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Tecumseh Land Trust Annual Meeting at Orion Organics On June 1st, from 2 – 4 PM, the public is invited to the Rion Farm, home of Orion Organics, for the land trust’s 18th Annual Meeting. This event, which includes a business meeting, refreshments, farm tour, prairie tour and hands-on stream testing, will be held on the picturesque organic farm located between Enon and Yellow Springs. Owners Barbara, John, and Jon Paul Rion donated a conservation easement to Tecumseh Land Trust (TLT) in 2003, and then set about restoring the farm to its current state. George Bieri, TLT Monitor, recalls the property as it was, especially the eroded stream banks. "The change has been remarkable," he says, "You can really see how nature can rebound, if given the chance." The Rion family has given nature a chance to heal itself. The prairie on the property is flourishing, providing animal habitat, while the organic gardens and greenhouses, full of leafy greens and growing plants, make fresh produce available to local farmers’ markets and restaurants. TLT has preserved over 14,500 acres of prime farm land, natural areas, and historic sites in this area, by working with private land owners like the Rion’s. The land trust is one of over 1400 such organizations across the country. More information on the land trust’s work will be available at the meeting and can be found on this website. Activities will be suitable (and fun!) for both children and adults, a good activity for the entire family. This Mad River Township property truly offers a little bit of everything- whether you are a local food enthusiast, a conservationist concerned with water quality, or a nature lover extraordinaire, you can find something to enjoy at the Rion farm. TLT signs will help point the way to the Rion farm at 400 North Enon Road. From points south, go west on Dayton St. in Yellow Springs from Route 68. Then head north on East Enon Road from Dayton-Yellow Springs Road . From points north, head east on Jackson Road from Route 68. Turn south on Fowler, and west on Enon.
Kate and Krista, mailing off the LTA Accreditation Application. Don't worry- you can still submit comments using the information below! Request for Public Comment The Tecumseh Land Trust (TLT), already one of Ohio’s most active and successful land trusts, needs your help to become nationally accredited. The Tecumseh Land Trust is currently applying for national accreditation, a program that recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with a set of practices that indicate their ability to operate in an ethical, legal, and technically sound manner (see www.landtrustaccreditation.org/getting-accredited/2008-indicator-practices.) A public comment period is now open. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications by June 14. “It would help us if you would write a note to the Commission about your experiences with the Tecumseh Land Trust, particularly with regard to its practices.” Magaw says. You can submit an e-mail comment to info@landtrustaccreditation.org. Comments may also be FAXed or mailed to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, Attn: Public Comments: (fax) 518-587-3183; (mail) 112 Spring Street, Suite 204, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In your comments, please make sure to note that your comment is about the Tecumseh Land Trust The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction, according to Magaw. “It recognizes organizations for meeting national standards for excellence, upholding the public trust, and ensuring that conservation efforts are permanent.“ Contact: Kate Bush, 937-767-9490 with additional questions. _______________________________________________________________
Our 18th Annual Meeting will be held at the Rion farm near Enon, home of Orion Organics, on June 1st. Keep a look out for more information as it becomes available. As of now, attendees can choose to tour the organic gardens, test water quality with the kids, or simply stroll through the restored prairie- or all of the above! We look forward to seeing you! _______________________________________________________________ The application deadline for the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program is nearing- May 23rd. Please call the Land Trust to find out if you might be eligible for this program, which offers compensation for the purchase of development rights on a limited basis, to qualifying landowners. Find out more at www.ohioagriculture.gov. _______________________________________________________________
Check it out! Our list of easements has been updated! Click
on the Properties link to the left to find out what we have been up to in the
last year. _______________________________________________________________ The Combined Federal Campaign is here! We appreciate your support. Our CFC number is 97774. Thank you so much! Have you heard about the latest tax incentives for easement donation? _______________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Tecumseh
Land Trust of Greene and Clark Counties is a private, not-for-profit
conservation organization. Its purpose is to preserve agricultural land, open
space, and historic structures in voluntary cooperation with landowners and
their heirs, and to educate the public about methods of private land
conservation. When current Projects are complete, we will have preserved over
12,000 acres in our working area with the support of over 500 members.
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