Posts Tagged ‘fnlt’

FNLT Preservation Steps: Rambo Run Club

access_time Posted on: October 15th, 2023

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 »

FNLT Preservation Steps: Orchard Valley Farm

access_time Posted on: September 24th, 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 Brown family’s vision. The 98-acre farm has strawberries, cherries, red and black raspberries, peaches, apples,… read more »

FNLT Preservation Steps: Heartwood Nursery

access_time Posted on: June 11th, 2023

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 environement. Throughout the property, there are display gardens of varied species, and stormwater management areas have been created to reduce rainwater runoff and soil erosion…. read more »

The 2023 FNLT Annual Meeting on the Northern Central Railway

access_time Posted on: May 4th, 2023

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.

13th Farm and Natural Lands Trust Clay Shoot

access_time Posted on: October 21st, 2022

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 »

Postponed until 2023 – Preservation Steps – Orchard Valley Farm

access_time Posted on: September 25th, 2022

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 »

FNLT: 11th Sasquatch Preservation 5k and 10K Trail Run

access_time Posted on: September 10th, 2022

When: Sep 10, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT Where: 6259 Reynolds Mill Rd, 6259 Reynolds Mill Rd, Seven Valleys, PA 17360, USA Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/SevenValleys/SasquatchPreservationTrailRun510K The Farm and Natural Lands Trust’s (almost) annual Sasquatch Preservation 5k and 10k is big in the York County trail running scene with 400+ people runners attending this event. Located at the beautiful, varied preserved landscapes of South Branch Farms, runners take in FNLT’s mission as they traverse a mix of agricultural land, pasture, woods, and a refreshing dip in the Codorus before finishing! Attorney Tim Bupp is a former member of the Board… read more »

Wine in York County – From Grape to Gullet

access_time Posted on: August 28th, 2022

Event Location given with email confirmation, sign up here: https://www.farmtrust.org/events-1/preservation-steps-georges-court All about growing, making and drinking wine at this beautiful Glen Rock farm! 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… read more »