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Leave a legacy to WVLT

Leave a legacy to WVLT

Thanks to a new partnership with the Foundation for Roanoke Valley, there’s now a way for you to leave a permanent legacy to help protect our farms, forests, rivers and mountains long after you’re gone. The newly created Western Virginia Land Conservation Fund will help provide the revenue WVLT needs to steward its 38...
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Online continuing ed program a hit

Online continuing ed program a hit

Nearly three dozen attorneys, CPAs and financial planners from across the state attended a WVLT continuing education program on conservation easements on May 19. About half of the group attended in person at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, and the rest viewed the program online. Presenters included Steve Lemon of Martin, Hopkins & Lemon; Robert...
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WVLT completes 11 regional landowner workshops

WVLT completes 11 regional landowner workshops

The Western Virginia Land Trust recently completed 11 workshops for landowners in its 10-county service area. From Hillsville to Martinsville and from New Castle to Bedford and beyond, area landowners learned about ways to conserve their land with conservation easements. An especially good time was had in Floyd on April 22, when WVLT hosted its...
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2010 Conservation Celebration

2010 Conservation Celebration

The Western Virginia Land Trust will hold its fall Conservation Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 12 from 4-7 pm at Braeloch in Vinton, VA. Dr. M. Rupert Cutler of Roanoke will accept the A. Victor Thomas Environmental Stewardship Award for his commitment to open space...
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Race for Open Space

Race for Open Space

The second annual Race for Open Space will be held on Saturday, June 5 at Green Hill Park in Salem. All proceeds will benefit the land preservation efforts of the Western Virginia Land Trust. This 3K (2-mile) run/walk is ideal for kids, parents and families. The course runs along the...
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