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In Good Company

 

The Monday before Thanksgiving, folks gathered for refreshments and camaraderie to enjoy UVLT’s photo exhibit at the Norwich Public Library. The hi-light of the evening was a special reading by Vermont's 2011 Poet Laureate Sydney Lea. 

 

He read a lyrical essay, ‘Snowdust’, from his yet-to-be-published work entitled Now Look.  His words brought a poignant presence to the photos and added something special to the evening.  To listen to Syd Lea reading 'Snowdust' click here.

 

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Monitoring 101 - The Art of Taking a Walk Outside

UVLT Programs Coordinator Anna Slack invites you along as she learns what it takes to become a volunteer property monitor!  Anna will be posting her adventures - or misadventures - as they happen, so stay tuned! Click here to read the first installment.

 

** If you are interested in becoming a volunteer monitor yourself, contact us! **

 

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Give the Gift of Conservation

Through Shift My Gift you can support UVLT by shifting the money that would have been spent on gifts for you into support for our work in the Upper Valley! It is truly a unique way to express your values and commitment to helping UVLT preserve a diverse and vibrant future for our communities.

 

If you'd love to donate to UVLT but can't this year please consider shifting your gift as an alternative. Perfect for those tricky friends and relatives - you can even make a one-time donation in their name!

 

Take a look at our campaign and pass it along to your friends and family! Happy Holidays!

 

Questions?  Contact Anna Slack.

 

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UVLT to Sponsor & Host Discussion Group

 

Catamount Earth Institute, in conjunction with the Upper Valley Land Trust and a number of other community groups and organizations is sponsoring Healthy People, Healthy Planet discussion groups this winter and spring.
 
Healthy People, Healthy Planet is a six-session reading and discussion series that explores “good health,” the connection between human health and the environment, and how we can sustain both. The discussion topics include: precautionary medicine; eating well; household toxins, and healthy natural systems. Throughout the discussion guide there are individual actions that promote good health and in turn, promote a healthier environment.

 

To read more and for a link to a sample from the course booklet click here.

 

Keep you eyes out in you community for the apple shown above - it will indicate a goup near you!  For a complete list of groups click here.

 

A group will be hosted by UVLT at Noon starting March 15th.  For more information and to register call 603-643-6626 or contactanna.slack@uvlt.org.  You may purchase a book at the Hanover Co-op Service Desk, the cost is $15. 

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A Piece of History Preserved in Canaan, NH

 

On December 16, the Upper Valley Land Trust and landowners Graham Colditz & Patti Cox conserved over 250 acres of scenic and productive land on South Road in Canaan, NH.  Like many properties UVLT has protected, this land has deep roots in history.  Every property has a story but the story of this land is particularly special.  Its journey from early settlement in 1766 to its conservation in 2011 is traceable with an unusual amount of detail and continuity.  Take a peek back in time - read the fascinating history from past to present here!

19 Buck Road | Hanover, NH 03755 US