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Enhanced Accessibility
An inclusive community stakeholder process urged the land trust to use its legacy of trail work to benefit a wide range of community groups. As…
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are partnering to further the recovery of injured and disabled veterans. The collaboration holds…
Teen Agriculture Crew (TAg Crew)
At Erickson Fields Preserve in Rockport, Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) runs several agricultural programs for youth, teens and families. Teen Agriculture Crew (TAg Crew)…
Local Foods Coalitions
The land trust holds the easement on Rio Grande Farm Park, just four blocks from downtown Alamosa, accessible by trails along the Rio Grande. The…
Six Tips for Inspiring Youth Beyond Schools
1. Talk to parents and organizations in your community. Ask them what they are working on or what they need to enrich the lives of…
Honoring Veterans through Conservation
The Many Rivers Chapter of the Prairie Enthusiasts in south-central Minnesota helped lead a community prairie restoration project next to the Mankato Vietnam Veterans Memorial….
Urban connections to farms
A local organic farm, not far from a small city where hunger is an issue, planted extra crops to help feed those in need. The…
Nature-based summer camp
A nature-based summer camp offers full scholarships, as needed, so any child can participate. The program provides free lunch to all campers and works with…
Peace park honoring Maui veterans
The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust accepted the donation of a 4.5-acre parcel near densely populated Wailuku, the county seat of Maui. The property overlooks the…
Five Tips for Addressing Food and Hunger
1. Brainstorm with individuals, community organizations, local businesses and agencies on how your land trust might be able to help. Share examples of what other…