Posts by Nancy Thompson
Virgin Pines Loop Trail Temporarily Closed
Due to timber management in the area, the Virgin Pines trail has been temporarily closed.
Read MoreJennifer Battson Warren to Follow Roger Still at L-A-D Foundation Helm
A longtime stalwart of the Missouri Department of Conservation has been selected to lead the L-A-DFoundation, taking over from Roger Still, who retired April 28 from more than a quarter century of full-time conservation work in order to devote more time to his family. He has promised to help orient the new executive director, and…
Read MoreSustainable Forestry
Enjoy learning about the Pioneer Forest method of sustainable forest management through the new video below.
Read MorePerry County Karst Highlighted
A new documentary describes the karst landscape, including caves, sinkholes, sink basins, and springs, in Perry County, Missouri. You can view Denise Henderson Vaughn’s video, produced through funding by the L-A-D Foundation, from this page.
Read MoreJason Green Is Forest Conservationist of the Year
The Conservation Federation of Missouri honored Jason Green, Pioneer Forest Manager, as its 2019 Forest Conservationist of the Year on Friday, March 6. We congratulate Jason on this award! To understand more about Jason’s accomplishments since he became Forest Manager in 2013, see our L-A-D Foundation News page for an additional story.
Read MoreLAD Foundation Is Hiring
The L-A-D Foundation is seeking applicants for the 2019-2020 seasonal stewardship crew. Crew members will prepare for and conduct prescribed burns on Pioneer Forest land in Shannon County as part of an ongoing effort to restore native pine-oak woodland and glade ecosystems. Crew members may also conduct other conservation land management work such as brush…
Read More2018 Annual Report
The L-A-D Foundation recently published its annual report for 2018. This year we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which preserved certain rivers of “outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations.” LAD_Foundation_2018_Annual_Report
Read MoreL-A-D Foundation Seeks an Office and Outreach Assistant
Join our team in downtown St. Louis! The L-A-D Foundation is seeking a part-time assistant to help keep pace with our expanding work. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for detail who can take on administrative responsibilities for a three-person office and provide support for grants administration and outreach and education projects…
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