THE BRIDGEWATER LAND TRUST

ABOUT THE LAND TRUST

THE BRIDGEWATER LAND TRUST was founded in 1987. A non-profit organization administered by town residents, the Land Trust supports a variety of conservation and education activities aimed at protecting Bridgewater’s natural resources, including:

Land acquisition and donation.
Conservation easements.
Support of local farms.
Sponsorship of educational and other programs.

THE MANY SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS

to the preservation of the town’s open spaces made by the Land Trust include:

Acquisition of hundreds of acres by donation from caring land owners and through easement agreements.
Preservation of Bridgewater’s farming heritage on the Jane Pratt Farm and Town Line Farm preserves.
Establishment and maintenance of the Ketchum Children’s Trail.
Support of enrichment programs, outdoor activities and scholarships for Burnham students.

Bridgewater Land Trust Directors & Staff

Christian	Feuer	President
Russell	Marcus	Vice President
Jean	Robinson	Treasurer
Peg	Toledo	Secretary
Julie	Stuart	Executive Director
Bridget	McCarthy	Administrator/Outreach Coordinator
Ted	Alt	Director
Chris	Amorossi	Director
Lisa	Antel	Director
Kevin	Cady	Director
Edward	Franklin	Director
Rich	Kaplon	Director
Andrew	Smith	Director
Joe	Wilcox	Director – Chair, Stewardship

Our Mission

PRESERVE

Preservation of land, nature and lifestyle are the tenets of our mission. Knowledgeable board direction and a committed, engaged membership create the foundation of our thriving organization.

PROTECT

Protecting our collective future and quality of life, we take environmental responsibility for our greatest local natural resource. Guarding your property values and shielding against unchecked development while maintaining the habitats of native flora and fauna are vital factors in our success. With educational and sponsored partnerships, informed lobbying efforts, and nature advocacy, we expand our prospects together.

The wilderness and the idea of wilderness is one of the permanent homes of the human spirit.
Joseph Wood Krutch, writer, critic and naturalist

CARE

Caring for the land with high- level ongoing stewardship and up-to-date appropriation of best land-use practices is a joyful priority as we witness the legacy of our rich farming traditions, enviable views, pastoral character and the ever-renewing natural rewards of the idyllic place we call home.