December marks the end of the Land Conservancy of Adams County’s 30th year. 

I’d like to use our column this month to address some of the misconceptions about land preservation that I’ve encountered over the years.

Since 1995 our Land Conservancy of Adams County has been amassing acreage upon which we place permanent conservation easements providing ALL of us, our visitors and future generations substantial benefits, forever. Amazingly we are thirty (yes, 30 years old!), and our mission has never been more relevant.

Scheduled for Saturday, October 18 this year’s rally theme is “Animals of Adams County.” The route will take rally-goers through 10 townships and boroughs in Adams County to visit four locations hosting animals with interesting stories right here in our own backyard!

The idea of a conservancy or land trust in Adams County began with John Corris, the original Director of the Adams County Agricultural Land Preservation Program, and Hal Greenlee, one of its original board members.

Everyone is welcome to attend the 21st Annual Summer Picnic hosted by the Land Conservancy of Adams County.  Join us on Sunday, September 7, 4–7pm at Boyer’s Nurseries and Orchards. 

If not us who, if not now when?

Recently Healthy Adams County and Hoffman Homes, Inc. hosted an afternoon walk around their property. 

April is Land Conservancy Month—and this year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 30 years of the Land Conservancy of Adams County.

Spring in Adams County is always a beautiful reminder of why land preservation matters.

Thirty years ago a couple of fellows had the wonderful idea of starting a land conservancy in Adams County.

At the beginning of a new year, we often stop, look back at the year that just ended, take stock, and then look to the year ahead and beyond.

A Year of Success, Preservation, and Community at the Land Conservancy of Adams County

Join us in our mission to preserve the lands and rural character that help create the peace and beauty of our area.