by Alicen Hackney | Feb 2, 2026 | Newsletter
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist February 2nd is Groundhog Day, so it seems appropriate that we begin nature coverage this month with the groundhog. Most folks probably know the legend that if the Pennsylvania Groundhog, known as...
by Alicen Hackney | Feb 2, 2026 | Newsletter, Press Release
By Rob Hedelt There’s no hesitation or soul searching when Kyle Pierson is asked to explain why he and wife Jen have placed nearly 90 acres of land in Farnham in a conservation easement with the Northern Neck Land Conservancy. “It’s to preserve what we have,” the...
by Alicen Hackney | Dec 17, 2025 | Newsletter, Press Release
Warsaw, VA December 18, 2025 – All over the world, there are people who care deeply about saving the natural spaces that they love. On the Northern Neck and in Essex County, folks take that mission driven spirit to the next level by permanently conserving the...
by Alicen Hackney | Dec 8, 2025 | Newsletter
At Northern Neck Land Conservancy, we’ve compiled our Top Five moments and achievements from the year to share with you. Exciting new events, a driven plan forward, staffing additions and more easements have made for a Northern Neck Land Conservancy year for the...
by Alicen Hackney | Dec 8, 2025 | Annual Campaign, Newsletter
I own 37 wooded acres in beautiful Westmoreland County called the Wild Wood. There’s a pond on it that my dog, Sydney, and I frequently visit. We see deer and sometimes a fox, otter or beaver. My personal favorite, and one I care deeply about, is the box turtle. It’s...
by Alicen Hackney | Nov 4, 2025 | Board, Newsletter
Caledon State Park acquired 455 acres this week bringing their total acreage to 3,034 acres! Congratulations to all organizations involved for their hand work over the last 6 years to make this possible: Friends of Caledon State Park, Trust for Public Lands, King...
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