Head outside and hashtag #MyHappyPlace, #Land4All and #LandTrust to share photos you have taken during your walks in the Nature Preserves.
April 24, 2020
Dear Member:
I want to thank you for your continuing support of Open Land Conservancy and its mission to protect wildlife habitat and provide access to our Nature Preserves for all to enjoy.
Many of you have stood with us year in and year out helping in our commitment to preserve, sustain, and enhance open space in our community. Today our commitment is to continue our conservation efforts to the best of our abilities and keep our members and families safe during this global pandemic. Our Nature Preserves remain open to the public daily for free. It is our hope that the Preserves can offer some tranquility for you along their trails and we ask for all to follow CDC guidelines including social distancing.
All group volunteer activities and Spring events have been cancelled through May. We will continue to follow Government guidelines and reassess future activities as needed, and keep you updated through email and the website.
Consequently, the Annual Membership Meeting traditionally held during Spring has been cancelled. We are substituting an on-line method through SurveyMonkey to record your vote on required business matters: the election of Directors, approval of last year’s Annual Meeting minutes and acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report. We are also taking the opportunity to ask for your feedback about the Conservancy’s operations and direction. Click on the links to view the materials (if you would like a hard copy let us know), and you can also go directly to the survey link which will also guide you to the materials for review by clicking here. The Board is excited about this opportunity to connect directly with you, albeit virtually, and we encourage you to respond before May 17th , 2020.
We hope you will continue to support Open Land Conservancy during these stressful times, which reinforces the value of the open space we all love and protect.
Finally, I encourage you to stay in touch through our website and on social media (listed below). We are joining the Land Trust Alliance in posting photos from the Preserves with the tags #MyHappyPlace, #Land4All and #LandTrust. Feel free to use these tags to share photos you have taken during your walks in the Nature Preserves.
With our very best wishes for your health and safety.
Sincerely,
Michael F. Wilson, President