The Next Generation of Conservation
The goal of conservation is to manage and preserve our natural resources, ecosystems, and wildlife for future generations to enjoy....
Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship
In 2025, we helped launch the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship: a work-based learning program designed to bridge the gap between...
In Page & Warren Counties, Hands-on “Speed-Dating” Workshops Advance Local Conservation Goals
The Alliance’s Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative and conservation partners are hosting a series of hands-on workshops to connect Valley landowners...
2025 Annual Report
If 2025 was a test, it was also a proof of concept. Our deep-rooted relationships kept vital projects moving in creative ways. When funding was at its most uncertain last spring, community members like you stepped up to ensure we didn’t miss a beat.
Announcing our 2025 Valley Treasures — Dee Dee Sellers & Tim Murray
Tim and Dee Dee have worked tirelessly over the past 20 years to maintain the agricultural landscape of Mauzy, a small community in Rockingham County with rich history and scenic beauty.
Our North Star – Juanita Burtner
In honoring Juanita Burtner, we recognize not only a dedicated conservationist and advocate but also a beloved community member whose simple, daily acts of kindness made the Valley a more beautiful place.
Encouragement From Others Got Them Started
A seventh generation farmer, Linzy Cumbia’s family has been farming in Page County since the late 1700s. They raise beef...
Farm, Conservation, and Dairy: The Paulsons’ Story
The Paulson Family Farm in Rockingham County is a multi-generational dairy operation along the South Fork of the Shenandoah River....
Landowner and Farmer Working Together in Conservation
Peter Dula and Ilse Ackerman live just north of Harrisonburg in a historic farmhouse on land that was settled by Ilse’s...
Strengthening Local Food Year-Round
Stefan Hess and Anna Showalter, owners of Friendly Neighbor Gardens in Linville, began growing vegetables in their backyard in 2019....