In 2025, Philander Chase Conservancy will host a variety of events and initiatives to celebrate 25 years of collaboration with farmers, landowners, environmental organizations and government agencies to preserve the region’s rural charm and over 6,000 acres of conserved lands.
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Kenyon’s Land Trust Celebrates 25 Years
The Philander Chase Conservancy has protected over 6,000 acres since it was created in 2000 to conserve natural habitats, farms and open spaces around the College. Its work continues as the conservancy celebrates 25 years in operation.
All Sides with Amy Juravich
Amy Henricksen, director of the Philander Chase Conservancy, joined a conversation with Amy Juravich on WOSU Public Media's daily news program to discuss development and keeping the rural feel of central Ohio.
View Conserved Land
Watch an animated map of the Philander Chase Conservancy's protected land, from 2000 - 2024.
Special thanks to Justin Smith at the Knox County Map Department for creation of the Map.
Commendation for 25 Years of Land Conservation
Philander Chase Conservancy and Owl Creek Conservancy were commended by the Ohio House of Representatives on March, 13, 2025, sponsored and presented by Representative Mark Hiner. Since 2000, the two land trusts have led efforts to conserve open space and critical natural habitats while safeguarding the rural landscape.
Show Off Your Support
Stop by the Kenyon College Bookstore to browse Philander Chase Conservancy merchandise, including sweaters, hats, T-shirts and magnets. Several items are also available to purchase online.
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Join Philander Chase Conservancy staff for a birding walk at the Kokosing Nature Preserve. Bird ID pamphlets will be provided. Please bring your own binoculars and dress for the weather.
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Stop by from 2 - 5 p.m. to enjoy a leisurely stroll, learn more about green burial, and take home a native plant of your own.
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During Reunion Weekend, join the Director of the Philander Chase Conservancy, Amy Henricksen, and the Green Burial Coordinator at Kokosing Nature Preserve, Samantha Bartram, for a walk around Kenyon’s natural burial cemetery.
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During Reunion Weekend, join the Philander Chase Conservancy for a limited, pre-release screening of Brad Barber’s “States of America” series documentary short film “Ohio” featuring Lisa Schott '80, the Philander Chase Conservancy and Kenyon College.
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During Reunion Weekend, celebrate 30 years of the Brown Family Environmental Center, 25 years of the Philander Chase Conservancy and 30 years of Knox County Parks with a guided tour of the newest BFEC-managed parcel.
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Join the Brown Family Environmental Center, the Philander Chase Conservancy and the Knox County Parks District to mark the grand opening of the BFEC's North Trail System, Yauger Road Entrance.
Events Archive
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- April 10: 25 Years of Conservation in Knox County
- April 19: Keep it Wild! Earth Day Festival
- May 3: Birding Walk at the Kokosing Nature Preserve
- May 10: Mother's Day Native Plant Sale
- May 23: Walk and Talk
- May 24: "Ohio" Documentary Screening
- May 24: Green Space Connections
- June 28: Ribbon Cutting and Guided Hike
Kenyon Together Annual Giving Challenge
The Kenyon community showed support for the conservancy during Kenyon Together, a 36-hour giving challenge to impact everything there is to love about Kenyon.
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