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Ways to help

ACRES protects land, stewards preserves and provides free and low-cost programs and events throughout the year. Have you ever wondered what you can do to help? Here are a few ideas: Financial Support More ideas for providing financial support… Make ...

08/12/2022
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We Can Do More!

One-time donations to ACRES have ranged from $1 to over $3,000,000, and many amounts in between. We need and appreciate each of these donations. As ACRES continues to nurture growth, increasing the amount of money donated is a necessary part ...

07/22/2022
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ACRES Stands Out with New Signs

You may have noticed that ACRES preserve signs have a new look! As part of our ongoing efforts to improve visitor amenities, we are replacing wooden preserve signs with aluminum signs. In addition to being better able to withstand the ...

07/11/2022
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Volunteering at an ACRES preserve

By ACRES Outreach Manager Reena Ramos ACRES is able to offer trails thanks to Trail Monitors and Preserve Stewards. Here’s what they do and how you can get involved as a preserve volunteer. How do volunteers help ACRES maintain preserves ...

07/09/2022
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Welcome, Summer 2022 Interns!

ACRES welcomes three stewardship interns this season. Learn about what we have in store for them and scroll down to read their bios. As always, there is a lot on the summer to-do list, beginning with invasive species management on ...

06/10/2022
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Nurturing Growth

Did you notice anything different about the summer Quarterly? It’s been 36 years since the Quarterly front cover had people on it. For this edition, we wanted to do something different and celebrate YOU! ACRES members make our mission possible. ...

06/10/2022
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Making a Difference in Your Own Backyard

By ACRES Stewardship Director Evan Hill This article was originally posted in 2022 Each year, the ACRES stewardship crew conducts invasive species management on more than 260 acres. Most of the year, the field crew consists of two to three ...

06/09/2022
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For the benefit of all

Dear Members, ACRES strives to be accessible to all. Our mission statement speaks to this. ACRES Land Trust owns and protects natural and working lands, inspiring people to value, appreciate and support these places for the benefit of all—today and ...

04/25/2022
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Healing Lands and Healing People

By Christy Thomson ACRES allows the land to heal by giving it space and time to recover. Protecting it from further harm allows us to enjoy it while hoping our climate will sustain it. The mission of forest therapy is ...

03/28/2022
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Take a Spring Road Trip with ACRES

Thanks to member and volunteer support, ACRES offers many places to explore throughout our region. Each preserve is unique, featuring diverse landscapes. If you’re looking for some new-to-you trails, why not make a day of it? This road trip takes ...

03/20/2022
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