Athens LandLand forTrust Conservation & Community 685 N. Pope Street • Athens, Georgia 30601 www.athenslandtrust.org 706.613.0122 Newsletter Fall/Winter 2019 • Volume 23 • Issue 2 West Broad Keeps Rising: Sustainable Solutions for Neighborhood Revitalization In late 2018, ALT partnered with West Broad neighborhood residents and the Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Sustainability Office to receive a grant from the Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund. This grant, a partnership between the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network and The Kendeda Fund, supports communities working to equitably implement sustainable energy and water initiatives. Resident-identified priorities include measures to reduce home water and energy usage, as well as hazardous tree removal and improvements to neighborhood tree canopy. An advisory board of resident leaders is working with project staff to plan and implement solutions with life-changing outcomes already happening. An early success occurred when a utility audit identified a home using nearly 900 gallons of water a day; the low- income homeowner struggled to pay extremely high bills for largely wasted resources. Grant funds made it possible to make the repairs and water usage dropped to 60 gallons a day -- well below the national average for a single-person household. The grant is also supporting the dedication of local resources to the neighborhood’s relatively neglected tree canopy, which has made homes vulnerable to damage, especially in the case of extreme weather phenomena. Working with the ACC Community Forester and New Urban Forestry, we have done a tree health analysis to prioritize removal of hazardous limbs and trees.

In addition to environmental solutions, the West Broad Advisory Board is working with ALT to mobilize residents in prioritizing and implementing $4 million in T-SPLOST (Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds allocated to neighborhood infrastructure improvements. Recent conversations have focused on developing a plan for a roundabout that addresses traffic issues while supporting neighborhood safety and walkability. The sustainability initiatives are being undertaken in hand with ALT’s neighborhood revitalization and home repair efforts through the Young Urban Builders (YUB) program, which was begun in 2018 with an initial investment from The Kendeda Fund and Athens-Clarke County. (Read about the YUB's recent work on page 5). In late October, staff from The Kendeda Fund held their annual retreat in Athens and had the opportunity to hear more about these initiatives, tour a home undergoing an energy audit through the program, and meet members of both the advisory board and the YUB program. With ongoing input from residents, we will continue our work through this grant to meet a spectrum of community and environmental needs.

A crew with New Urban Forestry removes vines and debris in preparation for removal of hazardous trees and limbs on a West Broad homeowner’s property. Athens Land Trust Board of Directors Upcoming Events and Announcements President • Sarah Yates Sutherland Vice President • Eric Orbock Secretary • Willa Fambrough Treasurer • Nancy Stangle Darren Ash Charley Hill Gloria Bizzle Dan Lorentz Beth Gavrilles Michael Thurmond Pearl Hall Our Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the ALT office; meetings are open to the public. Staff Executive Director • Heather Benham Assistant Director • Monica Magee Director of Operations • Lorinda Crane Conservation Director • Krisztian Varsa Conservation Coordinator • Dyan Holt Conservation Specialist • Carly Evans Farmer Outreach Coordinator • Mallory O'Steen Farmer Outreach Specialist • Sherman Green Community Garden Network Coordinator • Julian Green Look out for the announcement of a new location for Farm Business Specialist • Rita O'Brien the West Broad Farmers Market and Garden in 2020! Farmer Outreach Technical Advisor • Paul Sorah Housing Director • Clo Barnett 12th Annual Harvest Moon Dinner a Success in Spite of Showers! Affordable Housing Operations Specialist • David Ellsworth-Keller Since 2008, ALT partners, supporters, and guests have gathered each Director of Credit & Financial Growth • Yyokkia fall for the Harvest Moon Dinner -- an outdoor autumn farm to table Lawson meal under the full moon -- to raise funds to support ALT’s mission VISTA Outreach Coordinator for Credit & Financial and work in the community. Thunderstorms in the forecast for this Growth • Jessica Brooks year’s dinner prevented guests from gathering at ALT’s Williams Farm, Business Coach • Brian Allen Neighborhood Sustainability Project Manager • marking the first time the dinner was held indoors. Thanks to restaurant Tawana Smith Mattox partners LRG Provisions and Last Resort Grill, the event was relocated Development Director • Tai Sherman to Wall & Broad, an inviting event space overlooking downtown Athens. Development Coordinator • Erin O’Brien We are truly grateful to our generous event sponsors (listed on page Community Engagement Specialist • Nikema 11), as well as all who attended. Your donations will ensure ALT can Stovall continue to build stronger, healthier, more sustainable communities. VISTA Development Assistant • Louise Platter Our thanks go as well to a VISTA PR Coordinator • Ashley Thompson Interim Community Agriculture Director • Cameron great group of hardworking Teeter volunteers, including students Young Urban Builders Program Coordinator • from the Oconee County Fernakey Brown Middle School Beta Club (read West Broad Market Manager • Sherrie Anderson more about our community of Williams Farm Manager • Seth Nivens volunteers on page 8). Assistant Farm Managers • John Anderson, Darious Newsome , & Deijhon Yearby VISTA Volunteer Coordinator • Morgan Watson Athens Land Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Program Specialist • Hannah Johnson whose mission is to conserve, empower and sustain Project Oversight • George Wright communities through responsible and visionary land use.

2 • Athens Land Trust Newsletter • Fall/Winter 2019 Athens Land Trust A New Chapter for West Broad Rising In October, ALT Executive Director Heather Benham and Board Member Willa Fambrough joined representatives from communities across the country who are working with The Kresge Foundation’s FreshLo initiative to preserve their neighborhoods, celebrate local culture, bolster healthy food access, and deliver transformative economic opportunities. Through FreshLo, ALT has worked with West Broad neighborhood residents and stakeholders to implement FreshLo grantees gather at the program's annual convening in New Orleans, LA strategies that address aspirations long in October 2019. voiced by this community: food-based and other economic opportunities, culturally relevant development, and preservation of cultural and historic landmarks and institutions. From this work, we have shaped plans for the coming West Broad Community Campus, which will include the brand new location of the West Broad Garden and Farmers Market, a commercial kitchen to support food-based entrepreneurs, and infrastructure and resources for an array of youth and community programs. West Broad Rising is the name that has been embraced by the community members behind this grassroots movement, and it is the spirit with which we work in step with them to realize their vision. ALT was originally awarded a FreshLo grant in June 2016, and has received an additional three years of support through this program, which has given us the resources to support growing leadership roles for community members in this work. Stay tuned — big things are coming as West Broad keeps rising!

New Communities: Celebrating 50 Years of Community Land Trusts In early October, we travelled to Albany, Georgia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of New Communities, Inc. Widely recognized as the first Community Land Trust (CLT), New Communities was founded in 1969 on 5,735 acres in Lee County, Georgia to provide a safe haven for black farmers. Along with founders and civil rights icons Charles and Shirley Sherrod, New Communities families farmed over 1,800 acres and operated a farmers market on site. The vision was to become fully self-sufficient with plans for collective housing. A severe drought in the mid-80s, coupled with a discriminatory denial of USDA farm loan funds, led to foreclosure and loss of the land. After a decade-long class action lawsuit, New Communities was granted restitution and now operates as an institute addressing contemporary African American land loss, environmental, economic, food, and social justice. ALT Board Member Willa Fambrough and Executive Director Heather Benham joined Shirley Sherrod for a panel discussion, and the convening was also marked by a keynote address by Ambassador Andrew Young. The event made palpable the gravity of effort by the Sherrods and many others who came before us, and inspires us to continue the work of applying the CLT model

A banner recognizing the New Communities legacy on view to promote community-led development and permanently during the anniversary celebration. affordable homeownership.

Fall/Winter 2019 • 3 Athens Land Trust Homeownership Creates Stronger Neighborhoods

ALT’s recent construction of single family homes We are grateful for our local partners who lent their are adding to the affordable homeownership expertise to our recent homebuyer education classes: opportunities in the West Broad neighborhood, Mike Paulk - Brand Manager where many low-income residents are trapped in Jolanda Rickett - Keller Williams Realty the cycle of life-long renting. The neighborhood Mitchell Amato - O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorney At Law is also increasingly touched by the forces of gentrification, as residents are edged out of their Shelly ElFil - SAT Lending homes by disrepair and potential developers hoping Debora O’Neal - Keller Williams Realty to turn single family homes into student rental units Dexter Haynes -Signature Real Estate of Athens (learn more about how ALT’s Young Urban Builders Wanda Simmons - Regions Bank program is addressing this problem on page 5). Yasmine Payne - BHHS Blanton Properties Each home built by ALT is permanently affordable Anne Carter - Law Office of Anne D. Carter, LLC through the Community Land Trust model, so there Nedra McKinley - Greater Athens Properties is a growing, permanent stock of affordable housing Sabrina Johnson - SJ Accounting Services for low-to-moderate income families in this historic Alec Hodson - Quarterman, Hodson & Associates, P.C. neighborhood. We recently completed construction Denise & Warren Alcorn - TruLoan Mortgage on three new EarthCraft-certified homes in the West Yoshalyn Rowland-Neal - Greater Athens Properties Broad neighborhood. These homes are sustainably Melissa McCall - Living Down South Realty built, energy efficient, healthier and more cost effective to maintain. On August 1st, we celebrated Tiffani Sisk & Leann Smith - Pinnacle Bank the completion of two homes on Henderson Amber Deutsch - American Pest Control Extension with an Open House, with Mayor Kelly Girtz Margarita Sanchez - Wells Fargo and Commissioners Patrick Davenport, Tim Denson, Latawsha Little-Hill - Little-Hill Law Firm and Mike Hamby in attendance. A third recently Stacy Culpepper - American Family Insurance completed West Broad home is a four-bedroom, Mitzi Samano & Kelly Walton - translation services helping to meet the growing demand for larger family homes. Each home ALT builds will be sold to a low-to- moderate income first time homebuyer, will always be owner-occupied, and will preserve affordability in our community. We were very excited to spend a recent busy Wednesday in October at back-to-back closings. Congratulations to our new homeowners!

ALT board and staff join ACC Housing and Community Development representatives Chadsity Young (1) and Marqueta Swain (r) as ACC Commissioner Tim Denson and ALT Board Member Willa Fambrough cut the ribbon at a newly completed home.

Funding is made available for these affordable housing projects by Athens-Clarke County Department of Housing and Community Development HOME and CDBG Programs of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Participants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, disability, familial status, or national origin.

4 • Athens Land Trust Newsletter • Fall/Winter 2019 Athens Land Trust Young Urban Builders: Building Skills, Building Community The Young Urban Builders (YUB) program takes a multipronged approach to meeting community needs, tackling youth unemployment by training young people in the construction trade, while preserving the fabric of the West Broad neighborhood by providing essential repairs to aging homes. The YUB had a busy and productive summer, completing two emergency home repairs in August, as well as a number of smaller repairs. Each project gives the youth a chance to learn new skill sets, such as installing stairs and handrails, pouring concrete, and exterior painting. Each project also means that a low-income homeowner can continue to stay in his or her home, and YUB participants Jacori Brooks (l) and Diaz Thomas (r) work with YUB experience safer, more secure living conditions. Coordinator Fernakey Brown to measure a board for a home repair project. These repairs support the preservation of the West Broad neighborhood as low-income homeowners no longer face the pressure to sell or abandon their homes as they fall into disrepair. As part of our partnership with the ACC Sustainability Office, the YUB learned how to install low-flow shower heads, and helped complete pre-inspections for neighborhood-wide energy audits (see the cover story for more on the West Broad Sustainability Project). They began work with local builder the Imery Group in early October to conduct these audits. The audits will inform future projects and repairs to make homes more energy efficient and to lower utility costs for homeowners.

Women Who Care Give Big to the Young Urban Builders A group of Athens-area women who are committed to making meaningful, direct, local impact through their giving, has chosen the Young Urban Builders program for its most recent donation. Each member of the local chapter of 100+ Women Who Care (100+ WWC) pledges to give $100 to an Athens nonprofit chosen at its quarterly meetings. Organizations are nominated to present, and members vote for the recipient of the collective donations. Athens Land Trust was honored to be nominated to present the YUB program at the group’s September meeting, and we are so grateful to 100+ WWC for selecting our program for funding. Thanks to the generous spirit and commitment to community shown by 100+ WWC, we Sherry Clouser (l) and Mary O'Toole (r) with 100+ Women Who are able to bring additional resources to the program, Care: Athens present the group’s third quarter donation to providing critical repairs for a low-income homeowner ALT Executive Director Heather Benham and YUB Coordinator Fernakey Brown. whose residence would otherwise be unliveable. Fall/Winter 2019 • 5 Athens Land Trust Protecting Georgia's Farmland and Forests Athens Land Trust closed on the Elm Hill conservation easement in August, protecting 270 acres of a family farm with a working forest in Washington County, Georgia. This beautiful property has been owned by the same family since the middle of the 19th century, and it is still used by the family for recreation. More than 210 acres of the property is managed for timber. Additionally, almost 10 acres of wetlands, and 46 acres of natural hardwood forest with important, priority habitats such as Bottomland Hardwood Forests and Canebrakes are protected by the conservation easement. The 1.4 miles of Blue Line Streams on the property, which run along the property’s southeastern boundary, are tributaries to Sun Hill Creek. Protecting the land for silviculture also preserves its important prime and statewide agricultural soils. Athens Land Trust worked closely with the family to craft the easement document, and we are so happy that we have helped them achieve their conservation goals and protect this historic family property! Elm Hill Easement in Washington County, Georgia

Partners Support Local Conservation Efforts and Youth Development In September, ALT received an award from the Five Star Grant partnership of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), Georgia Power, and Southern Company who supported our Young Conservation Stewards (YCS) program. Their support created a partnership in Athens resulting in the removal of 27 acres of invasive plants, youth learning outdoor skills and conservation career development, and improving our public open spaces for people and wildlife. This summer a cohort of six committed YCS youth learned about conservation, team building, public speaking, and resume building, all while tackling invasive species on Athens-Clarke County public lands. The YCS spent the majority of the summer removing invasive exotics at the Beech Haven property, a 100+ acre public preserve along the Middle Oconee River. Working with project staff and conservation professionals, the youth were able to cover 16.2 acres of the property by the end of the summer session. The youth gained hands-on and classroom- based education in invasive plant management, conservation methods, and conservation-focused careers from experts including YCS mentor Gary Crider, who also worked with last summer’s cohort. These lessons helped the YCS gain Top: ALT Conservation Director Krisztian Varsa (second from technical skills and experience for future conservation-based left) accepts an award from NFWF, Georgia Power, and Southern Company representatives. careers. The YCS also honed their public speaking skills by Bottom: The YCS crew gathers at the Beech Haven property. sharing information about their program and activities at an outreach booth at the West Broad Farmers Market. Thanks to our YCS project partners for contributing to these successes; we share this award with all of you: ACC Sustainability Office, Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, Great Promise Partnership, and Oconee Rivers Audubon Society. 6 • Athens Land Trust Newsletter • Fall/Winter 2019 Athens Land Trust Farmer Network Brings Growers and Producers Together Over the last few months, ALT's Farmer Network has hosted several farm tours and workshops to share knowledge and resources among new, beginning, and small farmers in Northeast Georgia. Hearts of Harvest, a family farm based in Arnoldsville, shared the benefits of Certified Naturally Grown, a grassroots alternative that follows the same strict criteria set by the USDA to certify organic farms, but is more affordable for small farmers. Buffalo Creek Berry Farm in Oglethorpe County hosted participants at a pick-your-own berries event and discussion on the many uses for fresh, frozen, processed, and preserved berries. ALT’s Williams Attendees of the October Farmer Network meeting tour the Farm demonstrated its new germination chamber that Pastures of Rose Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. will bring increased capacity for seedling production each season. ALT also hosted Robert Tyson, Chief of the USDA Farm Loan Program, who spoke on how to obtain microloans for farm businesses. The October meeting was held at the Pastures of Rose Creek, where attendees learned about sustainable grazing practices and toured their egg mobile and pottery studio. As fall wound down, we completed a six-week Grow Your Farm Business course in partnership with the Georgia Farmers Market Association. Topics included marketing, bookkeeping, food safety certification, Certified Naturally Grown, and the basics of growing food for market. These activities will give new and beginning farmers new tools and resources for an even more productive growing season next spring. Youth Learn and Grow through Rooting for Community The annual Rooting for Community Camp took place this June, teaching campers aged 8-12 about community and sustainability through nature-based experiences. At the West Broad Garden, campers helped to tend the garden and deliver produce to neighborhood residents. In addition to taking field trips to sites including UGArden, Sandy Creek Nature Center, and Sweet Olive Farm, campers worked with the Young Urban Builders program to make a bench for a local community garden. From practical skills to fellowship, to physical activity and reflection, Rooting for Community gives youth an array of opportunities for growth. Thanks to a grant from the Luther and Susie Harrison Campers visit the carnivorous plants room at the UGA Foundation, ALT provided scholarships to all eligible families. Horticulture Department’s Riverbend Greenhouse Complex during one of the camp’s field trips. Angel Tree Partnership Makes Families' Holidays Brighter This fall, ALT partnered with the Salvation Army on their Angel Tree program, which provides gifts of new clothes and toys to hundreds of low-income Athens-area families who might otherwise miss out on this cherished holiday tradition. Through our Credit and Financial Growth program, families registering for the Angel Tree Program took a financial literacy and budgeting course to give them tools to increase their financial stability and knowledge base. In all, ALT provided nearly 200 client services through this partnership. ALT has worked with the Salvation Army for several years as a part of the Athens Community Garden Network, and we are proud to expand this partnership to brighten the holiday season for local families. Fall/Winter 2019 • 7 Athens Land Trust Three Cheers for our Interns and Volunteers Our volunteer ranks continue to grow! This past summer and fall, we have welcomed volunteers of all ages to support our Community Garden and Conservation programs. Special thanks go to Teens in Action for their day of service at the West Broad Garden; UGA Masters of Public Administration students for once again holding their Socialization and Service Day at Williams Farm; and participants in the UGA Dawg Day of Service who supported ALT at three service sites: the West Broad Garden, Williams Farm, and Beech Haven. With the help of these volunteers, we have been able to tackle invasive plant species on public lands and enhance and improve our urban gardens that are increasing local access to fresh produce.

We are also grateful to our recent interns who have provided invaluable programmatic support this summer and fall. Claire Earnest did community outreach for the West Broad Farmers Market, as Students participating in the Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s well as participated in planning and organizing largest annual day of community service, gather at the West our 2019 Rooting for Community Camp (see page Broad Garden in August 2019. 7). Andy Kate McCannon was our marketing intern,

creating marketing plans for various Community Agriculture initiatives, as well as social media calendars and promotional graphics. Elizabeth Johnson and April McCoy helped with daily gardening tasks at the West Broad Garden and helped staff the Athens Land Trust produce stand at the West Broad Farmers Market. Natalie Hooten is also helping to run the produce stand, in addition to harvesting produce and tending the West Broad chicken flock. Caroline Long is working with the Community Garden Network by evaluating existing gardens and strategizing ways to make the gardens more sustainable. Thanks to Spencer Brown who began working as a farm business program intern this summer, and is continuing to work with the program this fall. Finally, Morgan Watson was a Community Agriculture intern until this summer, when she joined the ALT team as the Americorps VISTA Volunteer Coordinator.

The mural at the West Broad Garden at the historic West Broad School.

8 • Athens Land Trust Newsletter • Fall/Winter 2019 Athens Land Trust For 25 years, you have helped Athens Land Trust to conserve, empower and sustain communities through responsible and visionary land use. Because of our members and donors we have: • Made homeownership a reality for 50 low to moderate income familes. • Provided an avenue to entrepreneurship to 150 low to moderate income small business owners through the West Broad Farmers Market. • Provided over 250 youth with paid employment, job readiness skills, personal development, and leadership training through the Young Urban Farmers, Young Urban Builders, and Young Conservation Stewards programs. • Conserved nearly 17,300 acres of farmland, forests, wetlands, and more across 36 Georgia counties to protect our air, water, and food supply.

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Fall/Winter 2019 • 9 Athens Land Trust Thank you to our partners, members and donors! SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS Oconee Rivers Greenway C.E. Greene and Jeanne June Ball AND PARTNERS Commission Barsanti Kevin Barnes and Sara Athens-Clarke County Oconee Rivers Audubon Charley and Julie Hill Beresford Athens Area Black History Society Tom and Jane Keene Gary and Joan Bertsch Committee Oconee State Bank Davis and Gena Knox Claire Bolton Athens Area Community Oconee Street United Erika C. Lewis Jeffrey Boring and Emily Foundation Methodist Church Dan Lorentz and Lori Patterson Athens Housing Authority Riverview Foundation Ringhand Tripp Bridges Bank of America The Salvation Army Valrie S. McIntyre Susan Brown Clarke County School Southeast Sustainability Joseph Miller Robert and Elizabeth Brutz District Directors Network Jessica and Eric Orbock Clay Bryant Clarke County Sheriff's Southface Energy Institute Nancy Carter Office DARE Unit St. Mary's Health Care GROVE $500 + Lindsey Cavin Clarke County Cooperative System Cheriece Boyd Maggie Davis Extension Synovus Gail Cowie Mary Deaton Corporation for National & Terrapin Beer Co. Willa Fambrough Sharyn and Joe Dickerson Community Serivce Terrell Family Foundation Charlie Gloudenis Mack and Julie Duncan Daily Groceries Turner Family Foundation Lindsay Lammers Del and Ann Dunn Enterprise Community University of Georgia Tommy and Brenda Parrish Kara Dyckman Partners US Department of Tom and Lori Scott Sheriff Ira Edwards Environmental Protection Agriculture Nancy Stangle Ben and Sarah Ehlers Agency Wells Fargo Housing Deborah Weiler and Loren Katherine Ehrlich Eversheds Sutherland Foundation Hunt Tony Eubanks First American Bank & Trust Wholesome Wave Georgia Byron and Mary Freeman Fortson, Bentley & Griffin WXAG the Light OAK $250 + Dave and Anne Gunton Frances Wood Wilson 100+ Women Who Care Lewis and JoBeth Allen Carla and David Hadden Foundation Athens­ Michael and Nancy Amato Pearl Hall Friendship Christian Church Wilson and Sarah Barmeyer Jill Helme Georgia Department of LEGACY SOCIETY Richard Boone Peggy Herrman Community Affairs Anonymous Pete and Lorinda Crane Rebecca and Charles Horne Georgia Farmers Market Anonymous O.C. and Manita Dean Helen Hosti Association Evelyn and Frank Gordy Dan and Liese DerVartanian Cecil and Sandra Hudson Great Promise Partnership Delmar and Marian Finco Daniel and Beverly King Grounded Solutions STEWARD $2,500 + Jennifer Gaver Tawny and Scott King Network Anonymous Teri Hamlin Paul and Carol Kurtz Luther and Susie Harrison Darren and Kathryn Ash Kimberly Klonowski Yyokkia Lawson Foundation Kate Blane and Dan Everett April Lowenthal Suzanne and David Lindsay James E. and Betty J. Huffer Bertis and Katherine Downs Ray and Nancy MacNair Carole Ludwig Foundation Jared Harper and Elena Maureen O'Brien and George William Mason Imery Group Brown Wright Katha Massey Keep Athens-Clarke County The Estate of Warren and Calie Pendergrast and Lara Mathes Beautiful JoAnn Kerbs Dennis Creech Mary Pat and Bri Matheson The Kendeda Fund Gray Reilly and Molly Ben Pridgen Reid McCallister and Mary The Kresge Foundation Canfield Robby and Laura Roberts Porter Last Resort Grill/ LRG Sarah and David Sutherland Chris Slay Christian McDaniel Provisions Mary and Laurence O'Toole Christy Terrell Vitina McKinney Mary Reynolds Babcock Pete and Cynthia Turner Dan Miller Foundation FOREST $1,000 + Krisztian and Jessica Varsa Phyllis and Don Nelson The National Naomi and Wahab AlHaroun William Whitman and Paula Martha and Brian Orland National Fish and Wildlife Jared Bybee and Mehrsa Schwanenflugel Sonya Phillips Foundation Baradaran Kristen Williams Pat and Neal Priest Natural Resources Travis and Susie Burch Walter Reeves Conservation Service Derrell and Martha Clark SEEDLING $100 + Dean and Kathleen J. Rojek New Urban Forestry Dan and Sally Coenen Leslie and Mark Allen Mary Rolinson Newton Federal Bank Beth Gavrilles and Philip Rachel Allen Amy and Rick Rosemond Juras Charles J. Apostolik Andrew and Emily Saunders

10 • Athens Land Trust Newsletter • Fall/Winter 2019 Athens Land Trust Thank you to our partners, members and donors!

Karl and Debbie Schab Andrea Dennis Robert Robinson and Collin Smith Qaariy Dorns Sharhonda Johnson Margaret Spalding Diane Elder Paul Shaw Allen and Merry Stovall Harold Faison Ruth Sims Margaret Strahl Barbara Fortson and Aubrey Jeanette Thomas Jackie and Sam Wammock Underwood Ovita Thornton Gene Weeks Sara and Steve Fogle Bruce and Jane Travis Clayton P. Wilcox Kirrena Gallagher Marilyn Wightman Ed and Sue Wilde Addie Gilham Regie Willis Blaine and Joanie Williams Willie Givens Deb Wright Bill Loughner and Helen Rachel Gobara Jennifer Yearby Wilkes Alex Gural Chris and Tracy Young Kelly Happe ACORN $75 + Katherine Harr INDIVIDUAL $10 + Gloria Bizzle Hannah Hay and Dain Marx Joanna Ain Heather Bray Dyan Holt Jonathan Arogeti Diane Burgoon and Gregory Rosie Hosendove Briana Bivens Ramsey Nirav Ilango Joanne Brass Bricker Daughtry Sara Ivy Al and Heidi Davison Kelli Dwyer Sharon Jefferson Kathleen Falke Mike Hamby Hank Johnson Shaye Gambrell Laurie Hart Elizabeth Jones Kira Hegeman Alice Kinman Lawrence Jones Hope Hilton Ms. Dorothy Kirkley Monika and Michael Clint McCrory and Sue Monica and Michael Magee Kapousouz Custance Jessica and Mark Magnarella Rosetta Kelley Carol Myers Usha Rodriguez James and Nancy Kissane Nelda Parker Ms. Amanda Wallace Nat and Helen Kuykendall Jasmyn Reddicks Eadaoin Walker Nancy Lindbloom Thomas Rodgers Carol Williams Melissa Link Martin Rogers and Amy Patricia and John Maxey Bramblett FAMILY $50 + Angela and Richard Meltzer Daniel Thrash Brittany Adams Nathaniel Mitchell Todd Upchurch Amanda Alford Sanjna Naqvi Kirby Amick Quint and Lori Bork Harvest Moon Sponsors Jim and Ann Anderson Newcomer Bertis and Katherine Downs Gloria and Lesha Bizzle David Newville First American Bank & Trust J. E. Bowden Cambria Nielsen Five Points Bottle Shop Chiquita Briscoe Emanuel Nieves Friends of Boulevard Woods: Denetria Brown Jim and Lane Norton Dan Lorentz & Lori Tim and Karen Brown Walter and Dorothy O'Niell Ringhand We are proud to be a host Tymica Bryant Anthony and Torwanda Joe Miller site for AmeriCorps VISTA Jill Carnes Phillips Tom & Jane Keene service members. Jeannine Collins and John Helen Plymale Naomi & Wahab AlHaroun Workman Susan Podolsky Independent Baking Co. Liz and Michael Conroy Kathy Prescott and Grady Last Resort Grill/ Amanda Cross Thrasher LRG Provisions Robby Cucchiaro Mark and Maggie Reinberger Nabo Realty Kathy Daniel Marquitta Richardson Terrapin Beer Co. Shakeeta Daniel Allyn Rippin Waterman Spring Water Briane Davis Jackie Roberts WUGA

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