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Thanks for celebrating Earth Day with Greenbelt, and for helping us reach our $5,000 match challenge offered by EBSCO and The Law Office of Donald M. Greenough!
A collection of short video clips from some of our Greenbelt crew are here to view, covering the many aspects of Greenbelt's work that - thanks to your support - helps make our planet a better place.
Earth Day Message from President, Kate Bowditch
Earth Day Message from Board Chair , Alison Falk
Greetings from Events Manager, Jane Rumrill
Happy Earth Day from Director of Land Conservation, Chris Lapointe
Osprey Program with Director of Stewardship and Osprey Program, Dave Rimmer
Climate Prioritization with Conservation Planner and GIS Manager, Abby Hardy-Moss
Grant Family Farm at Brown Spring with Assistant Director of Land Conservation, Vanessa Johnson-Hall
Happy Earth Day from Geographic and Technical Support Specialist, Dave Heacock
Earth Day thank you from Kate Bowditch
There's still time to make a special Earth Day donation here in honor of someone you know! They will receive a beautiful e-card from you and the chance to "Pay it Forward," sharing the important message of making a difference this Earth Day.
Special thanks to EBSCO and the Law Office of Donald M. Greenough, who generously matched $5,000 raised!
“While we continue working to protect our best farmland and scenic resources, we are keenly aware of the changes already happening as a result of climate change. Land conservation is a critical tool as we look to a future that may be quite different from what we’re accustomed to.”
Christopher LaPointe, Greenbelt Director of Land Conservation.
New Englanders need resilient landscapes to filter water for drinking and for recreation. In protecting forests and grasslands, more carbon emissions are absorbed from the atmosphere.
A single mature leafy tree can produce as much oxygen each year as 10 people inhale. A healthy salt marsh protects our coastal communities by absorbing flood waters and lessening storm surge.
And increasingly, the benefits of outdoor activity are recognized for public health benefits.
Resources on Land Conservation & Climate Change
Anthropologist Margaret Mead famously said that we should “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Greenbelt’s local conservation efforts are a real way to effect change in our communities, and we are so grateful for your support. To date, Greenbelt has conserved more than 18,200 acres, all of which are permanently protected, a lasting legacy in Essex County.
