Giving from the Heart: The Story of the Charles E. Rand Memorial Forest

It was 1947 and World War II had just ended and an unmarried man with deep roots in Rye probably didn’t even realize that in four short years he’d be married and later starting and raising a family in this classic coastal community.  Charles Rand came from a family that had understood the importance of forests to not only nature, but the economic

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SELT Conservation Passport and Scavenger Hunt!

Looking for fun ways to get outside? Download our Conservation Passport  with bonus scavenger hunt to add to the outdoor fun! Download your printable Conservation Passport & Scavenger Hunt here! Click here to access trail guides to all 6 featured properties Be sure to follow CDC guidelines for social distancing and local traffic/parking laws while you’re out!

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VIDEO: Scavenger Hunt!

What’s a cure for the stay-at-home doldrums? How about heading over to the SELT website, printing out our bodacious scavenger hunt, and taking to a SELT trail to see how many nifty nature knick-knacks you can spot?! Click here to download the scavenger hunt and check out a list of SELT trails: https://bit.ly/3jNKN2t

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Remembering Gail

We are saddened to share that Gail Bates, one of SELT’s earliest supporters, passed away on Friday, August 21 at the age of 103. For SELT, Gail was remarkable for her probing questions, warm smile, independence, and deep engagement with the world. She made nearly every annual meeting, stayed abreast of our work, and was

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Turtles and Trails: The Proposed Ann Tibbitts Schulz Turtle Brook Preserve

Driven by a desire to protect Barrington’s natural resources, Jim and Ann Schulz found themselves at the forefront of the town’s conservation movement during the 1970’s and 1980’s. They spearheaded the early efforts of the Barrington Conservation Commission and were among the first easement donors in the town, conserving the majority of their 50-acre farm

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VIDEO: Volunteer Power!

SELTie volunteer superstars Srini, Walt, and Fred hit the Piscassic Greenway to repair a walkway on the Otis Hill Trail. SELT is indebted to our volunteers who support our stewardship team in maintaining our properties and keeping them in tip-top shape for the public to enjoy. Gentlemen – we salute you!

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