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An Exciting New Partnership: Aiken Land Conservancy Teams Up with Bartlett Tree Experts!
We’re thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership between Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) and Bartlett Tree Experts! With a rich history dating back to 1907, Bartlett Tree Experts stands as…
Read MoreNew Executive Director – Peter Kleinhenz
Dear Friends and Stakeholders: We are pleased to announce that Peter Kleinhenz has joined The Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) as our new Executive Director. Peter comes to ALC from the…
Read MorePresident’s Letter
As the old cartoon so humorously conveys, Aiken has always been a haven for its visitors and residents. However, that haven is now under accelerating development pressure. Our beautiful community,…
Read MoreThe Sylvia Cullum Whitney Preserve
In December of 2022, the Aiken Land Conservancy and Eureka Partners (consisting of three brothers: Ray Bradford Whitney, Jr., George Bell Timmerman Whitney, Colwell Cullum Whitney) closed on a conservation…
Read MoreThe State of Aiken’s Trees
Aiken Streetscapes and Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) have contributed funds over the past three years to assist the City in their ongoing proactive tree care. Over this winter, there has…
Read MoreALC’s Mission Extends to Public Places
Since its founding in 1991, Aiken Land Conservancy has, through land purchases as well as donations and conservation easements from landowners, preserved thousands of acres in Aiken County. While these…
Read MorePony Racing Clinic Held at Winthrop Field
On any given day, it is quite common to see riders, horses, dogs and their people using the Winthrop Field in the heart of Aiken’s horse district. If you happened…
Read MoreSale of Rose Trace
TO: Friends of the Aiken Land Conservancy FROM: Larry Comegys, President RE: Sale of Rose Trace In 2014 the Aiken Land Conservancy received a generous and unrestricted gift…
Read MoreNew Access and Signs at Winthrop Field
Aiken Land Conservancy owns and protects the historic Adam Winthrop Polo Field in Aiken’s horse district. This 12- acre field is open to the public for equestrian and pedestrian use…
Read MoreDown by the Bay
What is a Carolina Bay and where are they located? What is special about a Carolina Bay? How many people know that there is a Carolina Bay open to the…
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