Asado and Tango: A Unique Evening Under the Stars
Join the Aiken Land Conservancy for a memorable night featuring live tango performances and traditional asado cooking over an open flame. Enjoy a sophisticated evening of fine food, live entertainment, and community spirit—all for the benefit of the Aiken Land Conservancy’s vital conservation efforts. During the event, we will proudly present the inaugural Aiken Land Conservancy Award to our founders, Iris Freeman and Harry Shealy, in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to conservation.
Aiken County Farmland at Risk: New Report Highlights Urgent Need for Conservation
A new study by American Farmland Trust (AFT) reveals that Aiken County could lose an additional 25,000 acres of farmland to development by 2040 if current trends continue. This alarming projection emphasizes the urgent need for land conservation efforts to protect the agricultural and equestrian heritage that defines our region.

The mission of the Aiken Land Conservancy is to preserve Aiken’s unique character and natural and historic resources for present and future generations through advocacy and land protection.
Thirty years ago, Harry Shealy and Iris Freeman co-founded the Aiken Land Conservancy to save some of Aiken’s extraordinary green spaces from rapid and unmanaged development on the Southside of Aiken. Today, ALC is a nationally accredited organization with a diverse portfolio of conservation holdings that also supports important community projects, like protecting the city’s drinking water sources in the Shaws Creek watershed and the urban forest that graces our historic parkways.
ALC is passionate about Aiken. We believe that progress and conservation go hand in hand. We believe beautiful landscapes, nature, and abundant wildlife enhance our quality of life and support our physical and emotional health. We believe the natural and historic resources that define Aiken’s unique character are worth preserving for future generations.
Our success is in no small part thanks to you, the community. Our efforts to protect the things that make Aiken such a special place to live and raise a family would not be possible without your enthusiastic support.
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A new study by American Farmland Trust (AFT) reveals that Aiken County could lose an additional 25,000 acres of farmland to development by 2040 if current trends continue. This alarming…
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