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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,
Breaking News! SLT is moving!
Our new home will be 354 Front Street (next door to Uncle Jon's Coffee). Our new office space is made possible by foundation grants and the generosity of Pilgrim Bank.
Please enjoy our E-Newsletter, including 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! |
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Open House and Property Tour
Sunday, May 4th 11:00-3:00 Rain or Shine*
Looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon?
Looking for a way to connect your family with nature?
Join us for the SLT Property Tour!
Begin your tour at 354 Front Street (next door to Uncle Jon's). Maps and information about each property will be available as well as some refreshments to get you on your way. The tour will include a handful of SLT properties boasting with wildlife, woodlands, sandy beaches, and cranberry bogs. Each property with have guides to tell you about the preserve and answer any questions you may have.
*Please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes.
If the weather is questionable please check our website at www.sippicanlandstrust.org the morning of the event. |
Steward's Station
Arbor Day 2008
Spring Clean Up - Bring Your Family
A Celebration of Marion's Open Spaces
The Marion Tree Committee, The Sippican Lands Trust, The Sippican Historical & Preservation Society and the Marion Garden Discussion Group present a Celebration of Marion's Open Spaces. Come help us clean up our beautiful town!
Meet us at the Marion Music Hall on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00-noon. Bags, gloves and assignments will be available.
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Featured Property of the Month
* This property will be included in the SLT Property Tour on May 4th*
The 248 acre preserve was purchased by SLT in December 2005, with the support of SLT members, The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission (which holds a conservation restriction on the property), The Coalition for Buzzards Bay and The Trustees of Reservations.
Features:
The property sprawls between Route 6 and I-195 and is one of the largest undeveloped land blocks draining into Aucoot Cove. The property supports a rich diversity of habitats including upland pine, mixed hardwood forest, shrub and wooded swamp, freshwater marsh and cranberry bogs. The property is habitat for several rare and threatened species including Eastern Box Turtle and Water-Willow Stem Borer. Currently, the former owner continues to work and manage the bog area.
Location:
Although no new trails have been developed yet, limited access is available off of Parlowtown Road (on the right hand side of Route 6, when driving west-bound, after Hiller Dodge).
Please visit our website to see more property descriptions
and locations. We are updating them often. | |
| Local Events of Interest
"What is the Future of Our Coastal Wetlands"
John Teal, May 9th, 7:00 PM
Presented by Marion Natural History Museum
John M. Teal (Scientist Emeritus, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) has studied North America's salt water marshes for over 50 years and has published more than 140 scientific papers. His seminal book, Life and Death of the Salt Marsh, explains "how they were formed; why they continue to exist; the interplay of plants and animals; and the effect of that influential animal, man."
For more information please call the Marion Natural History Museum at 508.748.2098 or visit its website at www.marionmuseum.org |
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Upcoming SLT Events
May 4: Open House and Property Tour
May 10: Arbor Day Clean Up event with Marion Tree Committee, Sippican Historical & Preservation Society, Marion Garden Discussion Group, and SLT.
July 19: The Garden Conservancy's Open Days Program
August 7: Annual Beach Bash and Clambake
For more information on these upcoming events, please visit our website. Information is constantly being updated. | |
Sippican Lands Trust, Inc.589 Mill Street, Marion, MA 02738 508.748.3080
Member of Land Trust Alliance
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