December 2007
Sippican Lands Trust, Inc. E-Newsletter
In This Issue
Steward's Station
SLT Duck Walk (or Waddle)
Featured Property of the Month
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The Sippican Lands Trust, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 for the acquisition, management and protection of natural areas in Marion.  The ultimate goal of the Trust is to protect wildlife, ecosystems and natural resources as well as the history, heritage and beauty of the area.  Open land not only provides us with a sense of tranquility and pleasure now, but the protection of this land is our legacy for future generations.

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Dear Friend of SLT, 
We are pleased to introduce SLT's new E-Newsletter.  We hope to send you monthly E-News updates on what is going on at SLT and feature properties and events that may be of interest to you.  Please encourage your friends and family to join the mailing list! 
 
Steward's Station
Our section dedicated to recent news relating to stewardship.

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Peirson Woods' Oil Spill
 
As many of you know, in April 2007 SLT had an oil spill on its Peirson Woods property in Blankenship Cove.  The spill consisted of approximately 200 gallons of #2 home heating oil on an abutter's property and it drained through into Peirson Woods and then into the Harbor. SLT is continuing to work with experts in the field to restore the marsh.   
SLT Duck Walk (or Waddle)
Sunday, December 9th, 2:00p.m.
 
duckJoin Jo-Ann Watson and other SLT members as they look for rafts of winter ducks and seals that come to Marion for the winter. We'll carpool beginning at Planting Island Causeway, travel down Delano Road stopping at Brainard Marsh and other protected open spaces.  Planting Island Causeway is located about 3 miles down Point Road on the right. 
Please RSVP at 508.748.3080.
Featured Property of the Month
Howland Marsh

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Location:
Point Road, about 2.5 miles from the traffic light on Route 6, on the right hand side.  About 100 yards after Rogers Drive. The walk begins near #392 Point Road.
 
Features:
Quietly tucked into the southeast corner of Planting Island Cove lie almost 9 acres of serene and unspoiled refuge for shore birds and marine life. The walkway into the marsh makes possible an intimate view of osprey, terns, oystercatchers and ever-present seagulls.  Low tide reveals the oysters, mussels, quahogs, and several crab types which populate the mud flats.
 
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Sippican Lands Trust, Inc.
589 Mill Street, Marion, MA 02738 508.748.3080
Member of Land Trust Alliance