Ozark Land Trust

05/29/2026

Not all heroes wear capes- some of them sign conservation easements. In an era of environmental bad news, here's a reminder that people are still fighting to protect their land and we're here to help them achieve that.

As of June 2026, OLT is proud to permanently protect an additional 600+ acres in the Ozarks through thoughtful donors. That brings our total to a little over 33,000 acres. We couldn't do it without you!

04/22/2026

Not to be dramatic- but this work really does matter. So much of the land we care about is privately owned, which means conservation only happens when people choose it. This Earth Day, your support goes directly to keeping land undeveloped, connecting habitat, and keeping waterways clean for generations to come. Help us help our mother by giving today.

Link in bio or http://ozarklandtrust.org/donate/

04/17/2026

The Springfield Earth Day Music Fest is coming fast, and we are so excited to be the Non-Profit Beneficiary. To thank our amazing followers, we want to give away two tickets for you and a guest!

How to Enter:
1. Follow us at
2. Tag a friend you want to take below in the caption
3. That’s it!

The winner will be randomly chosen on April 23 at noon! Good luck!

04/16/2026

We can’t wait to see you all there!

To start this week, we gave out t-shirts to our amazing Earth Day Music Festival volunteers! (This is only a few!) Did you know this WHOLE event is organized and led by volunteers! 💚 A full team of volunteers + support from companies like Vital Farms make it possible for us to give the most back!!

We love our "green" tees for our 5th year!! You'll see even more volunteers wearing them all day on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 8 p.m. Plus, we'll have a few for sale at our merch booth.

🌎🎤💚 Don't delay: Get your tickets online in advance for a whole day of music for only $25! We can't wait to see you at the Earth Day Music Festival!

04/02/2026

Ozark Land Trust is honored to be a part of the cave conservation journey with the leaders in the field. A great day out Mike Slay, Mark Brooks, Pedro Ardapple and Diana Sheridan.

03/27/2026

OLT’s merch shop is here!

Superfans - help us spread the word about the wonders of protecting the magic of the Ozarks. You are our greatest outreach tool. To keep your costs low, this is not a fundraiser. Your financial support of OLT is always welcome and directly supports our mission. Enjoy the merch, spread the word, and encourage your friends to become OLT supporters and superfans.

https://oltmerch.myspreadshop.com
https://ozarklandtrust.org/donations

03/03/2026

How does Ozark Land Trust steward the lands we protect? 🌿

Meet Haley and Taylor, our dedicated professional stewardship team! Here’s how they help care for the Ozarks:

*Perform regular site visits for landowner engagement and easement monitoring

*Coordinate management of OLT's owned properties to ensure the long-term protection and ecological integrity of our conserved lands

*Applying their natural resource expertise to maintain high conservation values

*Providing private landowners with guidance on effective land management practices

*Collaborating with our Board and committee members, who bring decades of natural resource experience

*Engage local schools and community groups in educational outreach focused on private land conservation

*Together, this team works to ensure our protected lands remain healthy, resilient, and thriving for generations.

Want to learn more? Reach out anytime at [email protected].


(Our Stewardship Team, Haley Smith (left) and Taylor Dye (right) and pictured with OLT Executive Director Diana Sheridan)

02/27/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re honored to announce that Ozark Land Trust has been selected as the 2026 Non-Profit Beneficiary of the Earth Day Music Fest!

This amazing festival — a one-day, plastic-free, sustainability-driven music and community event held each year around Earth Day raises funds to support local environmental organizations working to protect our beautiful world.

🌎 Earth Day Music Fest 2026 takes place April 25 at Jordan Valley Park in Springfield, MO.

Thank you to the Earth Day Music Fest for choosing us as this year’s beneficiary — and thank YOU for your support as we continue conserving the Ozarks! 💚

02/25/2026

Since 2019, Ozark Land Trust has been proud to be a nationally accredited land trust—a status earned through a rigorous review by independent experts.

Why it matters:
• Accreditation shows our commitment to strong conservation, financial stewardship, and long-term land protection

• It assures landowners and partners that we manage every conservation project with care and integrity

• Because we protect land forever, we hold ourselves to standards built to last for generations

Learn more about land trust accreditation at www.landtrustaccreditation.org

02/20/2026

Learning from and collaborating with fellow conservation professionals helps us strengthen our work and contribute to a nationwide movement that has protected more than 6 million acres. That’s why Ozark Land Trust is a proud member of both the Land Trust Alliance and the Missouri Land Trust Coalition.

We stay engaged and informed through:
• Conferences, webinars, and workshops
• Training on stewardship, finance, legal best practices, nonprofit governance, fundraising & communications
• Sharing our own expertise as panelists and presenters

When we grow and improve, we’re better for you and for the Ozarks 🌳

Learn more at www.ozarklandtrust.org