The mission of Black Swamp Conservancy is to encourage conservation and protection of natural and agricultural lands in Northwest Ohio for the benefit of future generations.

Established as a non-profit organization in 1993, Black Swamp is one of more than 1,100 land trusts across the country. Scores of dedicated volunteers assist our small staff in their work. What do they do?

• raise awareness of land conservation in general and the conservancy's work in particular;
• educate locate attorneys and other professionals about conservation easements;
• help farmers apply for Ohio's Agricultural Easement Purchase Program;
• help other Northwest Ohio landowners -- both individuals and organizations -- create perpetual easements to protect land that has significant conservation value; and
• monitor Black Swamp Conservancy's 7,000 acres of easement properties from Catawba Island to Williams County.

Latest News

• On April 15, 2008, the conservancy announced that its Forrest Woods property in Paulding County had been designated a state nature preserve. The 193-acre tract along Marie DeLarme Creek is home to at least 14 species of rare animals.
• Toledo City Paper ran a cover story on the conservancy in its February 20, 2008 issue.
• In January 2008, the conservancy was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Toledo Community Foundation.
• On January 15, 2008, the conservancy passed the 7,000-acre milestone of acres protected.

Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12th and Saturday, April 19th from 10 a.m. to noon
At the Black Swamp office in Perrysburg, volunteers will help farmers who are applying for Ohio's Agricultural Easement Purchase Program with their application essays.
Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to noon
Learn about the wetland restoration project at Pearson Metropark from the parks' director of natural resources, John Jaeger, and join him for a nature walk. Meet at the Packer-Hammersmith Center.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Help us celebrate our 15th anniversary! Join other Black Swamp Conservancy supporters for dinner at Wildwood Metropark's Ward Pavilion and enjoy a talk by Toledo Blade outdoors columnist and conservancy advisory board member Steve Pollick.