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VOLUME 1 1 .SpecialPLACES NO. 4 of Reservationsions I A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS www.thetrustees.org

jm^^i, smarter—Strengthening Conservation in Massachusetts

Conservation sounds simple: Take care

of the land and the land will take care

of you. In fact, it's becoming increasingly

complex. To save our landscape, we

need to work smarter, better, and

faster. That's the idea behind the

Putnam Conservation Institute.

Beneath the tranquility of it first, conservation, seems deceptively Enter the Putnam Conservation Institute (PCI), simple: care of Damde Meadows is a Take the land and the land will take a groundbreaking initiative designed to share wisdom

care of you. But in today's world, conservation is and resources with conservationists of all types complex story. Restoring a often complex, costly, and time-consuming. For across the state. Named in honor of George and

1 4-acre salt marsh at example, saving some 400 acres on Mt. Tom in Nancy Putnam, PCI will provide training, networking, World's End required more Holyoke required the federal government, the and resources to increase the conservation commu- than a dozen different Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Holyoke nity's ability to protect, care for, and interpret the Boys and Girls Club, The Trustees, $3 million, and natural and cultural resources of Massachusetts. The agencies and entities. By all six years of negotiating. Managing protected institute will be housed in the Doyle Conservation accounts, it was a learning landscapes is equally complex. Restoring a 1 4-acre Center, the state-of-the-art environmental facility process for everyone historic salt marsh in Damde Meadows at World's The Trustees is building in Leominster. Roughly two- involved. Now, the challenge End in Hingham required the combined expertise of thirds of PCI's programs will be held on site, while

the state, The Trustees, and more than 10 entities the remaining third will is finding a way to share that be held at locations around from the public and private sectors. the state. knowledge and empower "Conservation is an intricate web of knowledge "There's so much knowledge and experience in other conservationists. and activities that takes place against a backdrop of the conservation community in Massachusetts but increased threats from development and sprawl," too few opportunities to share what we know. The

says Executive Director Andy Kendall. "Looking Putnam Conservation Institute will be a tremendous

beyond our organization, we realized that what was asset to Mass Audubon and the Commonwealth. I

required is a clearing house of training opportunities suspect that in time, other states will emulate it,"

and a convenient, inspiring meeting space for the says Gary Clayton, Vice President for Programs,

greater conservation community to gather." Massachusetts Audubon Society. ON TENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Kendall's Corner FALL 2003 VOLUME 1 1 N0.4

Founded in 1 Trustees of I KENDALL'S CORNER 89 1, The Reservations is a member-supported nonprofit conservation

organization that preserves, for public use and

enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic,

historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts

and works to protect special places across the

state. Today, The Trustees owns, manages, and

A Four-Star Rating interprets 94 reservations totaling over 23,300

acres of land, and protects more than 1 4,200

for The Trustees acres through the use of conservation restrictions

on over 200 parcels of private land.The Trustees

of Reservations is not an agency of state government

We rely for support entirely upon membership

In this issue of Special Places, we're pleased In a time when a Harvard Business dues, contributions, grants, reservation receipts, special events, and endowments. to announce an exciting initiative that will Review report claimed that America's help take conservation in Massachusetts to charities are wasting $100 billion a year, For information about becoming a member or

to request a change of address, please contact the next level—the Putnam Conservation we're proud to have earned such an - the Membership Office at 978/92 1 1 944, email

Institute. By providing improved training and exceptional rating. But more importantly, us at [email protected], or visit our website shared resources, the institute will help we're proud we are able to focus the at www.thetrustees.org. conservation organizations across the state majority of our efforts and resources on

Special Places, November 2003. Volume I I . Issue become even more effective. our mission. For every dollar we raised, Number 4. Special Places (ISSN 1087-5026) is

published quarterly and distributed to members Operating as effectively as possible is, just seven cents were spent on fundraising and donors of The Trustees of Reservations. of course, the obligation of every charity efforts the rest went toward the special — Copyright © 2003. All rights reserved. Printed that has been entrusted with donations project. Only 10.4% of our total functional on recycled paper from supporters and members. But for a expenses were spent on administrative We invite your articles, photographs, conservation organization such as ours that costs. And we used more than half our comments, and suggestions. acquires and protects landscapes for people primary revenue growth to fund the Please send them to: Special Places to enjoy, effectiveness is doubly important. expansion of our program. Long Hill

There is a finite amount of open space in Between the accomplishments of the 572 Essex Street 5- Beverly, MA 01 9 1 1 530 Massachusetts, and we must make the most past year and the rating from Charity tel 978/921-1944 of every dollar if we are to win the race for Navigator, I hope we've sustained your fax 978/921-1948 space and save the best of our remaining faith in our ability to carry out our mission. EMAIL mrussell@ttororg landscape from development. As the cover story shows, we're not resting

Providing accountability and transparency on our laurels—we're hard at work to Andy Kendall Jonathan Goldberg Executive Director Southeast in to our members and supporters helps us stay secure the future of conservation Regional Director focused on the effectiveness of our work. Massachusetts. And we won't succeed John Bradley Director of Membership Chris Kennedy That's why we include a summary of our 2003 without our members and supporters. Islands Sarah Carothers Regional Director fiscal year annual report in this issue of Special From all of us at The Trustees, and for Director of Planned Giving Steve McMahon Places. The entire report is yours to explore everyone who enjoys open space, thank Western Tom Foster Regional Director on www.thetrustees.org, but this summary you for your support. Director of Wayne Mitton alone is evidence of an impressive year. Field Operations Northeast Director Equally impressive is the news that The John McCrae Regional Director of Finance & Trustees has received a four-star rating from Administration Dick O'Brien Central Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org), Ann Powell Regional Director the nation's premiere independent charity Andy Kendall Director of Development evaluator. Based on 2001 financial data, we Executive Director WesWard Director of scored 68.19 of a possible 70 points for our Land Conservation performance. Nationally, charities received Editor Mark Russell a median score of 56.4. Design Kate Wollensak

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SpecialPLACES I FALL 2003 "

annual r\r\~^ make , appeal/003

1 THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS KJ S3 S

Each fall, we ask you to consider making a contri- bution over and above your much-appreciated Your gift to the 1891 Society, The Charles Eliot Society, or at any membership dues, to support The Trustees' level that you can afford (no contribution is too small!) will allow us conservation efforts. to sustain and expand our vital efforts to protect special places

across the Commonwealth. If you have not yet made your tax-

Contributions to the Annual Appeal provide the vital funding deductible contribution to this year's Annual Appeal, please consider needed to sustain stewardship efforts at our ever-growing network doing so now. Remember—you can designate your contribution to of 94 reservations, to undertake new land conservation projects the reservation or program of your choice. like the effort to save Mt.Tom from development, and to expand Thank you for your continued support. With your help, we'll our education programs to ensure that our children and grand- ensure a bright future for our natural and historic treasures. children will become informed and inspired stewards of the

Massachusetts landscape. Look for the Annual Appeal (shown above) in your mail. Use the

Despite considerable progress, so much more needs to be contribution reply slip or simply mail a check to The Trustees of done! That is why your support for the 2003 Annual Appeal is so Reservations marked "Annual Appeal." You can also contribute very important. online at www.thetrustees.org.

Covering the Bryant Homestead BRYANT HOMESTEAD CUMMINGTON

the 18th and early 19th centuries, it was consisting of a flat woven carpet with hand-made by painting and varnishing brightly died warp threads. Again, Bryant

tough canvas. By the late 19th century, it allowed his agent to select the pattern and

Artist Regina Wenzek painting the floorcloth was made in factories using large printing the original does not survive. The present

which now graces the front hall floor of blocks to speed the process, making it reproduction wool carpeting was woven

the Bryant Homestead in Cummington. widely available and inexpensive—perfect on an original loom by Thistle Hill for Bryant's country house. Weavers in Cherry Valley, New York.

The William Cullen Bryant Homestead As his letter does not specify a pattern, The project to restore the entrance

has been a hive of activity this past year and the original does not survive, our hall also involved removal of the 1970s

as archival collections are being used to Historic Resources staff undertook research light fixtures and a fresh coat of paint on

guide the restoration of the entranceway to find an appropriate pattern. The repro- the woodwork based on paint analysis to

to Bryant's tenancy in the latter half of duction floor cloth is based on a late 19th- determine the correct color. The result is

the 19 th century. century example at Historic Cherry Hill in a dazzling, if somewhat gaudy, blend of

In a letter dated July 3, 1866 Bryant Albany, New York. Regina Wenzek, a color and design that would delight the

writes to his agent: also want some Great Barrington artist, created the floor eye of Americans used to Victorian

old oil cloth for the entrance halls, cloths using an architect's protractor and decorating styles. Additional restoration

according to the following diagrams. I freehand techniques to reproduce what efforts will be guided by the transcription

am told that good oil cloth can be had would have been mechanically printed. of A.C. Clark's "Builders Book," which

reasonably at Stewart's [a carpet store in From the same letter, Bryant ordered was expertly transcribed by volunteer

Brooklyn] if one is not particular about "sixteen yards of Venetian stair carpeting, Cindy Dickinson of Pittsfield. This memo

the pattern, which I am not. twenty-four inches wide, of such pattern book belonged to the lead contractor in

Oil cloth, also known as painted floor as you may choose." Like the floor cloth, extensive renovations to the homestead in

cloth, was a durable and decorative floor Venetian carpeting was a sensible, if old 1865 and 1866.

covering popular in the 19th century. In fashioned, choice for a country house,

Special PLACES I FALL 2003 PCI ADVISORY COMM ITT EE

PCI is greatly aided by a diverse Putnam Conservation Institute and talented advisory committee

Director Andrea Freeman (right) representing many facets of

conservation in Massachusetts: reviews a map with GIS Manager

Vin Antil (left). Helping conservation Lalor Burdick

professionals make the most of Advisory Committee Chair Massachusetts Land Conservation resources such as Geographic Trust, Newton Conservators,

Information Systems is part of New England Wildflower Society

PCI's mission. Newton and Princeton

Shantia Anderheggen Society fcr the Preservation of

New England Antiquities, Waltham

Alexander Buck, Jr. Horizon Foundation, Ipswich

Frances Clark Institute Putnam Conservation Carex Associates, Lincoln CONTINUED FROM COVER Gary Clayton Massachusetts Audubon Society According to PCI Director Andrea Freeman, PCI is likely another in an effort to increase the Lincoln the first program of its kind since its audience and "teachers" pace of land conservation. In 1991, William Clendaniel will represent the most broadly defined conservation commu- The Trustees also helped establish the Mount Auburn Cemetery nity, land trusts watershed associations state from and to Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition Cambridge agency staff, historic preservationists, and open space to further support land trusts in the Robert Cook committee members. state. More recently, with the largest Arnold Arboretum of

"No school or university fully prepares conservationists program grant in its history, The Harvard University, Jamaica Plain to do the work that so greatly improves our quality of life," Trustees initiated the Highland Patrick Field Andrea explains. "Land protection specialists need to under- Communities Initiative (HCI) to Consensus Building Institute stand law, finance, and natural and cultural resources, while preserve the rural character of 38 Cambridge property managers must blend ecology and historic preser- towns in the Highlands region of David Foster vation with visitor safety and the ability to manage and western Massachusetts. Harvard Forest, Petersham inspire scores of staff and volunteers. Giving staff and "Through all these efforts, we've Priscilla Geigis volunteers a place and a format to learn from one another learned that innovation and cooper- Executive Office of Environmental will have far reaching results." ation is a crucial component of Affairs, Watertown

Under the aegis of PCI, a financial manager in the Berkshires conservation and we hope to spread Wayne Klockner could help a land trust on the North Shore leverage funds to that culture through the Putnam The Nature Conservancy protect an apple orchard. A conservation commissioner in Conservation Institute," says Andy. of Massachusetts, Boston

Worcester County could develop the skills to harmoniously During its 2003-2004 phase, the Lynn Lyford enforce controversial wetlands regulations, thanks to coaching Institute will offer six unique events EDS, Winchester from a conflict resolution expert at Boston College. Or for the conservation community with Bernie McHugh researchers from Arnold Arboretum and the Society for the topics ranging from conservation Massachusetts Land Trust Protection of New England Antiquities could collaborate to restrictions to fundraising to land Coalition, Maynard provide special guidance for landscaping an historic property and visitor management. In the Brian Rehig on Cape Cod. spring of 2004, the Institute will Fields Pond Foundation, Waltham

While PCI be a first of a kind, the innovative spirit unveil its programs for 2004-2005 as may Preston Saunders

behind PCI is very much rooted in The Trustees' legacy of The Trustees opens the doors at the Nichols & Pratt, LLP Boston innovation and leadership. In 1891, The Trustees was one of new Doyle Conservation Center. Nancy Smith the very first organizations in the world to conserve special Sweet Water Trust, Boston To learn more about the Institute, places for public enjoyment. In its early years, while still contact Andrea Freeman at Valerie Talmage building its reservation system, The Trustees took the lead in [email protected] (978/537-4458 Trust for Public Land, Boston promoting conservation at the statewide level through a series x3 1 or sign up for "Institute E-News" 5) John Thomas of innovative reports, studies, and conferences. In 1982, The www.thetrustees.org. at Beals & Thomas, Holliston Trustees helped found the Land Trust Alliance, a national Elizabeth Wroblicka umbrella organization that helps land trusts learn from one Land Trust Alliance / Northeast Northampton

SpecialPLACES I FALL 2003 ^EEmSIrW7p° F A Trustees of Reservations membership is the perfect gift for

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For reservations and more information, call The Inn at Castle Hill Don't forget to write your personal greeting (see above).

at 978/412-2555 or visit www.innatcastlehill.org Gift membership packet is sent within 2 weeks of receipt of this form. The Fairbanks property is located at the

heart of over 1,000 acres of undeveloped

land in the Charles River Headwaters Area,

southwest of Echo Lake (on right) and

surrounded by commercial and residential

development and lnterstate-495.

MORSS PROPERTY HARDWICK

Implementing the generous instructions of

Betty Morss' will, her executors donated

a conservation restriction to The Trustees

on her 200-acre property in Hardwick

and donated the land itself to the East

Quabbin Land Trust. The property

consists of a mix of woodlands, fields and

9 K.8LOOMQUIST wetlands on Ruggles and Mandell Hills overlooking the Ware River Valley, and

secures another link in an emerging green- Conservation Restrictions Additions to Reservations way linking the river to the Quabbin. DAVID REED FAIRBANKS COOLIDGE RESERVATION The former Morss residence will house CONSERVATION LAND HOLLISTON MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA the Trust's offices and a conservation education program for the Hardwick region. A permanent conservation restriction was Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous

granted by the Town of Holliston to The donor, and a bargain sale by the Coolidge Trustees and the Massachusetts Department Point Family Limited Partnership, The Assist Project of Conservation and Recreation on 210- Trustees of Reservations has been able to

acres. Earlier this year the property was purchase the "Observatory Lot," directly MINNECHAUG MOUNTAIN

purchased by Holliston as conservation across Coolidge Road from the Coolidge Reser- HAMDEN

land from the late David Fairbanks, vation. Members of the Limited Partnership The Trustees helped the Town of Hampden,

supported by contributions from the are Ruth C. Cross, William A. Brown, the Hampden Land Project, the Common-

Massachusetts Executive Office of Prudence Brown and Paula B. Tyack. wealth, and the Norcross Wildlife

Environmental Affairs and The Trustees. Saving this critical 2.7-acre parcel from Foundation protect a critical 166-acre

Located in the Charles River Headwaters development will preserve the wooded parcel on Minnechaug Mountain by

Area, the property supports many state view to the east from the reservation. serving as fiscal agent for the Foundation's

listed species that rely on the mosaic of The parcel includes the highest point on $250,000 interest-free loan. The funds

wetlands, forests and grassland habitats. Coolidge Point, and features hardwood enabled the Town to close on time, and

The area is also popular with local forest with a light under story. The will be repaid with a grant from the

naturalists and hikers, horseback riders, Observatory Lot was so named because state's municipal Self-Help Program,

and mountain bikers. The property is an it was once the site of a fire observation funded from the Environmental Bond. important addition to an expanding tower, which was removed many years

regional open space network, connecting ago. In World War II, a portion of the

nearby protected land such as the Holliston adjacent property the site of a ACREAGE was conservation count PROTECTED Town Forest, Milford Conservation concrete bunker that was part of the LAND 94 reservations 23,382 Commission land, and property recently coastal surveillance system. OWNED

acquired by the New England Mountain Joe Christian and his Cape Ann LAND 1 parcels 14,686 UNDER CR 2 4 Bike Association. Management Unit staff have already

begun preparation for integrating the ASSISTS 88 projects 14,276

property into the Coolidge Reservation. (as of 10/31/03) TOTAL 52,344

^ The 2.7-acre Coolidge Reservation addition

will preserve the undeveloped, wooded view

to the east from the reservation. LAND CONSERVATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 FXFCUTIVF SUMMARY

In a challenging and uncertain economic climate. to develop future programs. HCI performed our reservations as classrooms; and, engaging our

The Trustees of Reservations nevertheless research on the development of digital maps and visitors as volunteers. The result will be proper- enjoyed a successful year. Our Land Conservation investigated the use of a computer model to ties that actively engage visitors in the vital department helped protect 2,652 acres. Our develop an ecological profile of the region. HCI work of conservation and resource protection.

Field Operations staff restored numerous critical also awarded 1 7 small grants to communities, habitats, developed five new landscape manage- nonprofits, and government entities and provided STRENGTHENING THE ment plans, and cared for more than 23,000 $20,000 to the Massachusetts Woodlands CONSERVATION COMMUNITY acres—all while playing host to one million annual Institute to identify economic and cultural Saving our landscape will require increased visitors to our reservations. We launched new options for sustainable forests in the region. access to training, resources, and networking education programs on Cape Ann and in Fall for the conservation community. To meet these River, allowing us to reach more people than CHARLES RIVER needs, The Trustees developed the Putnam ever with our conservation message. And more HEADWATERS AREA Conservation Institute to increase the capacity than 10,000 new members joined The Trustees. For the past two years The Trustees has been of the conservation community and to protect,

actively pursuing conservation opportunities in care for, and interpret the cultural and natural

BUZZARDS BAY the upper reaches of the Charles River Valley, resources of Massachusetts. During the fiscal where sprawl and development threaten critical With the state and the City of Fall River, we year, a training needs assessment of the conser- watersheds. During the fiscal year, The Trustees worked to develop a unified management plan vation community was conducted to identify

protect acres in for the 13,600-acre Southeastern Massachusetts helped 210 Holliston and potential programs and a suite of launch events convened Bioreserve, and our educational programs several informational meetings about was designed to reach more than 350 conser- conservation of the region. reached nearly 1,000 visitors. With the Westport vation professionals around the state. The first

Land Conservation Trust (WLCT), we initiated a event, the Conservation Priorities Workshop, campaign to preserve 100 acres along Angeline GREATER BOSTON drew 85 land conservation professionals. By the end of the fiscal year, the Institute received Brook and completed the first phase of the The Trustees continued to help the Boston Allen's Neck Farmland Preservation Project. As funding to coordinate an open space planning Natural Areas Network (BNAN) maintain its part of the first of the 780-acre Eastover project for eight towns in Essex County. phase vital network of 40 community gardens within Farm Preservation Project, we acquired an Boston, thus allowing BNAN to focus on pro- interest in 66 acres along Hales Brook in Marion. tecting even more open space. And in East

And in Dartmouth, we worked with DNRT and Walpole, we added 95-acre Francis William Bird the Coalition for Buzzards Bay to help the state Park to our system of statewide reservations. Andrew W. Kendall acquire an agricultural preservation restriction EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR on the I 1 7-acre King Farm. CONNECTING PEOPLE TO CONSERVATION WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS Each year, we devote a substantial amount of our The Highland Communities Initiative (HCI) resources to caring for the natural and historic INSIDE conducted ten training workshops on land resources on our properties. In response to the CONSERVATION conservation and community preservation issues growing use of our properties, we developed a STEWARDSHIP that attracted approximately 160 attendees. To Five-Year Strategic Plan to focus our stewardship support the regional farming economy, HCI staff efforts on three critical areas: providing an exem- EDUCATION met with local farming organization representatives plary visitor experience; increasing the use of PEOPLE

FINANCIAL REPORT Conservation EASTOVER FARM ROCHESTER & MARION - 6 acres along Hales Brook as part of the first phase of the 780-acre Eastover Farm Preservation Project.

In the past three years, we saved 10,000 acres—about 20% of the land protected FAIRBANKS PROPERTY HOLLISTON - 210 acres in the Charles River

by The Trustees since its founding in 1 89 1. This fiscal year, we helped save 2,652 Headwaters Area. acres on 21 properties.

HOWDEN FARM SHEFFIELD - 1 2 acres on a landmark farm and an option

for future state purchase of a similar restriction on the remaining acres. CONSERVATION COUNT ACREAGE PROTECTED 234

LAND OWNED 94 reservations 23,397 KING FARM DARTMOUTH - I 1 7 acres protected by an agricultural preserva-

tion restriction. LAND UNDER CR 2 1 2 parcels 14,171

ASSISTS 77 projects 12,336 KRAUSE PROPERTY WESTPORT - 50 acres of wooded property adjacent to

more than 400 acres of previously protected farmland as part of the Angeline (as of 3/31/03) TOTAL 49,904 Brook Conservation Project.

MOUNTTOM HOLYOKE - 380 acres of the former Mt. Tom Ski Area, NEW RESERVATIONS - 656 ACRES located at the heart of Mount Tom and critical to the mountain's considerable FRANCIS WILLIAM BIRD PARK EAST WALPOLE - An elegant 95 acre urban ecological value. park that represents an attractive sampling of natural New England. MT. WATATIC ASHBY & ASHBURNHAM - 281 acre summit and northern side COPICUT WOODS FALL RIVER - 488 acres that will serve as the gateway to of Mt.Watatic connect abutting state conservation land and protecting a scenic the 1 3,600-acre Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve. vista along the Mid-State Trail.

LITTLE TOM MOUNTAIN HOLYOKE - 73 acres that are part of a larger collaborative project that protected 380 acres on Mount Tom in Holyoke. CAPACITY BUILDING

Co-hosted the 14th Annual Massachusetts Land Trust Conference, which drew

ADDITIONS TO RESERVATIONS - 65 ACRES record attendance. Co-sponsored the Conservation Priorities Workshop, where

100 conservation professionals discussed priorities for conserving the CROWD ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE STURBRIDGE - 2 acres, including the Massachusetts landscape. remains of a farmhouse belonging to Robert Crowd, who worked in the mid- 1 9th century in the graphite mine located on nearby Tantiusques, to which the site will be added. ADVOCACY

LUCY STONE HOME SITE WEST BROOKFIELD - 61 acres, including the Collaborated with conservation organizations to present gubernatorial candidates birthplace and childhood home site of 19th-century suffragist Lucy Stone, that with information about the need for state support for land conservation and pro- will be added to Rock House Reservation. vide Governor Romney's transition team with information about the organization

and function of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. VIVEIROS FARM FALL RIVER - 2 acres on one of the last remaining active farms in Fall River will be added to Copicut Woods; the remaining 30 acres of the farm will be acquired later. Steward FUTURE ADDITION TO A RESERVATION - 34 ACRES

ROOT ORCHARDS GREAT BARRINGTON - 34 acres of farmland will be FIELD added to Monument Mountain at a later date. OPERATIONS NORTHEAST CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS - 353 ACRES REGION

- acres that GLEASON POND NEW MARLBOROUGH 237 add to a growing Raised more than half block of protected land. ofAppleton Farm's

$6,500,000 fundraising JANE P. GREENE PROPERTY WELLESLEY - 8 acres on an historic estate near

goal; grew than 57,000 pounds of vegetables for 1 30 Community Supported Lake Waban, adding to protected lakefront property. more

Agriculture program shareholders, while a herd of 4 1 Jersey cows produced milk for NORTH ANDOVER - 27 acres of rolling meadow and woodland at Carter Hill a local dairy cooperative. Initiated plans to restore a salt marsh at Old Town Hill. and 36 acres and more than 500 feet of lake frontage at Half Mile Hill.

SEDGWICK PROPERTY STOCKBRIDGE - 45 acres protecting an historic SOUTHEAST REGION

Stockbridge landmark, floodplain forest, fields, and almost a mile of frontage Initiated a long-term management planning process with community partners at on the Housatonic River and Konkapot Brook. historic Francis William Bird Park. Issued more than 350 dog permits and sold

150 new family memberships at Rocky Woods as part of the new Green Dogs

program to promote responsible dog walking. Worked with the Town of Dover, ASSISTANCE PROJECTS - 1,544 ACRES abutters, and volunteers to develop a suitable long-term parking solution for Agricultural Preservation Restrictions and Conservation Restrictions Noanet Woods. ALLEN'S NECK FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROJECT WESTPORT &

DARTMOUTH - 35 acres on Arrowhead Farm and 160 acres on Pine Bridge Farm. The Trustees of Reservations ISLANDS REGION

Conducted prescribed burns at Long Point Wildlife Refuge andWasque to Education increase the area and quality of rare habitats. Worked with various govern- Amended our charter to reflect our growing commitment to education. Developed a mul- mental agencies to protect the water, wildlife, and scenic resources of tifaceted interpretive program for Cape Ann properties to provide 25 nature programs for

Wasque and helped deter illegal cutting in a local frost bottom—a rare school children, families, and senior citizens. Reached more than 500 local school children geologic feature. on the South Shore as part of the Beyond the Classroom Nature Program Series and

introduced children ages 3-11 to ecology, nature, and farm life through a series of games,

CENTRAL REGION hikes, and nature projects. Educated 725 students and more than 43 teachers through The

Reviewed and revised management policies after another tragic drowning Claire Saltonstall Education Program on Martha's Vineyard. Continued an educational pro- at Doane's Falls, leading to a permanent ban on all swimming, wading, and gram at Notchview for fourth graders at Berkshire Trail Elementary School. Grants from diving at the property. Constructed a memorial to honor Rosalie Cheney five Local Cultural Councils funded presentations on "Mumbet's World: Everyday Life in

Fiske, one of the original of Preserve. donors Brooks Woodland Conducted 1 8th-Century Western Massachusetts" to local schools. Offered free after-school and sustainable forestry harvest of more than 70,000 board feet of timber on summer field trips to 700 children from urban, low-income, and culturally diverse back- the Miller Forest Tract of Peaked Mountain. grounds at the Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve; hosted a series of public walks on

topics ranging from cultural history to wild edibles for 1 50 people. WESTERN REGION

Celebrated the 75th anniversary of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead.

Enhanced the skier experience at Notchview with a used Pisten-Bully ski- Peo l e grooming machine. Continued restoration efforts at Naumkeag. p MEMBERSHIP

Despite a sluggish economy, the second year of our campaign to double our membership PLANNING & ECOLOGY from 25,000 to 50,000 members attracted more than 10,000 new members, bringing the

Completed landscape management plans for fire management at Long total to 37,500. Membership dues revenue continued to grow, increasing 1 2% to an annual Wildlife Point Refuge and invasive species management at Crane Wildlife total of $2,215,000. Refuge, and drafted natural resource protection at Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge andWasque. Developed innovative techniques to protect nesting shorebirds VOLUNTEERS at Crane Beach, one of the most important and productive sites on the East More than 425 individuals donated 1,700 hours at 19 projects across the state during

Coast. Completed the restoration of a historic salt marsh at World's End. Conservation Works, our annual statewide volunteer workday. Boy Scout volunteers

completed a number of trail building projects in the Charles River Valley. More than 60 HISTORIC RESOURCES volunteers completed several long-term stewardship projects across the state.

Increased our collections with donations to Appleton Farms and Ashintully. DEVELOPMENT Dated the Paine House to 1694 and the Ashley House to 1735. Researched Fiscal year 2003 was most challenging, as war loomed and the economy continued to slide. the Ashley House and the Bryant Homestead to inform interpretive pro- Thanks to strong relationships with supporters built over the years, The Trustees exceeded grams and furnishings plans. Restored the French Garden at the Stevens- its budgeted annual giving goal. Coolidge Place and completed paint analysis, furniture conservation, and room restorations at Naumkeag, Castle Hill, Long Hill, and the Old Manse.

Hosted a field trip to Chicago for the opening of the David Adler exhibi- CnlFTINCOMF FY 2003 FY 2002 tion; proceeds will fund conservation at Castle Hill. Amount ** Donors Amount** Donors

STRUCTURAL RESOURCES Contributions $ 1,904 4,048 $ 1,915 3,826

Continued developing a strategy to plan for the continued renewal of our Membership 2,215 35,547 1,974 32,242 facilities and eliminate deferred maintenance; completed $850,000 worth Gifts for Special Purposes 8,504 2,534 9,918 1,884 of projects addressing deferred maintenance and capital renewal needs.

Completed the design for the new Doyle Conservation Center in TOTAL $12,623 42,129 $13,807 37,942

Leominster and received a $360,000 grant from the Massachusetts ' Gifts for Special Purposes (endowment, land acquisition, and reservation capital improvement Technology Collaborative to install solar panels. projects) are not reflected in the Financial Report on back page of this report

' * In Thousands of Dollars. ANNUAL REPORT 2003 1 FINANCIAI RFPORT

Fiscal year 2003 ended with a $467 thousand surplus 1 4% for the fiscal year. In spite of the lengthy from operations. The Trustees of Reservations pre- downturn in the capital markets, this was the first pares its operating budget with the objective of time in recent years that concluded with overall generating a surplus that is reinvested in land conser- negative returns, although this compares favorably vation, stewardship, and other strategic initiatives. to our benchmark indices. The three-year rolling

Although the surplus declined in Fiscal 2003, The average of market values from which we calculate

Trustees of Reservations remains in a strong financial the spending rate support from our endowment to Fiscal 2003 Income position and continues to actively pursue its mission. the operating budget mitigated the impact of the Property & Other Revenues 36% Membership growth initiatives continued weak investment markets. • to produce strong recruitment and retention Operating revenues increased by 3% to $13.3 Operating Support from Endowment 33% # results. Our membership grew at a double-digit rate million, while operating expenses were up 7% to Membership 1 7% • even in the face of a weak Massachusetts economy. $12.8 million. Operating expenditures were up

Contributions 1 4% Membership revenues increased by an impressive $825,000 with 75% of the new spending directed

1 2% largely due to the efforts of field staff in pro- towards program services. Resource stewardship moting membership to visitors at our properties. In and education programs received the largest addition, field staff worked closely with the Member- relative increases in new funding. Development ship department to focus on visitor experience and and Membership expenses grew by 14% and 12%, interaction as important tools for maintaining an 80% respectively, as the organization builds fundraising member retention rate. capacity to support the expanding program activi-

A growing number of events at Castle Hill and ties. These expenditures are real "investments" in permit sales on the Islands gave a boost to property the future growth and financial underpinnings of revenues as we were fortunate to have another year the organization. of exemplary weather. The outlook for the current fiscal year is

On a broader scale, the economic slowdown optimistic but with a wary eye toward changing Fiscal 2003 Expenses contributed to the anemia of the investment markets, economic conditions. We look forward to another affecting both operating support from our endow- positive financial report for 2004. Program Services 83% ment funds and new contributions to those funds. General & Adminstrative 8 % • The amount of operating support from endowment Development 6 was negatively impacted due to the declining market % value of investments. The total return net of fees on Charles Kane treasurer Membership 3 % • endowment investments was approximately negative

(In Thousands of Dollars UTILIZATION OF NET SURPLUS OPERATING RE SULTS )

FROM OPFRATIONS (In Thousand-; of Dollars) FY 2003 FY 2002 CHANGE FY 2003 FY 2002 Income

Property & Other Revenues $ 4,808 $ 4,639 $ 169 4% Resource Stewardship Projects $ 320 $ 552

Operating Support from Endowment 4,33 4,370 (39) (1%) Land Conservation Projects and Membership 2,2 IS 1,974 241 12% Other Trustees 2000 Initiatives 147 380

Contributions 1,904 1,915 (H) (1%) TOTAL UTILIZATION OF NET SURPLUS FROM OPERATIONS $ 467 $ 932 TOTAL INCOME $ 13,258 $ 12,898 $ 360 3%

Expenses

Program Services:

Field Operations 8.467 8,178 289 4% FN DOWM F NT MARKFT VAI UFn n Thousands of Do liars) Land Conservation 1,057 963 94 10% FY 2003 FY 2002 Resource Stewardship 962 791 171 22%

Education 155 90 65 72% Beginning Balance $ 82,640 $82,294

Contributions /Other Changes, net 4,261 1,619

Total Program Services 10,641 1 0,022 619 6% Net Unrealized/ Realized Gains (Losses) Supporting Services: Net of Spending Rate Transfer (15,247) (1,273) General & Administrative 1,019 943 76 8%

Development 775 682 93 14% TOTAL ENDOWMENT $ 71,654 $82,640

Membership 356 319 37 12%

Total Supporting Services 2,150 1,944 206 1 1%

NOTE: The amounts above reflect all endowment funds (permanent and board-designated)

TOTAL EXPENSES 12.791 1 1 .966 825 7% including the Budd Trusts. Copies of the audited financial statements are available upon request.

NET SURPLUS FROM OPERATIONS $ 467 $ 932 $ (465) (50%) Conservation Buyer Program

In late July 2003, the Trustees of hi Reservations launched a completely updated Conservation Buyer Program,

thanks to the generous support of an

anonymous grant. The revised program connects conservation minded buyers

and sellers by listing properties with

significant scenic, historic, agricultural, or

ecological values at www.thetrustees.org. Conservation Opportunity Only properties currently on the market SPLENDORVIEW FARM Thayer on a conservation package that and worthy of conservation protection CUMMINGTON would protect the farm through will be listed. The Conservation Buyer acquisition of an APR (to be conveyed Program works cooperatively with the The William Cullen Bryant Homestead in later to the state) on most of the farm's real estate community and does not Cummington is set amidst one of the most acreage, while acquiring a key buffer charge a fee for the posting. In some scenic pastoral landscapes remaining in parcel for the Homestead's old growth cases, The Trustees may be able to assist Massachusetts. That this landscape survives forest and Bryant's beloved Rivulet stream. in locating conservation minded buyers is no coincidence—for more than 20 years, To succeed, we must raise $25,000 and structuring the transaction to ensure The Trustees has worked with the state's to pay for the 17-acre buffer parcel and that the land becomes permanently Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) associated costs and help secure state protected by a conservation restriction. Program to permanently protect 1,000 funding for the APR. Currently there are three significant acres of these rolling farms and woodlands. conservation properties posted on the We now have an opportunity to protect For information on making a contribution web site. The first contains 98 acres of the most critical remaining property, to this project, please contact Pamela Barnes, woodlands in a rural part of Leominster. Splendorview Farm, the Thayer family's Director of Western Conservation Campaigns The second is a magnificent Federal-style sheep farm that serves as "front door" for at 413/587-0716 x 12 or email home and barn (below) on 20 acres in the Homestead. The Trustees signed an [email protected]. Ashburnham affording uninterrupted option with owners Cliff and Lorena easterly views of Boston and broader views of Mount Monadnock. The third

offers 98 acres of woodlands in a part

of rural Leominster.

Visit www.thetrustees.org/conservationbuyer

Over the summer, The Trustees and other land funding, The Trustees has been very active in program. cfm in the Land Conservation conservation organizations focused on an effort providing the Administration with current section under "Techniques" to learn more to secure for the State's environmental examples of the leveraging effect of state funding about the program and these unique agencies a sufficient allocation of the annual for land protection, in projects such as Eastover properties. "bond cap" to continue the recent pace of Farm, Mt. Tom, and Copicut Woods. However,

protecting ecologically sensitive lands from the most recent information is that the development. Each year, the Department of Administration may decide not to earmark any Windswept Farm in Administration and Finance (A&F) determines funds for the established land acquisition Ashburnham is one of the total amount of bonded indebtedness that programs, and may use the new "Commonwealth three properties listed the state will issue, within the limits of Capital Fund" for capital projects, including land on the Conservation authorizing legislation passed by the Legislature. acquisition, which advance the objectives of Buyer web page. A&F also allocates the total bond cap amount Smart Growth. While we will welcome a positive among the various agencies, including those decision on funding for land conservation, we

within the Executive Office of Environmental continue to be concerned about the effect on

Affairs. Land conservation groups have urged the programs such as APR and municipal Self-

Environmental Secretary Roy Herzfelder to Help that have been so important to the state's

request an allocation of $70 million for the conservation success for so many years.

state's land acquisition efforts. You can learn more about these land

Because the Romney Administration is seeking protection projects by logging on to

to make the most cost effective use of bond www.thetrustees.org

SpecialPLACES I FALL 2003 SHORTS OF ALL SORTS REGION ALROUN dozens of volunteers who kept the day NORTHEAST Drumlin and re-graded the area behind it REGION running smoothly and to our sponsors: to make it level with the top of the wall. The St.Anne's Credit Union, Bogle and work looks great and we are considering

DeAscentis, PC.Walmart, Fall River Ford, redoing the entire wall. Lees Supermarket, and WSAR. Castle Hill received the Essex National

Heritage Commission Preservation Partnership The World's End Salt Marsh Restoration WESTERN Project, sponsored by The Trustees, was REGION Grant for Phase I of the restoration and

reconstruction of the architectural portrait awarded the Coastal America 2003 Partner-

busts of the Twelve Caesars. The process ship Award for their strong commitment to

involves having our conservator clean and coastal resource protection through their Yet another very successful weekend at the

consolidate them in order to make molds leadership role in restoring Damde Meadows. Bryant Homestead for the annual Crafts

and recast them. Festival. Taking advantage of great weekend CAPE COD weather, attendance was strong, sales were Family Fun Day at Appleton Farms drew & ISLANDS up, and everyone enjoyed a smooth, well- more than 3,000 visitors, while our second orchestrated event. "Farm Formal" fundraiser was a great success

as 350 guests enjoyed a dinner dance, live At Dinosaur Footprints, a volunteer

auction, and pig racing. Beautiful weather set the stage for a late- workday with members of the Pioneer

summer gathering of Great Point Circle Valley Hiking Club removed more invasive The Cape Ann Education and Interpre- supporters on Nantucket. More than 100 honeysuckle. Most of the original field area tation Program enjoyed a successful season, supporters traveled down the beach to the has now been cleared and the scenery is including an exhibit on local and exotic snakes historic lighthouse for fun, fellowship, and greatly improved. that drew 85 people to Coolidge Reservation spectacular views! and a vernal pond exhibit at Halibut Point With the help of volunteers, we have been

Reservation that drew 100 people. Ecologist Lloyd Raleigh continues to work cleaning many of the 18th- and 19th-century

to restore rare biodiversity in the Islands tools in the Col. John Ashley House attic.

Region. In partnership with the Natural GREATER Robert Coolidge of Montreal loaned us a Heritage Program and Chicago Field Museum, BOSTON collection of scrapbooks about the Lloyd supported an effort to restore the

Tytus/McLennan families and their 1 ,000-acre rare Imperial Moth to the mainland by farm, Ashintully. They make interesting rearing them on Martha's Vineyard in The Old Manse was awarded $4,000 from reading, especially a warning from Robb de preparation for their release in Plymouth. the National Park Service for the develop- PeysterTytus about folks selling adulterated

ment of a new education program that will maple syrup with the Ashintully label on it.

be launched this fall. It will serve several CENTRAL

schools in the Boston greater metropolitan REGION area and includes a transportation subsidy. note wort hy Also, a tree planting ceremony was held in The Trustees would like to thank the memory of John Ogonowski, Alexander Work on the Doyle Conservation Center following companies for their generous Filipov, and Cande Achtmeyer, former house continues. You can view the progress of this support: committee chairman. state-of-the-art environmental facility at Eagle Tribune Publishing Company/Rogers www.thetrustees.org; click on Doyle Family Foundation underwriting SOUTHEAST Conservation Center under "About Us." for REGION Appleton Farms Family Fun Day. Visitor surveys at Doane's Falls will be FleetBoston Financial for underwriting used to develop the groundwork for a the summer and fall events calendar. management plan for the property in light

The 2nd annual Run For the Woods drew of the permanent ban on swimming, diving, New Corporate Members: 143 runners and walkers. The scenic run and wading. Affiliated Managers Group raises money for our education programs A stonemason repaired about 80' of the Kaintuck Capital Management and introduces people to the Southeastern stonewall at the entrance to Dexter The MathWorks, Inc. Massachusetts Bioreserve. Thanks to the

I SpecialPLACES I FALL 2003 ANNUA! MFFTING 7001

DUP In September, The Trustees hekl its I 12th Annual Meeting .it the OFFFICERS FOR THE YEAR Eaglebrook School in Deerfield. Nearly 200 Corporate Trustees and New England Biolabs, Inc. F. Sydney Smithers IV, Chair other key supporters from across the state were in attendance. The St. Anne's Credit Union Janice G. Hunt, President meeting approved a new governance structure that will enhance The Beverly National Bank for Charles F. Kane, jr, Treasurer Trustees' ability to engage in complex conservation and stewardship supporting the Appleton Henry S. Reeder, Secretory projects as well as electing officers and members of the governing groups. Farm Formal (visit www.thetrustees.org and click on governance in about us for more information.) THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS In-kind support: The meeting was part of the Annual Fall Weekend, which included WERE ELECTED FOR

Cabot Stains guided tours of Little Tom Mountain, our 93rd reservation, and THREE YEARS:

ENSR International discussions of the Highland Communities Initiative. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Ritz London Jane Lyman Bihldorff Syd Smithers (left) was named Chairman of Cornelia W. Brown Our corporate partnership the Board of Directors. He suceeds Eliot M. Norton Q. Sloan program offers companies a Raymond Kinney, Surkin (right), who served as Chairman for J. Jr.

variety of opportunities to the past six years and will remain active in Peter H. Creighton David D. Croll make a positive contribution The Trustees as a member of the Board of Scott A. Nathan to their communities while Directors. Since 1982, Syd has played a Mary Waters Shepley engaging employees in The vital and increasingly important role in the Elliot M. Surkin Trustees' activities, including Trustees' volunteer leadership. volunteer service projects, ADVISORY COUNCIL private tours, and hospitality. Deborah Logan Evans Tom Boreiko and Alison Coolidge were Philip L. Laird For more information, honored as Conservationists of the Year for Eli Manchester, Jr. please contact Rick At their visionary work in creating and signifi- Wallwork, Director of cantly funding a highly successful joint CORPORATE TRUSTEES Foundation and Corporate conservation field office program for The Nola Anderson

Relations, at 978/92 1-1944 Trustees and the Westport Land Conservation Alice Boelter

xl865 or [email protected]. Trust. In just three years, this joint venture Barbara Hanley Brooks I has protected 475 acres, more than twice Priscilla Brooks the acreage protected in Westport over the Sierra Bright William Constable previous 20 years. Darrell Crate

Philip J. Edmundson Martha Collier was named Volunteer of the Year. Donna Elmendorf For the past 10 years, Martha has volunteered in Susan J. Gray

the membership office twice a week, preparing Judith Haran

renewal notices, membership cards, new member Antonia Lake

packets, and welcoming and assisting members and David I. Lewis

prospective members visiting our Long Hill office. Deborah W. Moses Kimberly Raynor Her positive and energetic demeanor brightens the Harriet Shields office and makes her a joy to work with. Ernest C. Sofis

David Starr

As Director of Structural Resources, Margaret Steiner

2004 Nature Calendar 2003 Employee of the Year Jim Younger Mary Alice Wilson

(shown on right with wife andi and son eli) of Essex County oversees a large and eclectic collection Charles S. Bird III was named a Enjoy scenic conservation of some 215 buildings, which range Life Trustee, while Gulrez Arshad, land year 'round with this Malcolm L. Davidson, Roger B. from a dairy barn to a Chinese pagoda stunning calendar, published Hunt, John O. Parker, Daniel and an Italian Casino. is also by the Essex County He Pierce, George Putnam, Robert C. playing a vital role in overseeing the Community Foundation. Seamans, Jr., Ronald L. Skates, construction of the new Doyle Conser- Calendars are $12.95 plus Peter C.Thompson, and Jane vation Center. His good humor, talents, $2.50 S&H.To order yours, Wykoff were honored on their patience, and dedication made him a contact Lee Cunningham at retirement from the board. this award. 978-887-8876 or unanimous selection for [email protected].

SpecialPLACES I FALL 2003 WINTER EVENTS!

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2 0 0 4

f ^ j J VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! / Look for this symbol near events EVENTS VISIT WWW.THETRUSTEES.ORG! which offer volunteer opportunities! SEARCH FOR ONLINE—

February naturalist John Nove about the secret January and | TBA SOUTHEAST CAPE COD & lives of snowflakes.Not for young GUEST CHEF SERIES children. Pre-register, limited space. REGION THE ISLANDS THE INN AT CASTLE HILL. THE CRANE Members: FREE. Nonmembers: adult $5.

to announced 9-1 1 ESTATE, IPSWICH 978/412-2555 Date be | am Saturdays, January 17 & February 14 guest series! Call for February 7 I2noon-3pm A chef more Saturday, | X-COUNTRY SKIING information. Reservations required; (Snow date: Sunday, February MARINE DEBRIS 8) SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS limited space. $75 per person. SURVEY FLOWERS FORTHE BIORESERVE, FALL RIVER 508/679-21 15 EAST BEACH. CAPE POGE WILDLIFE Dates depend on snow conditions, Wednesday, December 3 I HOME LECTURE REFUGE. CHAPPAQUIDDICK 508/693-7662 pre-register for a phone call before CASTLE HILL.THE CRANE ESTATE, NEW YEAR'S EVE trip. Information ski is Monitor trash that washes up on our the on rentals IPSWICH 978/356-4351 available upon request. FREE. shores. Dates and times vary, call or email i DINNER Join Dana Markos and Susanne Csongor Suzan Bellincampi (sbellincampi@ttororg) THE INN AT CASTLE HILL, THE CRANE of A Secret Garden Floral Studio for a look Snow days throughout the winter for more information. FREE. ESTATE, IPSWICH 978/412-2555 at designing and arranging floral Celebrate Year's Eve with hors New showpieces. Book signing to follow. LESSONS FOR ADULTS: d'oeuvres and a four-course dinner in SPECIAL PLACES ON Advance ticket purchase recommended; X-COUNTRY SKIING the Tavern at the Inn at Castle Hill. MARTHA'S VINEYARD limited space. Members: $ 1 2. Formal attire suggested. Reservations AND SNOW SHOEING Nonmembers: $ 1 5. KLOSS PROPERTY required; limited availability. $85 per WORLD'S END, HINGHAM 781/740-4796 Sunday, 25 I-3pm January | person for hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Saturday, February 14 Ranger Gail Parks, an experienced SQUIBNOCKET POINT VALENTINE DINNER athletic director, provides cross-country Sunday, February 22 I-3pm First Saturdays, January, February, skiing and snowshoeing lessons. Please | THE INN AT CASTLE HILL.THE CRANE April I -3 CHILMARK 508/693-7662 March, and | pm pre-register. We'll call you when there ESTATE, IPSWICH 978/412-2555 Walk rarely seen Vineyard properties is enough snow. Members: FREE. CASTLE HILL Enjoy a five-course dinner by the glow protected by conservation restrictions. Nonmembers: $4.50. of the fireplace in the Tavern at the Inn Pre-registration required; limited space. WILDLIFE WALKS at Castle Hill. Reservations required; Saturday, 10 I CASTLE HILL.THE ESTATE, January | -3pm Members only: FREE. CRANE very limited availability. $75 per person IPSWICH 978/356-4351 WINTERTREES for dinner. Explore varied habitats and wildlife. Bnng SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS binoculars. Walk is 3mi., including soft sand GREATER February 14 1 0:30- 1 2pm Saturday, | BIORESERVE. FALL RIVER 508/679-21 15 and a large hill; not for young children. Naturalist Nancy Durfee leads a walk BOSTON Meet at lower Castle Hill pkg. lot Call CHILDREN'S exploring winter tree identification and

(978/4 1 2-2589) for day of event VALENTINE PARTY the amazing adaptations that help plants Saturday, February 7 7-8:30pm | confirmation. Pre-registration not CASTLE HILL, IPSWICH 978/356-4351 to survive during the coldest months of date: Sunday, February (Snow 8) required. Members: FREE Nonmembers: See children's entertainment, make the yean Please pre-register. FREE. $5 per car. NIGHT WALK UNDER Victorian valentines, and enjoy

cupcakes, cider and juice! Advance

1 7- 1 THE "SNOW MOON" Saturday, January 7 | 0am WINTER WONDERS ticket required, limited space. Ages BIRD PARK, EASTWALPOLE 781/821-2977 NATURE CLUB* WINTER BIRDING 5-9. Members: child $ 1 5. Nonmembers: Moonlit walk through Bird Park, followed APPLETON FARMS, child $22. Parents: FREE. AGES 8-10 by hot cocoa and cookies. Pre-registration IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978/356-5728 Wednesdays, January 14 through required (with return phone number). FREE

I I Scout for birds with field ornithologist Jim Saturday, March 20 5-8pm February | 3:30-5pm j | Berry. Bnng binoculars and a field guide. TASTE OF ELEGANCE AGES 6-7 Dress warmly. Meet at the Highland Ave. NORTHEAST FOOD & WINE TASTING Thursdays, January 1 5 through parking area. Children 10+ welcome. 3:30-5pm February 12 | CASTLE HILL, IPSWICH 978/356-4351 Please pre-register; limited space. REGION TURKEY HILL. HINGHAM 781/740-4796 Back by popular demand! Savor a Members: adult $5. Nonmembers: adult $ 1 0. Five-week, educational program learning delectable sampling of food and wine Monday—Friday | 9am-5pm animal tracking and adaptations, bird from the areas most acclaimed j February I I -2pm Sunday, | watching, snow flake examining and SEDGWICK LIBRARY caterers while enjoying the opulent more. Please pre-register. Members: LONG HILL. BEVERLY 978/921-1944 WONDER OF SNOW surroundings ofThe Great House at interesting APPLETON FARMS, $35. Nonmembers: $50. Enjoy some horticultural Castle Hill. Members: $75. IPSWICH/HAMILTON 978/356-5728 reading at the Sedgwick Library. FREE. Nonmembers: $85. An indoor program for adults led by * Registration and information evening at

Hingham Public Library, December 9, 6-8pm. 0

18 I Oam Sunday, | January WESTERN T H E WINTER WOODLAND REGION TREE AND SHRUB SEMPER VIRENS Call for dates and times IDENTIFICATION* S O C I E T Y WHITNEY AND THAYER WOODS, WOMEN'S NORDIC Planned Giving The Trustees HINGHAM 781/740-4796 for SKI CLINICS Learn to identify common woodland NOTCHVIEW. WINDSOR 413/684-0148 trees and shrubs on an educational JEAN MANGAN 413/634-2123 walk. Meet at the Turkey Hill parking 'Win-win' for Conservation Women will improve their skills and lot. Please pre-register. FREE. fitness level in an encouraging and Plan for Retirement

January 24 9-1 Iam environment. Advanced beginner Saturday, | Former biology teacher and noted textbook through intermediate. Limit of 8 per

ANIMAL TRACKING clinic. author Sylvia Mader's conservation ethic SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS Pre-registration required. Members: grew through her interest in ecology—a field BIORESERVE. FALL RIVER 508/679-21 15 $40. Nonmembers: $50. she incorporates into her biology texts. Join Bill Sampson, senior keeper at the to Trustees' Buttonwood Park Zoo, to learn the Saturday, December 1 3 I That awareness drew her The

in art of tracking animals winter I 2noon-4pm properties on Martha's Vineyard when she Please pre-register. FREE. NOTCHVIEW moved there twenty years ago. While their visibility and extraordinary

9:30-1 scenic beauty initially attracted her attention, she has come to Saturday, January 24 | Iam CHRISTMAS TREE SALE WILDLIFE TRACKING NOTCHVIEW, WINDSOR 413/684-0148 appreciate our welcoming and knowledgeable staff as well as our 5' and 6' organically grown fir, spruce, BRADLEY ESTATE. CANTON 781/821-2977 partnerships with other island conservation organizations. and Scot's pine Christmas trees for Join staff as we track through the

sale. Ifyou can't make it on that day, snow looking for signs of wildlife. Several years ago, Sylvia donated the first of several gift annuities, give us a call. $20 each. Dependent on snow conditions. after initially learning about this popular planned giving option from Please pre-register. FREE. Monday, January 5 and her alma mater. She values the annuity's attractive rates, fixed February S Thursday, | 7-9pm quarterly payments, favorable charitable tax deduction, and the Sunday, February I | I -3pm CEDAR SWAMP WALK MOONLIGHT SKIING opportunity to make a very generous gift to The Trustees. And the SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AT NOTCHVIEW deduction allows her to offset current income, while the annuity BIORESERVE, FALL RIVER 508/679-21 15 NOTCHVIEW, WINDSOR 413/684-0148 provides a secure payment for her retirement. Notes Sylvia, "It's Expenence the bioreserve's Atlantic Ski in the Moonlight Cider and popcorn a real win-win—for me and The Trustees!" White Cedar swamps with Superintendent afterwards. Bring a group! Members:

Mike Labossiere. Please pre-register. FREE FREE. Nonmembers: adult $9, child $2. PLEASE LET US February 7 I KNOW Saturday, | 0am I I Sunday, January | 9am-3pm

WORLD'S END TREE SKI FEST 2004 Please contact me about a charitable gift annuity or other life IDENTIFICATION* NOTCHVIEW. WINDSOR 413/684-0148 income arrangement, date(s) of birth: WORLD'S END RESERVATION, International Learn-to-Ski day featuring free lessons, waxing clinics, and fun HINGHAM 781/740-4796 Please contact me about gifts by will or naming The Trustees a activities. Ski rentals can be arranged. Learn to identify ornamental trees. beneficiary of IRA or retirement funds. Members: FREE. Nonmembers: adult Please pre-register. Members: FREE. $9, child $2. Nonmembers: $4.50. I have included The Trustees in my estate plan and wish to

join The Semper Virens Society in recognition of my planned gift. Tuesday through Thursday, February Saturdays, January 17 and 3 1, and

28 I February | 0am 1 1 I 7, 1 8, and 9 | 9am- 2noon (Bad weather cancels, call ahead) Mr. Mrs. FEBRUARY VACATION Ms. Miss

NOTCHVIEW Middle Initial NATURE PROGRAM First Last 6-10* RACE SERIES FORAGES 413/684-0148 NOTCHVIEW, WINDSOR Address WEIR RIVER FARM AND WHITNEY AND 1 0 km. Freestyle races. A group of low THAYER WOODS. HINGHAM 781/740-4796 key races open to all. Members: FREE. exploration, Through games, and City / Town State Zip Code Nonmembers: adult $9, child $2. crafts, kids will love learning about

survival, wildlife tracking, winter and February 8 ( Sunday, | TimeTBA ) animal adaptations. Please pre-register. Day telephone E-mail Members: $60. Nonmembers: $75. BANKNORTH EASTERN CUP RACE Please complete and return this form to: Saturday, February 21 9-1 Iam | NOTCHVIEW, WINDSOR 413/684-0148 Sarah Carothers, Director of Planned Giving

1 of Reservations GEOLOGY JAUNT The second year in a row that this 5/ The Trustees SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS km. classical race is at Notchview. Check 572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915-1530 for details and BIORESERVE, FALL RIVER S08/679-2I 15 www.NENSA.net 978/524-1876 [email protected] Learn how geologic forces have impacted registration information. Sponsored by www.thetrustees.org/pg.cfm

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OUT & ABOUT Get ° n theTraN and ski!

Time to think snow the snow with your pet. Trails are groomed with a state-of-the-art

already? It is for Jim Pisten Bully groomer, and 2 trailside shelters welcome tired skiers

Caffrey, Superintendent along their routes. The Budd Visitor Center features a waxing

of Notchview, home of area, a new masonry heater for warming cold skiers, hot

the Trustees' cross- chocolate, and a great view of the property.

country skiing facility in Notchview now has its own website too—www.notchview.org Windsor, Massachusetts. —where you can check conditions, see upcoming events and

Notchview opens for happenings at Notchview, find directions, and download a trail

cross-country skiing on map! You can also always check ski conditions by calling

December 6, and Jim is 413/684-0148. Members ski and snowshoe for free!

hoping for a repeat of

| last year's fantastic HOW TO GET THERE © snowfall and a busy From the intersection of Route 8A

season of skiing. and 9 in Windsor Center, take Route 9

"Windsor gets 45 more inches of snowfall on average than east and follow for I mile to entrance

surrounding towns each winter, which means if there's snow, and parking 1 00 cars; regularly plowed) NOTCHVIEW (

we're getting it, especially late in the season." WINDSOR on left.

Notchview's over 3,100 acres offer 35 km of groomed and

backcountry cross-country ski trails through woods and open

fields. Most trails are single-track for classical skiing, but nearly

4 km are groomed for skate skiing, and there's also a multi-use

area featuring 2 km of groomed trails as a "dog-loop" for fun in

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