Celebrating 35 Years
April 11 marks the birth, 35 years ago, of the Attleboro Land Trust at a public meeting at the Attleboro Public Library. Here are some items from our archives covering events in our first decade…
Flyer announcing our first meeting in 1990.
Letter to the editor, announcing our first meeting in 1990.
Article in The Sun Chronicle, November 11, 1990
ALT Annual Meeting, September 21, 1991, on the grounds of Texas Instruments. Board members attending from left to right: Charlie Adler, Larry St. Pierre (President), Carol Haslehurst, Howard Bibeault, Joanne Wright, Robert Schoch, Ron Carlson
Dedication of the Colman Reservation, October 16, 1993. Board members and dignitaries attending from left to right: Larry St. Pierre (President), Joanne Wright, George Largess, Carol Haslehurst (Treasurer), Shanthi Raam, Adele Colman, Mayor Judith Robbins, Robert Schoch (Secretary), Ron Carlson (Vice President), Charlie Adler
Adele Colman donated our first gift of land, the Colman Reservation, in 1992.
Following the dedication of the Colman Reservation, a reception with wine and cheese was held under the Giant Hemlock.
The Anthony Lawrence Wildlife Preserve was donated on November 11, 1994. In the fall of 1995, ALT board members met informally at the preserve to thank the donor. From left to right: Charlie Adler, Anthony Lawrence with two family members, Carol Haslehurst, Shanthi Raam, Joanne Wright, and Mildred Bauer.
ALT Board members assembled for a photo on October 26, 1998, at the dedication of the Phil and Ginny Leach Wildlife Sanctuary. From left to right (front ): Debby Leach, Joel Johnson, (rear): George Largess, Jim Lewis, Bob Duffin, Bob Thayer, Robert Schoch, Ted Leach, (president) Larry St. Pierre, Charlie Adler, Michael Brown
Volunteer opportunity – April 19
Tasks:
Trimming and stacking tree branches and brush along field edges
Tools needed (we will provide some, but bring what you have):
Loppers, pruning shears, pole saws/pruners, pruning saws, garden rakes, and other pruning tools
String trimmers, weed whackers, brush cutters, sturdy step ladders.
Please bring your own: work gloves, water bottles
Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please RSVP to Ken Salome: [email protected]
It’s not too late for you, or your child, to play a part in our scientific study
The Attleboro Land Trust invites you to participate in a one-year scientific study of the Anthony Lawrence Wildlife Preserve. Jessie Knowlton, Associate Professor of Biology at Wheaton College, is leading the study, which began in June. More information is available on the project page.
Professor Knowlton and her team of Wheaton students have already identified many species of plants and animals observed over the summer. The study will continue through fall, winter, and spring. You are invited to help as a Volunteer Observer by visiting the Preserve once in each season on your own and reporting what you observe. As a citizen scientist, you might spot a rare bird or other animal or plant that no one else has seen.
You may submit observations in the form of photos, videos, drawings, notes, or audio recordings. If you are tech savvy, you may upload photos using a free cell phone app called iNaturalist. Photos submitted may be viewed at the iNaturalist website.
At the conclusion of the study, a final report will include recommendations for maintaining and protecting the Preserve’s ecosystem, and for engaging the public in stewardship of the property.
If you or your child would like to sign up as a Volunteer Observer, use the online form on this website or email [email protected]. If you are under 18, ask an adult partner to co-sign your application and go with you on your site visits.
This project is made possible by a Giving While Living Grant from the Woodard & Curran Foundation.