| News & Happenings |
| Vineyard Hill Open, Projects in West Newbury & Boxford, Greenbelt Guardian Program, Conservation Hydrology, Calling New Artists |
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Photo Credit: Neil Ungerleider
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| Explore Vineyard Hill, Hamilton/Topsfield |
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With new trail signage and a temporary parking area, Greenbelt's Stewardship team worked hard to make Vineyard Hill Reservation ready for visitors! Explore trails that wind throughout the property and connect to Greenbelt's Shaw Field and Bradley Palmer State Forest. Please park in Greenbelt's temporary lot across the street, and use caution when crossing the road.
Vineyard Hill →
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| Conserving Land on the Artichoke River, West Newbury |
Greenbelt is working with the Town of West Newbury to conserve 38 untouched acres on the Artichoke River. Join us for a site walk on April 15th (rain date April 16th). West Newbury residents - please vote YES at the April 27th Town Meeting to approve $175,000 in CPA funds for this project.
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| Members Giving Monthly |
We're excited to introduce our "Greenbelt Guardians" program! In lieu of one yearly donation to membership, our Greenbelt Guardians give monthly to membership, sustaining our work throughout the year. It's easy - sign up today!
Become a Greenbelt Guardian → |
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| Bergstrom Conservation Project, Boxford |
The Town of Boxford, BTA/BOLT and Greenbelt are partnering to conserve the Bergstrom properties, 14.5 acres on Hovey Pond and 3.5 acres on Sperry Pond. Featuring popular trails and critical wildlife habitat, these places have been conservation priorities for some time. Join us for a site walk April 28th (rain date is April 30th). On May 12th, Boxford residents are asked to vote to support $60,000 in CPA funding to conserve these properties.
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Photo Credit: EcoPhotography
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| Conservation Hydrology and Protecting our Drinking Water |
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Kate Bowditch, Greenbelt's President and a hydrologist for more than 25 years, emphasized the important nexus of land conservation and drinking water protection in a recent presentation at the Cox Reservation. Read about Conservation Hydrology via the link below, and contact Greenbelt if you're interested in learning more about Kate's presentation on this critical topic.
Conservation Hydrology →
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| Calling New Artists |
The deadline for new artists to submit their work to be considered for Greenbelt's 31st Annual Art in the Barn is Sunday, April 5th. This juried exhibit and sale is a perennial favorite for many, and its proceeds support Greenbelt's mission. Click below for instructions to submit artwork.
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