The Land Trust for Tennessee

25 Projects for 25 Years! Twenty-five miles from Nashville lies Osburn Farm, an oasis of rolling hills, fertile agricultural land, and healthy forests that has been in the Osburn family for five generations. Thanks to Mary Louise “Lou” Osburn Benson's foresight, the 112-acre farm is now permanently protected with The Land Trust for Tennessee. Today, three generations live on this Tennessee Century Farm, producing hay, cattle, and horses, and receiving recognition for agricultural sustainability. Ginger Shirling, now the owner and steward of the property, carries on her mother’s vision. Reflecting on her deep connection to the land, Ginger recalled spending her childhood summers on the farm with her grandmother. “The farm was a constant. It was always my secure spot,” she said. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3XaedNg #LandTrustTN #25for25 #WilliamsonCounty #LandTrust #Conservation

This year marks a significant milestone for The Land Trust for Tennessee—our 25th anniversary! For a quarter-century, we’ve been working tirelessly to protect Tennessee’s most cherished landscapes, ensuring they remain vibrant and beautiful for generations to come. To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re launching our 25 for 25 Initiative. Because we're a donor-funded organization, we’re asking supporters like you to help us secure the future of our state’s natural beauty and character. By signing up for a $25 monthly recurring donation in honor of our 25th anniversary, you will directly impact our mission of protecting the lands we all love, from rolling farmland to pristine forests. Give a monthly gift: https://bit.ly/4cUzHny #LandTrustTN #25for25 #MonthlyGiving #Conservation #TennesseeConservation

Autumn Community Days at The Land Trust for Tennessee's Glen Leven Farm! Once a month, we host Community Days at Glen Leven Farm, our historic 64-acre property just 10 minutes south of downtown Nashville. These free, family-friendly events offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the farm’s diverse landscapes, including forests, pastures, and a wetland. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a picnic, or throw a frisbee on the lawn. Each season, we feature guided tours, educational workshops, and fun activities that connect you with nature and our conservation efforts. With unique themes like Agriculture & Brewing and Reuse Crafts, there’s something exciting for everyone. And don’t forget to say hi to our adorable miniature donkeys, Dave and Shelby! Head to our events page to learn more and register for free: https://bit.ly/4dem7wC #LandTrustTN #GlenLevenFarm #MiddleTennessee #Community #AutumnEvents

We had so much fun at our second Brown's Creek Cleanup with @PatagoniaNashville last week! Volunteers cleared 10 gallons of trash and tempered 35 invasive honeysuckle plants along the creek to prevent their spread. One of these lucky volunteers won the Patagonia Nashville giveaway - join us next month on September 27th for our third and FINAL event in this volunteer series. You’ll be entered to win September’s giveaway! Sign up through Hands On Nashville: https://bit.ly/4fVepsq #LandTrustTN #BrownsCreekCleanup #WaterQuality #Volunteering #Tennessee

We’re excited to see stunning plein-air paintings of Middle Tennessee’s natural and historic landscapes at AshBlue this September! Our friends at AshBlue are hosting The Chestnut Group for a pop-up show, Tennessee Landscapes, all month long. 100% of September art sales at AshBlue will support The Chestnut Group and The Land Trust for Tennessee. We’re incredibly grateful for this generous partnership! Get more info: https://lnkd.in/g8zhHPNF The opening reception will be at AshBlue on Wednesday, September 4, from 4 - 6. See you there!

Thank you to our summer Conservation & Stewardship intern, Luke Latto! Luke graduated this year from the Environment & Sustainability program at Sewanee: The University of the South. Luke helped our team with a little bit of everything. In the office, his work was incredibly helpful to our Conservation & Stewardship team. His college coursework and experience in GIS and data analysis allowed him to jump right in and assist with multiple data compilation and research projects. Digging through complex legal documents, Luke extracted important information and turned it into functional geographic data, refining and clarifying the boundaries of protected land to make them more enforceable in perpetuity. All of this information assists our team in effectively stewarding our protected lands on into the future. Luke also braved the summer heat and monitored several properties (including large swaths of protected forestland near his alma mater!) and even got to pick some wild blueberries along the way. Our staff is always inspired to see the next generation of passionate conservationists. Thank you, Luke, for your contributions to The Land Trust! #Conservation #LandTrustTN #SoutheastTN #Sewanee

Many thanks to this Colonial Pipeline Company for donating this vehicle that we can use in our stewardship work!

#FromtheField Beautiful views in Dickson County! This property and the adjacent property take up the site of White Bluff Iron Forge that dates to the early 1800s, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. #DicksonCounty #LandTrustTN #Conservation #HistoricPlaces #Stewardship

In The Land Trust for Tennessee’s Strategic Conservation Plan, Forever Tennessee, we lay out several Resource Protection Priorities that we will continue to prioritize going forward. Swipe through to see where we’re focusing our conservation efforts! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gx26nJwH #LandTrustTN #Conservation #Tennessee #ForeverTennessee

🌿 We were lucky to be joined by volunteers from @lipscombuniversity last week at The Land Trust for Tennessee's Glen Leven Farm! This hard-working group helped us remove invasive honeysuckle from a fence line near the donkey corral. Find out more about volunteering at https://bit.ly/3qKsaFz #LandTrustTN #Lipscomb #Tennessee #GlenLevenFarm