Philip Mische Joins the Board of Directors
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is pleased to announce that Mr. Philip Mische has joined the organization as a new board member.
Anna-Maria Kellen Foundation Donates Land
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is grateful to Michael Kellen, on behalf of his mother’s estate, Anna-Maria Kellen Foundation, for donating a 5.5-acre parcel of land on Neds Mountain Road.
Grant Received from The Maurice Sendak Foundation
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield (LCR) would like to thank The Maurice Sendak Foundation for its generous grant. Our relationship goes back many years with Maurice Sendak, celebrated writer and illustrator of children’s literature and longtime Ridgefield resident. In 2010, he granted the Land Conservancy of Ridgefield a 30-acre conservation easement on his property off Chestnut Hill Road to keep the woodland in its natural state in perpetuity. Receiving this grant continues our relationship and our deep appreciation of a kind and private man who loved the wild woods of Ridgefield. The LCR […]
Ms. Jocelyn (Jill) Kelley Donates Land
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is grateful to Jill Kelley for donating 2 acres of beautiful property at the corner of Florida Road and Florida Hill Road.
Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Renewal Received
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield received accreditation renewal from the Land Trust Alliance.
Land Conservancy Receives Gift from Ridgefield Thrift Shop
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is extremely thankful to the Thrift Shop for the very generous donation to our general-purpose fund.
Anne Tracy: Parks and Preservation in Her Blood
Anne McPherson Tracy, an Honorary LCR Director and descendent of the founder and first director of the National Park Service, carry on a legacy of conservation and historic preservation. (Click title for the full article from the Garden Club of America.)
Allison Archambeau Joins the Board of Directors
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is pleased to announce that Ms. Allison Archambeau has joined the organization as a new board member.
Anne Tracy retires from LCR Board
Anne McPherson Tracy served on the Land Conservancy Board for over 45 years. Her long time engagement as part of the LCR and in support of conservation in our community has resulted in profound benefit to our community. (Click title to see full Ridgefield Press article.)
Land Conservancy Receives Gift from Ridgefield Thrift Shop
The Land Conservancy of Ridgefield is extremely thankful to the Thrift Shop for the very generous donation to our general-purpose fund. (Due to Covid-19, we were unable to take a photo with the Thrift Shop staff.)