We are sharing exciting news about the future of Colchester Land Trust!

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The Board of Directors has voted to align with Avalonia Land Conservancy and Salem Land Trust.

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In doing this, we gain:

• professional staffing

• shared stewardship expertise

• greater capacity to pursue larger conservation projects

• funding resources of a larger, well-established and resilient organization.

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Over the past couple of years, our all-volunteer board recognized that the legal, financial, and stewardship demands of land conservation have grown beyond what a small volunteer org can reliably sustain. This ensures our work continues long-term.

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We are stronger together!

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Every one of our 785 protected acres remains protected in perpetuity. Conservation easements are legally binding — they do not change with organizational structure.

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As we transition, we will become the Colchester Chapter of Avalonia.

 

Our Board continues to stay engaged, and all our community programming, Farmer’s Market, hikes, road race, Owl Prowls, continues. You’ll still see your neighbors out there!

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Your support still matters and has made a real difference. Details on membership structure going forward will be shared as the alignment is finalized and we’ll keep you informed.

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We really appreciate your continued support of land conservation in Colchester.