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Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program Announced
Back by popular demand... Essex Heritage will once again offer matching seed grants to Essex County organizations through our Partnership Grant Program! Online applications are being accepted through Sunday, February 17. This year, ten (10) grants of $1,500 each will be awarded to organizations that support Essex Heritage's mission to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area.
Read on for more information about the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program, including guidelines, criteria, and application materials.
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Along the Essex  Coastal Scenic Byway The 85-mile coastal route from
Lynn to NewburyportOld Newbury Bonfire Toast winter and family fun at the  annual community bonfire on Saturday, January 12. Don't miss the events at the historic Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm while you're there! Learn more. Byway Park Project Advances Plans to develop a 4.9 acre waterfront park along the byway at the Marblehead-Salem line received a major boost in the form of a state grant. Read More. Byway Guidebook Available "Essex Coastal Byway Guide - History, Culture & Nature on the North Shore," makes exploring the 85-mile coastal route even easier. Written by Boston Globe correspondent Joel Brown, the guide showcases a broad array of the byway's historical, natural and cultural destinations. Organized by community, the book provides an insider's understanding of how to experience the best of coastal New England. www.essexbywayguide.com
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North of Boston  Tourism Summit
Don't miss the 7th Annual North of Boston CVB Tourism Summit on Friday, February 1, 8:30am - 4:00pm at the Boston Marriott Peabody at 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA. Join the North of Boston CVB for an exciting day with compelling speakers, educational seminars and Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's "Tourism U" in the afternoon.
The North of Boston CVB Annual Tourism Summit (Conference) is the region's largest industry event, bringing together key personnel from all public and private tourism sectors. From the Merrimack Valley to the region's southern gateway, all businesses can profit from this educational program designed to enhance regional identity and promote tourism opportunities. Don't miss this premier networking event! Learn more and register here.
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Winter Birding Weekends!
Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend, February 1- 3
The Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend is back and better than ever! Working with the Mass Audubon, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is planning a weekend filled with opportunities for bird lovers of all skill levels to join expert guides on a tour of Cape Ann's birding hot spots - including a sea trip on the 7 Seas Whale Watch boat the Privateer IV! Learn more or to register here.
Merrimack River Eagle Festival, February 9 Head up to Newburyport and Amesbury on Saturday, February 9, for a full day of activities celebrating the return of bald eagles to the Merrimack Valley! The eighth annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival is a great opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the magnificence of nature by observing bald eagles and the habitats they need to survive. Check out the schedule of events, tours and demonstrations.
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Find Funding:
Grant Opportunities
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund
The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) is accepting applications now through March 8, 2013 for Round 19 of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant program. Learn more.
National Trust Preservation Funds
Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects. Application deadlines are February 1, June 1 and October 1. Learn more.
State Recreational Trails Grants
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's FY13 Recreational Trails Grants program will provide grants for a variety of trail protection, construction and stewardship projects throughout the state. The application deadline is February 1, 2013. Learn more.
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Partner Spotlight
Ground Work Lawrence
Congratulations to Ground Work Lawrence (GWL) for recently being named the 2013 Healthy LifeStyles Social Innovator by Root Cause's Social Innovation Forum for their project Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Our Community!
Be sure to check out this beautiful documentary to learn more about GWL!
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Special Thanks to Our Corporate Members
We are so thankful for the generosity of our Corporate Members - businesses who believe in our mission.
This month, we offer thanks to Haverhill Bank, Pentucket Bank, and Beverly Cooperative Bank for renewing as Sustainer Circle Members.
Thanks to Granite Savings Bank for renewing as a Corporate Benefactor, and to Friends of Camp Denison for renewing as a Corporate Supporter.
We would like to welcome new members Salem Witch Museum and Serafini, Darling & Correnti, LLP.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
  
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Essex Heritage Events & Featured Partner Events
Thursday, January 17, 6:00pm
Old Ipswich Rum Tour & Tasting at Turkey Shore Distilleries
Learn how rum was made 175 years ago, then have a drink with history! Enjoy an evening reconnecting to a significant part of New England's past, and taste a line of hand-crafted, local rums at Turkey Shore Distilleries. Reservations Required. Learn more.
Sunday, January 27, 1:00pm
Featured Partner Event
Essex County Greenbelt Presents: Snowshoe/Hike the Warren-Weld Woodland
Grab your gear and join Greenbelt and Manchester Essex Conservation Trust for an invigorating afternoon snowshoe excursion! Reservations Required. Learn more.
Saturday, February 2, 10:00am
Strange Typographic Tales at The Museum of Printing
Discover strange stories, legends and tales of type! Explore the museum and learn the history of type that your teacher never taught you as industry expert and museum President Frank Romano shares strange typographic tales that he has collected in his travels around the world. Reservations required. Learn more.
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 Boxford Sunday, January 20, 1:00pm Walk/Snowshoe: Wildcat Conservation Area Danvers
Saturday, January 12, 1:30am
Danvers Bi-Peds 4th Annual Chocolate Walk
GloucesterSaturday, January 12
11:00am - 1:00pm
Draw-Copy-Paint-Stomp-Repeat!
Sunday, January 27, 6:00 pmJanuary 19-20 New England Sled Dog Races Ipswich Saturdays, January 12 & 26 and February 2 & 9
LawrenceSaturday, January 12 9:30am - 12:00pm Urban Wild Clean Up
Lynn
Tuesday, February 5, 10:00am
Little Lynners Storytime
Marblehead
Thursday, February 14, 7:30pm Symphony by the Sea performs Romance is in the Hall
NahantTuesday, January 15, 7:00pm The Eastern Oyster: An Iconic Fishery and Valuable HabitatTuesday, February 12, 7:00pm Behind the Lens: Experiences in Environmental Film-MakingNewburySaturday, January 12, 3:00pm Old Newbury Bonfire
Newburyport
Saturday, February 2,
11:00am - 3:00pmNewburyport Winter Carnival Topsfield Sunday, January 13 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sense of Wonder Walk: Feathered Friends Sunday, January 20 11:00am - 1:00pm Hike Bradley Palmer: Marker 48 to Wading Pool, Moon Hill (pdf) Wenham January 19-21 NMRA Hub Division Modular Railroad
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