Blue Ridge Land Conservancy

06/12/2026

Roanoke’s outdoor amenities draw major new employer

“‘The major appeal was this region's brand, its outdoor lifestyle, the fact that there was a brand synergy with brand products and outdoor culture,’ Roanoke Regional Partnership CEO John Hull said Friday.”

RINGANA will set up its U. S. headquarters in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs.

06/11/2026

Blue Ridge PRISM's summer meeting is coming up in July. This is a free online opportunity!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tfgep_fyR_G0WO6ypxJ6Nw #/registration

06/09/2026

Bee butts covered in pollen in the Kegley Pollinator Garden at the Lemon House today!

06/06/2026

Stewardship Manager Kacie Amstutz plants wildflowers today with kids at Mast General Store in Roanoke for Land Trust Day! Come on down, plant some seeds (open for ages 1-101) and support saving land!

20 percent of today’s sales will be donated to the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy!

06/05/2026

Come see us at Mast General Store in Roanoke tomorrow (Saturday) June 6 for Land Trust Day! Mast will donate 20 percent of all sales to us to SAVE LAND--and you can also round up to save even more land!

Our stewardship manager Kacie will be there planting flower pots with store guests!

06/05/2026

SW Roanoke

06/02/2026

We hope to see you at Mast General Store this Saturday, June 6th for Land Trust day!

Visit your hometown Mast General Store on Land Trust Day, Saturday, June 6 to meet representatives from a local land conservancy. To celebrate these groups’ important efforts, each Mast Store will donate 20% of the day’s sales to its land trust partner. ⛰️

Learn more about your community’s partner in our most recent blog, and be sure to support land trusts’ role in keeping the landscapes beyond our backyards clean, pristine, and beautiful with any purchase on Land Trust Day!

https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/blogs/blog/protecting-the-irreplaceable-places

05/22/2026

Whether you’re heading out for a long day on the trail, loading up boats for the river, or just trying to spend more time outside this summer, good gear can make a difference. Instead of putting together a generic buyer’s guide, we asked businesses from across the region to share the products th...

05/20/2026

Here's our 30th anniversary video played at Sunday's Conservation Celebration, highlighting how it all began right up through today!

05/19/2026

What an unforgettable evening at Glenburn Farms celebrating 30 years of conservation! 🌿✨

On Sunday, we gathered with supporters, partners, and friends to celebrate an incredible milestone: 30 years of conservation and 150 protected easements spanning more than 38,000 acres across western Virginia. From great conversations, delicious food and drink, and live music by the Arc Tangent Trio to a stunning sunset over the farm, the evening was a beautiful reflection of the landscapes and community we work together to protect.

We were honored to welcome special guests Senator Bill Frist and Tracy Frist, whose commitment to conservation and stewardship continues to inspire. We also proudly presented our 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. M. Rupert Cutler, recognizing his decades of leadership and advocacy for conservation in our region. One of the most special moments of the evening was celebrating Rupert with the dedication of the Dr. M. Rupert Cutler Conservation Library at the Lemon House, complete with a surprise performance by the Virginia Blend Chorus.

Thank you to all of our sponsors who helped make this evening possible including Building Specialists and John T. Morgan Roofing, LAT Dentistry, and Martin, Hopkins & Lemon, PC.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the past, present, and future of conservation. Because of your support, this work continues for generations to come.