Welcome to Nature Fix Fridays!
Kennebunk Land Trust brings the flora, fauna, and beauty of our preserves right to your inbox.
Check out upcoming events and activities!
We'll see you on the trail.
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Friends,
The end of the year is always a time for reflection on what has transpired, and to be thoughtful about what is to come. My year has consisted of learning about this incredible organization, and the past 50 years of people and work who have made KLT what it is today. I am so energized for the year to come and what we can accomplish!
I am so grateful for the members and community that support our conservation work and programs all year long. We have a network of over 1,000 members, givers, board members and committee volunteers, are fortunate to have awesome local partners like Kennebunk Free Library, Go Kennebunk's Chamber of Commerce, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and Arundel Conservation Trust, the Town of Kennebunk, Planeteers of Southern Maine, and many more!
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KLT is proud to have support from groups such as the Sewall Foundation, Kennebunk Savings Bank, HM Payson, the Mrs. James Sage Coburn Fund, Corning Foundation, and many other generous donors. Our work would not be possible without this support and we have much gratitude for your dedication to land protection and stewardship.
This is our final newsletter for 2022. Thank you to everyone in the KLT community for a wonderful year. Let's all make 2023 resolutions for more trail walks, nature exploration, and outdoor fun!
Be well,
Sandy Gilbreath
Executive Director
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Want to get more involved with KLT in 2023?
Contact us here to let us know what kind of volunteering you'd like to do, such as Acquisition, Development or Stewardship committees, board appointments, and other volunteer opportunities!
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Please note: Kennebunk Land Trust offices will be closed Friday December 23, Monday December 26, and Friday December 30, and Monday January 2 in observance of the holidays.
Please have a safe and happy holiday season.
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The Town of Kennebunk's Tree Committee advises to not use the Asiatic bittersweet plant in holiday decorating. The plant grows a vine that wraps around existing plants and is an "extremely aggressive and damaging invader of both wild areas and maintained landscapes (see link to article.)"
In short, berries from the bittersweet plant found in decorations can release seeds into the wild, propagating this vine which results in killing existing plants. If you haven't been to our Oxbow Preserve, check out the vines and the damage that can result from this very-hard-to-manage vine.
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Join us for a nature walk!
The First Saturday Walk Series with Linda Littlefield Grenfell will continue into 2023! Join in and share her naturalist view of the area's woods and waters.
The next walk is January 7, 2023, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. The walk will be at Alewive Woods Preserve, and theme is appropriately "New Beginnings."
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Gift memberships are here!
Do good with your gifts!
Show your loved ones what you care about with Kennebunk Land Trust
Gift Memberships!
These packages include a range of goodies to welcome a new member and share with them all we have to offer. If you're looking for a special and unique gift that does some good, give your loved one a Kennebunk Land Trust
Gift Membership today.
You can give the package yourself, or have it mailed directly to the recipient. Visit our Shop KLT Page for more information and purchase yours today!
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Beanies are back!
We have restocked our safety orange beanies.
These are fleece-lined to keep you warm, and embroidered with the Kennebunk Land Trust logo to show your support.
Follow the link to purchase hats here while they are still available.
Insider tip: Find hats stocked all winter long at at Kennebunk Outfitters!
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Bring Nature Home!
Writing the Land: Maine
This anthology of poems and photography showcases many land trusts throughout Maine.
Poems for Kennebunk Land Trust were written by Cynthia Lozier and inspired by
Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary.
Photos of our preserves are from local residents.
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Listen and see the inspiration
Poet Cynthia Lozier recorded a reading of one of her poems from the book.
Link above!
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For 50 years and counting,
Kennebunk Land Trust has provided a way to permanently protect and conserve the land that we need and love, ensuring that it will be there for today and tomorrow.
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Hello Sarah,
Kennebunk Land Trust has hit a milestone - we are rounding out our 50th year! This is a special achievement that reflects years of community support. Thank you for getting us here!
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Your support is incredibly important to achieving our mission. Thank you for you commitment to protecting our natural world — water, wildlife and open space — for all people, forever.
But we can't do it alone.
As our 50th year comes to a close, we want to ask you, “Would you make a gift above and beyond your regular annual donation?” This year-end opportunity to support us comes at a crucial time as we are poised to grow and continue protecting the land and water.
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When we conserve land, not only are we permanently protecting it for today and for future generations, we are also saving critical habitats for plants and animals, making progress to address climate change, and providing greater access to clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, and natural areas.
Your donation celebrates KLT’s history and solidifies your role in trailblazing through the next 50 years!
Thank you for your continued support,
Kennebunk Land Trust
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As we close out our 50th anniversary celebrations, we want to thank everyone for a wonderful year!
Happy holidays to this community who supports us all year long.
Warm wishes for the new year!
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Fundraise for KLT with CLYNK!
You can donate your returnable cans and bottles to support KLT via Clynk at your local Hannaford store.
Pick up CLYNK bags at our 6 Brown Street office, or at any KLT event.
You can also donate directly via your existing account by clicking DONATE and choosing KLT.
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