Natural Lands - The Magazine of Natural Lands Fall/Winter 2019, Issue 155 | Page 17

NAT U R AL LAND S
philanthropy.
complement and additional boost, the full force of con-
tributions earmarked for immediate impact are hard at
work funding preserve management, habitat restoration,
and efforts to increase access to nature.”
“It has been an exhilarating several years,” said Jane
Pepper and Bill Warden. “We and our fellow trustees
have had the privilege of watching exciting new cam-
paign-funded ventures unfold. We can attest to the
smart and strategic manner in which our staff has de-
ployed the extraordinary support that we have received
from our donors.”
“’Nature sustains humans, who sustain nature’ was a
campaign tagline,” adds Natural Lands President Oliver
Bass. “But we see its truth in our daily work and know
it resonates powerfully with our supporters. We could
not be more grateful for this shared point of connection,
and the generosity that will safeguard our mission into
the future.” W
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Stroud Preserve | West Chester, PA | 571 acres
immediate impact.
Immediate impact gifts received through the campaign are already hard at work:
2 stewardship assistants
1 full-time preserve manager
Improving access to the outdoors for neighbors in urban settings
Engaging next generation conservationists
Expanding event offerings to connect more people to nature
Safeguarding habitat for rare or endangered species
Day-to-day care of 117 miles of trails
Increasing impact through expanded volunteer programs
Time- and money-saving stewardship equipment