Posts Tagged ‘Farm and Natural Lands Trust’

Location: Heartwood Nursery, 8957 Hickory Rd, Felton, PA 17322, USA Join FNLT supporters for this special insight into the unique landscape and operations of Heartwood Nursery, preserved by owner Sue Hunter in 2013.  In addition to the existing mature hardwoods tract, a large percentage of the property has been reforested with native species indigenous to the area. This is a great chance to learn about native species that can be added to your home property – regardless of the size – for beauty and the environment. Throughout the property, there are display gardens of varied species, and storm water management… read more »

Join long-time Rambo Run Club member Carl Knoch for walking history and anecdotes of the Rambo Run Club. RRC was incorporated as a non-profit in 1957, with one purpose stated as “preservation and propagation of fish and game for the purpose of supplying members with facilities for fishing with rod and line in the waters and territory of Rambo Run Club, and hunting and kindred recreations on the land surrounding such waters as they may own and control.” The geology of Rambo Run Hollow is an anticline where strata fold downward, creating a microclimate, resulting in the unusual flora and… read more »

You’ll start on FNLT Executive Director Sean Kenny and his family’s preserved farm (known as Twin Arch Farm) and walk southbound along the Heritage Rail Trail, surrounded on all sides by miles of preserved land – and history!  Award winning author Scott Mingus will share the importance of the Northern Central Railway and the Howard Tunnel – he’ll have books for sale as well. As a rare treat, we’ll (very hopefully) get to see the Northern Central Railway train! Purchase your tickets to attend this event here: https://www.farmtrust.org/events-1/preservation-steps-twin-arch-farm CGA Law Firm is a Preservation Steps Sponsor. Attorney Tim Bupp is… read more »

Earl Brown and his son, Stan, had a vision when buying this dairy farm in the early seventies – to produce the best fruit in southern York County. Through hard work and income from the rest of their operation, that vision came to fruition. Scott and Dave, Stan’s sons, continued the Brown dream. That sense of family values and tradition continues today with the Strathmeyer family along with their partner, Dave Hopkins, when they purchased the farm in 2021. The idea was simply to continue Brown family’s vision. The 98-acre farm has strawberries, cherries, red and black raspberries, peaches, apples,… read more »

Driving up George’s Court to Jeff Brown’s and Joy Keller-Brown’s preserved farm you see vineyards and newly planted trees – lots of them!  Upon arrival you will be offered tastings of George’s Court wines while viticulturist Nancy Beard gives a short presentation about growing wine grapes.  Vintner Mickey Krauss will also give a talk on making wine.  Nancy has been the vineyard manager at George’s Court for over 40 years.  Mickey is American Wine Society’s number one amateur winemaker in North America.    You’ll then walk through The Glade, then into the Enchanted Forest with its fairy rings and The… read more »

The classic red barns welcome you to Dave (past FNLT President) and Linda Davidson’s 300 acre family farm in Loganville, which has an array of farm crops, beef cattle, chickens and more.  We’ll gather near their homestead by the spring fed pond to learn why they fell in love with the land and the many reasons they preserved it with FNLT.   From there it’s a nice hike to the Codorus Creek Wetland & Stream Bank stream restoration project by RES. This project is the first wetland/stream mitigation bank in south-central Pennsylvania. You’ll hear some background from Dave and Linda,… read more »

June 8 Edit: This event has been postponed to a later date. Join FNLT supporters for this special insight into the unique landscape and operations of Heartwood Nursery, preserved by owner Sue Hunter in 2013. In addition to the existing mature hardwoods tract, a large percentage of the property has been reforested with native species indigenous to the area. This is a great chance to learn about native species that can be added to your home property – regardless of the size – for beauty and the environment. Throughout the property, there are display gardens of varied species, and storm… read more »

Join FNLT as they celebrate past and future success of land preservation efforts across York County. You’ll want to save a spot in your calendar for this! RSVP for this event here: https://www.farmtrust.org/events-1/the-2023-fnlt-annual-meeting-on-the-northern-central-railway Attorney Tim Bupp is the solicitor for the Farm and Natural Lands Trust.

Oct 21, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Central Penn Sporting Clays, 75 Quarry Rd, Wellsville, PA 17365, USA Cruising a bit later into Fall, please mark your calendars for our almost annual FNLT Clay Shoot! The FNLT’s almost annual Clay Shoot is perfect for the fall! With cool weather right before hunting season, the Farm and Natural Lands trust invites you to start your weekend with coworkers, clients, friends and/or family of any skill level. Start out with lunch catered by White Rose Bar and Grill and then take to the course in teams of five for a 75… read more »

This event has been postponed by the Farm and Naural Lands Trust until 2023. —– Earl Brown and his son, Stan, had a vision when buying this dairy farm in the early seventies – to produce the best fruit in southern York County. Through hard work and income from the rest of their operation, that vision came to fruition. Scott and Dave, Stan’s sons, continued the Brown dream. That sense of family values and tradition continues today with the Strathmeyer family along with their partner, Dave Hopkins, when they purchased the farm in 2021. The idea was simply to continue… read more »