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Land Trust’s Meeting Celebrates an Exceptional Year

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2018 Greenwich Land Trust Board of Directors.

On Nov. 29, Greenwich Land Trust (GLT) held its annual meeting at the Round Hill Club. More than 150 GLT members and guests were greeted by a roaring fire on the hearth and glittering holiday décor in the living room.

After a welcome by Board President, Matt Bostock, retiring board members were thanked for their tireless work in support of the Land Trust’s mission, to protect, conserve and steward open space. Also, new Board Members – Elise Hillman Green, Anita Keefe, and Erin Spiess Chang – were welcomed.

Will Kies, Executive Director shared highlights of the past year, including the acquisition of 10.5 acres, resulting in a total of 759 acres of open space forever protected in the stewardship of the Land Trust. Other bright spots were providing summer jobs for 14 high school students; donating 650 pounds of fresh garden produce to Neighbor to Neighbor; and hosting our friends from Abilis who provided 550 service hours at the Mueller Preserve.

Looking toward next year, Steve Conaway, PhD, Conservation & Outreach Director shared the goals and objectives of the Seed to Seed Initiative, which encompasses propagation, education and conversation.

Guests also enjoyed hearing from speaker Michael Hagen, New York Botanical Garden’s `Curator of the Rock Garden and Native Plant Garden about native plants and their importance in maintaining natural habitats. The meeting concluded with guests gathering in the grill room for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

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