News & Happenings |
Climate Story Maps, Eagle Scout Project, Osprey Chicks, Farmers Seeking Land, West Newbury Update, Gloucester's Backshore! |
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Photo Credit: EcoPhotography
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Climate Story Maps |
In addition to the video introduced above, two interactive story maps were also produced with funding from the CZM grant. The Climate Partnerships story map features projects across Essex County that address and mitigate climate change.The Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding story map tells local stories and allows users to explore sea level rise and coastal flooding projections in their communities. Learn more about Greenbelt's climate work: Coastal Resilience Project →
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New Bridge at Barrett Reservation |
Nathan Stankus, a rising senior at Masconomet High School, built this beautiful bridge at Greenbelt's 83-acre Barrett Reservation as his final Eagle Scout project with Middleton's Troop 19. Starting last fall, Nathan led the project every step of the way - obtaining permits, raising funds, purchasing materials and replacing the property's weathered bridge with this new one. Thank you, Nathan, and CONGRATULATIONS! Barrett Reservation, Middleton → |
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July Osprey Update |
It's a sure sign that the Osprey nest season is drawing to a close when Greenbelt's Dave Rimmer heads out to band flightless chicks before they fledge. Since July 8, Dave and crew have ventured into the Great Marsh to band close to 20 chicks. More banding is expected in the next few days, with the purpose of tracking the movements and survival rates of these wide-ranging raptors. Live OspreyCam → |
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Farmers Seeking Land |
Recent New Entry Sustainable Farming Project graduates and farmers Mark Rutkowski and Shauna Mulligan seek to buy or lease 2 to 4 acres to organically grow mixed vegetables, flowers and herbs. Ideally, they'd like to be able to install high tunnels, deer fencing, a washing station and a small farm stand. Future ability to live on the farm a plus. Farm business plan available upon request. (617) 833-0076 mark@merrimackfarm.com Merrimack Farm |
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Exciting Progress for Artichoke River Woods |
We're delighted to announce that both the Town of West Newbury and the City of Newburyport recently approved funding for the Artichoke River Woods Conservation Project in West Newbury. THANK YOU! We're also grateful for a generous grant from the Fields Pond Foundation to support this project. Your help is needed to raise the remaining $85,000 to protect this important land and drinking water supply.Thank you. DONATE TODAY
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Enjoy Scenic Cape Ann at Back Shore, Gloucester |
Escape the summer heat with a trip to Cape Ann's magnificent, rocky coastline! Take a break, enjoy the view and savor the salt air at this newly-completed granite bench at Greenbelt's Back Shore property, conserved in partnership with Save Our Shores Gloucester and the City of Gloucester. Getting There →
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