While in Philadelphia, I had a chance to take the train up to Doylestown, to visit Jeffrey Marshall of the Heritage Conservancy, in historic Aldie Mansion. Heritage Conservancy has a focus on historic preservation in addition to land conservation.

You will learn about the land trust, how they came to acquire and restore the mansion, and their experience with accreditation.  As a land trust that has been in service for over 50 years, they have many experiences which would not meet current standards and practices.

Listen in and then check out their website for more information.

You can also learn more about accreditation and the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

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Notes: Intro and outgo music is from Tempest (de havilland vampire) by The Brothers Femme.

Are you going to Rally, or thinking about going to Rally?  Many of the people I have met while traveling have told me just how important attending Rally has been to their success.  Many are attending Rally, so you will have a chance to meet in person the individuals you have already met via podcasts.

Now there is a blog to stay abreast of Rally  – the Rally blog.

There are sections to create discussions on various Rally topics, such as field trips and plenary speakers.  There is already a comment on Around Town recomending Voodoo Doughnut and Stumptown Coffee.  I hope there are some good resturaunt recomendations that people will add to the list as well.

There are also specific sessions that are highlighted so you can learn more about a session before attending.

I hope to see you at Rally.  And stay tuned as more information on the contest to win a seminar or field trip will be coming soon.