Information shared below come from McIntyre’s talk today and from the Upper Valley Land Trust web pages
Jeanie McIntyre is the President of the Upper Valley Land Trust, the region's land conservancy that, together with the Conservation office of the City of Lebanon, has developed a year-round Wild About Lebanon program.
Jeanie has been with the Upper Valley Land Trust since the late 1980's. The Upper Valley Land Trust started as the organization with 2.25 FTEs. Today the organization has a budget of around $1M, a staff of 12, over 200 volunteers and more than 500 properties under conservation, including a number in Lebanon.
Jeanie's background is in accounting and non-profit management. She has won awards in both NH and VT for leadership on agricultural issues, community stewardship and organizational development. The Upper Valley Land Trust is one of the top 15 regional Land Trusts nationwide for the number of properties it has conserved.
The Land Trust Areas of Focus Include:
- Unfragmented forest and natural habitat, Supporting the working forest economy and connecting the places plants and animals need to adapt and thrive
- Productive Farmland, Supporting and promoting healthy local food opportunities for those who grow it.
- Stream corridors, shoreline of rivers and pond, wetland and flood plains, Protecting clean water and resilient ecosystems.
- Places to learn and play, Establishing access to natural areas, park and trails for all Upper Valley residents.
- Special places old and new, Helping communities protect landmarks and create more special places as the grow and change.
After sharing global information about the Upper Valley Land Trust, McIntyre shared information about Wild About Lebanon.
Wild About Lebanon is a series of outdoor events celebrating conservation and open space in Lebanon.
The program’s roots go back to 2003. In 2003, volunteer Nicole Cormen initiated a program of outdoor events around Lebanon, NH. Her goal was to acquaint people with Lebanon’s beautiful and varied conserved public lands. She created Wild About Lebanon as a way to showcase the importance of open space, and make sure that all Lebanon residents had the opportunity to visit these properties and learn about the natural world right outside their doors.
There are many Wild About Lebanon outings planned for this year including hikes, picnics, and more. Please click to see Wild About Lebanon events.
The Upper Valley Land Trust and the City of Lebanon Conservation Program have joined to revitalize the program started by Cormen. The Wild About Lebanon series features a variety of City owed and privately owned conserved land within the City limits. The program planned cover a wide range of activities for everyone from children to Adults.
February 15, 2020, Class Six Roads Snowshoe from 12 noon to 2 PM. Join UVLT and City of Lebanon staff for a Saturday Snowshoe to explore some of Lebanon’s interesting class six roads. Meet at the Hall Road entrance south of Poverty Land Orchard, adjacent to 218 Poverty Lane. 1-mile snowshoe with moderate up and down.
March 12, 2020, Hike or Snowshoe Signal Hill from 5 PM to 7 PM
April 23, 2020, Earth Day at Starr Hill from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
May 15, 2020, Bird Walk at Chambers Memorial Reserve from 8 AM to 9 AM
June 11, 2020, New Trail at Ticknor Woodland from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Book given to the Kilton Library in honor of our speaker Jeanie McInytre
The Stuff of Stars written by Marion Dane Bauer and illustrated by Ekua Holmes
Book Given to the Kilton Library Children's Collection in honor of our speakers Jeanie McIntyre was:
The stuff of Stars
by Marion Dane Bauer and illustrated by Ekua Holmes
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Guests - No guests today
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Happy Dollars
Tim Gauraldi’s trip to Havasu Falls and the Upper Grant Canyon is just days away. The temperature is to be lows in the 20s and 30s with highs…maybe up to the 50s. He proudly talked about his new granddaughter who he believes should be the new Gerber baby.
Hank Clarke shared that his mother sent in a picture for him to Gerber. His diaper was half falling off. It title was “Can’t seem to make ends meet.” The picture won a $50 prize and a box of baby products.
Bill Secord read us an article about Lebanon Hockey from the Valley News and once again reminded us to subscribe to a local newspaper.
Rich Wallace is celebrating UNH beating UVM.
Paul Boucher is celebrating his 75th b-day by donating $75 to the Mollica Fund.
Ernst Oidtmann is looking forward to the “Dr. Oidtmann Winter Trip” to Quebec. Phil Rentz will be joining him.
Marilyn Bedell shared sad news of her friend and former DHMC colleague Sandy Dickau whose sister Gwen and her husband where killed in a head on crash in Nevada. In addition, her housemate Fay brother died from liver cancer one hour before they got the news of the crash. Please keep them in your thoughts. Marilyn reflected that it has been just over a year since Susan Donnelly and Sherry Calkins died. Take time to cherish the memories you have of both Sue and Sherry.
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Raffle
Bill Secord pulled the 10 of diamonds. So...the hunt for the queen continues.
Hank Clarke won the car wash.
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