BATS: MAKING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
With more than 1,400 species worldwide, bats are the second largest group of mammals, being found almost everywhere on Earth. They’re also, unfortunately, one of…
Event Recap: Bidding Farewell to Conservation Champions
Conservationists and supporters of TennGreen Land Conservancy gathered on Friday, September 16, 2022, to honor Mary Lynn Dobson, John Noel, and Steve Law, whose long-time…
Land Conservation: Public vs. Private Options
TennGreen Land Conservancy protects land through purchases, conservation easements, and donation. Typically, purchased land later becomes public conservation land—like a State Park, State Natural Area,…
Artist Honors Extinct Species to Support Conservation
Tennessee is lucky to be one of the most biodiverse states in the nation. With numerous rare plants and animals, Tennessee is home to a…
How Do We Keep our Water Clean?
Clean water is vital for people and nature to thrive. In 1972, the Clean Water Act was passed, enacting regulations that have been instrumental in keeping our…
Q&A with Ted & Gloria LaRoche
Ted & Gloria LaRoche have been passionate and generous leadership supporters of TennGreen Land Conservancy for over a decade. Recently, we sat down with them…
Saving the Sandwort: How Conservation Easements Made an Impact
Conservation easements serve numerous meaningful purposes. The tool ensures conservation values of properties remain protected in perpetuity, allow a landowner to continue to own and…
A Farewell Letter from our Executive Director
After nearly seven years at TennGreen Land Conservancy, Executive Director Steve Law has announced his intention to retire at the end of September. This change…
Snakes: A Misssunderstood Reptile
Like so many of our world’s wildlife species, snakes are in decline due to habitat deterioration, disease, and the climate crisis. However, snakes face another…
Conservation Spotlight: Top 10 Trail Successes
Trails are important to our communities for many reasons. Not only do they provide environmental and recreational benefits, but also economic, transportation, and health benefits….
Ten Tips for the Trails
There’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in nature during an invigorating hike. And luckily for hikers in Tennessee, there’s no shortage of trail options! Whether…
Turtles: A Species Worth Shellebrating
Turtles are some of our oldest living creatures, having been around for nearly 200 million years. Sadly, due to a variety of factors, including the…
