Connemara Conservancy was founded in
1981 with an initial gift of 72 acres by Frances Williams on the
border of Allen and Plano called The Meadow.
Ahead of her time for the area, Frances Williams became concerned that her family's land was in jeopardy of succumbing to the almost unstoppable "urban sprawl". By protecting the Meadow forever, Frances gave the public the gift and opportunity to experience and understand Texas as it was, as it would be without us, and as we'd all want it to be.
The Meadow will forever remain in its natural state as an open window to the environment we live in.
Connemara soon realized the need for large-scale conservation throughout the North Texas area. As a result, it became one of Texas'
first land trusts, a qualified organization to hold conservation easements on private land in partnership with willing landowners.
Connemara is now one of over 40 land trusts working to preserve natural lands throughout Texas. It is also the only regional land trust focusing solely on North Texas preservation.
Connemara Conservancy works with landowners and communities who share our love of the land to protect and conserve the critical natural landscapes remaining throughout North Texas.
For Connemara Conservancy to be a nationally recognized leader in the protection and conservation of vast tracts of ecosystems, critical habitats, and natural landscapes throughout North Texas for the benefit of current and future generations.
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