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Greetings!
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Photo by Peggy Moss. |
There's a lot going on at Desert Foothills Land Trust these days!
The Land Trust will host our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 5:30 pm at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center. Grace Schoonover, with the Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society will speak about the types of archaeological resources found in our area, as well as ways the Society and Land Trust are working to protect them. Representatives from the Land Trust will also share information about our activities in 2011 and goals for 2012, as well as elect new board members.
Other upcoming events include a volunteer orientation session on February 2 at 5:30 pm at the Land Trust office. We will share information about the organization and volunteer opportunities, including assistance with special events and office activities, as well as workdays on beautiful preserved lands. The orientation session is a great review for current volunteers and a great overview for those considering volunteering. Registration for the session is requested by January 31.
Additionally, for those particularly interested in land stewardship and management activities, we are offering six in-depth Steward and Docent Training classes covering natural history, geology, invasive species and other topics related to preserve management and outreach activities. Stewards and Docents must complete all six courses, plus the volunteer orientation session. Upon completion of the training, Stewards and Docents have the opportunity to "adopt" a preserve to assist the Land Trust with monitoring and management activities, lead guided hikes and provide preserve visitors with information. These sessions are held every Thursday morning between February 16 and March 22. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, January 25, 5:30-7:00 pm
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
7415 E. Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ 85377
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Volunteer Orientation Session
Thursday, February 2, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Desert Foothills Land Trust office
7518 E. Elbow Bend Road, Suite B-6, Carefree, AZ 85377
Please RSVP to Mary Warren at 480-488-6131 or mwarren@dflt.org by January 31.
Steward and Docent Training
every Thursday, 9:00 am - Noon
from February 16 through March 22
Desert Foothills Land Trust office, and field visits
7518 E. Elbow Bend Road, Suite B-6, Carefree, AZ 85377
Space is limited and reservations are required
Please RSVP to Vicki Domonkos at 480-488-6131 or vdomonkos@dflt.org by Feb. 13.
We hope you'll join us at these upcoming events! THANK YOU for your support of local land conservation--
Sonia Perillo, Executive Director
Desert Foothills Land Trust
P.S. Please join the Land Trust at an upcoming event, and consider joining as a member, as well. Use our secure online donation form to renew your gift or become a new supporter! | 
