Conserving a Family farm

The Schwerdt farmstead, a beautiful overlook to the Bethlehem Valley, narrowly avoided becoming a subdivision with manmade lakefront property. Thanks to the vision and dedication of the Schwerdts, the Begemanns, the Hellebusch families and all subsequent owners and...

Conservation gifts come in all sizes

Jefferson County is home to Missouri’s newest state park. The late Don Robinson, a conservation-minded Missourian, donated 843 acres to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. This land showcases Missouri’s beautiful countryside and will now be...