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2013

 June 3, 2013 The Trustees Announce Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concert Series Line Up and Important Changes to BYOB Alcohol Policy  
 May 21, 2013 Appleton Farms Announces New Appleton Cooks! Program 
 May 21, 2013 New Trail Open Connecting Little Tom Reservation to Mt. Tom State Reservation 
 May 15, 2013 Trustees of Reservations help permanently protect Ames Langwater Estate in Easton 
 April 30, 2013 Patrick-Murray Administration Announces $500,000 Grant for the Creation of a New Urban Park in New Bedford 
 April 14, 2013 Kelly MacLean Clark Joins The Trustees As Chief Development Officer 
 April 14, 2013 Matt Montgomery Joins The Trustees As Chief Marketing Officer 
 March 18, 2013 Joanna Ballantine Joins the Trustees as Regional Director 
 March 18, 2013 Trustees Acquire Dunes' Edge Campground in Provincetown 
 March 1, 2013 The Trustees Begin Garden & Landscape Restoration at Naumkeag 
 March 1, 2013 Bringing Back the Bunnies: The Trustees of Reservations to Improve Wildlife Habitat at Mashpee River Reservation 
 February 28, 2013 Trustees Co-Host 23rd Annual MA Conservation Conference in Worcester 
 February 20, 2013 Restoration of Atlantic White Cedar Trees at Copicut Woods 
 January 17, 2013 2013-2014 Crane Beach Parking Permit Stickers On Sale Now 
 January 4, 2013 Greater Boston Area Trustees of Reservations Properties Offer Great Places and Wide Open Spaces for Sledding, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing and Outdoor Recreation 

 

2012

 November 30, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations Honor the Lives & Contributions of Two Long-Time Conservation Advocates and Supporters 
 November 28, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations Awarded Grant to Enhance Wildlife Habitat at Charles W. Ward Reservation 
 November 20, 2012 Trustees of Reservations Announce New Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program at Moose Hill Farm in Sharon 
 November 13, 2012 Ipswich Locals Assume to New Leadership Roles at The Trustees of Reservations’ Ipswich and Greater Boston Properties 
 November 1, 2012 Green Gift Idea for the Holidays from The Trustees of Reservations Consider Giving Someone a “Green Gift Membership”  
 October 28, 2012 Trustees Prepare for Hurricane Sandy 
 October 4, 2012 Andover Resident Al French Receives Life Trustees Award at The Trustees of Reservations Annual Meeting  
 October 4, 2012 Newton Resident Andrew Kendall Receives Life Trustees Award at The Trustees of Reservations Annual Meeting 
 October 4, 2012 Manchester Resident Frances Colburn Receives Life Trustee Award at The Trustees of Reservations’ Annual Meeting  
 October 4, 2012 Local Residents Recognized as Employees of the Year at The Trustees of Reservations’ Annual Meeting  
 October 3, 2012 One of Massachusetts’ Leading Conservation Organizations Recognizes Mayor Thomas M. Menino with Prestigious Charles Eliot Award For his Environmental Leadership and Advocacy on behalf of the City of Boston 
 October 3, 2012 Waban Resident Elliot Surkin Receives Life Trustee Award at The Trustees of Reservations’ Annual Meeting  
 October 1, 2012 Monson Resident Denis Duquette Receives Volunteer of the Year Award at The Trustees of Reservations’ Annual Meeting  
 September 27, 2012 Appleton Farms Announces Farmstead Cheese & Butter Now For Sale in the Dairy Store 
 September 5, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations & Appalachian Mountain Club Team Up to Advance Bay Circuit Trail & Greenway 
 August 1, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations Welcome New Bedford Resident Nancy Durfee as Southeast Engagement Manager 
 July 24, 2012 In Tough Job Market, New Ridge Runners Positions Offer Holyoke Youth “Green Jobs” and Valuable Work Experience 
 July 23, 2012 Some Important Updates from Crane Beach 
 June 19, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations Announce Purchase of 36-Acre Governor Ames Estate 
 June 11, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations Complete Largest Native Pollinator Inventory & Research Project in Massachusetts on Martha’s Vineyard 
 June 8, 2012 Trustees of Reservations Complete Castle Hill Grand Allée Landscape Restoration Project  
 May 23, 2012 With Memorial Day Upon Us, It’s Time to Hit the Beach! 
 May 7, 2012 Barbara Erickson Named President of The Trustees of Reservations 
 May 3, 2012 Green gift idea for Mother's Day 
 April 10, 2012 Governor Deval Patrick Visits Appleton Farms America’s Oldest, Continually Operating Farm  
 March 7, 2012 Nation’s Largest State Land Conservation Conference Addresses Critical Issues Relating to Protecting and Managing Massachusetts’ Working Lands 
 February 16, 2012 Critical 35-Acre Howe Farm on Westport River Protected with Agricultural Preservation Restriction 
 February 7, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations Receive $50,000 REI Stewardship Leader Grant 
 January 25, 2012 The Trustees of Reservations to Host 3rd Annual Sustainable Seaside Wedding Show at Castle Hill on The Crane Estate Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Earth Day 
 January 25, 2012 Trustees of Reservations Announce 2012-2013 Crane Beach Parking Permit Stickers On Sale Now 
 January 17, 2012 What’s Happening at Bird Park  

 

2011

 December 1, 2011 Andrew Kendall to Step Down as Trustees of Reservations President 
 November 9, 2011 New Life for a rare Historic Barn 
 November 9, 2011 Member Discounts on Notchview Reservation Season XC-Ski Passes Purchased Before December 15th 
 November 2, 2011 Plan Prescribed Fire at Appleton Farms Grass Rides to Reduce Wildfire Hazards and Restore Rare Habitat 
 October 27, 2011 Green Gift Idea for the Holidays from The Trustees of Reservations 
 October 24, 2011 Iconic Appleton Farms to Sell Bottled, Jersey Milk to the Public for the First Time 
 October 3, 2011 The Trustees Welcome New Bedford Resident John Vasconcellos as Southeast Regional Director 
 September 14, 2011 Bird Park Volunteers Give Back and Reap Many Personal Rewards 
 August 25, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Host 25th Anniversary Re-Dedication Celebration of Iconic Great Point Lighthouse 
 August 23, 2011 Gateway Park in Fitchburg Opens to the Public 
 August 1, 2011 The Trustees Celebrate 230th Anniversary of Elizabeth Freeman 
 July 29, 2011 In Weak Economy South Coast Youth Corps Program Provides Rare Opportunity for Local Teens 
 July 28, 2011 Boston Natural Areas Network to Celebrate Opening of Dorchester’s Largest Community Garden  
 July 21, 2011 Mid-Summer Staycation & Day Trip Ideas from The Trustees of Reservations 
 July 19, 2011 Trustees of Reservations Offer Late Season Farm Shares at Moraine Farm in Beverly 
 June 15, 2011 Lindell Ave Community Garden 
 May 25, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations Receive 2011 Grant from Edey Foundation for Continued Native Pollinator Inventory & Research on Martha’s Vineyard 
 May 25, 2011 Boston’s Emerald Necklace Conservancy Chooses Boston Natural Area’s Network President Valerie Burns for Prestigious Liff Spirit Award 
 May 24, 2011 Historic Oscar Palmer Farm Sold to Local Couple 
 May 12, 2011 Trustees Getting Closer to Fundraising Goal to Build Bird Park’s New Community Playground Structure  
 May 11, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations Help Celebrate National Trails Day With Events Planned Around the State 
 May 11, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) Help Celebrate National Trails Day With Events Planned Around the State 
 May 6, 2011 Trustees of Reservations Announce New Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program at Moraine Farm in Beverly 
 April 25, 2011 21st Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference On Land Conservation and Climate Change Draws over 450 and Addresses Important Environmental Issues and Topics 
 April 16, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations Achieve Significant Milestone with Martha’s Vineyard Native Pollinator Project  
 March 31, 2011 Trustees of Reservations Announce New Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program at the Beautiful Bradley Estate in Canton 
 March 9, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations to Host 2nd Annual Sustainable Seaside Wedding Show At Castle Hill on The Crane Estate on Sunday, April 10, 2011 
 February 23, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations Welcome David Beardsley as Director of Strategic Programs and Enterprise for the Ipswich Center 
 February 15, 2011 Trustees of Reservations Announce New Crane Beach Parking Sticker Program 
 February 7, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations Welcome Chris Gagnon as Director of Finance 
 February 4, 2011 The Trustees of Reservations Welcome Lisa Caissie as Volunteer Services Manager 
 January 14, 2011 Possible Permanent Conservation of 48 Acres on David Ames Family's Property in Easton  
 January 10, 2011 Trustees of Reservations’ Farm Educator Wil Bullock Singled Out for Environmental Leadership with Audubon/Toyota Together Green Fellowship 

 

2010

 December 1, 2010 The Trustees of Reservations Request Proposals to Buy Historic Oscar Palmer Farm 
 November 5, 2010 Michael Gonzalez, Eric Heiman, and Ben Kaplan of Waltham, Needham, and Lexington Completed The Trustees of Reservations’ First Charles River Youth Program 
 November 1, 2010 The Trustees, the Town of Rochester & Marion Open Space Commission announce Public opening of 300 acres at East Over Reservation 
 November 1, 2010 Green Gift Idea for the Holidays from The Trustees of Reservations Consider Giving Someone a "Green Gift Membership" 
 October 21, 2010 The Trustees of Reservations Welcome Montague, Massachusetts Resident Leigh Rae as Director of the Doyle Center and Community Park 
 October 6, 2010 The Trustees of Reservations Undergo Sustainable “Green Deconstruction” of Buildings at Cedariver Reservation in Millis 
 September 27, 2010 Farm that Once Swirled Near the Center of History Returns to Community as The Trustees of Reservations’ Newest Property 
 September 27, 2010 The Trustees of Reservations Receive Prestigious Accreditation Recognition From Land Trust Accreditation Commission 
 June 24, 2010 Trustees of Reservations City Harvest Youth Program 
 June 11, 2010 The Trustees Invite the Community To Share Ideas on the New Doyle Community Park and Center in Leominster 
 June 2, 2010 Trustees of Reservations Announce Bird Park Play Structure Slated For Replacement 
 May 25, 2010 Crane Estate Hosts Haiti Benefit Concert 
 May 3, 2010 New Owners for Southborough’s Chestnut Hill Farm 
 April 26, 2010 First-Ever Sustainable Seaside Wedding Show–A huge success! 
 April 16, 2010 Trustees Announces Bullitt Reservation Grants for Green Renovations 
 April 14, 2010 Land of Providence Farm and River Day on May 1st 
 April 8, 2010 Many Exciting Changes at Nation’s Oldest Farm 
 March 22, 2010 Governor Patrick to Headline Land Conservation Conference 
 March 22, 2010 Free Open House at The Crane Estate on May 2 
 March 8, 2010 Hilltown Land Trust & The Trustees Form New Partnership 
 February 1, 2010 The Trustees of Reservations to Host First-Ever Sustainable Seaside Wedding Show 
 January 25, 2010 Trustees of Reservations Begin Castle Hill Grand Allée Restoration Project  

 

2009

 December 30, 2009 The Trustees & Hilltown Land Trust Team Up to Protect Land 
 December 17, 2009 Last Minute Green Gift Idea for the Holidays from The Trustees of Reservations 
 December 10, 2009 Kathy Abbott Elected Co-chair of City Parks Alliance 
 October 30, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations Applies for National Accreditation 
 October 20, 2009 World’s End Hosts 350.org Climate Action Event at Worlds’ End on 10.24.09 
 October 20, 2009 The Trustees Recognize 58 Volunteers at Naumkeag For Providing 3,000 Hours of Service at Trustees Berkshires Properties in 2009 
 October 15, 2009 Trustees North Shore Properties Crane Beach, Ravenswood Park and Appleton Farms Host 350.org Climate Action Events on 10.24.09 
 October 1, 2009 Beverly Resident Alan Jutras Recognized as Trustees of Reservations Employee of the Year at Annual Meeting 
 September 30, 2009 Dover, MA Native and Hanover, NH Resident David Richardson Recognized with Prestigious “Life Trustee” Award at Annual Meeting in Dover 
 September 30, 2009 Shutesbury Resident Dr. David Foster Elected To Board of Directors At Annual Meeting 
 September 29, 2009 Dedham Residents Dan and Polly Pierce Win Prestigious “Life Trustee” Award at Annual Meeting 
 September 29, 2009 Sisters of Providence Recognized as “Conservationists of the Year” At Annual Meeting 
 September 29, 2009 South Dartmouth Resident Joan Bullard Receives “Volunteer of the Year” Award  
 September 29, 2009 Manchester Resident Jane Chandler Saltonstall Recognized with Prestigious “Life Trustee” Award at Annual Meeting  
 September 18, 2009 North Andover Resident Bill Sousa Reaches 400 Volunteer Hours Milestone 
 September 14, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations’ Northeast Region Grateful for $10,000 Grant that Funded 2 Youth “Green Jobs” This Summer 
 September 14, 2009 Dedication of The Trustees Newest Reservation, Land of Providence 
 August 19, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations Announce the Opening of Their 101st Reservation in Dartmouth: Cornell Farm Open for Public Use and Enjoyment 
 August 17, 2009 Fitchburg’s Growing Greenway 
 August 10, 2009 Celebrity Chef Series Returns to Castle Hill 
 August 7, 2009 The Trustees Seek Ideas for Design of Doyle Community Park 
 July 22, 2009 “RIVER PROJECT” SCULPTURE EXHIBIT 
 July 1, 2009 Holyoke Youth Create a Special Community Place 
 June 25, 2009 Trustees of Reservations' Historic Mission House Receives Three Grants 
 June 4, 2009 Massachusetts' Urban Park Advocates Hold Urban Land Protection Forum4 
 April 14, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations' Crane Estate Among 25 Sites Competing for Preservation Funding 
 April 1, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations Aim to Open New Reservation at Mt. Warner 
 March 25, 2009 Lieutenant Governor and Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Address Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference 
 March 23, 2009 Westport Town Farm Opens Volunteer Community Garden 
 March 18, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations Receive 262-Acre Gift of Land in the Pioneer Valley from the Bullitt Foundation 
 February 17, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations and Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust Announce Permanent Protection of 131-Acre Cornell Farm in Dartmouth 
 February 13, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations Aim to Preserve & Protect Scenic, Working Shady Maple Farm in Salisbury, CT 
 February 13, 2009 The Trustees of Reservations Aim to Protect Bottass Farm 
 January 28, 2009 Bentley University and The Trustees Form Marketing Partnership 

 

2008

 December 4, 2008 The Trustees Win Boston History & Innovation Collaborative Awards 
 November 14, 2008 Green Gift Idea for the Holidays 
 September 30, 2008 The Trustees of Reservations Mark Opening of 100th Property 
 September 23, 2008 The Barr Foundation Awards Trustees President, Andrew Kendall, with Three-Year Fellowship 
 September 8, 2008 Partnership Announced to Manage Wilson Mountain Reservation in Dedham 
 August 16, 2008 Trustees of Reservations' Dinner Series Connects Local Land and Foods 
 August 15, 2008 The Trustees of Reservations & Ipswich YMCA's SummerQuest Camp Celebrates First Season 
 July 9, 2008 Beth Zschau joins The Trustees' as Horticulture Educator 
 July 2, 2008 The Trustees Win Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) Awards 
 June 26, 2008 Trustees of Reservations Announce New Superintendent for Connecticut River Valley Management Unit 
 May 14, 2008 The Trustees Announce the 2nd Annual "Summer in the Valley" Photo Contest 
 May 14, 2008 Green Gift-Giving Ideas for Father's Day 
 May 8, 2008 The Trustees of Reservations Announce Opening of Powisset Farm 
 May 6, 2008 Naumkeag Unveils Garden Audio Tour for Visitors 
 March 31, 2008 Trustees of Reservations Announce New Conservation Ranger 
 March 14, 2008 The Trustees Expand Habitat for Rare Grassland Birds 
 March 12, 2008 The Trustees Launch Cutting-Edge Cyber-Cooperative, ConservationCommon.org 
 February 26, 2008 NPS Funds Restoration of the Bryant Homestead 
 January 17, 2008 The Trustees Protects 312 Acres in New Marlborough 
 January 8, 2008 The Trustees of Reservations Preserves 512 Acres of Forest in Mt. Washington, MA 
 January 7, 2008 Notchview Offers Top Notch Skiing 

 

2007
Trustees in the News  Arrow

6.3.2013 – Saving Land
Community Farm

5.30.2013 – The Boston Globe
Idle farm reborn with community-supported agriculture

5.29.2013 – Mass Appeal - WWLP 22News
Check out the beautiful gardens across Western Mass

5.23.2013 – WAMC
Alan Chartock in Conversation with Barbara Erickson

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