Palmertown Public Engagement Report

In addition to these public events, co-sponsored and co-managed by Alta Planning and Design and the Open Space Institute (OSI), Saratoga PLAN released a survey to gather information and insights from the public. The survey asked respondents to indicate their current...

405+ Acres Conserved

Dawn Szurek explained her love of the farm where she grew up: “Driving the tractor, you’re looking at the views.” Dorothy, Dawn’s mother, added that they wanted to keep the land in farming in order to honor her late husband, John M. Szurek’s, legacy. “It’s really to...

Farmland Conservation Workshops

If so, join Saratoga PLAN for a Workshop on Farmland Conservation. Participants will learn about conservation easements, funding programs for purchase of development rights, and the land conservation process. Please join us to learn how land conservation fit into your...

Conservation Director Hired

PLAN Executive Director Maria Trabka, said, “Mike brings a wealth of experience in working on complex projects that will be invaluable as we take on more and bigger land conservation projects.” Prior to joining PLAN, Horn worked in a variety of roles at the General...