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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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A day in the life of ACRES Advancement Director

Together with our members and volunteers, ACRES protects more than 7,200 acres of natural and working land in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan while maintaining 50 miles of trails for free public use. Seven full-time staff members ensure the protection of this land every day, but what does that work look like? This ...

  • 05/03/2021
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Celebrate Earth Day by restoring local land

“Restore Our Earth” is the theme of Earth Day 2021, and you have an opportunity to do just that here in your community! Together with our members, ACRES Land Trust protects more than 7,200 acres of natural and working land in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan. From planting trees to removing non-native, invasive ...

  • 04/16/2021
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A day in the life of ACRES Office Manager

Together with our members and volunteers, ACRES protects more than 7,200 acres of natural and working land in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan while maintaining 50 miles of trails for free public use. Seven full-time staff members ensure the protection of this land every day, but what does that work look like? This ...

  • 04/15/2021
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A day in the life of ACRES Executive Director

Together with our members and volunteers, ACRES protects more than 7,200 acres of natural and working land in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Michigan while maintaining 50 miles of trails for free public use. Seven full-time staff members ensure the protection of this land every day, but what does that work look like? We’re ...

  • 04/05/2021
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