The Sippican Lands Trust is celebrating 41 years of land protection in the town of Marion on behalf of its citizens. The SLT is a member-based, nonprofit organization committed to acquiring, protecting and offering public access to open space for the enjoyment of recreational pursuits and the beauty of nature. We are working towards creating a “public trail system” throughout the town on our 1400 acres, spanning 39 parcels to encourage physical wellness in the outdoors. The SLT is currently planning a certified, accessible boardwalk and viewing platform for people with disabilities, the elderly, families and school groups along with the general public on our Osprey Marsh property located on Point Road. Our Junior Board Program, consisting of 15 third – eighth graders, offers local youngsters a chance to actively participate in environmental protection and education. The SLT continues to expand our educational and outreach events, such as our storywalks for children to promote literacy in nature and free yoga classes at Brainard Marsh, as well as collaborations with other town entities for the benefit of the community throughout the year.
The SLT has a new logo! The osprey has taken flight over land and sea, reflecting the organization’s soaring commitment to the environment and to the people of Marion for generations to come! Check out our new signs at our properties throughout town!
Your membership is highly valued and much appreciated! Membership is open to all. Please take a moment to join the SLT or renew your membership today! For more information call 508-748-3080 or visit our website at www.sippicanlandstrust.org and click on the membership tab. The Sippican Lands Trust is located at 354 Front Street, Marion next to Uncle Jon’s Coffee. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm. Please stop by! Thank you to all of our members and supporters!
The Sippican Lands Trust is offering a Photography Workshop with local photographer John Robson on Saturday, August 29 at 9:00 am, with a rain date of Sunday, August 30. Bring your cameras and come join John on a guided photography tour of SLT’s eastern properties! We will meet at Peirson Woods on Point Road. This event is free for members and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. To register, please call 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org. Check out John’s website at www.crowellsfineart.com/exhibition_robson.html. This is an exciting opportunity for area photographers!
The Sippican Lands Trust is posting its third story walk of the summer at our Hagemann Woods Property off of Point Road starting on Saturday, August 8 and continuing through the month of August. The highlighted book will be Bugs Galore by Peter Stein and illustrated by Bob Staake. Story walks promote literacy in nature and offer an invaluable opportunity for families to spend time together in the outdoors. Hagemann Woods is a new trail that is located on the left side of Point Road just before the turn onto Delano Road. Parking is available. For more information, contact the office at 508-748-3080 or email info@sippicanlandstrust.org.