conservancy's

"Now comes the real challenge," said Dan McSweeney, the conservancy's executive director.

Legendary Liner Has New Owner 2011

Guests at a Tuesday Battery Conservancy luncheon were greeted by Warrie Price, the conservancy's founder and president, and a retinue of the large, handsome orange-and-black insects—even though my understanding is that the bugs are on the wane, even on the brink, and Ms. Price, despite her irrepressible energy, wasn't taking personal credit for herding them.

A Flyover Downtown Ralph M. Gardner 2011

We first had to understand what we were dealing with, said Karen Ansis, the conservancy's funding manager and an Erasmus alumna.

Backed by Founders, Erasmus on Rise Again Lana Bortolot 2011

Also there was Jennifer Carr, 24, of Lancaster, Pa., who said she came across the conservancy's recruitment ad for the corps while surfing online - one day before applications were due.

Inaugural class of Chesapeake Conservation Corps chosen Darryl Fears 2010

Becoming the potential owner is "an eye-opening experience for us," said Dan McSweeney, the conservancy's executive director.

Famed Liner Steers Clear of Scrapyard Jesse Pesta 2010

"Vigilant homeowners and gardeners have been the ones to detect the presence of foreign pests that had previously gone undetected in many areas," said Faith Campbell, senior policy representative in the conservancy's forest health program.

Going abroad? Avoid bringing back unintended souvenirs. 2010

Becoming the potential owner is "an eye-opening experience for us," said Dan McSweeney, the conservancy's executive director.

Second Act for S.S. United States? 2010

Also there was Jennifer Carr, 24, of Lancaster, Pa., who said she came across the conservancy's recruitment ad for the corps while surfing online - one day before applications were due.

Inaugural class of Chesapeake Conservation Corps chosen Darryl Fears 2010

The conservancy's exclusive agreement with NCL to buy expires in February.

Famed Liner Steers Clear of Scrapyard Jesse Pesta 2010

Despite such indignities, the ship "hasn't forfeited its greatness," the conservancy's Mr. McSweeney said, standing near the bow.

Famed Liner Steers Clear of Scrapyard Jesse Pesta 2010