Restoring Wetlands
Restoring land back to the way it was before it was a crop field, before it was a golf course or the footings for structure, can feel as though it is a work of fiction or a work of art. You can almost imagine the guiding hand of the author as the ground begins to rumble, dirt churning under large mechanical hands as the land begins to undergo change as far as the eye can see.
New Year, New Preserve : Introducing Heron Crest Nature Preserve
On a brisk fall morning with the sun just rising over the horizon, Education and Events Manager, Laura Rodriguez, walked with Mrs. Duhamel and her 7th grade science class over to Tontogany Creek, the stream that runs through the Fox-Shank Living Laboratory.
Now Hiring: Conservation Easements Coordinator
The Conservancy is seeking to hire a Conservation Easements Coordinator to join a staff of seven in protecting the region’s natural communities and family farms.
Learning Landscapes – Otsego’s World of Water
On a brisk fall morning with the sun just rising over the horizon, Education and Events Manager, Laura Rodriguez, walked with Mrs. Duhamel and her 7th grade science class over to Tontogany Creek, the stream that runs through the Fox-Shank Living Laboratory.
Request for Quotations for Black Swamp Conservancy Quinstock Woods Habitat Enhancement Ottawa County, Ohio
The Black Swamp Conservancy is seeking quotations for habitat maintenance and enhancement on up to 19.6 acres of relatively mature woodland at Quinstock Woods Nature Preserve.
Meet 2024 Summer Field Crew Leader: Meredith Holler
Our summer field crew plays a vital role in the conservation work done by the Black Swamp Conservancy. With over 1,600 acres of land managed by the Conservancy, our summer crew is critical to the success and management of our restored fields. As critical as our summer team is, the role of the summer field crew leader is not always an easy one to fill. Yet, this past summer AmeriCorps member, Meredith Holler, took the mantle with a practiced ease.
Developing A Sense of Place
“What does this place mean to you?”
It’s a powerful question, rooted deep within ourselves and our feelings surrounding it. When you think about a favorite place, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Now Seeking: Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps (AORC) Black Swamp Conservancy Seasonal Stewardship Cohort Leader 2025
Black Swamp Conservancy is a land trust dedicated to protecting natural areas and family farms to preserve the rural heritage, unique natural habitats, and lakes and streams of northwest Ohio. The […]
Request for Proposals for Black Swamp Conservancy Floodplain Restoration, Ottawa County, Ohio
The Black Swamp Conservancy is seeking proposals for a design-build restoration project on about 21 acres of a privately owned farm and woods along Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio.
Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating 15 Years with Rick Bryan
As we move through the month of gratitude, we would like to take some time to recognize Black Swamp Conservancy’s most dedicated volunteer: Rick Bryan. This year marks Rick’s 15th year as a volunteer monitor for the Conservancy and we couldn’t be more thankful for him.
