Our mission is to protect open space through land conservation, stewardship and community engagement.

Preserves for People. Land for Future Generations.

Pines and Prairies Land Trust is protecting special parcels of land so that all people may hike, observe wildlife, and enjoy the plants, animals, beautiful views, natural waters, and historic legacies of our communities.

If you own a special property that you would like to see preserved, please ask about our conservation easement and land donation programs. Learn about how it can benefit you, your family and community.

Conservation easements are voluntary agreements between a land owner and land conservation organization like Pines and Prairies Land Trust. The two work together to limit certain types of intensive development so that the property stays protected...forever. All the while, the landowner continues to own and live on the property, practicing agriculture, wildlife management or simply to recreate. Donated land is protected and managed by PPLT and is shared with the public for day use or special events, research or other programs.

PPLT would like to thank everyone that attended, volunteered, tabled, and sponsored

the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Billig Ranch!

With special thanks to the following superstars and sponsors:

Camille Wiseman (PPLT Board President) and Laurie Mason (PPLT Outreach Manager) for all the long hours and enormous efforts to make the event happen!
Wilynn Formeller (PPLT Board Member) for being an event sponsor and a Prairie Partner the rest of the year!
And the following organizational sponsors: