Our Mission

The Land Conservancy of Adams County is an accredited, member-supported, 501(c)3 nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving the rural lands and character of Adams County, Pennsylvania.

 
 
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“I’m reminded of that old adage about trees and shade—the one that says the true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit. Protecting the county’s orchards, woodlands, and open meadows … its streams and ponds … its deer, turkey, and songbird habitats … its family farms large and small …. all in perpetuity … if that’s not planting a tree for future generations to enjoy, what is?”

— John Kiehl, Past President

Our Board of Directors

 
 

GOVERNANCE

The Land Conservancy is governed by a board of directors, each elected to serve a three-year term for a maximum of three consecutive terms. Two staff members manage daily tasks.

Directors

Dave Salisbury, President
Betsy Meyer, Vice President
Erica Duffy, Secretary
Norma Calhoun, Treasurer
Kelly Alsedek Deb Kammerer
Kaycee Kemper
Andy Lawrence
Curt Musselman
Randy Phiel
Matt Sheads
Deb Siefken
Richard Thrasher

Staff

Sarah Kipp, Conservation Director
Kathy Johnson, Operations