Land Trust

South Portland Land Trust will celebrate the opening of its new recreational trail when it holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. to open the new Clark's Pond Extension Trail. The ceremony, which will be held…

SIOUX FALLS, SD (AP) — Two Native American tribes in South Dakota have joined forces to purchase 40 acres…

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Belfast Senior College's fall semester begins Thursday, September 15 with three morning and three afternoon classes which, after a hiatus of more than two years, resume in-person classes at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center. Two of…

The Kawartha Land Trust announced Thursday (September 1) he expanded his land and trust holdings to include a 61-acre woodlot – a parcel known as Pipers' Woods – but he agreed with the two donors of the land to keep their identity and…

Wisconsin features in two "top 12" lists. This is not good news, especially if a person operates or intends to operate a farm. Wisconsin is listed as the 12th state in the nation by total area likely to be converted by…

Several years ago, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner unveiled a…

Published: 08/26/2022 15:29:44 The 41st Mug Race took off from Montague Common on a hot morning. Many runners came back to beat their times, including Shelburne's Dan Smith who shaved more than a minute…

For its former owners, Wyoming's most expensive listing was more than a cash gem."It was our home," Julie…

A constant struggle for recognition and respect Living a Native lifestyle in an urban environment isn't easy, even though roughly three-quarters of all Native Americans now reside off US reservations. About 70%…

SHERIDAN - Wyoming Humanities recently announced that it provided thousands of dollars in Spark grants to…

THE HOUSE at 2358 Post Road in South Kingstown recently sold for $1.66 million. / COURTESY OF MOTT & CHACE SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY SOUTH KINGSTOWN — A mid-century modern home designed by a famous architect…

Learn how to quickly pickle your favorite garden vegetables with KELT at 10am on Saturday, August 27 at LOCAL Garden in Bath. Photo provided by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is hosting a quick pickle lesson at…

New London native Clayton Potter works on the garden behind the house he owns on Prest Street on Wednesday June 29, 2022. Potter is the first landlord with a new Southeastern CT Community Land!-->…

Note: Welcome to the of the union relaunched the Bayside column, Bayside Beat. In the coming weeks, Baysiders will keep us updated on their community's history, current events, and new directions. – Ed. Bayside garage sale Saturday,…

July 29, 2022 – August 5, 2022On 29/07/2022 a CEMETERY DEED 2022R02024 was registered from Helton Cemetery…

Chattanooga city officials want to ensure neighbors of a $79.5 million multi-purpose stadium project in the South Broad district experience revitalization alongside the long-destroyed property where the facility could soon…

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' office is still looking for the right person to lead the city's new Affordable Housing Strike Force, the team he announced during his state address. of the city in April, but it is already preparing to…

By Andrew Westney (August 2, 2022, 9:20 p.m. EDT) - Residents of a Massachusetts town, seeking a quick victory in their challenge to the US Department of the Interior's decision to take land into trust for the Mashpee Wampanoag…

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama assured landowners that iTaukei land ownership is secure. Speaking on Radio Fiji One's Na Noda Paraiminisita, Bainimarama said the property of the landowners remained intact and nothing was or will be…

by Lauryn Bray Teresa Mosqueda's Board Member JumpStart Housing Community Self-Determination Fund promises to allocate 13% of JumpStart's progressive payroll tax to support community-based organizations (CBOs) and their efforts…

For the second year in a row, the Land Trust had an issue of illegal drinking and underage drinking on the beach just south of Ballard's Beach Resort on July 4th. To get to the popular beach, either walk through the Land Trust property…

It's too hot to devote much energy to introducing our weekly assents and disapprovals to the news of the day. So let's skip the formalities and offer this week's version of our sweaty thumbs.(thumbs down) Those of us of a certain age…

Petroglyph artist brings public carvings to Maine There are dozens of birds, and even something from outer space, now etched in rock !-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Mohave County issued the following building permits during the week ending July 15: –Schnuriger, Steve: 615 Border Lane, Mohave Valley; demolish structure unauthorized, return to vacant – Steele…

Overcrowding at Columbia Falls City Hall forced the planning board and zoning commission to postpone a meeting on a 455-unit subdivision on Tuesday.More than 100 people turned up for the meeting, prompting the council to…

Thursday afternoon at the MACo Summer Conference, learn more about the importance of trails in community development and broader connectivity. Long neglected, trail networks are increasingly becoming an integral part of many park systems.…

BELFAST - The agenda for the next Regional School Unit 71 School Council meeting has been set. The meeting will take place on Monday, July 11 at 5 p.m. in the school's music room. Advance registration for the meeting can be completed at:…

Pender County Commissioners will consider signing a lease to protect Abbey Nature Preserve, as developer Mungo Homes has purchased the nearby land for development. (Port City Daily/Amy Passaretti) PENDER COUNTY - Land steeped in…

Rep. Alexander Approves Funding for Trails and Parks Projects in the Jackson Area State Representative Julie Alexander last week approved a plan to provide resources to support three outdoor recreation projects in Jackson County. Funding…

ANCHORING - Bristol Bay is a place defined by salmon. For those of us who live and work in this region of wetlands, rivers and tundra, our lives revolve around this amazing fish. This spring, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a…

GORHAM – Marylee Burt Dodge, 91, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022, along with her family, at her home in Gorham. Born January 8, 1931, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Leo W. and Ottilie B. Burt, Marylee spent her youth in West…

Ventura Land Trust expands its public program offerings with an artist-led outdoor painting workshop at 8 a.m. on July 9 at Harmon Canyon Preserve. Artists Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans, and Marian Fortunati will offer…

Bbutterflies fluttering in the forest, prairie, or your backyard are a sure sign of summer in central Oregon. Warmer weather and blooming flowers bring out a wide variety of these…

Oregon State University, Oregon Black Land Trust, Oregon Black Pioneers, and the Linn-Benton NAACP chapter have begun preserving and sharing the story of Letitia Carson, the only black woman in the state to claim a farm under the Homestead…

Grants announced this month will bring affordable homes and apartments to Oregon communities devastated by wildfires in 2020. A deer sculpture remains in front of a heat-warped vinyl fence and the remains of a house in…

"It's a good thing to learn to be suspicious of the misfortunes of others." ~ Publilius Syrus (85–43 BC) Once in a while I just have to write a column about "don't do what I did". Consider it sage advice, dear…

In the 1950s, Carla Torrey spent her childhood summers watching her father build homes on Topsail Island and other structures like the Wade Chestnut Memorial Chapel, which still stands today.Memories…

Press releaseNorthwest Arkansas Land Trust Receives Grant to Conserve 300 Acres of Ozark ForestJOHNSON…

Tags: Civic engagement, CLA, Community service and leadership, students, Theological school Drew University students help out in Biloxi, Mississippi “It was an eye-opening experience” June 2022 - Fourteen students…

A development of 21 new social rented accommodation in Woolacombe is a step closer to reality thanks to complementary funding from North Devon Council added to the district's first Community Land Trust (CLT)…

The Raincoast Conservation Foundation and the Pender Islands Conservancy Association have less than a week to raise over $100,000 to meet their original fundraising goal to protect 45 acres known as KELÁ_EKE Kingfisher Forest on North Pende…

Last week, we looked at the formidable roadblocks to major construction projects in Maine: the wave of opposition that mounts whenever an industrial, utility, or transportation project is proposed. Searsport has experienced industrial…

And here we go… the 8th annual Tour de Lyme will take place on Sunday, June 5th. LYME— After a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the eighth edition Lyme Tower will recur on Sunday, June 5. This is a change from the original…

In my drought and fire-ridden home valley, 40 miles north of San Francisco, a debate has been simmering for decades over planned massive development on state-owned property.The dispute centers on nearly 1,000 acres of rural…

By DAVID RAINER, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources By a wide margin, Alabama voters approved the amendment in Tuesday's ballot to provide up to $80 million in funding for upgrades and upgrades to Alabama's 21 state…

Measure L has won the support of a broad coalition. Sure, it's backed by fire experts like Napa Firewise, the Fire Safe Councils, and CalFire Local 2881. But the support extends much further and deeper into the community,…

The community of Pittsfield (pop. 4,230) straddles the Sebasticook River in the southeast corner of the Kennebec Valley region of Maine. The 49 square mile former mill town isn't exactly known as a hiking hotspot, but like most places -…

VESTAL, NY — A new organization dedicated to preserving natural areas in Greater Binghamton has received a boost. The Southern Tier Land Conservancy was established in 2020 with the aim of protecting pristine landscapes similar to…

A view of the Banning Ranch property in Newport Beach. — Photo by Christophe Trela ​​© In a victorious moment, a goal that has taken decades to come to fruition, Coastal Conservancy darling Banning Ranch last week acquired $11.5 million…

This spring and summer, Kennebec Estuary Land Trust is offering storytelling trails. Photo provided by Kennebec Estuary Land Trust With the help of volunteers, the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust has designed storyboards that will serve as…

For decades, Freeda Cathcart was a passive owner of utility company stock, content with annual dividend checks and confident that regulators were watching her. But that all changed in 2017 when Donald Trump became president, promising to…

Monday May 9Artist Shannon Soldner will talk about using red in paint at 2 p.m. on Zoom. Sign up to receive…

Published: 05/05/2022 19:36:38 Modified: 05/05/2022 19:35:08 AMHERST - A $5 million campaign for Kestrel Land Trust, aimed at preserving 5,000 acres of land in the region, including parts of Mount Tom…

Slade, George Richard "Dick" 1931-2022 Dick Slade was born January 12, 1931 in Duluth to George Norman Slade and Elizabeth…

Bill and Kathy Perkins at Green Point. Kathy Perkins helped lead the push for the memorial sign, according to Dan Dowd. Contributed / Dan Dowd It only takes a few minutes to hike the winding, wooded trail to the top of Cox's Head in…

Alpine Income Property Trust (PINE) owns and manages a portfolio of quality commercial properties. The Trust's portfolio includes 129 net leased retail and office properties in 84 markets in 35 states. What is unique about Alpine is…

By Baltimore gas and electric BGE has awarded 57 non-profit organizations grants totaling more than $250,000 to support environmental stewardship projects in the company's service area. Now in its ninth year, BGE's annual Green…

PITTSFIELD — Lawyer Wendy Taylor Linscott, longtime community activist, classmate of Hillary Clinton and…

April 13, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. Background information: Located in the northwest part of Stonington, the 232-acre property came on the market in the summer of 2020. Nestled between several existing conservation areas, the land has been targeted…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Spring is here, and that means it's the perfect time to get outside. Cliff Chapman, executive director of the Central Indiana Land Trust, suggests visiting one of the Indiana's Many Nature Reserves…

Friday April 22 is Earth Day and people can celebrate in many ways in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough. South Portland On Earth Day, the South Portland Land Trust will host an En-ROADS Virtual Climate Workshop with guest…

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Karena Garrity, your host of the Haddams-Killingworth Daily. First, today's weather forecast: Softer. High: 58 Low: 44. Here are today's top three stories in The Haddams-Killingworth: Notice to residents,…

Nearly a quarter of a million dollars donated and set aside for Canterbury squatter David Lidstone to buy his own property is now in the hands of River Dave himself, after the trust that held the funds was dissolved in late March .The…

More than 100 Raleigh residents turned out for the Wake County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday to ask officials for relief from skyrocketing property taxes. The cohort were all members of ONE Wake, a grassroots community…

Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 51 into law (SB 51) to regulate how Caltrans should proceed with the sale of rental properties along what would have been the I-710 corridor. Opposition from existing tenants, many of…

The City of South Portland along with other local groups held a community cleanup event at Willard Beach and several local parks to keep public spaces healthy. The annual April Stools Day & Community Cleanup event…

Carl Scholz works at the sugar shack with a CM1 class from Sebastopol. Carl Scholz was one of a kind. He was the youngest school principal in Wisconsin when he was promoted to head of the Sevastopol district at age 26 and…

Prickly Pear Land Trust is seeking $1.95 million in Lewis and Clark County Open Spaces Bond Funds to help secure a nearly 4,000-acre conservation easement along an iconic stretch of the Missouri River near from Craig.Owned…

Developers who demolish single-family homes or multi-unit buildings in Pilsen and…

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI - A natural oasis of wooded trails, a skating pond and other features that form the…

COTUIT - A refurbished school bus, painted in bright designs by local artist Jackie Reeves, can often be spotted parked near the entrance to Cotuit Arts Center. In the coming months, families will see this colorful vehicle "appear" in…

The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) invites the public to join in the celebration of the 10and year of their flagship event, the Lake George Hike-A-Thon, to be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Early bird registration for the event opened…

WAILUKU - Maui United Way, along with Hawaii Land Trust (HILT) and Hui No Ke Ola Pono, will host a "Healing Healers" event on April 7, 2022 at the Waihe'e Refuge to…

In 2018, before the County Board of Supervisors banned parking on the east side of Highway 1 across from…

As the housing crisis has deepened in recent years, the organization has begun to think about ways to not only create more affordable housing options, but also preserve those options in perpetuity. When Townsley joined Habitat 12…

JORGEN GULLIKSEN Sci-fi movies with aliens invading and rapidly reproducing, even after a fire seems to have wiped them out, may seem like an all-too-obvious…

SEARSMONT - Selectmen will hold a public hearing at the Searsmont Community Building on Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m., to present information and hear public comments on a proposed 63-acre land purchase. The property will be used for…

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The passage of Ballot Measure 7A continues to pay dividends to communities in the fifteen counties of the Colorado River District through the Community Funding Partnership (CFP). The Community Funding Partnership Program closed its…

Lois Scent Short (1943-2022) died in Bozeman, MT on Sunday, February 20, 2022, after a brief illness. Lois was born in Dayton, KY, the youngest child of Charles Richard and Esther Williams Scent. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky…

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and several agency officials head to the hill overlooking Sweetwater Lake for the October 2021 press conference when the state parks plan was announced.Chelsea!-->…

KYIV, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of undermining peace efforts and ruled out territorial concessions in an address to the nation in the early hours of Tuesday.Zelenskiy spoke after Russia's…

Green thumbs looking for rare and local plants look no further.The Mojave Desert Land Trust will be holding its Spring Native Plant Mini-Sale this week from Tuesday, February 22 at noon through Friday, February 25 at noon.The sale will…

A conference on the implications of sea level rise will take place on March 3. KS Gravin The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host Island Institute Marine Scientist Susie Arnold for a talk on sea level rise and its current and projected…

CHRIS HUBBUCH Wisconsin lawmakers are considering legislation to make it easier to sell public land, raising fears the proposal could undermine the trust of…

It's almost time for a new episode of ABC's new family drama "Promised Land," and exploring the Sandoval family is getting more complicated by the minute. Based on the Latinx family-owned winery, the story revolves around achieving and…

An innovative housing partnership is underway as site preparation begins for a 96-unit affordable housing project for Black and Indigenous families, seniors, and individuals in New Westminster.“This unique!--googleon:>…

February 8, 2012An Aurelius woman has donated 127 acres of property near the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to the Finger Lakes Land Trust, ensuring it will remain undeveloped.Buffalo native Kathryn Whitehorne has lived…

Participation is free. Anyone interested in participating must register by February 23 and be able to commit to at least one morning or afternoon shift, as shifts are limited to 15 participants. Sandwiches and light snacks will be offered…

Masa Cooperativa taps into consumer demand for a key ingredient in tortillas and tamales. In the Guatemalan village where she grew up, Lesly Lopez remembers…

January 28, 2022 San Jose is experiencing a devastating displacement crisis. Low-income communities, primarily people of color, are being torn apart as rents and home values ​​continue to rise, even during the pandemic.More than one and a…

New land is essential for the further development of the county park A number of factors, organizations and individuals were involved in the significant transfer of land in Hamilton County from Central Indiana Land Trust, Inc. (CILTI) to…

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Land Conservation Trust announced on Wednesday that it will receive an 11-acre…

Denver could spend $3.9 million to expand its managed homeless camp program this year, as the city council's…

A gift of public funds EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: The oversight board's consent schedule for Tuesday includes extending the cannabis business tax due date from Jan. 31 to April 30. Since the extension does not affect taxes due "in any way",…

Remember when the City of Vancouver voted to demolish the Georgia and Dunsmuir overpasses seven years ago? What's up with that?It's a question that comes up often, given how important the overpasses are to downtown Vancouver - both…

An ambitious housing development planned for Missoula's Northside neighborhood received a boost in public funding to move forward on Thursday.The Missoula Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the…

Since we wrote about Steller's sea eagle which appeared in and around Five Islands a few weeks ago, most readers will probably know that the bird has moved to Boothbay Harbor where it has attracted hundreds of people eager to see or…

The trend of the real estate market in Allen County is illustrated by the following report, for the week of January 6-12. The numbers reflect the sale price of the property, as well as the address or lot number of the property and are…