Foothills Land Conservancy

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Foothills Land Conservancy Visit us at http://www.foothillsland.org to learn more and make a donation.

Celebrating 40+ years of service as a regional land trust, FLC has assisted in the preservation of 200,000+ acres in 52 Tennessee counties & 6 surrounding states.

Before FLC’s recent BioBlitz at Jarvis Park, we had 143 species recorded on the property. Thanks to our bird nerds, plan...
10/05/2026

Before FLC’s recent BioBlitz at Jarvis Park, we had 143 species recorded on the property. Thanks to our bird nerds, plant people, nature lovers, and Maryville citizens who use and love this park, we’re now up to 247 species!

This gives us a much better understanding of the native and invasive species present at Jarvis Park and will help guide future management and invasive plant removal efforts to benefit the park’s native species and habitats.

And the BioBlitz may be over, but the project isn’t! Any observations you make at Jarvis Park can still be added to our iNaturalist project and help us learn more about the property.

Explore the project and add your observations:
https://ow.ly/x6i450ZUGaI

Thanks to everyone who participated and helped us learn more about what calls Jarvis Park home! 💚

Photos:
FLC Director of Natural Resources, Shelby Lyn Sanders. helps participants set up and utilize the iNaturalist app.
Eastern gray squirrel (Evan Kidd)
Cardinal flower (Randy Puckett)
Monarch caterpillar (Evan Kidd)
Bill Dickinson looks on as Evan Kidd makes another stellar observation!
Honeyvine milkweed (Bailey Daining)

We are counting down the days to the Farmland Raptor Kick Off at the Harris Farm! Check out the event details for this S...
09/22/2026

We are counting down the days to the Farmland Raptor Kick Off at the Harris Farm!

Check out the event details for this Saturday and register here: https://ow.ly/tWiS50ZQfJj

*Photo courtesy: Katheryn Albrecht (MTM Environmental, LLC)

This week, Foothills Land Conservancy Executive Director Mark Stevans joined National Park Service rangers and field sta...
09/15/2026

This week, Foothills Land Conservancy Executive Director Mark Stevans joined National Park Service rangers and field staff for a first look at the 638-acre Oliver Tract in Townsend. The visit highlighted the property’s remarkable plant diversity and exceptional condition.

“Giving more members of the NPS staff their first opportunity to explore the Oliver Tract was an exciting milestone,” Stevans said. “This is an extraordinary piece of the Smokies that deserves to be protected for generations.”

FLC purchased the property with plans to transfer it to the National Park Service, permanently protecting this contiguous forestland bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Learn more about the Oliver Tract Campaign and how you can help.
https://ow.ly/gYpp50ZNVOM

Foothills Land Conservancy staff wanted to take a moment, along with all of you, to honor the life and spirit of Dolly P...
08/26/2026

Foothills Land Conservancy staff wanted to take a moment, along with all of you, to honor the life and spirit of Dolly Parton. We also wanted to extend our condolences to the Parton Family.

Throughout her life, Dolly shared her love of family and her East Tennessee roots with the entire world. Her storytelling, music, and philanthropy reflected this, leaving a legacy for all of us to take inspiration from.

From our hearts here at Foothills, we thank you Dolly!

Farmland Raptor Project Receives Cornell Lab Conservation Grant!! 🌾We are thrilled to announce that the Farmland Raptor ...
08/04/2026

Farmland Raptor Project Receives Cornell Lab Conservation Grant!! 🌾

We are thrilled to announce that the Farmland Raptor Project, in partnership with Foothills Land Conservancy (FLC), has been awarded a $10,000 Capacity and Partnership Grant through the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative. This competitive national grant program supports innovative partnerships that strengthen bird conservation on private lands across the United States.

Our funded project, "From Fields to Flight: Growing the Farmland Raptor Project Across the Tennessee Valley," will expand conservation efforts for declining farmland raptors—including the American Kestrel and the American Barn Owl, among other species —through collaboration with landowners, conservation organizations, agencies, and volunteers. The project emphasizes habitat stewardship, community engagement, and monitoring while strengthening partnerships that support both working lands and healthy ecosystems.

The grant will help us:

-Expand outreach to landowners throughout the Tennessee Valley.
-Grow partnerships with conservation organizations and local communities.
-Increase nest box monitoring through community science.
-Promote raptor-friendly habitat stewardship on working lands.
-Strengthen long-term conservation efforts for farmland raptors across the region.

As our Project Coordinator, Katheryn Albrecht, shared in the announcement:
"The focus is on bridging conservation efforts and landowners through a collaborative, community-driven approach."

This recognition from Cornell represents an exciting step forward for our growing program and demonstrates the value of collaborative conservation efforts across the Southeast.

Read the official announcement from Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

https://www.birds.cornell.edu/landtrust/2026-small-grant-awardees/

We are thrilled too! Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!
08/04/2026

We are thrilled too! Stay tuned for upcoming workshops!

For Foothills Land Conservancy, stewardship starts right here at home on the Harris Farm, and part of that is admiring a...
07/21/2026

For Foothills Land Conservancy, stewardship starts right here at home on the Harris Farm, and part of that is admiring and encouraging native plant species.

Our native maypop (Passiflora incarnata) is the state wildflower of Tennessee and hosts caterpillars of fritillary butterflies, such as this Variegated Fritillary. Native plants are not only beautiful but also serve important ecological roles!

Check out FLC's pollinator meadows this Friday during our summer SE Atlas Bumble Bee Survey! Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/xi2250Zq9L0

Images: variegated fritillary caterpillar with maypop flower in front of Harris Farm sign; variegated fritillary caterpillar; maypop flower; maypop fruit (Photos courtesy: FLC's Director of Natural Resources, Shelby Lyn Sanders.)

FLC's 2026 Summer Celebration was another beautiful evening spent with our Friends of the Foothills! A big thank you to...
05/20/2026

FLC's 2026 Summer Celebration was another beautiful evening spent with our Friends of the Foothills! A big thank you to everyone that joined us at RiverView, including our Host Committee, Corporate Sponsors, and Event Partners!

This year's event got underway with great friends, a stellar menu, and beautiful weather! You can see all the memorable moments by viewing this year's Celebration photos, courtesy of Doug Mills.

Check out our 2026 Celebration Photos: https://ow.ly/sc0j50Z2a12

As part of FLC's program, Executive Director, Mark Stevans, announced The Oliver Tract Campaign. This campaign is once-in-a generation opportunity to add over 600 acres to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP), the most visited national park in the country. Stay tuned for more details and how you can help support this campaign!

(Online Webinar - Thursday, May 7th at 1PM EST)Preservation Partners: Conservation Easements in TennesseeConservation ea...
05/04/2026

(Online Webinar - Thursday, May 7th at 1PM EST)

Preservation Partners: Conservation Easements in Tennessee

Conservation easements provide estate planners with a powerful, tax-advantaged tool to help clients preserve family land, reduce estate burdens and create lasting legacies. This free webinar will walk through the legal framework, attorney checklist and real-world application of conservation easements designed to enhance your practice and deliver meaningful client outcomes.

Join Foothills Land Conservancy Executive Director Mark Stevans for a session on how to integrate these easements into estate planning strategies.

Register here: https://ow.ly/B17f50YRicz

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3402 Andy Harris Road
Rockford, TN
37853

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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