WOW! Thank you for joining approximately 250 land conservation & greenways colleagues representing 100 organizations, agencies, and local governments, as well as more than a dozen high school and college students.
Highlights of the conference included:
- Celebrating with Senator Hanger (One Million Acres Conserved by the Land Preservation Tax Credit!) and hearing landowner stories about their connection to the land
- Hearing from Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry, Matt Lohr, and Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources, Travis Voyles
- Enjoying seven fabulous field trips, and
- Networking with colleagues at the beautiful JMU Arboretum
Presentations from conference tracks are posted below – Trails, Greenways, & Blueways; Community Partnerships; Conservation Challenges & Opportunities; and Best Practices for Easement Holders. **Both CLEs have been approved for credit.
An enormous thank you to the planning committee, sponsors, presenters, and field trip organizers for helping us deliver this content! We look forward to seeing all of you in 2024!
Also, check out the gallery of photos from the conference!
