by Saratoga PLAN | Jun 6, 2019 | Events
Slather on some sunscreen, grab a paddle, and get out on the water to help pull water chestnuts before they go to seed. Water Chestnut is an aquatic invasive plant that forms dense, floating mats that clog waterways and negatively impact and alter aquatic habitats....
by Saratoga PLAN | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog, News & Press
With a conservation easement in place on nearly one-third of the farm, Linda Barber, the female force behind the Barber Bros. Dairy Farm operation for the last 50 years, can finally begin to enjoy views of her property without fear of encroaching development. “I don’t...
by Saratoga PLAN | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog, News & Press
Property owner and farmer Mark Sacco, who donated a portion of the easement value, explained, “We’re Americans in the 21st century. We live unlike anyone in the history of the world,” highlighting the need not only to protect land in an area facing high rates of...
by Saratoga PLAN | Mar 19, 2019 | Blog
A talented naturalist with a deep-seated passion for conservation, Ed frequented PLAN’s preserves to botanize with friends and share his knowledge of nature. Ed was an integral member of Landis Arboretum and a staunch supporter of Saratoga PLAN, giving in particular...
by Saratoga PLAN | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sam Aldrich, the beloved husband of Phyllis Aldrich, a dear PLAN board member and force of nature unto herself, has left his family and community with the gift of short anecdotes from his life. Phyllis announced the sale of Sam’s book today, “In memory of...
