Photo Gallery

View

Sep 26

The Crane Festival may be over, but nobody told the Sandhill cranes! They're still making use of Teton Valley, fueling up before their migration south. Teton Valley hosts the largest population of staging Sandhill cranes in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which is why the effort to protect their habitat is crucial. That's why Teton Regional Land Trust developed the Greater Yellowstone Sandhill Crane Initiative, which is designed to secure and actively manage premigration staging habitat in Teton Valley. One of the ways that's accomplished is through Grain for Cranes, a project which allows donors to fund acres of farmland specifically for the cranes. Barley is grown, cut, and left for the cranes to enjoy. The second picture shows one of the food plots being cut earlier this month. Thanks to the donors and farmers who make this possible! For more information on the Greater Yellowstone Sandhill Crane Initiative, click the link in our bio.

View

Sep 22

Tonight! Swing by @idahobrewingcompany in Idaho Falls for a pint, enjoy music by The Wild Potatoes, and support the Land Trust! We'll be there from 5:00-8:00.

We're coming prepared with some great raffle items like gift baskets, artwork, and even a certificate for a guided river float, so be sure to stop by our table and enter to win! See you there!

View

Sep 21

The 5th annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival culminated in a stunning performance by @hunternoack of @inalandscape

Maryann and Frank Russo's Pontirussa Ranch was the perfect location, and the weather was appropriately dramatic!

We'd like to thank the sponsors of this event for making it possible: Liberty Wealth Advisors, Nancy Huntsman and Ken Hansen, Sue Rope, the M Lazy M Foundation, Louise S. Nelson, Pamela and Roger Mayes, @marcellarswine, Compusmart, Sandy Schultz Hessler, Amy Lientz and Jay Astle, Cindy and Bob Breckenridge, Sharon and Park Price, Maryann and Frank Russo, @hall_and_hall, and the Schiebler Family Foundation.

Photo credit: Linda M. Swope
#inalandscape #hunternoack

View

Sep 21

We'd like to thank everyone who made the 5th annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival possible, including sponsors, volunteers, artists, conservationists, and everyone who attended! Each event was a unique opportunity to celebrate Sandhill cranes and this beautiful place where they congregate.

Scroll through the photos below to see some of the festival's highlights. We're already looking forward to next year!

A shoutout and huge thanks to:
@brushbuck
Linda M. Swope
@cftetonvalley
@tributaryidaho
@tetonvalleynews
Teton Regional Economic Coalition
@id_fish_wildlife_fdn
Pattie and Earle Layser Memorial Trust
Intermountain Aquatics
CompuSmart
The poetry and printmaking workshop leaders, @dalypoetry and @ava.storm.art .
The drawing workshop leader, Sue Tyler (@westart77).
The dance groups: @summitartstv , @ifballet , the Hispanic Heritage Dance Troupe sponsored by the Hispanic Resource Center.
@tetonarts for collaborating on the fantastic art show and to MaryBeth Garrigan (@marybirdgarrigan) for bringing the original 2022 winning crane festival art piece and for her presentation.
And finally, a big thanks to Mike Whitfield for leading the crane tours.
Thank you ALL!

Photo credit: Linda M. Swope and Lina Marquis

View

Sep 21

Our fall programming will wrap up in style on Thursday evening at @idahobrewingcompany in Idaho Falls, featuring live music from The Wild Potatoes! Enjoy a fun evening and learn a little bit more about our conservation work in eastern Idaho.

Each purchase of a TRLT pint glass entitles you to a free beer courtesy of Idaho Brewing Company. Have a pint and support the Land Trust!

Stop by our raffle table and enter to win one of several great items, including a gift basket from Grand Teton Distillery, a selection of skin care products courtesy of Arbonne, a scenic river float with Land Trust staff, and more!

Finally, Great Harvest owners Tiffani and John Van Orman have graciously offered to grill brats and a veggie option, so be sure to arrive hungry! Proceeds from the grill will support the work of the Land Trust.

We look forward to this event every year, and we hope to see you there!

Check our FB page for a link to The Wild Potatoes' music!

View

Sep 18

Continued from previous post:

Liberty Wealth Advisors® sponsored last year’s concert and the Gladneys attended it, so they know what to expect. For those who haven’t yet experienced it, Jim’s words hit the mark: “The event itself was spectacular: the weather, the setting, the concert. Every aspect of it was perfect. Attendees are given headsets and encouraged by Hunter Noack, the performing artist, to walk around and explore nature’s beauty while listening to his performance. It’s a really unique experience, just incredibly beautiful and peaceful.”

To learn more about Liberty Wealth Advisors®, visit libertywealthadvisors.com.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank Liberty Wealth Advisors® for its generous support!

View

Sep 18

Teton Regional Land Trust proudly highlights Liberty Wealth Advisors®, which has returned as a sponsor of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild.

Jim Gladney, Chairman and CEO of Liberty Wealth Advisors®, and his wife, Missy, have been coming to this area over the last 25 years.

“We were coming here in the winters, and we decided to visit in the summer one year many years ago, and we just fell in love with it this time of year,” said Jim. “It’s like a lot of places in the mountains, you go for the winter, and you stay for the summer.”

Jim and Missy’s admiration for the open spaces of this region led to a partnership with the Land Trust. Liberty Wealth Advisors® plays a key role in the long-term sustainability of Teton Regional Land Trust through the management of its investments. This is crucial work, because the commitments to the lands TRLT stewards are in perpetuity – and it’s a commitment that Liberty Wealth Advisors® gladly participates in. As Jim explains, “We manage investments for many nonprofits, and many land trusts. Because of our passion for land trusts and the work that you do, this is much more than a business relationship for us.”

Liberty Wealth Advisors® has clients nationwide, including in Teton Valley. “We would love to serve clients who are affiliated with the Land Trust in any way,” said Jim. “We take a long-term, conservative approach to investing, which is, I think, what appeals to land trust leadership - that’s what they need.”

At events like “IN A LANDSCAPE,” the Gladneys particularly enjoy connecting with others who share a passion for this incredible landscape. “It’s like being among dear friends,” said Jim. “It’s really nice to meet other people who have the same goals in mind and to share this wonderful experience. We’ve always been very interested in land conservation. The ecosystem here is unique and precious, and it’s experiencing rapid growth. We’re interested in seeing as much of the land protected as possible.”

Continued in next post➡

View

Sep 18

After sponsoring and hosting IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild in 2021, Nancy Huntsman and Ken Hansen generously decided to sponsor the concert again this year. Nancy connected with Hunter Noack at an event a couple of years ago and invited him to perform at her property, which is conserved in partnership with Teton Regional Land Trust. As hundreds look forward to this year’s concert, we’re grateful for Nancy’s leadership in getting this unique event in motion.

Nancy Huntsman, her late husband Blaine, and their family are also the recipients of the 2022 Ed Hill Conservation Award. This award is given to an individual or group who best demonstrates an active interest in conservation of land and community in the Upper Snake River Valley. The Huntsman family took on a massive restoration project at Fox Creek Ranch, which successfully transformed the creek back into spawning grounds for Yellowstone Cutthroat trout. “We didn’t have a clue on this earth what we were undertaking,” said Nancy. She credited the Land Trust for steering her family toward professionals who supported them. “It was probably one of the best decades of my life.” With regard to the award, Nancy demurred, but said, “I’m glad to do anything that helps people better understand what the goals are and what can be done if you have support and the resources.”

Along those same lines, Nancy saw In a Landscape as an opportunity to raise awareness for the importance of conserved lands. Specifically, in the case of her family’s property on Fox Creek, she wanted people to see how the natural environment can be rehabilitated. “Things really change. And when you bring a concert like this to a conserved landscape, people can see,” Nancy said.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank Nancy Huntsman and Ken Hansen for their sponsorship of this concert experience!

View

Sep 16

Tonight is the Teton Arts Crane Art Show! We will be serving food and drinks, and you will be able to enjoy and buy the beautiful artwork in the Teton Arts Gallery in the Driggs City Center foyer. Outside on the plaza stage, we’ll have remarks from one of this year’s Crane Festival Poster Art contest winners, MaryBeth Garrigan! You'll be able to view the original artwork in person. Stick around for dance performances by Idaho Falls School of Ballet, Summit School of the Arts, and Hispanic Heritage sponsored by Hispanic Resource Center.

Join us at the Driggs City Center Plaza from 5:30-8:00PM. Look forward to seeing you there!

View

Sep 15

REMINDER: Join us tonight at the Driggs City Center building for a screening of the documentary film, "The Nature Makers."

The 5th annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival continues with this screening. There's nothing better than a movie on a rainy evening. Tell your friends!

View

Sep 15

One of the integral parts of the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival is the early morning Crane Tour, which gives participants a chance to see the Sandhills in their natural environment near the Teton River. These tours, which sold out quickly this year, wouldn’t be possible without the sponsorship of Brushbuck Wildlife Tours, who graciously provide their vans for the occasion.

Brushbuck Wildlife Tours was founded by Adam Lackner, Amber Peters, and Ezra Peters, and they lead tours in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Alaska, Africa, and South America. As a tour company that strives to give their clients a glimpse of wildlife in its natural ecosystem, land conservation plays a crucial role in making that possible. “With land set aside, the wildlife gets to do what it does and doesn’t have to change anything, as long as we’ve got a place for them,” said Adam. “When you have native landscapes, you have native wildlife. As a company, we’re able to generate customers to come see those native landscapes, native migrations, and annual cycles.”

Brushbuck Wildlife Tours has led Sandhill crane tours in Nebraska in the past. Adam Lackner reflected on how those migrations may not be possible without conserved lands to act as layover habitat for the cranes on their journey. “When you put everything together, it all works, but without winter range and without certain corridors, it can all crumble,” he said. “When you go to Nebraska and see 80 thousand of them lift off at once, there’s nothing like it. If that doesn’t impact you to make sure they’ve got some layover places to go, as they’ve done forever, I don’t know what will.”

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank Brushbuck Wildlife Tours for its generous sponsorship!

View

Sep 15

Teton Regional Land Trust is grateful for the partnership of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, which has returned as a sponsor for the 5th annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, The Community Foundation of Teton Valley works to elevate lives through the power of generosity by championing the nonprofit sector, empowering donors, promoting a culture of giving, and serving as a catalyst in addressing critical community needs.

“The Crane Festival provides an opportunity for the Community Foundation to support efforts to engage a wide audience in Teton Valley,” said Claire Vitucci, who handles Marketing and Communications for CFTV. Teton Regional Land Trust hopes to reach that audience through its event programming. From the beginning, the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival has strived to celebrate Sandhill cranes not just through observation, but also the ways in which we connect with them creatively. Given its focus on impacting the local community, we’re glad that the Community Foundation sees the Crane Festival events as a path to engaging the public. Claire Vitucci pointed to the “continued growth, reach, and diversity of programs” as the impetus for CFTV’s sponsorship.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank the Community Foundation of Teton Valley for its dedicated support!

View

Sep 14

The Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival continues tomorrow with a screening of the documentary film "The Nature Makers"
"In a world increasingly dominated by humans, three teams of wildlife conservationists go to extraordinary and seemingly unnatural lengths to try to save threatened species and habitat in the American heartland."
Join us at 6pm in the Driggs City Center building. Thanks to @seniors_west_of_the_tetons for letting us use their screening room!

View

Sep 10

The Block Party at @grandtetonbrewing is just kicking off! Stop by for a beer and chat with Land Trust staff. We’ve got Crane Festival merch for sale featuring this year’s amazing artwork! 5 raffle tickets for $20 or a membership for $15 gets you a BOGO beer voucher. Come on by!

View

Sep 9

Block party tomorrow! Swing by Grand Teton Brewing Company to support nonprofits and score some BOGO beer vouchers. Visit our booth between 1:00 and 5:00 PM and be the first to pick up some of our new Crane Festival merch. Hope to see you there!

View

Sep 9

On Monday at 10:00 AM, Matt Daly and @ava.storm.art will lead a poetry and printmaking workshop as part of the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. The workshop will explore how cranes inspire creativity, and will guide us through transferring that creativity to the page! Whether you're experienced in these areas or not, all are welcome! There is a $15 suggested donation for this two hour workshop. To RSVP, click the link in our bio!

View

Sep 7

Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival Sponsor Spotlight: Teton Valley News.

Teton Regional Land Trust appreciates the dedicated support and sponsorship of @tetonvalleynews for the 5th annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. Our annual celebration of Sandhill cranes is about connecting with these birds creatively and artistically, as well as admiring their natural beauty. Teton Valley News plays a critical role in spreading the word so that all those who may be interested in our festival are aware of it and have the opportunity to participate.

“As the dedicated publication-of-record for our magnificent Idaho-Wyoming region, Teton Valley News [TVN] is proudly committed to supporting the vital work of Teton Regional Land Trust and its outstanding Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival,” said Paul Fadden, who handles media and marketing for TVN. “Alongside our valued friends at Teton Regional Land Trust, Teton Valley News strives toward a future-vision for our priceless wild lands, which is founded upon responsible growth and conscientious stewardship, for today's as well as tomorrow's generation. And what better manner to honor those wild lands and worthy professionals than by a marvelous annual migration of Sandhill cranes, an occasion which captures imagination and unfailingly initiates dialog for a brighter future for all species. Sincere thanks to everyone who contributes to their care, services, or time. It is the great privilege of Teton Valley News to stand beside you!”
At its core, the dialogue that Paul Fadden references is what the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival is all about. We thank Teton Valley News for helping facilitate that in our community.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank Teton Valley News for its generous support!

View

Sep 7

Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival Sponsor Spotlight: Intermountain Aquatics

Teton Regional Land Trust would like to highlight Intermountain Aquatics, which has returned as a sponsor of the 5th annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. Jeff Klausmann, co-founder of Intermountain Aquatics, is a former board member of TRLT, and his own commitment to protecting and rehabilitating land is at the core of his business. It all stems from his deep appreciation for this region. “The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is one of the last intact and functional temperate ecosystems on the planet, supporting so much iconic wildlife, from big game, apex predators, raptors, rare plants and everything in between, so it has exceptionally high heritage and biodiversity value,” said Jeff. “Time is running out to ensure that future generations will enjoy these riches.”

Intermountain Aquatics is an environmental consulting company that provides habitat restoration expertise in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Colorado, and beyond. As a Restoration Ecologist, Jeff knows the importance of providing native species like Sandhill cranes with pristine habitat to accommodate their pre-migration staging. “Ecologically, they are an umbrella species, so protecting viable crane habitat and populations also ensures the viability of a whole myriad of other species that rely on similar habitat,” Jeff said. He also sees the cranes as economic drivers for our community. “Economically, cranes support tourism, especially in the leaner shoulder seasons, because they are so watchable and socially intriguing.” Thanks to the sponsorship of Intermountain Aquatics, the 5th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival will serve as an opportunity for folks to celebrate this iconic species.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank Intermountain Aquatics for its generous sponsorship!

View

Sep 6

This Thursday evening, Teton Regional Land Trust is the place to be! Swing by our office anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 for our Annual Membership Gathering, a casual outdoor open-house. All are welcome, including those who aren't members but are curious to learn more about our work in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Enjoy free refreshments including beer, wine, and soft drinks, and chat with our staff!

Immediately following at 8:30, experts from Wyoming Stargazing will set up their powerful equipment to give you an unparalleled glimpse of Teton Valley's night sky. Bring chairs and blankets and soak in the view from Six Springs Ranch, a beautiful conserved property in Driggs. Suggested donation for the stargazing experience: $15.

Our office is located at 1520 S. 500 W. Driggs, ID 83422

For details and to RSVP to these events, visit the link in our bio!

View

Sep 1

5th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival Sponsor Spotlight: The Pattie and Earle Layser Memorial Trust

Teton Regional Land Trust is grateful for The Pattie and Earle Layser Memorial Trust, which is returning as a sponsor for the 5th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. Earle and Pattie’s appreciation for Sandhill cranes and this unique ecosystem that serves as their staging ground compelled them to partner with the Land Trust once again. As Earle explains, “My late wife, Pattie and I, like many Valley residents, always identified or associated this place with the seasonal spring and autumn rolling calls of sandhill cranes. In the autumn, when we had guests, we would take them on a drive around the Bates road loop to view the impressive large numbers of cranes. And the cranes always put on a good show with their calling and unique behaviors.”

Earle’s admiration for the beauty of this region began when he first visited Yellowstone National Park in 1947. “It was the iconic American road trip camping out of a wood panel station wagon,” he said. He credits the Craighead brothers’ research of the YNP Grizzly bear population with raising awareness that the Park alone is insufficient to maintain their population, and that conserving private lands is critical to the success of countless species, including Sandhill cranes.

Just as they enjoyed giving visitors tours of the Sandhill cranes along the Teton River, Earle sees the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival as an opportunity to celebrate these iconic birds. “The annual Crane Festival is a celebration for us being exceptionally fortunate to reside in this special place and a recognition of our needs and responsibilities to protect and conserve our natural resources, so that we, as well as future generations, may continue to enjoy them.”

The Pattie and Earle Layser Memorial Trust also supports the Pattie Layser Greater Yellowstone Creative Writing and Journalism Fellowship program administered by the Wyoming Arts Council. The Fellowship seeks to assist communication of the sciences and conservation through the arts.

Thank you to the Pattie and Earle Layser Memorial Trust!

View

Sep 1

5th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival Sponsor Spotlight: Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Teton Regional Land Trust would like to highlight @id_fish_wildlife_fdn for its continued sponsorship of the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival. It’s especially impactful to have the support of this organization, whose mission aligns so closely with that of the Land Trust. “Idaho still has some special places for wildlife to move back and forth,” explains Executive Director Hilarie Engle. “Creating long lasting open space corridors will be key to keeping wildlife healthy for generations to come.”

This sponsorship is the latest in the partnership between the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and TRLT. Earlier this year, the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation contributed to the interpretive signage along the Teton Creek Corridor. This signage helps visitors learn about species in the area, best practices for trail use, and the importance of that corridor for wildlife migration.

Hilarie Engle sees the 5th Annual Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival as a similar opportunity to raise awareness. “The Crane Festival is a great community event. It draws not only locals to the event but also visitors who may not have much knowledge of why the Teton Valley is so special.”

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we would like to thank the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation for its generous support!

View

Aug 31

Mark your calendar! We will be at @grandtetonbrewing for their Block Party on Saturday, September 10th from 1:00 until about 5:00pm. Come say hi, have a pint, chat with Land Trust staff, and stick around because the party goes until 9:00! Thanks to Grand Teton Brewing for putting this event together to showcase so many great nonprofits in our community.

View

Aug 30

On Sunday morning, TRLT teamed up with @wyomingwetlands (WWS) and @idahofishandgame (IDFG) to release six Trumpeter swan cygnets as part of the Teton Basin Trumpeter Swan Project. Over the last 30 years, WWS has released over 775 swans in their efforts to stabilize the population of this once nearly extinct species. The wild population has climbed from less than 100 in the early 20th century to more than 46,000. One swan that we released through this project has made the Bechler area of Yellowstone National Park its home.

These cygnets were released on conserved land where a mature Trumpeter swan has been regularly spotted recently, and we expect the cygnets to bond with it. In fact, just this morning our team observed all six cygnets following the mature swan around the marsh! Between the protected nature of this property and the presence of the mature swan, these cygnets are set up for success.

These swans are tagged with leg bands. If you spot one, try to get a glimpse and record the number. This is easiest when the swans are "tip-feeding," meaning their head is underwater and legs are above. Share your observation with us and WWS by filling out the form at the link in our bio!

View

Aug 26

“The Crane Festival is a sophisticated yet fun event that educates participants on the benefits of preserving our ecosystem,” said Brian McDermott, Executive Director of the Teton Regional Economic Coalition. This year, TREC has again generously sponsored the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival, which we all hope will bring interested visitors to Teton Valley. In addition to promoting responsible tourism, TREC’s mission is to create high-value, low-impact employment by encouraging conservation-minded companies to provide jobs in this area.

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to thank TREC for their sponsorship and for all they do for our community!

View

Aug 26

“It was early 2021 when I became aware of plans for the first 'In A Landscape' concert in Teton Valley. I knew immediately that I had to be on board to make it a success.” After sponsoring In a Landscape last year, Sue Rope has generously returned as a sponsor in 2022. She had been intrigued by the unique concert experience from the start. “It combines two things I whole-heartedly support—classical music and landscape preservation.” Sue also enjoyed the experience as a chance to connect with folks who share those passions. “I loved getting to know Nancy Huntsman better and the amazing restoration work that her family has done on Fox Creek,” Sue said. “I’m so glad that Hunter (Noack) has decided to return this year to make music at another beautiful TRLT easement property. Hunter is a charismatic, gifted pianist who has created a unique niche as a performer and for his audiences. I’ve never experienced anything like it!”

On behalf of the board and staff of Teton Regional Land Trust, we’d like to express our deep appreciation for Sue Rope!

@inalandscape @hunternoack

View

Aug 25

@cftetonvalley put on a great award ceremony last night at Moose Creek Ranch. It's a privilege to be a part of such an amazing nonprofit community! We truly appreciate everyone who donated. Your investment will help us to protect fish and wildlife habitat, open spaces, and working farms and ranches in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem!

View

Aug 23

Are you looking for a rewarding weekend project? We need volunteers! TRLT and JHWF are teaming up this Saturday, August 27th to remove obsolete barbed wire fencing on a conservation easement property in close proximity to the Teton River. Please sign up at the link in our bio!

View

Aug 22

Get to know the Teton Regional Land Trust! We thought you may enjoy learning more about what the Land Trust does in and around our community. We've designed this social media series just for that reason and to help spread the word. Follow along #GetToKnowTRLT and tag a friend who may be interested in what we do, as we begin broadly and then get into the more nitty gritty details of what our work entails.

At its core, Teton Regional Land Trust works with willing landowners to protect their land in perpetuity through placing a conservation easement on their property. This means the landowner and Teton Regional Land Trust enter into a legal agreement that limits the amount and type of development that can occur on the property to maintain its habitat and agricultural values. The lands we protect are all deeply significant, whether they are generational farms, key pieces of a migratory corridor for wildlife, or critical wetlands for native and migrating birds. Once under easement, Teton Regional Land Trust takes on a responsibility to steward the land in perpetuity. TRLT has a stewardship team, with its main focus to ensure the conservation values of the easement are being upheld by doing annual monitoring visits. It's our honor to help protect lands in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem forever. #GetToKnowTRLT

View

Aug 16

"There’s an inherent beauty to these animals but it can be really hard to express that and put it into words, so poetry is a cool way to try to attempt that." -Matt Daly. Join Matt Daly and Ava Reynolds as they lead an innovative workshop in partnership with TRLT on September 12! All are welcome at this creativity-sparking workshop celebrating Sandhill cranes. To RSVP, click the link in our bio.

View

Aug 11

Thanks to @friendsofthetetonriver and Teton Soil Conservation District Idaho for leading an amazing farm tour! Pictured here is Robert Piquet, a lifelong Teton Valley resident, speaking about his family’s cattle ranching practices. He practices management intensive grazing, meaning he rotates his cattle to different pastures almost every day. Robert leases Six Springs Ranch, one of TRLT’s conservation easements, and his ranching practices have increased production dramatically and contributed to the excellent health of the soil. Thanks to all the farmers and tour leaders!