Scouting for Service Projects?
Black Swamp Conservancy and Scouting make natural partners. We both value good citizenship, enjoy spending time outdoors, and want to leave an area better than we found it. We’re grateful to some Scout troops that bring their energy and mission to our field work days. Recently, we are proud to have partnered with some Scouts working toward their Eagle Scout rank.
It Takes a Village: Little Auglaize Restoration Coming Together
The story of how a couple hundred acres on the Little Auglaize River came to be purchased and permanently protected by the Black Swamp Conservancy is the meandering story of land use in northwest Ohio.
Marie DeLarme is Swampy Again
What was once a small eight-acre hayfield is a newly restored wetland tucked away in Forrest Woods in Paulding County. It is quietly holding and filtering water, naturally converting excess fertilizer into native plants, and making a home for frogs, toads, newts, and birds.
Otsego Schools Takes Over Outdoor Classroom
Students at Otsego Schools used to look out their classroom windows and see a bean field. Now they see a new immersive outdoor classroom that they and their teachers had a hand in designing.
Our Impact is Forever: Make a lasting gift today
As a part of the Black Swamp Conservancy team, you care about our natural world. You value fresh air, clean water, and a lush landscape alive with healthy plants and animals. And you want to ensure that future generations are afforded the same outdoor opportunities that we have had.
New Great Lakes Partnership Has New Funding Model
Black Swamp Conservancy works locally. Our mission is here in northwest Ohio … day-to-day our team is focused on making this community a better place to live, work and play. But our local work holds lessons for conservationists across the Midwest, and we in turn can learn from other great organizations.
Field Crew Report: Five-lined Skinks and Water-loving Minks
With the arrival of spring, our corner of the world transforms into a hub of life and activity. Yes, bugs and flowers but also new enthusiasm and strong backs. We welcomed the 2023 field crew interns in May, and we say thanks and goodbye as they finish up their work in August.
Preserving Precious Habitats Through Collaborative Partnerships
One reason for the Conservancy’s success in preserving land is strong partnerships. We work closely with governments and park districts, as well as the private landowners who entrust us with the stewardship of their properties under permanent conservation agreements. One instance of a successful partnership is unfolding on Catawba Island.
A Paddle-up Preserve in Lake Erie
Nestled at the northeastern tip of Middle Bass Island, just a stone’s throw away from Canada, lies a captivating nature preserve accessible only by canoe or kayak. Welcome to East Point Preserve – a pristine sanctuary where nature unfolds its wonders.
Volunteer Eyes and Feet Needed: Help Protect Nature with Black Swamp Conservancy
Are you someone who enjoys exploring the outdoors and observing the beauty of nature? Are you interested in contributing to the vital mission of the Black Swamp Conservancy by taking leisurely walks in the woods? If you have a few spare afternoons and a passion for conservation, we invite you to join us as a volunteer for our easement monitoring program.
