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FALL/WINTER 2020-2021 ORLEANS Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
CONSERVATION TRUST page 3
A Marshside Treasure
page 4
ON THE COVER:
Welcome back, AmeriCorps!
page 3
Taking to the Trails
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Join us from your home for Virtual Talks! Walks & Talks, pages 6–7
Board of Trustees from the president
Kevin Galligan, President
Mefford Runyon,Vice-President Dear OCT members and supporters, a much-needed
Steven Koehler, Treasurer pick-up truck—a
Charles Carlson, Clerk “Look after the natural world—
gift that especially
Rigney Cunningham it’s the most precious thing we have,
Sharon Davis delighted me, as
and we are a part of it.”
Jamie Demas staff can attest.
Sir David Attenborough in the new
Steven Gass The AmeriCorps
Robert Granger documentary “A Life on Our Planet”
Cape Cod program
Diana Landau
Susan Meisinger is once again
David Attenborough spent many years
Judith Scanlon investing resources in helping to manage
exploring and documenting the living
Peter Van Oot OCT lands, after a Covid-related hiatus.
world. During a recent interview on 60
Our stewardship inspires others
Staff Minutes, he says, “it was the best time of
to invest in OCT—like Max Klein, who
Stephen O’Grady, Executive Director my life.” His latest documentary surveys
talks about his experience of discovering
Pam Schultz, Administrative Assistant his remarkable career as well as the scale of
Alex Bates, Land Stewardship our trails in this issue (page 5). Like the
humankind’s impact on the planet over his
Coordinator neighbors of 109 Portanimicut Road, who
long lifetime. Reflecting on the pandemic,
Kaitlyn Henderson, AmeriCorps are leading the way in helping us acquire
Cape Cod Individual Placement he reminds us that people need the natural
two beautiful parcels there, adding more
world for our health and well-being because
OCT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit connections to already preserved lands
we are a part of it.
organization. All contributions in South Orleans (page 4). And like our
are tax deductible to the full As the Covid-19 pandemic extends
devoted volunteers, who invest their
extent of the law. into fall and winter, I want to remind
valuable time and energy to help with land
Orleans Conservation Trust all of you that enjoying nature is the
and trail maintenance.
203 South Orleans Road best antidote we have for now. At the
Orleans, MA 02653 Needless to say, the most important
Orleans Conservation Trust, we “look
Phone: 508-255-0183 investment comes from you, the members
after the natural world” in our backyard:
and donors who sustain OCT. Your
E-mail preserving land, managing trails, restoring
contributions fuel all of our work—
oct@orleansconservationtrust.org native vegetation, and connecting habitat
including our stepped-up land management
Website on natural lands, large and small. The
program. I was delighted to see so many of
orleansconservationtrust.org investments we make to preserve and
you at our first-ever virtual Annual Meeting
protect these lands are providing returns
(page 3), and as always, we recognize you
in ways no financial report could ever
On the cover: An OCT guided walk along in this fall newsletter. Thanks also to our
Nauset Estuary in East Orleans. Photo by capture: in the health of the precious
Diana Landau. Inset photo: AmeriCorps
extraordinary and hard-working staff:
waters surrounding us, the safety of
volunteer Kaitlyn Henderson. Photos be- Executive Director Steve O’Grady, Land
low and on back cover © Hardie Truesdale. wildlife we enjoy, and the well-being of our
Stewardship Coordinator Alex Bates, and
community.
Administrative Assistant Pam Schultz, and
Invest in What You Love This issue reports on some of the
to each trustee, as we continue to invest in
investments we’re making to enhance our
In these uncertain times, it may be our natural world together.
reassuring to know that your year- properties and their value to members
end gift to OCT helps ensure that and residents: such as purchasing trail Sincerely,
land in Orleans is protected forever. cameras that document how wildlife and
As your mailbox people use our trails, and a heavy-duty
gets crowded in brush mower to aid in the eternal battle
early December, Kevin F. Galligan
with invasive species. Members Lea and
please keep an President
eye out for our Tom Barrett invested in OCT by donating
year-end appeal
letter. Thank you!
2 Fall/Winter 2020
landmarks
OCT Annual Meeting Goes Virtual
A
s usual, the Annual (60-plus) to the meeting,” says
Meeting of Orleans O’Grady. “We had well over the
Conservation Trust quorum needed, and we got
convened on a Monday in late some good comments after-
August, the 31st. As usual, it ward about the format.”
was anchored by a welcome Highlighted were the latest
by President Kevin Galligan, land acqusitions completed or
a year-in-review by Executive in progress, the Trust’s height-
Director Steve O’Grady, and a ened focus on restoring and
financial report from Treasurer managing the lands we steward,
Steve Koehler. As usual, votes the jump in numbers of people
were tallied and trustees elected using our trails since the spring
or re-elected to new terms. (see page 5), and OCT’s support
Our recently acquired and much-needed truck and trailer at OCT
But that’s about the extent of partners working to protect headquarters. Below: A slide from the Annual Meeting presentation.
of the “usual.” In this Covid-19 land on the Arey’s River (the
year, for the first time ever, the Town’s Peck Property) and on For more details of the Annual heading our land management
meeting was held in the form Sipson Island. Meeting, including election work on the ground.
of a “webinar” and members Attendees were struck by results, we invite you to view a Among Covid-19’s collat-
attended via Zoom from their a set of slides that contrasted PDF of the slideshow or a re- eral damage, the AmeriCorps
living rooms or offices. OCT an aerial view of Orleans in cording of the whole event. Go Cape Cod program was forced
staff put in extra time assem- 1938, with only sparse clusters to https://orleansconservation- to shut down for the sum-
bling a lively and informative of buildings outside the town trust.org/event/oct-virtual-an- mer—its young volunteers
slideshow, narrated by the center, with a 2014 image of nual-meeting. We hope to see live in group homes, which
presenters, with time for a Q&A the same area, densely overlaid you again in August of 2021! wasn’t safe. But recently we got
at the end of a brisk 48 minutes. by homes. “That really tells the the welcome news that these
“We were heartened to see story of why our work together Around Headquarters invaluable young people would
how many members logged on is important,” said Galligan. Galligan announced at the again be deployed to work in
meeting that Stephen O’Grady, conservation around the Cape.
who has served as Director Meet Kaitlyn Henderson
of OCT since 2018, was given (see cover photo) of Rock Hill,
the title of Executive Director South Carolina, who in Octo-
effective July 1, “in recogni- ber began a joint assignment
tion of his incredible growth with OCT and the Barnstable
in leadership of the Trust. He’s Land Trust. Kaitlyn will work
done an awesome job keeping with Alex on land management
us moving forward through this projects. “Working with an
challenging time.” organization committed to land
In other news, Land Stew- management and conservation
ardship Coordinator Alex Bates is an incredible opportunity,”
completed his first year with she says. “I am eager to learn as
OCT this summer. He is now a much as my brain can handle!”
full-time staff member, spear-
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green acres
Window
on the Bay
Closing in on Success
at 109 Portanimicut
We’re pleased to report strong
response for our campaign to
acquire a beautiful property
near the end of Portanimicut
Road—an important As protected open space, the property will benefit wildlife and human visitors, serve as a buffer to the saltmarsh and
addition to OCT’s growing Pleasant Bay’s water quality, and preserve a rare scenic viewshed. Photo © Hardie Truesdale. Below: Rachia Heyelman
“Portanimicut Greenbelt” in just $145,000 to wrap up the Under a management Moreover,
South Orleans. purchase and begin restoration. plan OCT has developed, this land is
This rare treasure borders a We actually completed phase much of the land will be very near
saltmarsh called Deacon Rogers one on October 1. Closing for allowed to grow up annually 20-plus
Meadow and a tidal creek the second lot is set for January as a meadow, mowed once or acres that
flowing into Pleasant Bay, with 2022, when a state tax credit twice a year. We’ll create space Rachia
glorious views over the water (awarded for the property’s for a couple cars to park and will leave
to Hog Island, Sampson Island, high conservation value) will install a small kiosk. An area to OCT in her estate. This
and the barrier beach beyond. be available to the seller. next to the marsh will be kept has encouraged the Trust to
Because neighbors have taken mowed so visitors can enjoy envision a future walking
care to keep the area as natural “Undeveloping” and
the superb views and a picnic. route virtually all the way
Restoring the Land
as possible, visiting here is like An early order of business will from Heritage Drive (our
a trip back in time. Two old cottages and a garage be removing invasive vines to newly conserved land at 66
Although the assessed currently occupy the lots. save a couple large old cedars. Portanimicut) to Paw Wah
value of the two lots (1.84 Once fundraising is complete, (Volunteers: we’ll send out a Pond on the bay.
acres) exceeds $1.5 million, OCT will remove those call for help!) Completing the purchase
OCT negotiated a purchase buildings—the seller agreed to of Number 109 is a key piece
price of $760,000. Thanks to bear the cost of demolition— The Heyelman Factor of that vision. Can you help us
more than 85 generous donors, and largely restore the land to
One person who’s always had finish the task? For inspiration,
we’ve raised $650,000 and need a natural state.
a vision for this part of South please pay a visit there while
Orleans is Rachia Heyelman, the fine autumn weather
whose family has owned large holds—look for our sign on
tracts in the neighborhood for the south side of Portanimicut
generations. Rachia is among Road. For more details and
OCT’s greatest friends: she not to make a donation, visit
only created the opportunity orleansconservationtrust.
to acquire Number 109 from org/growing-our-lands. Or
seller Dale Horan, but also contact Executive Director
she has helped coordinate the Steve O’Grady at (508) 255-
effort and made a substantial 0183, stephen.ogrady@
contribution to the purchase. orleansconservationtrust.org.
4 Fall/Winter 2020
take a hike
Taking to the Trails
summer,” he explains. About 20 Max soon found that
years ago they built a house in he wanted to give back.
Orleans. In 2019, Max’s career “Protecting the environment
New Member Max Klein Walks His Talk took him from the West Coast is very important to me, but
to a job with Amazon in New it can be hard to make a dent
by Elizabeth Walker York. This March, he decided because it’s a macro kind of
Since the novel coronavirus to shelter in place on the Cape. cause,” he explains. “I realized
upended our normal patterns “I packed a bag, brought my that making a gift to the Trust
of activity, it seems that more road bike, and ended up staying would be a real contribution
and more people have masked through September.” to the cause and a way to say
up and headed outdoors to Besides doing home-office thanks for the time I spent
avoid exposure and regain and Internet upgrades around here. My contribution to
some composure in the midst the house, Max took advantage OCT benefits my family, my
of pandemic-induced anxiety. of the chance to deepen his friends—and me. Now that I
Outdoor dining and socializing relationship with Cape Cod. live closer, I’ll be able to spend
on Zoom cannot invigorate the “I rode all over, from Brewster more time here in the future.”
body or renew the spirit like a Max Klein enjoying Orleans’ open
space. to Provincetown.” He got into Max also found it
brisk walk in the woods. new hobbies: birdwatching and enlightening to learn how a
Users of the Cape Cod smoking meats. He set up a bird land trust works. “My family
Life, Interrupted
Rail Trail, recorded by the feeder, and he and his brother and I want to participate more
MassTrails Bicycle/Pedestrian Max Klein and his family can learned to slow-cook meals in fully now that we know more
Counts pilot program at its be counted among those more the backyard. Both activities about the organization,” he
Brewster station, numbered frequent users of OCT trails. “became integral to our family’s noted. “The land trust model
nearly 200,000 in 2019. In line As a city dweller, 34-year-old Cape Cod rhythm.” makes the land into a codified
with national trends, this data Max gets a chuckle out of public good, open to anyone.
shows an uptick in activity for the “Thickly Settled” signs Investing in the Outdoors I was impressed to find this
2020. Over Labor Day weekend, that dot Orleans roads. An The Kleins also began to very professional organization
7,671 users were recorded. unanticipated months-long stay explore OCT trails. “There’s a thinking long-term about
Orleans Conservation at his parents’ house gave him trail off Tonset Road near our providing public opportunities
Trust trails have definitely a greater appreciation of the house,” Max said. “Then we for exploring protected land. I
seen increased use by Cape Cape’s wondrous opportunities looked up others on the OCT really stand behind the ethos of
residents and visitors. Guided for outdoor exploration and website. It was very clear about the land trust.”
walks fill quickly, sometimes a way to act on his passion the trail locations, how long _____________
needing to split into two groups for environmental protection. they were, and what you could Elizabeth Walker is a freelance
to responsibly distance. OCT’s Once he discovered the wealth expect to see. My family and I writer and active OCT member,
wildlife cameras are catching of OCT trails and natural tried to walk a new trail as often even though she lives in
more glimpses of “shod feet” lands the Trust has preserved as possible.” Chatham.
on the trails, indicating more and stewarded over the past
human traffic. “Our busiest half-century, he became a
member—with a very generous
Your Guides to Our Trails
trail, at Twinings Pond, saw
2,662 visits from June through investment in OCT’s work. Looking for a complete list of OCT and Town lands
Unlike their mother, who where you can get out and explore? Find trail
September,” says OCT’s Steve
descriptions and printable maps on our website
O’Grady. “Though it’s the first as a girl attended Cape sailing at orleansconservationtrust.org/category/trails.
year for which we have data, camps, Max and his siblings Or pick up a copy of the popular Orleans Walking
we believe this is way up from had never spent extended time Trails guide at our new “mini-kiosk” outside the
in Orleans. “My parents would OCT office at 203 South Orleans Road.
2019.”
bring us for a week or two every
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talks & walks
Winter/Spring 2021 Speakers
Join us online for the latest in our series of entertaining and informative talks by local
and regional experts. Admission free.
Presentations will be made by webinar. Exact dates and times for all programs to be announced on our website and
via email to members, with links provided.
Tracking Coastal Habitats Over Time
Owen Nichols
Director of Marine Fisheries Research, Center for Coastal Studies
Owen and his colleagues conduct ecosystem-level assessments of coastal habitats around
the Cape. Numerous marine species use these habitats as nurseries, and breeding and
feeding grounds. A comprehensive study of Pleasant Bay was completed in 2017, and
another is underway in Nauset Marsh. Owen will share results of ongoing research and
describe the importance of baseline data and long-term monitoring in preserving and
protecting coastal habitats—and the fisheries that depend on them.
January 2021
Fighting Climate Change with Forest Carbon
Paul Catanzaro
Associate Professor at UMass Amherst, State Extension Forester
Climate change can seem like an overwhelming challenge, but there’s a glimmer of hope
in the forests of our own backyards. Paul will discuss what “forest carbon” encompasses,
how it’s measured, why it matters, and how a forest’s age and composition can affect its
capacity to store carbon.
February 2021
Recycle Locally, Think Globally
Kari Parcell
Regional Waste Reduction Coordinator, Barnstable County Cooperative Extension
Recycling markets operate on a global scale, and global events affect local waste reduc-
tion efforts. Kari will discuss how such events, including a 2018 recycling market crash in
China, have changed the way waste reduction is managed locally. She’ll also describe how
the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted waste reduction and what changes we may see as
part of the “new normal.” Her talk will equip you to be a better recycler and reduce your
environmental impact.
March 2021
The Uncertain Future of Coral Reefs
Benjamin Neal
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Colby College
Coral reefs have been called the “rainforests of the sea,” alluding to their status as one
of the most biodiverse ecosystems on earth. But coral reefs worldwide are imperiled by
stressors occurring on a global scale. Ben will discuss these threats and what the future of
these shallow-water tropical ecosystems looks like.
April 2021
6 Fall/Winter 2020
walks & talks
Winter/Spring 2020-2021 Walks
Get to know the open spaces of Orleans on our popular guided walks.
They’re free, fun, and appropriate for all ages.
Space is restricted; advance registration required. Call OCT or register on our website.
Orleans Watershed Paw Wah Point
Town 28
ing
6 Watershed Experience some of the 450 acres Learn about how Orleans voters
Vik
within the Watershed on this 1.5-mile prevented development and preserved
walk, mostly on the service road. Namequoit Rd this sensitive area, while enjoying views
28 over Little Pleasant Bay.
Meet at 350 South Orleans Road,
P Meet at the parking area at the end
Orleans Paw Wah
Pond of Namequoit Road, South Orleans
Nameq
uoit Friday, December 4
Road Tuesday, April 6
10:00 am – 11:30 am
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Main St White’s Lane
Q Hosea’s Swamp Conservation Area
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39 ns Walk about a half mile through the
et View restored meadow habitat and
Rd Quanset Wellfield and get an up-close num
learn about the ongoing success story
28 look at a globally rare Atlantic white e
Davis The of threatened diamondback terrapin
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Rd cedar swamp. River
Hen turtles that nest on the property.
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Meet at 70 Quanset Road, Way on’s Meet at 33 White’s Lane, Orleans
Sarah’s South Orleans
Twining Pond
Pond Henson’s Wednesday, May 12
Quanset Thursday, January 14 28 Cove 10:00 – 11:30 am
Pond 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ice House & Reuben’s Pond
Rd
Conservation Area Explore the Three Ponds
set
Ton
1.5-mile walk around two freshwater
ponds and through a wildlife stronghold
Ice House
Pond in the Tonset neighborhood.
Reuben’s Pond Meet at 245 Tonset Road, Orleans
s Wednesday, February 10
pkin
Ho ane 1:00 – 2:30 pm
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Twinings Pond
Q Three Ponds (Meadow Bog,
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39 ns
et Sarah’s Pond,Twinings Pond) Back in 1973, when three-year-old OCT was
Rd
2-hour walk and historical talk finding its footing and starting to fill a much-
28 Davis through 80-plus acres of OCT-owned needed role in the community, the Trust accepted
Rd conservation land.
a donation of nearly 60 acres in South Orleans.
Meet at 135 Quanset Road,
Twining
Sarah’s
South Orleans The Cochran Gift remains the single largest gift
Pond
Pond Quanset Saturday, March 6 of upland to a land trust anywhere on Cape Cod,
Pond 10:00 am – 12:00 pm launching a legacy of land conservation work in
South Orleans that remains strong today.
Register for any walk and find trail maps on our website, orleansconservationtrust.org
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managing our lands
Helping Hands on OCT Lands
by Alex Bates
In these challenging times, I’m grateful
for the opportunity to carry out OCT’s
land stewardship initiatives—with help
from many volunteers, our summer
intern, AmeriCorps Cape Cod, and skillful
contractors. All thanks to support from our
members!
Our equipment toolkit was beefed up
this year by the purchase of a Gravely brush
mower, a major aid in controlling invasive
species, maintaining meadow habitat, and
keeping trails accessible. To transport the
mower and other gear to properties around
Orleans, we now have a used Toyota
Tacoma pickup truck and trailer (see page
3). We have installed more trail cameras
to monitor use of our trails, much of that
work handled over the summer by intern
Cameron Bonnell.
We were able to bring in expert help on
several projects early this fall. At our Hofe
Gift along the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Jeff
and Nate Norgeot of Norgeot Inc. installed
wooden steps leading to an upland vista Top: Volunteers and staff working upslope from
of Namskaket Marsh. Since then we’ve Twinings Pond. Photo by Steve Gass. Above left:
This white-tailed doe and fawn were snapped by
installed benches so that walkers and our trail camera in the Ice House and Reuben’s
bikers can rest and enjoy the view. At the Ponds Conservation Area. Above right: Alex
Bates had to temporarily evict this Eastern
Mauch Gift, off Old Duck Hole Road, Keith screech owl from a kestrel nest box that was
Johnson of Billingsgate Land Management due for cleaning. Left: Using the new steps at the
Hofe Gift, people passing on the Cape Cod Rail
removed invasive species along the
Trail can view the marsh without eroding the
bordering hillside, and we reseeded with coastal bank or trampling the marsh grass.
a native grass and wildflower mix. Keith
also removed shrub honeysuckle and
black locust at the Young Flint Gift off storm debris, so we can get at the persistent Volunteers removed hedge privet and
Champlain Road, clearing the way to English ivy and Oriental bittersweet. Our other invasives at Twinings Pond Trail,
maintain more of this property as open new AmeriCorps placement, Kaitlyn building piles that will be burned this
meadow habitat. Henderson, will lead those service projects winter. Future workdays will be planned
In September, an AmeriCorps Cape while she serves with us through next July. for sites that allow for social distancing; if
Cod crew descended on the Mill Pond Volunteer workdays resumed in you’d like to take part, email me at alex@
Valley trailhead to clear fallen trees and August with COVID-19 safety protocols. orleansconservationtrust.org.
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giving
Gifts and Donations Membership Year 2019–2020
From July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, Orleans Conservation Every gift, in whatever amount and for whatever purpose,
Trust received support from its members and the community demonstrates your commitment to conserving land and plays a
in the form of unrestricted donations and restricted gifts, which vital role in helping OCT fulfill its mission—to preserve land and
specifically support land acquisition, land management, or educate the public in order to sustain our natural resources and the
educational programs. The Trust also received special gifts made in character of our community.
honor or in memory of someone designated by the giver.
Unrestricted Donations & Restricted Gifts
$100,000 and above Colin and Alexandra Campbell Fred, Karl, and Teryn (Bevan) Weintz James and Maggie West
Anonymous (2) Charlie and Susan Carlson Francis and Frances Weller Frank and Mary Wojciechowski
The Robert F. Payne Family Trust Richard and Suzanne Costa Lois Witt
Paul and Sharon Davis Sheryl Wolf $300 – $499
$10,000 – $99,999 Richard Debs and Anonymous (3)
Anonymous (3) Barbara Knowles-Debs $500 – $999 Steven and Mary Ann Allard
Andrew Barnard and Gwen Marcus Peter and Constance Deeks Anonymous (1) Stephen and Joan Baldwin
Peter Buffington James and Carol Donnelly Helen Addison Richard and Jeanne Berdik
Cape Cod Five Charitable Norman and Polly Edmonson Charles and Heather Annaloro Peter and Melissa Brown
Foundation Trust Ann Fleck-Henderson Paul and Nancy Bartlett John and Janet Swan Bush
Robert and Rigney Cunningham Rick and Joan Francolini Deborah Beal Thomas and Giselle Cahalan
Timothy and Eliza Earle Eric and Heidi Franzen Joseph Beals Timothy and Laura Corcoran
Ferring Family Foundation Jim Gage and Lynne Johnson Gage Charles and Marcia Bechtold Doug and Laurel Costa
Fields Pond Foundation, Inc. Therese Galligan William Benjamin John and Sharon DaSilva
Max Klein David Garner Elsa Bevan Johnson Eric Dicke
Steve and Anne Koehler Stephanie Gaskill Andrew and Margaret Black Edward and Andrea Dorian
Vincent and Abigail Maddi Alan and Virginia George Cape Cod Coastal Realty John Dugan and Carol Baffi-Dugan
Larry and Beth Minear Gary and Karen Gregg Janine Corsano William Duvall and Joanna Anderson
Barbara Murphy Alfred and Andrea Healy Andrew and Margaret Covell Dan and Martha Fitzmaurice
Vince Ollivier and Kevin Galligan Rachia Heyelman Elizabeth deLima Betsy Furtney
Victor Paci and Jennifer Miller Paci Joseph and Kathryn Imler Jamie Demas David and Margaret Harris
Ryan Memorial Foundation Jamie and Penny Ladd Normand and Joy Deschene Peter and Kathryn Henry
Paul and Martha Samuelson John and Deborah Laurino Gerald and Althea Dorman Richard Iandoli and Kai Bynum
The Darby Foundation Frederick and Victoria Luft Richard and Christine Emerson Thomas and Jacqueline Jurkowski
William and Cynthia Treene Seth McClennen and Martha Wu John and Susan Foley Bertram and Martha Kantor
Hardie and Marcie Truesdale John and Maura McCormack Steven Gass and Beverly White Carolyn Kennedy and Judith Keller
W. K. Kellogg Foundation William and Kathryn Medford Joseph Gusmano and Ronald and Cindy Kowalski
Jean-Louis Mieusset and Leslie Auerbach James and Susan Lawrence
$5,000 – $9,999 Alison Carroll Anne Isbister Lydia Littlefield and
Anonymous (2) Susan Milton and Cynthia Eagar Neal and Marilyn Leleiko Robert Danz
Charles and Betsy Dow Stephen and Kristine Nasinnyk David Levesque and Debra McCarthy
Edward L. Hutton Foundation Walter North and Judy Ryon Janet Bishop-Levesque Alan and Fran McClennen
Mark Hollinger and Kevin and Lynn O’Connell Howard and Diane Mager Scott and Robin McIntyre
Cathy MacNeil Hollinger Fitzhugh Pannill and Kathy Heard Kenneth and Gussie McKusick Page McMahan
Paul and Sylvia Lawler Anthony and Karen Pierson Thomas and Margaret Merzbacher John and Hannelore Meyer
George and Carolann Najarian Amos and Tami Pike Christopher Mines and J. William and M. Louise Miller
Bob and Patricia Platten Scott and Nancy Powers Lisa Fitzgibbons Erica and Francisco Parra
Judy Scanlon and Sigurd Winslow Peter Prendergast Bonnie Munro Gerd and Duncan Ritchie
Willow Shire Robert Prescott Glennon and Margaret O’Grady Albert and Mary Grace Rook
Janet Taylor Michael and Tracy Roberge Bob and Lyn Oleksiak Ken and Patricia Rowell
William and Judith Weil Linda and Leonard Rosen William and Elizabeth Orr Stephen and Tracey Salley
Robert and Phyllis Rothberg Robert and Sandra Parry David and Nancy Shactman
$1,000 – $4,999 Thomas and Jean Russell William and Elysia Pearce
Valerie Shulock
Anonymous (2) Lee and Cecilia Sandwen Charles and Sally Proctor
Brooks Thayer
Joshua Arnow and Elyse Arnow Brill Christopher and Gail Scudellari John and Patricia Reohr
Homer and Elizabeth Walker
Ramani and Louise Ayer John Smith and Susan Meisinger Mefford Runyon and
Bob and Jean Warneke
William Bevan Lawrence and Anne Spaulding Bonny Campbell-Runyon
Sandra Webbere
Scott Biller and Christine Masi Stephen and Sarah Spengler Marsha Salett
John Whitesides
Stephen Brodeur Steven Suchecki and Jane Ames Elfriede Silkin
Katherine Brophy The Silver Tie Fund Kevin Smith and Molly Jenks
$100 – $299
William and Nancy Brotherton Gregory and Andrea Thomajan Eric and Lauren Spengler
Anonymous (26)
Judith Bruce Richard Walton and Susan Olsen Thomas Summer and Sydney Licht
Lorraine Ackerman
Andrew and Sally Buffington Stephen Wasby Jeffrey and Kate Thibault
Bruce and Amy Albert
Jeff and Susan Cahill Robert and Susan Weeden Karl and Teryn Weintz
Peter and Marsha Allgeier
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giving
Neil and Maura Alt Dorothy DeSimone and Eugene and Mary Hornsby Peter and Joan Nix
Architectural Design, Inc. Joseph Leghorn Robert Howard Edward and Ellen Noonan
Eve Aspinwall Roslyn Diamond and Andrea and Tim Howell Melora North and Steve Peno
Nicholas Athanassiou and Michael Harnett Thomas Hutton and Betsy Harding Andrew and Coleen Oleski
Jeanne McNett Joseph and Margaret Digiovanni Michael and Maria Iacovelli Leon Osterweil and Lori Clarke
Colleen Augur Bradford and Diane Dodge Burton and Eleanor Jaffe Mark and Patricia Ostrem
Joanne Baldauf Janice Donovan Candace Jans Gregory Peach and Lynn Conover
Joan Barnard Dean Dulchinos A. Sidney Johnson Jerome and Darlene Perkins
Elsie-Mary Barnett Lyn Duncan Leonard and Patricia Johnson Paul and Elizabeth Perkowski
Elizabeth Barnhard Michael and Karen Dunne Elliott and Nancy Johnson Dorothea Pershing
Tom and Lea Barrett Lewis Garrett and Mary Jane Dutton Jack and Cynthia Kadzik David and Susan Pieciak
Robert and Lorraine Barry Harry and Pamela Edwards Alan and Catherine Keener Joaquim and Georgina Pires
Christopher and Kathleen Barry Lynne Eickholt and John Cooper John and Mary Kelsey Robert and Laura Plumb
Andrew and Iliza Bartels Anne and Kelly Anne Ekstrom Kelsey Family Foundation Roger Pocock
Mike and Susan Basehore Dana and Lynne Eldridge Maria Kent Donald and Nettie Pond
Peter Bernard Julia Enroth Daniel and Jayne Kim Susan Porth
Michael Betlinski and Lisa Allen Glenn and Debra Ephraim John and Patricia Kimpel James and Janice Price
Ross Bierkan David and Laura Erickson Charles and Karen Kishpaugh Alice Prince
Louis and Jeanne Billera Lynn Evans and Neal Carney Dick and Dee Kling Clifton and Arleen Read
Peter Black and Lisa Cohen Richard and Wendy Fair Eliot and Millicent Knight Kenneth and Susan Read-Brown
Mike and Sarah Bombich Dawson Farber David and Anita Kraft Ronald and Linda Reed
Nicholas and Sonja Bono Virginia Farber Mark Kritzman and William and Susan Reiher
Gary Bowden and Mark Ziomek William and June Farnham Elizabeth Gorman Elie and Mary Rivollier
Michael and Janet Brink Megan Geist Fates Charles Lada and Stacey Kennon Frederick Roessle
Joanne Broderick Billy Feitlinger and Susan Hobart Aldis and Susan Lapins Ernie and Anita Rogers
Hugo and Kara Brown Susan Flaws Joan Leary Edward and Gail Rogers
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