Prospect Land Trust
BEST WISHES AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
As the New Year begins, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. Part of our thoughts most often will include family and in a broader sense our community at large. Our thoughts also include New Year resolutions with all the promises of making our lives better – both for ourselves and those around us. As a land trust, we too must reflect on our mission that seeks to make our community better. Simply stated, we wish to acquire, maintain, and manage property in the Town of Prospect so that wetlands and watercourses, farmlands, woodlands, and other significant lands can be preserved in their present state, thereby protecting them for their scenic, natural, and historical value, and for educational and recreational benefits for present residents and for all future generations. We are still committed to this end.
Highlights of 2008
We wish to thank Michael Bohuski of Boy Scout Troop 258 for his Eagle Scout Project that involved making several improvements to the College Farms hiking trail located on Yales Farms Lane and Miss Tina Berry, Girl Scout, for her Gold Award Project which she developed our newest trail on PLT’s Summit Heights Property. “Tina’s Trail” is located on Rosemary Road.
The Town of Prospect purchased its first parcel of land to protect as Open Space for future generations. The Nettleton property consists of 4.7 acres and is located off of Rt.42 in the Mount Sanford State Forest. The PLT will hold a conservation easement and oversee stewardship of the parcel.
Prospect Land Trust has been working towards two new possible acquisitions of Open Space. The first parcel is located off of Cook Rd. and the second parcel that is being proposed as an Open Space offering is at 99 Union City Road. Both properties would be gained through conveyances and need the Planning and Zoning Commissions approval.
Ann Stein PLT member continues to work with the Prospect Open Space Planning sub-committee of the Conservation Commission. The groups goal is to present the town with a formal Open Space Plan.
Much of the work that is being done by the Prospect Land Trust has been behind the scenes, but it is our goal for the upcoming year to provide more family friendly opportunities throughout 2009. Keep a look out for future articles in the Prospect Pages that will keep you abreast of upcoming events.
New Time: Meetings to be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in the Community Room of the Prospect Public Library.
In closing, I would like to say that the Prospect Land Trust is a 501c3 non-profit organization, operated entirely by volunteers. We are incorporated at he state level, hold federal nonprofit status, and receive no funds from the town. With your continued support we will be able to provide areas of open space that help maintain the quality of life for every citizen of our community. Contact info: 203-758-3646 Lisa
BEST WISHES AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
As the New Year begins, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. Part of our thoughts most often will include family and in a broader sense our community at large. Our thoughts also include New Year resolutions with all the promises of making our lives better – both for ourselves and those around us. As a land trust, we too must reflect on our mission that seeks to make our community better. Simply stated, we wish to acquire, maintain, and manage property in the Town of Prospect so that wetlands and watercourses, farmlands, woodlands, and other significant lands can be preserved in their present state, thereby protecting them for their scenic, natural, and historical value, and for educational and recreational benefits for present residents and for all future generations. We are still committed to this end.
Highlights of 2008
We wish to thank Michael Bohuski of Boy Scout Troop 258 for his Eagle Scout Project that involved making several improvements to the College Farms hiking trail located on Yales Farms Lane and Miss Tina Berry, Girl Scout, for her Gold Award Project which she developed our newest trail on PLT’s Summit Heights Property. “Tina’s Trail” is located on Rosemary Road.
The Town of Prospect purchased its first parcel of land to protect as Open Space for future generations. The Nettleton property consists of 4.7 acres and is located off of Rt.42 in the Mount Sanford State Forest. The PLT will hold a conservation easement and oversee stewardship of the parcel.
Prospect Land Trust has been working towards two new possible acquisitions of Open Space. The first parcel is located off of Cook Rd. and the second parcel that is being proposed as an Open Space offering is at 99 Union City Road. Both properties would be gained through conveyances and need the Planning and Zoning Commissions approval.
Ann Stein PLT member continues to work with the Prospect Open Space Planning sub-committee of the Conservation Commission. The groups goal is to present the town with a formal Open Space Plan.
Much of the work that is being done by the Prospect Land Trust has been behind the scenes, but it is our goal for the upcoming year to provide more family friendly opportunities throughout 2009. Keep a look out for future articles in the Prospect Pages that will keep you abreast of upcoming events.
New Time: Meetings to be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in the Community Room of the Prospect Public Library.
In closing, I would like to say that the Prospect Land Trust is a 501c3 non-profit organization, operated entirely by volunteers. We are incorporated at he state level, hold federal nonprofit status, and receive no funds from the town. With your continued support we will be able to provide areas of open space that help maintain the quality of life for every citizen of our community. Contact info: 203-758-3646 Lisa
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