ellen Cowart Honored as Conservation Champions at Boots and Barbecue 2025
“You would be hard pressed to find two people more respected in our community. They recognize the importance of preserving land, and they are not shy about spreading the message to neighbors, fellow farmers and other landowners,” said Land Conservancy President Chip Minor as he presented the award.
Northern Neck Land Conservancy Launches New Strategic Plan
“A new chapter began Sunday for the Northern Neck Land Conservancy as it unveiled a new Strategic Plan and a goal to double the number of conservation easements it stewards over the next 5 years.”
Fourth Fridays at Bayview! Come visit us!
Bayview is Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s “ambassador property” in Northumberland County. It is a 220- acre Indigenous landscape bordered on two sides by water. Monthly Fourth Friday afternoon gatherings will give Land Conservancy members a chance to explore this beautiful location and learn about the importance of community conservation.
Conserving Kirnan
“It feels, here in my heart, that we are blessed to be the custodians of the architectural history, the American history from 1761 and before, and to hold the history of the Garner family and previous generations,” says Leigh Ann Miller. “It means being a steward to the land and the history here.”
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Boots and Barbecue 2025: Sold Out Success!
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