by Estes Valley Land Trust | May 28, 2016 | News & Notes
What can you do to help the Land Trust? It’s really pretty e
asy and doesn’t take a lot of your time. Just get involved in our 2016 Membership Campaign. And we’re providing two wonderful incentives to get you started. Here’s how it works.
Talk to your friends and neighbors to get them involved in the Land Trust. For every new membership you generate, we will provide you with two $5.00 discount coupons to be used at any of the three summer breakfasts. There is a limit of one discount coupon per person per breakfast, but here’s the best part.
In addition to your breakfast discount coupons, you and the new member will each have your names placed in a drawing for a one-of-a-kind coffee table handmade by our own Land Trust President and master craftsman, Leo Weber. Valued at over $1,200, this coffee table would be a perfect addition to your home.
OK, so now you are getting excited about this, right? You can can click here to download our membership form to to get started. Complete the form and mail it to us. Also, we will have a membership table at each of our three summer breakfasts, along with the beautiful table you could win. The drawing will take place at the August 20th Breakfast, and you will be entered each time you generate a new member. If you are not comfortable soliciting new members, consider giving a membership to one of your friends. You will still qualify for the drawing.
With the explosion of new residents moving to Colorado’s Front Range, preserving open space in the Estes Valley has never been more important. So let’s get going! We know you will do your part.
by Estes Valley Land Trust | May 13, 2016 | News & Notes
New EVLT Executive Director Jeffrey Boring and his wife, Emily Patterson
As of Monday, May 16, 2016 Jeffrey Boring assumes the position of Executive Director of Estes Valley Land Trust.
According to Board President Leo Weber, “We had numerous outstanding applicants for the position but were most impressed with Jeffrey’s considerable experience, knowledge, and passion for conservation. We are confident that he will be a great match for the work, staff, and friends of EVLT as we continue to advance our mission to preserve the unique landscapes of the Estes Valley.”
Jeffrey’s work in the conservation field began 18 years ago with The Nature Conservancy in Georgia, helping direct a land protection campaign that targeted land acquisition along the 180-mile Chattahoochee River. This experience included partnering with State agencies, private landowners, and The Trust for Public Land and was instrumental in forming his conservation ethic and career.
After completing his master’s degree in Conservation Ecology, Jeffrey served as the Director of Conservation at Athens Land Trust before moving to Colorado in 2004 to manage a water quality monitoring program for the Big Thompson Watershed Forum. For the past 8 years, Jeffrey served as an Open Lands Resource Specialist in the Larimer County Natural Resources Department. In this position he has been part of a conservation team that has protected more than 43,000 acres of land within the county.
Jeffrey’s experience working for two land trusts and a local open space program provides a strong foundation in conservation and a set of skills that will benefit EVLT. He has developed strong working relationships with organizations that are critical to the success of EVLT, such as the Town of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts.
“After nearly two decades working in the conservation field, I understand the unique opportunity this job opening provides,” states Jeffrey. “I believe deeply in your mission to protect open space for future generations. My unique set of experiences, skills and passion for conservation has prepared me to continue the impressive and inspiring work of the Estes Valley Land Trust.”
Jeffrey steps in as the new Executive Director on May 16, replacing Mary Banken who will be retiring after nine years with EVLT. Please stop by to meet Jeffrey at one of our EVLT events or at the EVLT office at 1191 Woodstock in Estes Park.
by Estes Valley Land Trust | Apr 13, 2016 | News & Notes
EVLT and the community of Estes Park have lost a longtime friend, former EVLT Director Kent Keller, who passed away in March.
As a Board member from 2007 to 2011, Kent was instrumental in ensuring that over 2,500 acres of scenic lands in the Estes Valley remain forever preserved for future generations to enjoy.
While on the Board and for several years after, Kent served as Chair of the Educational Events Committee, which organizes our annual Summer Educational Breakfast Series. Through his work, many hundreds of people learned about wildlife, ecology, and other conservation issues while socializing and enjoying good food. Kent had an amazing talent for recruiting great committee members to help with the events.
Kent’s wife, Janet, and family kindly named EVLT as a recipient for contributions in Kent’s memory, further extending his legacy of preserving the beauty of the Estes Valley that he so loved. If you would like to donate in Kent’s memory, you can do so on this website or by mail to PO Box 663, Estes Park CO, 80517.
