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Visitor amenity improvements, trail retirements coming in 2021

As ACRES plans for the future, we understand that our work—protecting local land— continues long after our lifetimes. This means we must continually inspire support in our mission to protect ...

  • 03/04/2021
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Volunteers digitize preserve records

When ACRES acquires new property, we become steward of both the land and its records. These files include everything from legal documents, like deeds and wills, to artifacts like newspaper ...

  • 02/25/2021
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ACRES to host limited hours during office renovation

ACRES Land Trust’s office at Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve will close for renovation Feb. 15. While the office is closed, we will staff limited hours Fridays 10 a.m. ...

  • 02/12/2021
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Observe World Wetlands Day at an ACRES preserve

Feb. 2 marks World Wetlands Day, a celebration of the important role wetlands play in the lives of people, plants and animals. Wetlands provide critical wildlife habitat, purify rivers and ...

  • 02/01/2021
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2020–2021 Winter Photo Contest Winners

For ACRES Winter Photo Contest, we challenged you to take to the trails and capture photos that celebrate our forever-protected places. Your submissions truly reflected the beauty of these natural ...

  • 01/31/2021
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Artist reimagines ACRES logo

ACRES’ new T-shirt design features the work of local artist Ian Ruisard. Learn more about Ian and what inspired his work. About the artist Ian works as a graphic designer ...

  • 01/30/2021
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Meet ACRES new board president

ACRES Land Trust’s new board president brings a wealth of experience and a track record in service to her new role. Members of ACRES board of directors have elected Dawn ...

  • 01/15/2021
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ACRES welcomes new communications manager

ACRES recently welcomed Bridgett Hernandez to our team as communications manager. In this new role, Bridgett will capture and share ACRES stories online and in the Quarterly. By Bridgett Hernandez ...

  • 01/11/2021
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A look back at our 60th year

2020 was a year like none others. ACRES celebrated a major milestone — our 60th birthday! — and, like the rest of the world, we adapted to pandemic life. This ...

  • 12/31/2020
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Herbarium provides a glimpse into the past

ACRES protects more than land. We also work to protect the history of our land donors. Their stories and artifacts provide a glimpse into the past, an explanation of who ...

  • 12/16/2020
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