Blue Ridge Land Conservancy

08/27/2026

Staff had a work day for the Kegley pollinator garden at the Lemon House today! Thanks to the volunteers that helped pull weeds and put down a fresh layer of mulch for the fall! We are loving the wonderful color in the garden right now and seeing a lot of pollinators, including some monarchs. 🌼🌸 🦋

First pic is before, the other two are after. Be sure to enjoy our gardens if you are strolling through the neighborhood!

08/19/2026

Let’s talk about bats, bugs, and the beauty of the night! Come explore Carvins Cove under the full moon with Blue Ridge Land Conservancy!

Here is your chance to explore Carvins Cove under the full September moon! We will take a stroll along the fire road to explore the variety of nightlife that comes out after dark and bask in the full moon. This is an easy hike that is suitable for the whole family. Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. Bring a flashlight and be ready to look high and low to see what creatures come out at night. Limited to 15 people, so buy your tickets soon!

https://www.brlcva.org/outdoor-adventures.html

08/04/2026

We’re in the business of conserving land in perpetuity. Evans Spring is worth the wait!

The fate of Roanoke’s 150-acre Evans Spring site remains uncertain as city council allows conservation but landowners hold final decision.

07/28/2026

Conservation takes time. The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy is in for the long haul at Evans Spring.

Some of the latest updates from WDBJ7:

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/07/27/target-7-whats-happening-with-evans-spring/

07/23/2026

“I think our access to the outdoors is unparalleled compared to other areas..."

“We’ve always had the mountains, so it’s always been beautiful...”

"The views are just absolutely beautiful..."

We couldn't agree more! You can make sure it stays that way by supporting land conservation that focuses not only on farms and forests but also on viewsheds!

https://www.brlcva.org/

https://www.cnn.com/travel/roanoke-virginia-best-towns-america-2026

07/22/2026

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Department of Forestry will offer a Generation NEXT Legacy Planning Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 19 in South Boston.

These workshops provide free legal information and landowner stories about successful estate planning steps and strategies they have used.

Speakers include legal and financial experts experienced in estate planning as well as natural resource professionals and rural landowners.

07/17/2026

Kacie Shifflett Amstutz Rose Harvey

07/17/2026

A trip up Mill Mountain revealed a Roanoke Valley shrouded in smoke!

07/13/2026

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy offering grants to qualifying landowners

The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy is offering grant payments to landowners who wish to complete a conservation easement on their farm or forest land.

Thanks to a grant from the Virginia To***co Region Revitalization Commission, Blue Ridge Land Conservancy is offering qualifying landowners grants of up to $10,000 to help offset the cost of professional services (legal and appraisal fees) necessary for completing a conservation easement.

Landowners must own land that is in active agricultural use (including forestry), and must also fall under maximum income requirements. Grant awards are available to landowners in Franklin and Bedford counties. Landowners must also meet the land conservancy’s requirements for accepting an easement on their property.

The first step is speaking with Blue Ridge Land Conservancy staff. For more information, contact Kacie Amstutz at (540) 985-0000 ext. 2 or [email protected].

07/13/2026

Today we're happy to welcome Rose Harvey as our new Stewardship Manager! Rose's job will be to ensure that all of our 150+ conserved properties on nearly 38,000 acres across 21 counties are monitored annually.

Rose interned with our organization last summer and fall. She has a degree in Ecological Restoration from Virginia Tech and is a Roanoke native.

Please join us in welcoming Rose!