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Stone House Farm

If you have ever lived or visited this Conservationarea, you surely must have visit- Easement ed the Stone House Farm property in Stow. There Descendants of Abel Andrews owned the are few places more farm until about 1917. The Andrews spectacular than this womenfolk found it too isolated. local gem. The proper- “Nothing to do but look at mountains.” ty, with its rich and They sold it to a lumber baron. The interesting history, sur- Cromwell/Landry family bought the farm rounds Shell Pond and from Saunders Brothers, a lumber compa- is host to four popular ny, in 1986. Frank Eastman has been the hiking trails. The GLLT is caretaker for 25 years. He has restored pleased to announce that this old stone walls, cleared under- property will be protected forever brush and constructed many in its undeveloped state. The owners, trails and hiking bridges. David Cromwell and Sharon Landry, established a conservation easement to be The Stone House Farm held by the GLLT that allows for tradi- property is a high prior- tional uses such as commercial agriculture ity parcel for the GLLT and forestry, but prohibits development for permanent protec- and subdivision, in perpetuity. tion. It was identified in the Conservation The Stone House property is about 890 Plan for the Kezar River, acres in size (1.4 square miles), surround- Kezar Lake and Cold River pool ed by the White Mountain National Watersheds as the Shell Pond as a Forest (WMNF). In addition to the hik- Lands Focus Area for land protec- critical place ing trails, this private property offers tion. Permanent protection will ensure of scenic beauty. many peaceful and pretty views of the the ecological integrity of the large unfrag- Baldface Mountain range and other sur- Another popular hiking trail goes two mented forest block, surrounded by the rounding hills. The bulk of the land is miles around Shell Pond, a shallow 50- WMNF and the exemplary natural com- hardwood and softwood forest, last lum- acre great pond. This trail offers scenic munities within this forest. bered in 1977. views of nearby mountains and The owners want to sustain the property Rattlesnake ledges, including a peaceful In the early 1850s, Abel Andrews built an forever in its natural and scenic condi- trail through an old apple orchard and unusual 40’ x 25’ stone house out of tion. They want to preserve it as land that past an old sugar maple factory. large, hand-hewn granite slabs from is free from commercial, industrial or real Rattlesnake Mountain for his wife and 13 Over the years, numerous couples have estate development. “I cannot imagine children. He also cleared almost 200 acres held their wedding ceremonies on the this beautiful property covered with con- of pasture, of which only 25 open acres property. dos or a golf course,” said David now remain. Cromwell. “We think the best way to The Stone House Farm provides natural ensure its preservation is to make a gift of Rattlesnake flume (a gorge that is 300 feet habitat in which vegetation and wildlife long and 20 feet wide) and Rattlesnake a conservation easement to the Greater thrive. Wildlife includes bear, moose, Lovell Land Trust.” “We are grateful,” pool (a natural swimming hole that is 20 deer, coyote, beaver, hare, red fox, porcu- feet deep) are easily accessible on the said Tom Henderson “to David Cromwell pine, and fisher cat. Birds include wild and Sharon Landry for their generosity property via the Stone House Trail. These turkey, gamecock, ruffed grouse, geese, features are destinations for many hikers, and vision in preserving this very special great and blue heron, hummingbirds and place forever.” including those with young children. The a variety of hawks, ducks and songbirds. State of Maine designated Rattlesnake GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 3

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President’sRobert Winship, PresidentMessage When Susan and I purchased our little bit of paradise plan on closing on a three-hundred acre parcel on the on Bradley Pond in 1995, our neighbor to the south west side of Sucker Brook, adding an important link was the James River Company, a large timber and in the western wildlife corridor project. paper operation. We were a little concerned about We recently received notice that we are named heir to what might transpire on the land next door, but on a fifty-three acre parcel of woodland, including a balance we thought this beautiful spot would serve us homestead, in Lovell, formerly owned by Lucy Irion. well. Within a few months, however, Howard Corwin's Although the disposition of the homestead is uncer- troops from the GLLT were knocking on the door tain at this time, the balance of the forest land will be looking for help to purchase the timber company's for- protected in perpetuity in accordance with Mrs. Irion's est land, to be preserved forever. Such was our intro- wishes. duction to the GLLT and the beginning of our fifteen year saga with the land trust. We quickly learned about These superb additions to our protected lands come as the weekly walks during July and August and one the result of years of work with local land owners and thing led to another. Susan and I became docents friends of the GLLT. The groundwork laid by Howard through the great training program begun by Kevin Corwin, Bill McCormick, Tom Henderson and many Harding and we learned about the flora, fauna and others has made this great organization into a first-rate wonderful properties that the GLLT had acquired. success story. We will continue to grow our successes The docent-led walks, along with the weekly talks at by further collaborating with the Kezar Lake the library, form the foundation of the education pro- Watershed Association. We have recently agreed to gram which the GLLT sponsors and which is now share a part of our office with the KLWA and their under the direction of Bridie McGreavy. During this logo has been added to our office sign. By working past summer, Bridie's first as our Education Director, more closely with the KLWA, we will strengthen our over five hundred participants enjoyed a highly varied collective effort to protect and enhance the waters, program that included something for every member of wetlands and forests, which we all so much appreciate. the family. I hope you will all have a chance to join us One last item of interest is our next annual education next summer to explore some of our interesting prop- meeting. Mark your calendar for the second Saturday erties and take part in the natural history presenta- in August, when we will be honored to have as our tions at the library. speaker George Jacobson, Professor Emeritus of Our program to protect special land from develop- Biology, Ecology and Climate Change at the ment is proceeding apace. In this issue of our newslet- University of Maine in Orono. Professor Jacobson is ter you will read about the conservation easement, also the State Climatologist and a founder of the which we will hold on the Stone House Farm in Stow. Climate Change Institute in Orono. He will speak on This eight-hundred acre property includes all of Shell living with climate change in Maine, and I assure you Pond, the old farm with its large apple orchard and that he will be both entertaining and thought the trails, which provide access to Rattlesnake Pool provoking. and Blueberry Mountain. This is truly a local treasure, which will now be protected forever. We are also ready to close on another conservation easement that will protect nearly one-hundred acres of land contiguous to the Heald-Bradley Reserve. And before year-end we GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 4

GREATER LOVELL LAND TRUST FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER 2011/12 PAGE 3 from the Desk Tom Henderson, Executive Director Passions can be a source of great motivation and when acted side flaps of my floor-less tent. Cool, crisp, mountain air upon can resultNotes in untold and unexpected reward. Those of us breezed through. As each new wind rose up in the distance, I in the land trust community share a passion for the natural listened to it make its journey through the notch, under the world, which motivates us to join together with others to pre- flaps of the tent, across the field, and finally escape down the serve it. I believe it is the land that we are most passionate Cold River Valley. What at first was unknown and unnerving about, as all else follows: native wildlife, clean water, incompa- became fascinatingly reassuring and soothing. I drifted off to rable landscapes and rich and diverse recreational experiences. sleep as yet another wind rose up and began its journey. The GLLT expects to complete three significant land protec- The following day, we hiked to the summit of Speckled tion projects this year including the Stone House Farm conser- Mountain with its magnificent views so expansive that the vation easement featured here. Combined, these projects total State of Maine built a fire tower there. We returned by way of 1,391 acres. This is the highest number of acres ever preserved the Rattlesnake Pools and the bravest of us took a plunge, my in a single year throughout our history. Notably, the donation first plunge into a frigid mountain stream. At last we descend- of a conservation easement on the 890-acre Stone House Farm ed from the wooded mountain trail into a beautiful field property is the largest protection project we’ve ever completed. framed by Baldface Mountain. These were the fields of the Acres are only one measure. Each of this year’s projects is a Stone House Farm. I was intrigued with this house made of high priority parcel for advancing our goal of preserving intact cut granite. It was not occupied and the older Scouts claimed ecosystems and the species that depend upon them through a it was full of snakes. We were weary from the day and the old network of conserved and connected lands across the land- apple trees provided a refreshing treat. Before leaving for the scape. camping trip, my aunt had given me my first instamatic cam- Many of us have a personal connection to one of the proper- era. I exhausted my film taking pictures of Baldface, the ties, the Stone House Farm and I am no exception. My first Rattlesnake Cliffs, the Stone House, the fields and the sur- experience with this special place in Maine turned my young rounding landscape. This place, nestled in the Cold River interest in the natural world into a devotion for it . . . almost Valley, spoke to me and I have returned often to enjoy the overnight. A decade later, that interest, turned devotion, peace, tranquility and beauty it offers. became a passion. It all began in Evans Notch, 38 years ago on Ten years later I moved to Fryeburg upon graduating with a my first weekend camping trip after joining Boy Scout Troop degree from the University of Maine’s School of Forestry. 22 in South Portland, Maine. My Scoutmaster, Frank Maguire, Since then, I’ve spent many weekends rediscovering Evans led trips every six weeks and he had a particular love for the Notch and the amenities of the Stone House Farm property. Evans Notch region and its multitude of trail and destination The property was put on the market at that time and I remem- offerings. It was late September and darkness had long fallen ber being deeply concerned. Could I loose access to this gem when we arrived in the little field along the Cold River, which that meant so much to me? What would become of it? I feared would serve as our camp for the next two days. Being from the big changes that never came to pass. I am personally grateful city, I was not accustomed to the deep darkness of Evans to the Cromwell/Landry family for their fine stewardship of Notch, nor the eerie silence of its forest. That first night, the the property these past 25 years and their willingness to con- silence would be broken several times. With the thoughts of tinue to permit public access to the hiking trails. an imaginative 11-year-old trying to sleep in the woods for the first time, I laid shivering slightly, nervously in my sleeping I frequent Evans Notch for inspiration, to relive these bag. Then I heard it--a low, deep sound roaring in the dis- moments of my youth, to retrace my steps and share with fami- tance. I stiffened when I realized something was approaching ly and friends the experience of the area and the special place as it grew louder and more forceful. The wind had risen over known as the Stone House Farm. I know the strongest roots of the surrounding summits. It moved downslope, squeezing my passion for land conservation began to grow that through the narrow notch walls, increasing in speed and force. September weekend nearly 40 years ago. The Stone House It bore down on our field encampment and poured under the Farm contributed directly to the development of that passion. It is my unexpected reward to have played a small role in pre- serving that opportunity for my son and all those who follow. GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 5

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From the age of 11, early Just at They were probably the same deer we spring evenings would find me the edge could sometimes see from the house, walking fast and expectantly of the grazing in the far pasture, but they through the pasture carrying a woods bor- were just dark shapes at that distance. flashlight for the return trip. In dering the In that abandoned field, far from central Maine Aprils, when the abandoned field— home and close to the deer, I felt the first green shoots of grass our destination—we wonder and the sense of being appeared in the fields and patch- would stop. Still sheltered unusually privileged to observe these es of snow remained in the woods, and hidden by trees, Tinker sat quiet- magnificent wild creatures living the the melting snow fed the brook so it ly by my side while I scanned the mystery of their natural lives. Sixty- overflowed the stone bridge. That field in eager anticipation. five years later, I’m still enriched by brook divided the pasture that began the thrill I felt then. Then, if we were lucky, we’d see near the barn from the far pasture them, a herd of white-tailed deer graz- About 20 years ago, living in a tiny that abutted the woods. ing on new spring grass, oblivious to town, Stacyville, with a magnificent Tinker, the family mutt, galloped our presence. Sometimes I could view of Mt. Katahdin, I was granted heedlessly through the icy water, but watch them until it got too dark to another experience of the white-tailed I walked carefully so as not to slip see any longer as they moved slowly deer. The dog I had then, Monty, a and fill my boots with water. Across about the field, heads down, greedily black lab and English sheepdog mix, the brook, we were in the far coun- grazing the spring treat. Those times, was as obedient and silent at deer try, closer to the wildness and mys- I’d need to use the flashlight to light watching as Tinker had been 45 years tery of the woods. the path on the way home, but I did- earlier. n’t mind stumbling over rocks and I didn’t have to go anywhere to watch After climbing over the bar gate, part tree roots. The elation I felt was these deer. They came in spring, late of the fencing that kept cows in the worth it. pasture, the sense of excitement fall—they usually began appear- increased. Gnarled cedars predomi- Other times, they’d catch a scent or ing soon after the close of nated in the woods closest to the pas- sound from Tinker or me and one hunting season—and winter, ture, but as we continued up the white flag would go up. They’d all lift but I seldom saw them in sum- winding path, we passed through their heads for a moment, take a mer. Summer sightings were usually mixed softwoods—pine, spruce, bal- quick survey of the situation, then random visits by a single deer passing sam fir—interspersed with maple, flash their flags as they leapt graceful- through. They never seemed inter- beech, tamarack and poplar. ly into the shelter of the surrounding ested in my gardens or berry woods. patches. GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 6

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by Joyce White

In spring, they would come to eat the In addition to their supply of apples drive around the back roads just to first green grass on the lawn while in the old orchard, I harvested and watch herds of deer grazing at dusk. there was still snow in the woods, stored apples in the cellar for them. Once I learned about that spring ritu- sometimes four or five, sometimes 11 When that supply ran out, they got al, I participated by driving an elderly or 12. They most often came mid to Macs from the store. In winter, one friend past the fields and pastures late afternoon, but a few could sur- of my morning tasks was to quarter a where they were grazing and she prise me at any time of day. big bowlful of apples and wade down would count deer—13 in this field, 32 through snow to push the pieces in another, 24 in that far pasture— From their daily visits, I began to rec- onto the lower branches of small often reaching a sum of 100 deer ognize individuals and I could apple trees for my four-footed friends. sighted in the course of one evening. observe their interactions. From Then, while other women were In Stoneham, where I’ve lived for the those close observations, one of my watching their “soaps,” I got to watch last 14 years, I seldom see deer, but I preconceptions—that deer always a real live show from the comfort of know they are around, though not in lived peacefully and harmoniously— my kitchen! The south-facing slider great numbers. In winter, they reveal was demolished. One of the big framed their activity about 20 feet their presence with tracks they leave bucks was a bully, a greedy one. He beyond the deck and Mt. Katahdin in snow and the pawing they do would push other deer away when made a perfect backdrop. they were grazing. Other times I beneath apple trees to get at the fall- observed him coming down hard During my last year there, Monty en fruit. Since both my neighbors with a front hoof on the head of a died and six months later, I adopted and I are now dogless, the deer fawn or yearling who was reaching another black Lab mix from the shel- apparently feel free to graze my green for an apple. ter. Unlike Tinker and Monty, beans and broccoli and blueberries— though, Lady barked furiously when- but only at night when I can’t enjoy If the cat, Shadow, wandered out ever she saw the deer in “her” yard. seeing them. while they were munching on apples, They stopped coming regularly, or at They are undeterred by the scare- the deer closest to the cat would least, when I could see them. snort and raise a hoof as if to strike— crow—except for the first week of her but they would continue eating, I felt a strong sense of loss. appearance in “their” garden. The apparently aware that the cat was real- Something very important, an aspect only success I’ve had in preventing ly no threat. If Monty or I went out- of the magical and mysterious that I their grazing is a spray of cayenne side when they were around, how- had been privileged to participate in, and peppermint oil—and that has to ever, they would retreat to the was no longer a dependable part of be re-applied after every rain. Even cover of the woods. They usually my life. though I’d prefer they not eat my gar- didn’t go far though, and would dens, I’m still glad to know they are Stacyville, that little town south of often return for more apples when around. Patten, is the only place I’ve lived we were back inside. where in early spring people would GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 7

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GLLT Education Program by Bridie McGreavy

It was about this time last Lynda Thayer and Nancy Hart Kezar River Reserve next year and the year that I was touring all shared moose stories and permanent self-guided trail at the of the GLLT properties stunning photographs, Wilson Wing Moose Pond Bog with Kevin Harding as especially of the moose Preserve. he passed on his deep, named “Twigs” because place-based knowledge he appeared to have deer I also offered the annual natural history to me. He showed me antlers! I gave a presen- course. On a beautiful August day, eight the smooth-barked tation on Nature’s of us took to the woods to read the beech trees with the Numbers, and as prom- forested landscape at Heald-Bradley five-toed claw marks ised we did not use any Ponds Reserve and search for animal from repeated bear calculators. Instead, we sign at the Kezar River Reserve. Along climbs and taught me learned about fractals, the way, we discovered stone walls and place names like Otter Fibonacci numbers and cellar holes; evidence of glaciers, wind Rocks and Moose Pond the golden mean and how and rain; moose scat, raccoon tracks Bog. We toured familiar sites these mathematical patterns and more. at the top of Whiting Hill and and numbers help us understand As much as we tried to keep things the made new discoveries where a fisher nature. Finally, Susan Sidwell encour- same, we also added a few things this clawed into the base of a stump at the aged us all to turn our attention to the year. The GLLT now has a growing e- Kezar River Reserve. And what he did- plants and pollinators, both for their mail list-serve where we post upcoming n’t have time to share, he included in a beauty and importance to the planet. In programs, including guided walks, GPS inventory of Heald and Bradley sum, more than 500 people joined us evening presentations and other things Pond, which summer intern Parker this summer out on the trail, investigat- we think you might want to know Veitch took on as a project to eventually ing natural history, and learning about about. If you are interested in joining upload to the Web site. My main goal land protection at the annual meeting. this list, please send me an e-mail at this year was to work with Tom and the [email protected]. We video- docents to maintain the integrity of the Docents are the heart of the GLLT’s education program. This year, we wel- taped the summer lecture series, and program that Kevin built with such care our programs will air on Lake Region and skill. After this first year, there are comed two new docents: Carol Gestwicki and Paula Hughes. The Television this winter. Copies are avail- several metrics by which I measure our able to borrow at the office. Finally, success in this endeavor. docents led walks on Wednesdays and Thursdays at nearly all of the GLLT next summer look for two additional To start, we offered a full schedule and properties. We started the summer with programs in the evening natural history attendance at all of our programs was a special training on natural history series which will be co-sponsored by the high, with an average of 37 attendees at interpretation with Dr. Jessica Leahy Kezar Lake Watershed Association the evening presentations and 12 partic- from the University of Maine, which (KLWA) and will focus on lake and ipants in our guided walks. David guided the development of themes and watershed-related topics. Brown drew a crowd, as always, and content for the weekly walks. We ended I learned this year that the educator shared his stories about the Brownfield the summer with a docent dinner, gra- position is not a job that one person Bog. Bonny Boatman offered three of ciously hosted by Dennis and Ellen does alone. The GLLT education pro- her very popular programs. Attendees at Smith, where we talked about the pro- gram is a community in which docents both of her talks on the ruby throated gram and made plans for next year. and participants come together to humming bird learned that this little explore the natural world as a means for animal doesn’t walk, can fly backwards, Bob and Susan Winship, Moira Yip, Dennis and Ellen Smith and Mary encouraging its conservation. I am and is nick-named “the rain bird” (you’ll grateful to have stepped into this com- have to do some research to find out Adams created and installed a self-guid- ed plant walk at Heald-Bradley leaving munity and I look forward to helping it why). She also presented on the bald grow in the coming years. eagle in a second children’s program at from the Flat Hill parking area. Look the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. for the self-guided plant walk at the

Spend an incredible two hours on a wintry snowshoe walk exploring, observing and reflecting upon the natural world we encounter during this season of cold. Discover ani- Winter mal tracks and signs, beautiful winter scenes and more. Bring your own snowshoes, water Walks and snack. Dress warmly and in layers for the conditions. All ages welcome. Walk• Saturday, January Schedule: 7: Wilson Wing Moose Pond Bog Preserve/Bishop’s Cardinal Reserve. Meet at the kiosk, Horseshoe Pond Road. Planned • Saturday, February 25: Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve. Meet at the Fairburn parking lot, Slab City Road. GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 8

GREATER LOVELL LAND TRUST FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER 2011/12 PAGE 7 Announcing the 2011 Marion Rodgerson Scholarship Award In honor of one of our earliest easement donors, the GLLT rainforest wasn't too bad either! I learned so much and had so offers a $500 scholarship each year to a graduating senior at much fun on that trip that I decided that I definitely wanted to Fryeburg Academy. We are pleased to announce that the 2011 do something science related. I chose environmental science recipient of the Marion Rodgerson Scholarship is Lauren because of my love of the outdoors, and I really want to focus on Brooking of Lovell, Maine. sustainability research because preserving our planet is of the Lauren tells us a little bit about herself and what the scholarship utmost importance and not enough people realize the dire situa- means to her: “I've always been interested in sustainability and tion that the planet is already in, let alone where it will be if sus- greener energy, and I've always really loved the outdoors, espe- tainability research and development continues to be labeled as cially the forest. I excelled in science throughout school, but less important. what really inspired to me to pursue environmental sciences was My choice of college is directly influenced by my chosen course a trip I took with Fryeburg Academy's ecology club to Puerto of study. The Evergreen State College is known specifically for its Rico. We went there for a week to a research base in the rainfor- sustainability research, development, and practices, and I know est where a few scientists were working on their ongoing projects. that I will learn everything I need and want to know there. It is We helped them collect data by measuring and marking vines, also right in the middle of the Washington rainforest, so it is the and counting and identifying different species of small lizards. I perfect place for studying different plants, especially trees, which really enjoyed collecting the data to help the scientists, and it was is what I'm most interested in. After college, I think I'd like to go inspiring when they showed us all of the data they were already to South America to continue researching the environment.” analyzing and the details of what they were working on. The fact Congratulations, Lauren. The GLLT Board and members wish that we were surrounded by the GORGEOUS Puerto Rican you well in your studies. Meet the newest members by Ann Williams and Tom Henderson of the GLLT Board of News from the KLWA Directors The KLWA and the GLLT have a long tradition of working together for the health of Kezar Lake and the watershed. Many Robert Upton: Robert is an avid outdoorsman with a of these efforts have been highly visible and well known, others less so. broad range of personal experience in civic affairs, Did you know, for instance, that each year the GLLT has invited the and has served on numerous boards. He is an attorney KLWA to appoint four of its trustees or representatives to serve as from New Hampshire with a practice in North Conway, GLLT Directors? And that several years ago, the KLWA changed its By- and moved to Lovell 2 years ago. Laws to permit up to three GLLT representatives to serve as non-voting Joan Lundin: Joan is a long time resident of Hollis, members of its Board of Trustees? In addition, the KLWA and GLLT Maine, and has enjoyed time spent at a family camp on have had a joint standing committee for five years, working together to Kewaydin Lake for the past 14 years. She has a love explore, propose and implement collaborative projects. This for all outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing and KLWA/GLLT Committee has four primary collaborative goals for the snowshoeing. Joan is a GLLT docent and leads both coming year: summer and winter walks. She is also a member of the • Continued publication and distribution of the Land, Lakes and Us informal GLLT animal tracking group. Says Joan, magazine. This is a free educational outreach tool for visitors and “The Greater Lovell Land Trust's deep commitment to residents alike, with interesting and timely articles about the land, the management of properties in the Lovell area allow lake and watershed. us the resources to learn about and enjoy nature. I'm • Two lectures and two docent-led walks, sponsored by the KLWA. thankful for being able to identify different trees, plants These will be added to the GLLT Environmental Education Program and wildflowers, and knowing how to read different animal signs and their tracks because of the outstand- and will focus on topics relating to wetland ecosystems, hydrology, ing educational programs that the GLLT offers.” and the watershed. • Shared office space and staff resources of the KLWA and GLLT. This Heinrich Wurm: Heinrich grew up in post-WWII mutually beneficial arrangement will help to advance the KLWA goal Germany and has a deep appreciation for open space, of having a higher visible profile in the community. Two organizations nature and the preservation of the natural environ- operating out of a single location will demonstrate to the public our ment. As an anesthesiology chair at a Boston teaching mutual dedication in promoting stewardship of land, lake and water- hospital he has found balance and enjoyment on and around Kezar Lake’s Lower Bay for the last 30+ years. shed. Heinrich is an avid sailor and amateur nature photog- • Continued joint support of the efforts of the Lovell Invasive Plant rapher and with his wife Linda he has been an active Prevention Committee (LIPPC). This Town Committee was established supporter of GLLT’s mission of conservation, public initially by collaborative efforts of the GLLT, the KLWA and the Town access and education. Heinrich states, “As I am of Lovell. approaching retirement, I am looking forward to spend more time in Lovell and participate in GLLT’s future The two organizations are pleased to continue this collaborative work- growth and development.” ing relationship that is leading the way to protect the watershed. GLLTnewsletter111911.qxd:Layout 1 11/22/11 9:20 AM Page 1

GREATER LOVELL LAND TRUST FALL/WINTER NEWSLETTER 2011/12 PAGE 8 KLWA To GLLTMission Statement Share Office With GLLT by Ann Williams The KLWA is pleased to announce that it is sharing an office with the GLLT! And not only the office, since the KLWA now has a dedicated work station complete with office equipment, computer, internet, printer, filing space, and space for meetings and assembling the newsletter. The GLLT staff will assist with program support, grant writ- “ The mission of the Greater Lovell Land Trust is to ing, project leadership, and response to protect the ecosystems of the Kezar Lake and adjacent public inquiries regarding lake and wildlife concerns. watersheds by promoting an appreciation of natural The new phone number for the KLWA resources and responsible preservation, conservation, is 207.925.8020. Roger Williams created the colorful sign. Do stop in! stewardship, development and public policy.”

TOM HENDERSON BRIDIE MCGREAVY LEIGH MACMILLEN HAYES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF EDITOR DIRECTOR EDUCATION [email protected] 207.925.1056 [email protected]