Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy marks 25 years of land stewardship (Photo – AFC)
The Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) celebrated a major milestone on Friday, April 10, gathering supporters at the Rosemont Preserve to honor 25 years of protecting local wildlands.
By News Desk
The anniversary event drew volunteers, donors, advisors, and community members who have played a role in the organization’s long-running conservation efforts. The celebration highlighted AFC’s evolution from a small, visionary group into a regional force for habitat preservation. Over the past quarter century, the Conservancy has safeguarded critical open spaces, restored damaged ecosystems, and created opportunities for the public, especially children, to connect with nature.
Attendees reflected on moments that define AFC’s impact: watching bobcat kittens mature on protected land, witnessing degraded landscapes rebound into thriving native plant sanctuaries, and seeing young students experience the scent of sagebrush or the sight of deer for the first time during field trips.
Co-founder Nancy Steele spoke at the event, emphasizing that AFC was built with “perpetuity in mind,” a guiding principle that continues to shape the organization’s mission. Leaders expressed pride in the accomplishments of the first 25 years and reaffirmed their commitment to the decades ahead.
The Conservancy credited its success to the dedication of its community, volunteers who maintain trails and restore habitat, donors who sustain long-term projects, and partners who share a vision for protecting wildlife and open space.
As AFC looks toward its next chapter, the organization remains focused on expanding conservation efforts, deepening community engagement, and ensuring that local wildlands continue to thrive for generations to come.
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