We also say goodbye to our good friend and associate, Conservation Program Manager Nic Rogers, who has been both an exceptional steward of OLT’s lands and manager of a number of new protection projects. He is moving West to be closer to family and for his fiancé Alexis’ new position in Utah. Nic has been an […]
A Major Loss to the OLT
We at OLT are very sad to report that our longtime and very good friend Lesley “Nancy” Knowles, passed away in March. Nancy contributed the land that our St. Charles, MO Spring Bend Easement is on. Nancy and her daughter Lesley have been dedicated friends to conservation, both to OLT and beyond. The Spring Bend […]
Recap: Schulze Working Days
We also had two working lands events at our Schulze Nature Preserve in Washington, Mo in March. Americorps volunteers spent 3 days removing honeysuckle and doing other tasks, and then friends of OLT joined in the following Saturday, bundling up in the cold to help clear invasives and more. Thanks to our Conservation Specialist Haley Smith for managing […]
OLT Outreach: Traveling the Ozarks in March
2023 promises to be a very busy and productive year for OLT so let us dig right into what we’ve been up to and what’s on tap for the coming months: We started April with a regional event outside Springfield. We toured property permanently protected by OLT, on pristine Bull Creek. Our landowner and his family […]
Now Hiring: Conservation Program Manager (Full-Time)
Conservation Program Manager Ozark Regional Land Trust (dba Ozark Land Trust or OLT) is seeking a Conservation Program Manager for its team. This position is a full-time, salaried remote position located and with travel within or proximate to the Ozark region. It will primarily report to the Executive Director. The position will pay in the […]
December 2022 Email Newsletter
Dear Friends of Ozark Land Trust: A lot happened at OLT during 2022, and much more is on tap for 2023. In this last edition of the year, we look back at our accomplishments, fondly remember a great friend, and look forward to the coming year. A 2022 Recap With things looking more “normal” […]
November 2022 Email Newsletter
Dear friends: In this holiday season, we are especially grateful to you for your ongoing support of conservation in our beloved Ozarks. You are our partners in preserving the forests, farms, watersheds, open space, and other resources that offer essential habitats and opportunities for all of us to live, work and play in a truly […]
John Cutler – April 6, 1938 to Nov 25, 2022 – A tribute to a dear friend of Ozark Land Trust
By Gregg Galbraith John was a contrarian of the best sort. He never assumed anything was better because it was commonly accepted. He preferred to test the premise of everyday things and discover a better way to do things. He was perhaps one of the most generous souls I have ever known in sharing his […]
Ozarks’ Huzzah Creek Selected for “10 Waters to Watch in 2022”
Washington, D.C. – The National Fish Habitat Partnership is excited to announce its list of 10 “Waters to Watch” for 2022. This annual list represents a collection of strategic conservation efforts implemented on rivers, streams, estuaries, and lakes to protect, restore, or enhance fish habitat. These voluntary, locally-driven projects represent some of the top conservation activities completed […]
October 2022 Email Newsletter
Welcome to our Newest Staffer In our last newsletter, we welcomed our newest board members Dr. Diana Gray, Dani Hoefer, and Peter Hofherr. This month, we welcome our newest staff member, Haley Smith! Haley is from Springfield, MO but most recently has been working as a Natural Resource Specialist and Assistant Watermaster for the Oregon […]