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Conservation Trust
Past Projects
Thanks to generous donations from visitors, foundations and companies, the Conservation Trust has been able to sponsor many worthwhile projects, both large and small, over the years since its inception. The following sampling shows the variety of projects sponsored through the Trust.
- 2006 - Interpretive signage at South Cape Beach State Reservation
- 2006 - Performers for Lynn Heritage State Park’s Anniversary Celebration – Summer Series
- 2006 – Maple Sugaring Boiler for Maple Sugar Days at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park
- 2006 – Schooner Ernestina keel restoration
- 2005 – Facility site remediation at Webb Memorial State Park
- 2005 – Rescue board and small boat for use in Walden Pond State Reservation’s Water Safety program
- 2005 – Boardwalk at Plum Island Point, Plum Island State Reservation
- 2005 – “River Rangers” at Connecticut River to monitor and oversee visitor use, and provide interpretive and visitor services at Connecticut River Greenway State Park
- 2005 – Fishing and other accessibility improvements and materials for enhancement of the Nature Center at D.A.R. State Forest
- 2005 – Arbor Day seedlings for Salisbury Beach State Reservation
- 2004 – Bicycle helmets for the Bicycle Safety Rodeo program at the 25th anniversary of the Cape Cod Rail Trail
- 2004 – Emergency Coffer dam at Buckley Dunton Dam, October Mountain State Forest
- 2004 – Invasive Plants informational brochure for the Lakes and Ponds Program
- 2004 – Milfoil Remediation Program for Cochituate State Park
- 2003 – Civilian Conservation Corps Worker’s Statue, installed at Freetown State Forest
- 2003 – Historic photo exhibit at Mount Greylock State Reservation
- 2003 – Musical entertainment and centennial banners and supplies for Mt. Tom State Reservation’s 100th anniversary celebration
- 2003 – Historic assessment of the National Monument to the Forefathers
- 2003 – Birds of Prey demonstration and interpretive program and supplies for Harold Parker State Forest
- 2002 – Trolley Bus Rental for Historical Tours at Lawrence Heritage State Park
- 2002 – Seasonal staff to provide interpretive programs and visitor services at Maudslay State Park
- 2002 – Summer Interns to staff Nantucket State Forest
- 2002 – Land Acquisition Annual Report
- 2001 – Visitor greeter desks for the exhibit area at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- 2001 – Blacksmith, Furniture Maker and Musicians for Harold Parker State Forest’s Fall Arts and Crafts Festival
- 2001 – Butterfly Walk and Slide Show for the Junior Ranger Presentation at Great Brook Farm State Park
- 2001 – Winter Footwear for work at Krug Sugarbush and ice rink, D.A.R. State Forest
- 2001 – 5K Road Race – Bread and Roses Heritage Labor Day Festival at Lawrence Heritage State Park
- 2000 - Rural Access bus trips "People to Parks" to Sandy Point State Reservation, Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park, and Purgatory Chasm State Park
- 2000 - Engineering, permitting and design work for restoring Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
- 2000 - Pressure treated lumber, concrete, grass seed and fencing for erosion control at Myles Standish State Park’s Barrett Pond Camping area
- 2000 - Educational supplies for Massachusetts Envirothon
- 2000 - Installation and supplies associated with "Mitt Mutts" dog clean-up dispensers at Borderland State Park
- 1999 - Partial funding for acquisition of new park property in Sudbury
- 1999 – Bread and Roses Heritage Festival at Lawrence Heritage State Park
- 1999 - Thoreau Living History Program at Walden Pond
- 1999 – Training, recruitment and supplies for lifeguards
- 1999 - Matthew Gerlach Bike Safety Program, Cape Cod Rail Trail, bike safety ranger/trail rides
- 1999 - Clemson Pond leveler to control the rising water level near the Norwottuck Rail Trail
- 1999 - New portable microphone system to enhance sound on school tours at Holyoke Heritage State Park
- 1998 - Daniel Botkin, lecturer on “People and Nature” at Harvard University Graduate School of Design
- 1998 - “Giants in the Wilderness” six performance and Chautauqua-style discussions as part of the Centennial Celebration
- 1998 - Grant to Harvard University to publish forest history book
- 1998 - Landscaping for Enchanta Bridge, Moore State Park
- 1997 - Replacement of tools for the Northeast, Horseneck Beach
- 1997 - Environmental Education Day on the Ernestina
- 1997 - Supplies, support costs (tours, educational programs, entertainers) and equipment (snowthrower, trimmer/brushcutter/2-way radios) in the Northeast
- 1996 - Book shelves for archival section of the library in the Berkshires
- 1996 - Lawrence Heritage Visitors Center and Canal St., boat repair, training, equipment and replacement of tree & guardrail
- 1996 - Three lawnmowers for Pilgrim Memorial State Park
- 1995 - Flowers, shrubs, trees, hardware & lighting for Flower Show exhibit
- 1995 - Supplies and equipment to operate Krug Sugarbush maple syrup program
- 1995 - Fence and rock installation along the Norwottuck Rail Trail as an additional safety measure
- 1994-2003 - Appalachian Trail "Ridge Runner" trail maintenance and safety
- 1994 - “Kids in the Park” & “Lumberjack Festival” coordinator, instructor & program expenses at Gardner Heritage State Park
- 1994 - Reprint of Myles Standish Monument Interpretive environmental education piece
- 1994 - Grant for the Berkshire Botanical Garden printing of a brochure which listed state parks
- 1993 - Western Gateway Heritage State Park educational programs
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