Join us for a walk exploring the wildflowers at Wolf Pen Branch Mill farm with nature expert Gary Libby. This farm is an extraordinary property that is conserved forever thanks to a conservation easement donated by Sallie Bingham. This property…
The Edyalmoor Tour is held annually on the grounds of the historic Edyalmoor estate, which is protected forever by a conservation easement held by River Fields and the Kentucky Heritage Council. These tours are led by River Fields staff and…
Read about our highlights from 2020 and the work we've done in land conservation, advocacy, education and organizational initiatives. Newsletter_12.21.20_v1 View our previous newsletters for the community: 2019 FINAL Newsletter 2018 newsletter FINAL 2017 River Fields Newsletter 2016 Newsletter 2015…
Major Updates on 81 home Sutherland Subdivision Development Proposal Updates as of July 2019 At the public hearing June 27, The Land, Development and Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission (LD&T) asked Kay Ball, The Louisville Water Company (LWC) Program…
Over the past five decades, River Fields has established strong collaborative relationships with government agencies at the local, state and national level. To insure appropriate growth for our region, we work closely with key agencies such as: Metro Planning and…
For nearly half a century, River Fields has worked to strengthen community involvement and knowledge about environmental issues by working closely with local citizens, organizations and the news media. River Fields views the Ohio River Corridor as one large neighborhood…
In total, River Fields has protected over 2,200 acres of land forever. View our current list of properties...
Donation of certain development rights to a qualified organization like River Fields can constitute a tax-deductible charitable gift. To be deductible, an easement must meet certain minimum conservation objectives established by the federal government. The value of the gift, determined…
There are many different ways for a landowner to conserve his/her property. River Fields can help every landowner explore the options and assist them in meeting their goals. If River Fields is unable to meet a landowner’s specific needs, we…
River Fields uses two primary land protection tools: conservation easements and fee simple ownership. We undertake this work through donations and occasionally through purchase. These conservation methods are ones used by over 1,700 land conservation organizations nationwide. We work with…