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ALT's Annual Appeal
Consider giving to ALT's Annual
Appeal or becoming a member! The general operating funds derived
from these two initiatives are crucial to help us continue to move
our time-sensitive mission forward!
ALT has worked to conserve over 2,400 acres of land that is crucial
to ensure safe drinking water, prime USDA farmland, wildlife
habitats for endangered species, scenic vistas on historic corridors
and recreational areas for our community to thrive in. Over the last
several years we have also created a 10-mile nature trail that is
free and open to the community. These projects are the core of what
helps to make Aquidneck Island an amazing place to live and visit.
To make an Annual Appeal or Membership gift to ALT please click HERE or call our office at 401.849.2799.
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ALT's Environmental Leadership Award -
Nominations Due March 7th!
The Aquidneck
Land Trust is dedicated to inspiring young people to care for the
outdoor spaces they love. The Environmental Leadership Award
supports young leaders who inspire our island community around land
conservation and environmentalism.
Seniors enrolled at any Aquidneck Island high school are eligible for
this $1,000 merit award. Each school may nominate one student for
this award. The award will be granted to that student who has
demonstrated leadership and/or commitment to any or all of the
following: land conservation, open space, clean water, or
environmentalism.
To nominate a student for the Aquidneck Land Trust Environmental
Leadership Award, download the necessary form HERE. Please mail this completed form to: Aquidneck Land Trust, Attn:
Jessica Pohl, 790 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842 or scan and
email it to Development Director, Jessica Pohl, at JPohl@ailt.org.
We will only accept nominations from Aquidneck Island school faculty
or staff.
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Merritt Neighborhood Fund 2014 Grant Applications are
Available Now!
The Merritt Neighborhood Fund was
established in 1999 by the Aquidneck Land Trust to honor the late
Peter M. Merritt, the organization's visionary president emeritus,
for his decade of leadership. Peter had a vision to someday execute
the mission of the Land Trust on a smaller scale to benefit
individual neighborhoods across Aquidneck Island. The work of
neighborhood groups and associations to reclaim small parcels for
community good and serve as environmental stewardship role models is
vital to Aquidneck Island's future.
The purpose of the Fund is to provide modest grants to Aquidneck
Island's neighborhood and community groups to support their
preservation of small parks, playgrounds, and other natural spaces
in order to strengthen their community's identity and character and
to model the ethic of land conservation and stewardship through
community volunteerism. We especially encourage community gardens
applications. Some past funded projects have included (but are not
limited to): the Friendship Garden at the Edward King House, the
green house at the Methodist Community Gardens, beautification of
the playground in Island Park, landscaping at the Potter League, and
tree planting for the Off Broadway Neighborhood Association.
If you think you have a project that is in line with the Merritt
Neighborhood Fund, feel free to download and application HERE and apply.
Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2014.
If you have questions, please contact Jessica Pohl at 401.849.2799
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ALT Loves Our New Board Members!
This Valentine's Day we're happy to announce that we're in love ...
with our volunteers, supporters, donors, Aquidneck Island and YOU! The support we receive from the community is what makes it possible
for us to reach our goals and move forward with our time-sensitive
mission! We love our volunteers and would like to take the
time to introduce you to five new members of ALT's Board of
Trustees.
Emlen Drayton is a science
teacher and Athletic Director at Saint Michael's Country Day School
in Newport. A former actor, musician, and stand-up comedian, he is
well-known in the community for his sense of humor and is often
found emceeing local charitable events.
Jonathan Gewirz is a long-time
supporter of land conservation on Aquidneck Island and owner of
Grindstone Productions, an artist's studio and creative group in
Pawtucket. He lives in Providence most of the year, spending summers
all over Newport County, both on land and on the water. A former
board member, he is rejoining the Board and bringing his expertise
to the Board Governance Committee.
Nancy Jamison retired from a
career in the marketing, financial services, and payment systems
industries in San Francisco and moved to Rhode Island to pursue a
degree in Marine Affairs at URI. Nancy then settled on Aquidneck
Island following a year-long fellowship at the U.S. State
Department's Office of Marine Conservation. An avid scuba diver,
sailor, and contributor to various conservation organizations, she
joins the ALT Board while continuing her participation on the
Advancement Committee.
Stephen MacGillivray, a former
ALT Trustee and Chair Emeritus, is rejoining the Board after a 4
year absence. A partner in the Litigation Practice group at
Edwards Wildman Palmer, Steve will remain a member of the Land
Acquisition Committee, where he has served for many years.
Susan Ruf had a successful
management career in operations and finance with AT&T, taking early
retirement in 1998. Since her retirement, Susan has enjoyed pursuing
her interests in horticulture, animal welfare, the environment, and
the arts, as well as sailing, hiking, and biking. She has served on
the board of the Potter League for Animals, the Newport Tree and
Open Space Commission, and is currently a
Board Member of the Newport Garden Club serving as the Conservation
Chair. Susan will be joining our
Stewardship Committee.
ALT's time-sensitive mission is to conserve Aquidneck Island's open
spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our community. The organization has conserved
2,440.13 acres on 70 properties across Aquidneck Island since its
founding in 1990. ALT is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization, and the first land trust in Rhode Island to
have received national accreditation. For more information, visit www.AquidneckLandTrust.org
As
always, thank you for your continued support
for conservation on
our Island.
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