By Lillian Naftel and Amanda Gookin In early May, paddlers from Friends of the North River and the Conservancy headed up the North River from Mount Crawford to Weyers Cave....read more
Shenandoah Valley Conservancy
Protecting America’s legendary Shenandoah Valley
Geographic Region: Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Frederick, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties.
Established in 1990, the Conservancy has partnered with landowners and other organizations to conserve more than 220,000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley and Allegheny Highlands including some of the most productive farmland in Virginia and most biodiverse forest lands and waterways throughout the region.
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Rollin’ (tires) on the River- Roots Run Deep in the Shenandoah Valley: Honoring African American Heritage in Our RegionAt conservation’s core is the understanding that collaboration, education, and restoration are central to our work, ensuring that our resources are not depleted for future generations while also protecting and restoring the...read more
- Conservation and Community with Board Chair Steuart ThomasWhen your roots run deep in the Valley, preserving the outdoor spaces you love for generations to come means everything. Steuart Thomas has served as the Board Chair...read more
- Scary Good: Bats’ Critical Role in Our EcosystemIt’s peak spooky season and we are busting bat myths! While they may be featured as scary decorations or Dracula’s alter ego this time of year, bats play...read more
- VCC Announces New Executive Director!VCC Welcomes Adam Schellhammer as Executive Director VCC is thrilled to announce our new Executive Director, Adam Schellhammer. Adam brings with him the regional conservation leadership experience and vision needed...read more
- Marrying Agriculture & ConservationHazard Mill Farms, located in Bentonville in Warren County, VA is situated on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Bordering the George Washington National Forest, the 432-acre farm is...read more
- Video Highlight: Protecting Working Land in the Shenandoah ValleyThis video highlighting best management practices at Big Rock Dairy in the Shenandoah Valley is part of the Virginia CSP Champions series, which profiles producers across Virginia in the Conservation...read more
- We’re Hiring!VCC is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic part-time Office Administrator to support donor and membership data and engagement, fundraising and community events, and to manage a broad range of administrative...read more
- John Hutchinson Named Executive DirectorThe board of directors of Valley Conservation Council (VCC) announced today that Staunton native John Hutchinson will serve as its new Executive Director. Hutchinson, who brings with him over three...read more
- John Hutchinson Named Executive DirectorThe board of directors of Valley Conservation Council (VCC) announced today that Staunton native John Hutchinson will serve as its new Executive Director. Hutchinson, who brings with him over three...read more
