Read the most recent news about the Philander Chase Conservancy, and view our annual reports.
June 24, 2019: Philander Chase Conservancy honors Briggs family
Jean Briggs and her daughter Jane were honored at the annual Philander Chase Conservancy picnic; the family was the first to put its land in the conservancy.
March 29, 2017: High Marks
Kokosing Nature Preserve earns the highest possible rating from the Green Burial Council.
Aug. 20, 2016: On Walker Pond
About 40 acres of Philander Chase's original purchase will again belong to the College to be used for hiking and science.
May 27, 2016: Woollam House Dedicated
Kenyon dedicates new offices for the Philander Chase Conservancy in honor of John A. Woollam '61 H'08.
March 12, 2016: Preservation Power
The Kenyon College nonprofit land trust has changed its name to the Philander Chase Conservancy.
Summer 2014: Peace in Earth
The Alumni Bulletin announces the creation of the Kokosing Nature Preserve. This article is also available to download: Peace in Earth (PDF).
July 2013: Town-Gown Conservation at Kenyon College
Land Lines, produced by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, explores how Kenyon students, faculty and farmers formed a grassroots coalition to protect the natural setting. This article is also available to download: Town-Gown Conservation at Kenyon College (PDF).
Fall 2012: In Land We Trust
The Alumni Bulletin highlights the impact of the Philander Chase Conservancy (then called the Philander Chase Corporation). This article is also available to download: In Land We Trust (PDF).
Please contact Managing Director Lisa Schott '80 at 740-427-5902 or schottl@kenyon.edu if you have difficulty accessing any of the reports.
2018-2019 (PDF)
2017-2018 (PDF)
2016-2017 (PDF)
2015-2016 (PDF)