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In it for the long haul

A letter from the Executive Director This July, ACRES Executive Director Jason Kissel spent the month riding his bicycle from the Mexican border in Texas to the Canadian border in North Dakota. During his 1,900-mile ride, he reflected on the importance of another long-term goal: our mission to protect local land forever. Dear ACRES Members, ...

  • 08/25/2021
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Thank you, summer interns!

As ACRES summer interns get ready to head back to school, we want to share our appreciation for these hard workers. From wrangling non-native, invasive species to researching the communities we serve, our summer interns greatly contributed to some major projects while gaining experience in their fields of study. Land management interns Connor Havens is ...

  • 08/12/2021
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ACRES to host benefit concert Sept. 10

ACRES Benefit ConcertFriday, Sept. 10, 6:30-9 pmAllen County | Tom & Jane Dustin Nature Preserve1992 Chapman Road, Huntertown, IN 46748Admission: Free, donations encouraged The community is invited to enjoy an evening of live music and outdoor fun while supporting an accessible trail at the Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve. ACRES will host a benefit ...

  • 08/10/2021
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ACRES Vision for Working Lands

That 594 acres of ACRES land will be farmed this year often surprises people. However, none of the farmland we currently own will be preserved as farmland in perpetuity: eventually, all the fields will be converted to natural systems. In the meantime, we cash-rent the farmland, a practice that generates income for land management activities. ...

  • 07/25/2021
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Anna Brand Hammer Reserve

Art Hammer’s Lasting Legacy

By Chris Fairfield “A living memorial such as this is better than a tombstone.” These words were spoken by Arthur W. Hammer at the dedication of the Anna Brand Hammer Nature Preserve in Wells County. Art (as he was known) purchased the 40 acres in 1951, gifted a primary part of it to ACRES in ...

  • 07/19/2021
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ACRES member Q&A with Alex Harkins

Tell us about yourself.I grew up in Auburn, and I now call Fort Wayne home. I first learned about ACRES when I was a teenager, some 20 years ago. Some friends took me to Vandolah, and I thought it was the coolest thing ever! I grabbed a Quarterly out of the sign-in box on my ...

  • 07/09/2021
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Team outing recap: Summer 2021

Each season, ACRES Land Trust closes the office for one day to hit the road. These staff outings are an opportunity to explore the communities we serve, build relationships and have fun as a team! Enjoy a recap from our latest outing. For the summer solstice, ACRES staff and interns caravanned to Defiance, Ohio, to ...

  • 07/01/2021
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Take a summer road trip with ACRES!

Thanks to member and volunteer support, ACRES offers many places to explore throughout our region. Each preserve is unique, featuring diverse landscapes. If you’re looking for some new-to-you trails, why not make a day of it? We’re starting a road trip series to suggest some routes to check out. So fuel up, grab your walking ...

  • 06/15/2021
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ACRES membership makes all of this possible

A letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends, Acquiring land, managing land, managing people (members, preserve visitors, volunteers, neighbors) and running the business aspects of ACRES comprise 95% of ACRES overall efforts. Our Quarterly newsletter primarily shares information about those activities. However, I want to give you a glimpse into other important activities comprising the ...

  • 06/12/2021
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Welcome ACRES stewardship assistants!

A warm welcome to Jenna Bair and Gavin King, the newest members of the ACRES team! Jenna and Gavin recently joined the staff as stewardship assistants. As members of the land management team, they will support the protection of over 7,200 acres of land across ACRES service area. Their roles will include invasive species control, ...

  • 05/28/2021
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