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Joshua’s Trust welcomes Melica Stinnett as New Development & Communications Coordinator

Joshua’s Trust is excited to announce Melica Stinnett as its new Development & Communications Coordinator. Melica joined the Trust at the beginning of December and brings a diverse toolkit of design and communications experience from her previous work in the nonprofit and history sectors. In her new role, Melica will work to enhance the impact and expand the visibility of the organization in a professional and cohesive way. Melica’s recent professional experience includes working as the Exhibit Designer & Communicator […]

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Cleanup Collaboration at Broadway Meadow

Broadway Meadow is one of the Trusts smaller parcels, occupying the corner of North Farms Rd. and Broadway Rd at just under 9 acres. While there are no trails, the forested and grassy area provides a scenic view along the roads. The hayfield serves as a habitat to birds and small mammals. Stewards Laura Neto-Price

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JT Trustees Hike Chenes Roches

School teacher Esther Labbee bought about 60 acres in 1965 and lived in the house there until she passed away in 2012. She built a barn, drove a tractor and did everything herself, being a very independent (and some say feisty) lady. She tended her animals and gardens for many years, living a simple, quiet life.

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JT Trustees Hike Bradley-Buchanan Woods and Pond Lot

John Hankins led 5 other Trustees and Ruth, one of our sponsors and owner of NICABM, on a walk on two of our properties that are close together. We parked in the Mansfield Public Library parking lot on route 89, right by the trailhead for Bradley-Buchanan Woods, a 25 acre wooded preserve and one of the

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JT Trustee Walk Back in Time: Regan Property in Tolland

Just a day after Joshua’s Trust acquired the 29-acre Regan Parcel in Tolland we christened the property with an introductory walk. John Hankins, who served as tour guide, was accompanied by Trustees Chris, Nancy and Karen, as well as friend of the Trust, Ruth. Karen snapped the following photos along the way and Karen and

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JT Trustee Walk: Schmid Overlook

Six current and former Trustees met on Flanders Rd in Coventry to walk Schmid Overlook. John Hankins, Steward Chair, and Ann Dunnack, steward of the property, led Nancy, Chris, Warren and Karen through this recently acquired preserve. The results of the 50-person work party were evident. Much of the trash was hauled out and loaded onto a

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