BRLC Apri lNewsletter

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

By charles c. lacy, jr.

T he Cornerstone Celebration held on March 21st at the University of Lynchburg was a large success. Passionate supporters came from all over the region to celebrate the growth of the organization over the past year. The evening kicked off with live music from the Porch Dogs, social hour, then guests enjoyed an inspiring program featuring remarks from staff and board members, Charles Lacy, David Perry, and Janet Scheid. Conservation easement donor, Garet Bosiger, spoke about his experiences in conservation. The capstone of the evening was the presentation of the Cornerstone Award and special interview with Doug Coleman, recognizing his outstanding contributions to conservation in Nelson County. The night continued on with dinner, drinks, an exciting live auction, raffle drawing, and more time to celebrate conservation impacts made this year. Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and made this event such a success, especially our generous sponsors including Myers and Woods Appraisal Group, University of Lynchburg, and Claytor Nature Center. Here’s to protecting the lands we love now and for generations to come!

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