This year we're honoring people for their work in helping promote conservation

in Northwest Arkansas and beyond!

Meet the Honorees

2024 Arkansas Conservation Legend

Terri Lane

Director/CEO Arkansas Wildlife Federation

Terri has served as Director of AWF since 2022 and works with citizens and leaders in Arkansas to work together to conserve, protect, and preserve our native wildlife populations and their habitats.

Before taking the reins at AWF, Terri served as Executive Director/CEO of Northwest Arkansas Land Trust for 10 years. Under her leadership, the land trust became nationally accredited and put more than 6,000 acres into permanent conservation.

Terri served on the board of the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association and the City of Fayetteville Environmental Action Committee and was instrumental in helping the city gain its Community Wildlife Habitat Certification. Terri also served as the Education Director of Ozark Natural Science Center from 2000 to 2003.

“Terri was a key piece to making NWALT what it is today. She helped propel land conservation into the regional conversation around growth and quality of life in Northwest Arkansas. Terri’s regional, state, and national leadership in promoting land conservation in Arkansas exemplifies NWALT’s values of preserving and enhancing the quality of life for all people through permanent land protection.”

-Grady Spann, CEO NWALT

2024 Partner of the Year

Adventure Subaru

Adventure Subaru has been an ardent supporter of NWALT for years. This year the organization became the first business sponsor of the land trust’s Adopt-A-Preserve Program as the Wilson Springs Outback Partner. Funding from Adventure Subaru is being put to use for public access infrastructure maintenance and improvements, habitat management, and biological monitoring at Wilson Springs Preserve. By adding their name to the program, Adventure Subaru was instrumental in NWALT securing partnerships with other local businesses to manage and improve other land trust public nature preserves.

“We are proud to have a partner in Adventure Subaru. They personify what it means to support community. Adventure Subaru is a model for all businesses to get involved and support natural resources and quality of life initiatives in Northwest Arkansas.”

-Renee Sniegocki, NWALT Land Stewardship Director

2024 NWALT Conservation Stewardship Award

Jennifer and Isaac Ogle

Jennifer and Isaac are long-time NWALT supporters and have been critical to the success of the Land Trust’s habitat restoration and stewardship efforts across its preserves. Recognized as regional advocates and leaders in botany and habitat restoration, Jennifer and Isaac have shared these talents with many governmental, nonprofit, and civic organizations throughout NWA and the state.

Issac Ogle is the owner of Comprehensive Botanical Services specializing in native habitat restoration and management. Isaac is a leader in remnant prairie restoration and invasive species control and balancing green energy infrastructure with native habitats. Isaac has been instrumental to the restoration of Wilson Springs Preserve and other NWALT properties.

Jennifer Ogle is a botanist and Herbarium Collections Manager at the University of Arkansas. Jennifer has worked with the National Forest Service and was the coordinator of the Arkansas Native Seed Program for the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission. She is actively involved in the Arkansas Native Plant Society and is a coauthor of The Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of Arkansas.

“Jennifer and Isaac have been mentors to me since I landed at NWALT in 2018. Their knowledge, insight, and patience as I learned how to improve ecosystems in the Ozarks have been crucial to my success and to NWALT’s. Their commitment to preserving our natural heritage in the Ozarks has left a mark across Arkansas. I’m happy to know them professionally and to consider them my friends.”

-Marson Nance, NWALT Director of Philanthropy and former Land Stewardship Director

Acre by Acre is NWALT's annual fall celebration and fundraiser. Each year we gather to share what we've accomplished with our community and to honor those serving the region through natural resource protection and advocacy. Acre by Acre is October 10, 2024. Don't miss it!