South Mountain Conservancy e-Bulletin - February 2023
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February in the Forest - Quiet Rest and Reflection
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Save the Date for our Annual Public Meeting!
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Annual Public Meeting
Millburn Free Public Library
March 21st, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Come and learn about our programs, hear directly from program coordinators, and discover ways you can volunteer in 2023. Trash tackers, Chainsaw Gang, Citizen Science, Hiking, Fairy Trail and others will be on hand to answer questions and find the right volunteer opportunity for you.
Kim Levinsky will be this year's Featured Speaker. Kim is an intrepid ultrarunner and founder of Sassquad Trail Running. She has race-directed over 50 races in NJ & NY and through these races has donated over $30,000 to charities, including over $13,000 to the South Mountain Conservancy!
Visit Sassquad Trail Running for details and information.
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Join The Trash Tackler Team!
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Do you hate trash? But also kind of love trash? But actually really, really hate trash? Then we need you! The South Mountain Conservancy is looking for a volunteer to join our Trash Tackler team as a Program Co-Coordinator with Amber Benezra.
Trash Tacklers is a key part of SMC's stewardship. Last year, 20 community groups and seven individuals removed over 200 bags of trash from the reservation and -- with the reservation being so popular -- there is ALWAYS more work to do! We are seeking an additional program coordinator to help oversee these volunteers.
The ideal candidate should have a reasonable knowledge of the reservation's trails and the picnic and parking areas as well as good organizational skills to coordinate and communicate with volunteers.
We believe that volunteering is a fulfilling and meaningful way to give back to the community and make a positive impact. If this is you, please reach out to us at trashtacklers@somocon.org for a full description of the role.
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Remember: SMR Closings Continue
for Essex County
Deer Management Program
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The Reservation will be closed all Tuesdays in January and most in February. Please be advised and plan accordingly.
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Hike South Mountain Reservation
with our experienced hike leaders
Our free guided hiking program is here to get you outside and enjoying the winter forest! Take in the crisp air and long views through the trees in the Reservation and treat yourself to a gift of wellness. SMC members receive a full hike schedule each month delivered to their inbox, along with the opportunity for early bird registration. Non-members can register for hikes one week in advance through our Events Calendar, Meetup, or Facebook events.
Hikes are always free but registration, through Eventbrite, is required.
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Would you like to get involved, schedule a program
or have an idea to share?
We'd love to hear from you!
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preserve, protect, restore
SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION
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Double Your Gift
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even triple the amount of your gift! To find out if your company has a matching gift program check with your Human Resources Department.
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