“I helped start Ohio’s Western Reserve Land Conservancy, so Sandra and I bring a unique understanding and appreciation for the importance of BSLT’s mission,” Bruce Merchant explains. “I am grateful to BSLT for preserving land throughout our county in an … Read More
George St. Clair
“Being a Land & Legacy Society member exemplifies the spirit of land stewardship and transformation of people that I have always believed in.” George feels that “Giving is a work in progress, it’s something that builds over time.”
Hopelessness is the enemy of justice.
This week has been really hard. Our communities and our nation are hurting. I’m sure I’m not alone in having found sleep elusive. I know I am not alone in feeling sad and worried for our shared future. I got into the … Read More
Our Dewing Redwood Tree is 1200+ years old!
In March of 2019 a small team of researchers led by Steve Sillett – a world-renowned old-growth forest canopy researcher from Humboldt State University – came to Mitteldorf Preserve to climb and study the Dewing Tree, the large redwood next to … Read More
Find your next story. Find your wonder.
Do you remember the first time you felt a deep sense of wonder? Chances are, this experience happened in nature. Maybe it occurred watching birds nesting in your backyard, or the first time you saw a seed you planted sprout with … Read More
Songbird Preserve is Closed
After large crowds visited Songbird Preserve this past weekend, we have made the difficult decision to close the site. We are taking this action in support of physical distancing as stipulated in the latest Shelter-In-Place Order. On a limited basis, … Read More
Happy Earth Day!
Hello Friends, As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day during a time when many of us cannot enjoy the natural open spaces that we love, it has become clear how much we rely on the health benefits that … Read More