Protecting Land and Preserving Heritage. Forever.
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah Hello again, JT Friends and Critters! It has been a while since our last book review and, if I’m honest, it’s because I wasn’t quite sure which direction to take you in next. How fitting it was then, when I stumbled upon a novel conveniently named after the currents […]
As development administrator at Joshua’s Trust, I see every donation that comes through to support Joshua’s Trust. I’ve seen donations ranging from $6 all the way up to $30,000. You may think the bigger the donation, the better; and from a financial standpoint that might be true, but you know what makes up the bulk […]
Why would a reasonable person want to spend spare time clearing trails, fighting a battle against invasive species or installing kiosks? Why would a person work as a steward, maintaining properties and dealing with occasional paperwork? Why in the world would a reasonable person agree to volunteer time, energy and experience to help govern a […]
If you have ever seen the Joshua’s Trust boundary medallions around, you may have noticed that some are a little different. Medallions that the one pictured here, indicate that the property is a conservation easement. These are managed very differently than the properties with trails. A conservation easement is a deed restriction that a landowner […]
We often think of planting habitat for pollinators in the springtime. However, there are some things we can do to help feed them through late fall. Natural areas are full of berries, seeds, but flowers stop blooming and the food source for pollinators quickly become scarce. Maintain a garden that blooms from early spring to […]
Today’s look back into the archive is a reminder that there are more ways to give to Joshua’s Trust than simply writing a check. Of course volunteering is another valuable gift. But beyond those most common methods of supporting Joshua’s Trust, there are land donations (both for conservation or for profit), gifts of stock, bequests […]
It’s time for another look back into the Joshua’s Trust archives! This time we are looking back at what was happening in the Trust a decade ago in 2010. Much has changed since! The article content is typed below for easier reading. Two Easement Grants Take Joshua’s Trust Over 4,000-Acre Mark Joshua’s Trust acquired its […]
What does Joshua’s Trust do? The simple answer is, “Protect and preserve land, forever.”
The lack of structure, coupled with social and economic uncertainty, can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious.
