Thank You Paint for Preservation Sponsors!
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A big thanks to our sponsors for
Paint for Preservation, CELT's annual Wet Paint Auction coming up June 30th!
This generous support from local businesses is an important part of the success of our only fundraiser each year. We hope you will support them as they support us!
Preservation
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ETHOS, Key Bank, R.M. Davis Inc.
Conservation
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Eyecare Medical Group, Inn By The Sea, Town & Shore Associates LLC, Wright Ryan Homes
Stewardship
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Casco Bay Frames & Gallery, Huffard House Interior Design, Knickerbocker Group, Maine Limousine Service, Two Lights Dental, The Marc Gup Realty Group at Keller Williams Realty, Veterinary & Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth
Event Sponsors
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Chimney Rock Food Co., Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
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Daylight Saving Time Changes Off-Leash Hours
in Robinson Woods
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With the return of well-lit afternoons and evenings, off-leash hours in Robinson Woods have returned to their usual times.
On RW II (the Freshwater Pond Trail), dogs are allowed off-leash from sunrise to 10 a.m.
On RW I (the Outer Loop Trail), off-leash hours are 4 p.m. to sunset.
Leashes are required at all times on Belfield Road (the dirt road leading to the Pond Trail) and on the Wildflower Trail.
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April Events Herald Spring
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All About Ticks
April 3rd, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(FREE to attend.)
As spring approaches, ticks again become a concern. Join us and a panel of experts to discuss tick awareness and bite prevention.
More details here...
Sacred Landscapes: Healing the Land
April 4th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
($6 per person.)
CELT is thrilled to offer a presentation led by renowned landscape designer Ted Carter about bringing ourselves into harmony with our natural surroundings. Ted is passionate about our connection with nature and wants to share how we all can experience sacred space at home.
Learn more and register here...
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Join Us for Non-Profit Night at Elsmere BBQ!
Dine out at Elsmere BBQ (448 Cottage Rd., South Portland) on
Wednesday, April 24th
and 8% of your bill will support CELT! Bring your friends and family for a great meal and have a great time with your neighbors. Also includes take-out.;
4 p.m. to close.
Many thanks to Elsmere for making this possible!
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Celebrating Women Environmentalists
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Rachel Carson and Bob Hines, c. 1955
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CELT is celebrating Women’s History Month by learning and sharing more about some of the many incredible women environmentalists who have made a major impact on the natural world. Rachel Carson had a huge influence here in our state.
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in southern Maine and serves as a reminder of the work Carson did, not just for the environment, but for its inhabitants as well.
Read more...
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Help Us Fight Invasive Species
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Mark your calendars for an invasives clearing and habitat restoration event on
Saturday, April 27th
at our newest property on Spurwink Avenue. It’s going to be awesome! As you know, invasive plants are a big problem for habitats. Even subtle changes in the environment drive big changes in the lives of native plants and animals, and invasive plants aren’t subtle.
As the theme for this year’s Earth Day focuses on endangered species, let’s get to work to protect the species that we have. We can affect change in our community; we have the power! Watch our
Facebook page
and
website
for more details to come, and
read more here...
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This is an Eastern kingbird
(Tyrannus tyrannus),
one of the birds on the Maine Species of Special Concern list.
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Meet Board Member Sherm Altenburg
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Our newest board member brings to CELT a deep love for Cape’s rich landscapes, and deep roots in the community. “Sherm" Altenburg’s family has been in town for several generations and his two children and five grandchildren also live here. Sherm and his wife Beverly’s home in the Cranbrook neighborhood abuts
the Robinson Woods II (RWII) property, which inspires them daily to further CELT’s mission.
Sherm says his primary goal in supporting CELT is to ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the beautiful undeveloped spaces that he’s grown to cherish. “CELT has created a tremendous resource for the schools and for the town’s diverse population. Every day, we see the results of their work around every corner.”
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CELT Board Enjoyed Time to Reflect and Plan
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CELT’s 17-member Board of Directors and Executive Director participated in a board retreat, March 3rd. Given how busy CELT is day-to-day, the retreat provided valuable time for the board to pause and consider if CELT’s current practices best position the organization for the future. Many thanks to board member Liz Murley, who hosted us in her incredible barn!
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From Our Executive Director
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We Have a Busy Spring Ahead..
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It is already mud season here at the CELT office, as those of you who have visited recently can attest, having tracked through the mud in our driveway! The great thing about the warming ground though is that it gets us excited for spring.
The new season is particularly exciting at CELT this year because we will be hosting five neighborhood gatherings to discuss our recent acquisition on Spurwink Avenue and our upcoming acquisition at Robinson Woods. We will be talking about plans for stewarding these properties and answering your questions.
Spring is also a great time to explore! Soon, we will be coordinating walks for people to visit both of these new properties. Please let us know if you want more information on the neighborhood events, and please look for announcements of upcoming property explorations in our April newsletter.
Happy Spring!
Cindy Krum
CELT Executive Director
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Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | 330 Ocean House Road | Cape Elizabeth | ME | 04107
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