Requested by Gal Potashnick Outreach & Member Services Director Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust;

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

February 4th, 2022

Contact: Jake Acito, (603) 823-7777 

 Demystifying Conservation: Learn How a Land Trust Works with ACT

Have you ever wondered what land trusts do behind the scenes? How we build and maintain trails? How we preserve working farms and forests? How we keep our communities’ water clean? Join us to learn all about it at 6 pm on Thursday, February 17^th for a virtual presentation on the inner workings of your local land trust!

 The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust’s (ACT) Executive Director, Rosalind Page, and Conservation Projects Manager, Rick Walling will share the ins and outs of how we protect land for wildlife, forestry, farming, hiking, skiing, and many other uses in our neck of the woods.

Nationally, land trusts play a vital role in protecting local areas for clean air and water, wildlife, recreation, agriculture, and much more. ACT is your locally based land trust, with over 5,000 acres conserved over the last 20 years. Tune in on February 17^th to find out more about how this all comes together!

This is the second installment in ACT’s Winter Speaker Series, which is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. This event is being held virtually is free and open to the public, with a suggested $5 donation to support ACT’s programming and conservation efforts in the region. Registration is required to attend. To sign up today go to act-nh.org/education-events. 

The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust inspires and leads private, voluntary action to conserve the land the North Country loves.  Learn more and become a member at act-nh.org or by calling (603) 823-7777.

More February Events from ACT:

Ski Touring at Cooley Jericho – Saturday, February 26th, 9 am Cooley-Jericho Community Forest, Easton, NH. More information at act-nh.org/education-events or call (603) 823-7777. Free and open to the public. Suggested $5 donation to support programming and conservation efforts in the region. Hosted by Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust.  Registration is required to attend and participation is capped for your safety the safety of our staff.