Athens Land TrustLand for Conservation & Community685 N. Pope Street • Athens, Georgia 30601

www.athenslandtrust.org706.613.0122

NewsletterFall 2017 • Volume 20 • Issue 2

As a conservation and community land trust, ALT is known for protecting natural resources statewide, providing affordable housing solutions in Athens-Clarke County, and supporting community agriculture throughout the region. Education is at the core of all of this work. From homebuyer education classes and credit and financial counseling, to business development workshops for West Broad Farmers Market vendors and other small business owners, ALT recognizes the role education plays in building community health.

Since 2012, ALT has provided education and employment for Athens youth through the Young Urban Farmers (YUF) program, which employs high school students at ALT’s two urban farms and

farmers market, and teaches participants sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills. We are excited to announce two new youth employment programs modeled on the success of the Young Urban Farmers. In 2018, the Young Urban Builders (YUB) program will employ its first cohort, training youth in construction skills as they work on owner-occupied rehabilitation and repair projects in the West Broad neighborhood. In response to community surveys, we’ve expanded our youth development programming into construction as a way to address youth underemployment and long-term residents’ needs for home repairs. Through the YUB program, we will be able to provide repairs on heir property, another identified major need in the neighborhood. The YUB program is made possible through a partnership with The Kendeda Fund.

In May 2018, ALT will launch the Athens Youth Conservation Stewards (AYCS) program, providing teens from underserved communities with summer employment while they learn about conservation stewardship and improve public green space near their neighborhoods. A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program will support the implementation of the AYCS program. This program is a collaboration with Athens-Clarke County, Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, Great Promise Partnership, Upper Oconee Watershed Network, Keep ACC Beautiful, Oconee River Land Trust and the Audubon Society/University of Georgia. Led by Education Coordinator, Kelsey Thompson, the goal of ALT’s expanded Education Program is to reach more Athenians, particularly high school aged youth, through innovative and transformative experiential learning. Kelsey previously ALT’s Housing Coordinator, brings her experience in housing, Social Work, and program development to her new role. The Education Program will house ALT’s existing homebuyer education and housing counseling services, as well as youth programming.

Young Urban Farmers cook with CCSD Culinary Arts Director, Manny Stone in the Athens Career Academy.

Young Urban Farmers learn entrepreneurial skills working at the West Broad Farmers Market.

Education Programs Bring New Opportunities for Athens Youth

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Holiday Craft FairDecember 16th

Next season opens in April 2018

West Broad Market Vendors, Rashe’s Cuisine, Soul Food with a Twist, and Abrahim’s Parlor, provided heavy hors d’oeuvres while local band Random Acts brought their one-of-a-kind live music to the event. Keeping with ALT’s sustainability mission, food was served using Zero Waste Event Kit plates and serving dishes provided by ACC Recycling Division. Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating 2017!

StaffExecutive Director, Heather BenhamDirector of Operations, Lorinda CraneConservation Director, Krisztian VarsaConservation Coordinator, Dyan Holt

Outreach Coordinator, Christina HyltonCommunity Agriculture Director, Decton HyltonFarmland Protection Specialist, Deb Sheppard

Housing Director, David OgunsanyaHousing Counselor, Yyokkia Lawson

Education Coordinator and VISTA Supervisor, Kelsey Thompson

VISTA Youth Assistant, Don ShelnuttNeighborhood Revitalization Specialist,

Briane DavisDevelopment Coordinator, Erin O’Brien

VISTA Development Assistant, Julia Connell VISTA PR Coordinator, Kamilah Roberts

FoodCorps Service Members, Ashley Na and Renee Smith

Young Urban Farmers Program Coordinator, Connie Roberts

West Broad Farmers Market Coordinator, Aja Embry

Market Business Development Coordinator, Josh Green

VISTA Market Assistant, Adam WilsonVISTA Outreach Assistant, Marissa Joyner

Williams Farm Manager, Seth NivensVISTA Volunteer Coordinator, Kai Wilmsen

Project Oversight, George Wright

685 North Pope StreetAthens, Georgia 30601-2331

706.613.0122 • 706.613.0143 faxwww.athenslandtrust.org

Our Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM

in the ALT office; meetings are open to the public.

Board of DirectorsPresident, Lara MathesVice President, Kirrena

GallagherTreasurer, Nancy

StangleSecretary, Dan Lorentz

Darren AshGloria Bizzle

Jared BybeeWilla Fambrough

Beth GavrillesPearl Hall

Charley HillEric Orbock

Donna ThurmanSarah Sutherland

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Upcoming Events and Announcements

Saturdays through December 16th9 AM - 1 PM

On Thursday, September 14th, ALT’s Annual Celebration took place on a warm, sunny evening at the West Broad Market & Garden. Open to the public, this meeting was an opportunity to look back on the past year’s accomplishments and look forward to continuing the work made possible by our members, partners, and the Athens community.State Conservationist Terrance Rudolph from the Georgia office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service was the guest speaker at this year’s celebration. ALT also recognized the many community partners and members who supported our work in 2017 including: Dr. Jagdish Sheth & Madhu Sheth; Mimi Maumus of home.made; Athens Housing Authority; Athens Rotary Club; Oconee Street United Methodist Church; and the Oconee River, Soil& Water Conservation District.

Looking Back on 2017: ALT’s Annual Celebration

Athens Land Trust is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to conserve, empower and sustain communities

through responsible and visionary land use.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities www.athenslandtrust.org/join-us/volunteer/

Beech Haven Restoration DaysNov. 18th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ the Beech Haven tract

MLK Day of Service Jan. 15th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

@ West Broad Garden & Williams Farm

NRCS Representative, Jose Pagan, Guest Speaker, Terrance Rudolph, ALT Executive Director, Heather

Benham, and Conservation Director, Krisztian Varsa at the Annual Celebration.

Homebuyer Education & Credit Seminars

November 11th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.December 16th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Athens Land TrustFirst-Time Homeowners, Long-term Relationships

Tim Brown and his family worked with Athens Land Trust for over a year to complete housing counseling and homebuyer education to achieve their dream of homeownership. In April, the Browns closed on their new home in the West Broad neighborhood. An employee at Piedmont Athens Regional, Tim enjoys being close enough walk or ride his bike to work. Patricia Maxey and her family moved into an Athens Land Trust home during the same month as the Browns, and closed just days after. Mrs. Maxey has been a UGA employee for several years, and needed a home that was accessible for her and her family. Through months of hard work and perseverance, Patricia closed on her home in May and is enjoying the benefits of homeownership.

In Athens-Clarke County, being a homeowner can make a huge impact on a family’s monthly budget. Renting a 3-bedroom home can mean rents that exceed $1,000/month. Athens Land Trust strives to keep home sales prices below $100,000, which translates to mortgages that are typically between $650-$700/month, including taxes and insurance. While many families face financial obstacles to homeownership, our housing counselors work one-on-one with potential homeowners to help them prepare to become first-time homebuyers.

We would like to congratulate the Browns and Maxeys on achieving their goals of homeownership!

Thanks to our Partners who Support the Affordable Housing ProgramWe are grateful to have a growing list of community partners who support our Affordable Housing Program. Thank you to American Pest Control, Athens-Clarke County Housing and Community Development, Bank of America, Enterprise Community Partners, The Kendeda Fund, Oconee State Bank, and Wells Fargo Housing Foundation for your recent support! We are also fortunate to work in collaboration with numerous community organizations to provide referrals and complimentary services for our clients. Through grants, donations, and funding through the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership, we have been able to develop EarthCraft certified single-family housing, including the start of three new homes at the Cottages at Cannontown, provide safe and affordable rental housing, and provide free homebuyer education and housing counseling.

Patricia Maxey (right) is joined by David Ogunsanya, and her daughter CiErica .

Tim Brown (center) is joined by ALT Executive Director, Heather Benham, and ALT Affordable Housing Program Director, David Ogunsanya.

We are grateful for our local partners who lent their expertise to our recent

homebuyer education classes!

American Pest Control Shavon Echols (Greater Athens Properties)Shelly El-Fil (Southpoint Financial Services)

Charlie Fleming (Movement Mortgage)Laura Leiden (Keller Williams)

Melissa McCall (Greater Athens Properties)Debora O’Neil (Keller Williams)

Nedra McKinley (Greater Athens Properties)Mike Paulk (Brand Mortgage)Ron Ross (Element Funding)

Vicky Samuel (Element Funding)Shandra Smith (Southeast Mortgage)

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Funding made available for these affordable housing projects by Athens-Clarke County Department of Housing and Community Development HOME and CDBG Programs of the

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Completed homes at 277 and 279 Paris Street in the West Broad neighborhood.

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The West Broad Farmers Market hosted several community events this season. On April 22nd, the Neighborhood Block Party and Open House celebrated the West Broad School and community, and the completion of two homes in the neighborhood (see the story of these homes below). Market vendors provided free samples, and community members shared input about their vision for the neighborhood. During a “chalk talk,” attendees heard a presentation on the history of the West Broad School while a local artist created chalk portraits of former Principal Samuel J. Harris and his wife, Judia Jackson Harris. Both of the Harrises had careers dedicated to the improvement of education in the Athens black community.

The May 6th market celebrated the May Day West Broad School Alumni Event, with past students and teachers sharing memories. Former student, neighborhood resident, and renowned local artist Harold Rittenberry presided over the dedication of a new maypole on the garden grounds, where one has stood since the school’s early days. Radio personality Lady B emceed, and music by alumni band, Mellow Myers Musical honored the alumni and legacy of West Broad!

On June 17th, the Market hosted its annual Juneteenth Celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, this June 19th celebration commemorates the day in 1865 when word of the Emancipation Proclamation of two years prior finally reached slaves in Galveston, Texas. Guest Speaker Dr. Valerie Babb, Director of the Institute for African American Studies at UGA, plus a slate of musical, spoken word, dance, and other performances marked the day. Summer wound down with one of the Market’s biggest events, the Back-to-School Bash on July 22nd. ALT partnered with the mentoring organization Strong, Beautiful, Godly Girls (SBG2), which provided free school supplies to over 400 Athens students, as well as free haircuts, food, games, prizes, face painting, and live music.

Spring and Summer Events at the West Broad Market

New Homes Complete on Paris Street

The West Broad Neighborhood Block Party and Open House gave the public a preview of two new homes on Paris Street, just around the corner from the West Broad Garden. Upon completion, both homes were immediately occupied by two families that have entered our lease purchase program and are working to become first time homebuyers. The two new Earth Craft homes replaced burned out homes on the sites. Homes certified through the EarthCraft program are resource and energy efficient, making them healthier and more affordable for homeowners.

Local artist Harold Rittenberry shares his memories of West Broad Elementary School and the making

of the maypole.

Outreach Coordinator, Christina Hylton, reads the biography of Samuel J. Harris while a local artist

completes a live chalk portrait.

Athens Land TrustCommunity Members Shape the West Broad Neighborhood Revitalization Process

Beginning with a 2013 master planning process, West Broad neighborhood residents have built a growing platform to express a vision for this historic neighborhood, and their voices have laid the groundwork for a community-driven approach to a comprehensive revitalization plan. The West Broad Steering Committee, the Clarke County School District (CCSD), Athens Housing Authority, Athens-Clarke County government, and Athens Land Trust, began a partnership in 2014 to explore revitalization strategies, and structured a governance team led by neighborhood residents to inform the process.

Over the past year and a half, with the support of The Kresge Foundation, the Steering Committee and Governance Team have taken important steps in shaping a vision for the West Broad neighborhood, and

have identified core needs that any revitalization project should address, including infrastructure, economic development opportunities, and preservation of cultural heritage and community assets. There is a groundswell of pride and excitement for the possibility of renewed investment in the West Broad School, additional economic opportunities, and an authentic space that celebrates African American history and culture.

ALT was awarded an additional grant from Kresge’s Fresh, Local & Equitable initiative to continue to ensure that the community and neighborhood residents have guiding roles in the ongoing process, and to create opportunities for diverse stakeholders to align strategies. In early October, representatives from the Steering Committee and Governance Team, as well as an ALT Young Urban Farmer who lives in the neighborhood, attended the three-day Purpose Built Communities conference in Omaha, Nebraska where they heard from a slate of communities who are undertaking impressive work around the country. Highlights included a presentation from Dr. Beverly Tatum, author of “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria,” and Keynote Speaker Warren Buffet.

Stakeholders for the West Broad revitalization process at the 2017 Purpose Built Communities

Conference.

UGA Director of Community Relations, Alison McCullick with former YUF,

Ashley Bannister at the conference.

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Wells Fargo Supports ALT’s Financial Literacy Programs

On August 12th, Wells Fargo presented a check for $10,000 to Athens Land Trust. The funds will support ALT’s housing counseling and homebuyer education programs, which provide homebuyer education, credit and financial management services to residents from across northeast Georgia. The funds will also be used to support ALT’s economic development activities, including the West Broad Farmers Market and vendor development programs. ALT hosts an annual 8-week Grow Your Business Workshop that helps new and beginning small businesses get off the ground and expand. Wells Fargo has been a longtime supporter of Athens Land Trust, and we would like to thank them for this generous award.Heather Benham and Kelsey Thompson pose with

Wells Fargo employees and the iconic stagecoach.

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In August the Athens Land Trust Board of Directors adopted the 2017 Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices Resolution, which commits Athens Land Trust to adopting and employing the ethical, technical, and practical guideline updates that were set forth by the Land Trust Alliance this year.

Adoption of the Resolution confirms Athens Land Trust’s commitment to sound and ethical land conservation that ensures the future of conservation in Georgia and the nation. Conservation easements are an important tool Athens Land Trust uses to protect land throughout the state, and the easements must meet the highest technical and ethical standards to ensure their longevity. Athens Land Trust believes that adopting these Standards and Practices will ensure that we can provide our landowners and partners with the highest quality protection for natural habitat, water resources, working lands, and open space.

Athens Land Trust was one of the first land trusts in the nation to be accredited in 2008, and continues to maintain its status with the Land Trust Reaccreditation Commission.

Board Passes Resolution to Adopt 2017 Standards and Practices

Conservation Program Protects Important Farmland in Hart County

In October, Athens Land Trust closed on the Rice Mill conservation easement in Hart County. Tim Kelley and Michelle Covi donated approximately 75 acres just outside the town of Hartwell and very close to Lake Hartwell. The property protects riparian corridors of the headwaters of Little Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Savannah River, and the remainder of the property is a mixture of natural upland forests and pasture used for grazing cattle. Almost half the land contains high quality soils for farm production and the land is designated as a Groundwater Recharge Zone by the Hart County Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, a portion of the property is within an “Urban Growth Boundary” due to adjacency to Lake Hartwell, making the Conservation Easement critical to protecting the longevity of productive farmland in the area.

Notably, the property is directly adjacent to numerous additional large conservation properties close to the Lake Hartwell Dam, protected by other conservation organizations, creating important contiguous habitat protection in the region. The Kelley Family have owned the property continuously since 1806, and the 75 acres being protected are part of the 1,240 acres originally deeded. It is believed that the first owner in 1806, John McMullan, was a tailor and cut and made the first military suit worn by George Washington after he became Commander-in-Chief of the Army.

Irises in the forest are indicative of historic home places or gardens on the property.

Protecting riparian corridors ensures water quality for the Savannah River watershed.

Cattle are pastured at Rice Mill through a lease with a local producer.

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Athens Land Trust was honored to receive the Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District’s (ORSWCD) Conservationist of the Year Award. This award, often given to local farmers, was presented to Athens Land Trust at the 2017 ORSWCD Annual Affiliate Member Dinner on October 5th.

Athens Land Trust works closely with local NRCS and Soil and Water Conservation District partners on programs and projects related to farmer support, farm business development, and NRCS programs for protecting soil and water quality and protecting farmland through conservation easements. In 2017, Athens Land Trust completed a hoop house at Williams Farm, funded through a cost share made possible by NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Additionally, Athens Land Trust was able to fund the highly successful Young Urban

Farmers program in 2016 through funding made available by the ORSWCD and the National Association of Conservation Districts. ALT’s partnership with OCSWCD ensures farmers, youth, and natural habitats can thrive together in our region.

Conservationist of the Year Award

New Grants Fuel Restoration

The hoop house at Williams Farm will extend ALT’s growing season in both directions- earlier and later in the season.

The Conservation Program worked closely with the Development team and local partners to develop funding proposals during the summer of 2017. Specifically, Athens Land Trust received two grant awards in September that will result in project work from 2017 through 2019 in the Beech Haven area. The project area is owned by Athens-Clarke County, and ongoing restoration efforts there will be supplemented by funding from the National Environmental Education Foundation, which will fund education and restoration events on the site.ALT’s Conservation and Education programs will work with local partners to implement the other grant award, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Five Star Grant, which will support employment and training in conservation for Athens-area youth working with the Great Promise Partnership. The Youth Conservation Stewards program will focus on removing invasive plant species on 25 acres of land, improving habitat and water quality, while enabling seven teens

from underserved communities to gain employment, experience, and life and leadership skills. Additionally, the teens will gain skills in floodplain restoration, stream monitoring, bird monitoring and banding, stormwater mapping and GPS tools, electroshocking for fish, and public outreach and education experience teaching at the West Broad Market.

Stewards will remove invasive species like Microstegium vimineum, or Japaense stiltgrass, seen here.

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At the end of Spring 2017, Donate Meadows and Alexa Slaboda became the first recipients of the Young Urban Farmers Scholarship. These high school graduates have shown exceptional dedication to the YUF program and the Athens community at large, and both are already moving forward on their post-graduation plans. On July 5th, Dontae Meadows began a full time position with Kentucky’s Department of Natural Resources and is enrolling in classes. Alexa Slaboda began her first year at East Georgia State College in August 2017.

We are so excited to provide Dontae and Alexa with financial support for their post-graduation plans. We are so grateful to donors Kate Blane and Dan Everett for making this scholarship possible. We are proud of our YUF alumni, and will always be looking for opportunities to support them in their success!

YUF Alumni Updates: YUF Scholarship and Beyond

ConservationSumaya El Khalidi

Emily Swift Tanner Mack

Young Urban Farmers Program

Isabel Mann

HousingKevin White

Community AgricultureKathryn Tuck Mehak Gillani

Hannah Wilson Nicole Hand

Amber Cannon

We’re grateful for our recent interns who contribute

valuable time and energy to our programs!

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Young Urban Farmers End-of-Year Celebration

On August 1st, the Young Urban Farmers End-of-Year Celebration was held at the West Broad Market Garden to recognize the achievements of the 2016/17 YUF class, who have dedicated themselves to agricultural education, worked tirelessly on ALT’s farms, built up their entrepreneurial skills, and served as community stewards and leaders.

The YUF worked with Chef Manny Stone, CCSD Culinary Arts Director, to prepare mouth-watering refreshments such as West Broad Charbroiled Tomato Salsa, Williams Farm Tomato Jam Sliders, and West Broad Zucchini Muffins, using produce harvested from ALT’s urban farms. YUF spoke about their experiences with entrepreneurship, farming, the farmers market, and Athens history, identity and community; and gave cooking demonstrations and tours of the West Broad Garden.

Thanks to Athens Community Career Academy; Clarke County School District; Athens-Clarke County Housing & Community Development Department; Rotary Club of Athens; Fred Smith, Ray Rozier & Robert Amos of Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District (ORSWCD); and all our supporters that help make the YUF program successful!

2017 YUF program participants with YUF program facilitators and Manny Stone

(center) at the summer YUF celebration.

CCSD School Board Member Carol Williams (left), former YUF Willie Craddick,

and Heather Benham (right) at YUF Celebration.

YUF scholarship participants Dontae Meadows(top) and Alexa Slaboda

Athens Land TrustWe have had a number of exciting changes as our team grows! Kelsey Thompson, ALT’s former Housing Coordinator and Americorps VISTA Supervisor, has taken on a new role as Education Coordinator. She is responsible for ALT’s youth and education programs, in addition to managing the Housing Counseling Program. Assisting her is new AmeriCorps VISTA Youth Assistant, Don Shelnutt, who brings years of teaching experience to developing ALT’s education programs. New Housing Counselor, Yyokkia Lawson joins the Affordable Housing Program and will be supporting our housing counseling and financial literacy programs.

Kamilah Roberts first joined ALT as the VISTA Housing Assistant, and she has now re-enrolled for a second service year as the VISTA PR Coordinator. Julia Connell joins ALT as

the new VISTA Development Assistant, and Kai Wilmsen serves as the new VISTA Volunteer Coordinator. Joining ALT as new FoodCorps service members are Ashley Na and Renee Smith. Former ALT intern Briane Davis has returned as a Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist, supporting the operations of West Broad neighborhood revitalization initiatives and special projects.

The Community Agriculture team has also had changes over the past few months. Decton Hylton has come on board as Community Agriculture Director, overseeing the Community Agriculture Program. Aja Embry joins us as the new West Broad Farmers Market Coordinator. Assisting socially disadvantaged farmers with their business planning needs, Josh Green joins ALT as the new Market Business Development Coordinator. Former West Broad Market Ambassador, Marissa Joyner, who joined ALT in 2016 now serves as the new VISTA Outreach Assistant. Finally, new West Broad Market Ambassadors, Cathy Cencula and Venzella Stowers, join the West Broad Farmers Market team.

Staff Updates

10th Annual Harvest Moon Dinner

Since 2008, the Harvest Moon Dinner has raised critical funds to support the work of ALT. On the 10th anniversary of this dinner under the stars, guests gathered once again at the home of ALT Board member Charley Hill and his wife, Julie and enjoyed a farm-fresh four-course meal prepared by Chef Mimi Maumus of home.made, featuring produce grown on ALT’s two farms. Thanks to the generosity of the sponsors and attendees, this year was the most successful yet, and funds raised will support ALT’s growing youth development programs. Many thanks to the night’s hard-working volunteers, as well as our sponsors: Carson Advisory; Jared Bybee and Mehrsa Baradaran; Epting Events; Katherine and

Bertis Downs; First American Bank & Trust; Friends of Boulevard Woods, including Eric and Dana Heil, Tom and Jane Keene, Dan Lorentz and Lori Ringhand, and Joe Miller; and Terrapin Beer Co. Thanks also to Independent Baking Co., Jittery Joe’s, WaterMan Spring Water, and Greg Smolik, wine steward at the Alps Rd. Kroger, for their support.

Kai Wilmsen (left) and Josh Green (right) pose at West Broad Market and Garden

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Athens Land TrustThank you to our 2017 partners, members and donors!

Supporting Foundations & Partners

Athens-Clarke CountyAthens Area Black History Committee

Athens Area Community Foundation

Athens First Bank & Trust

Athens Housing Authority

Bank of AmericaCAHEC

Clarke County School District

Clarke County Cooperative Extension

Corporation for National & Community

ServiceDarren and Kathryn Ash

FoundationEast Georgia Cancer

CoalitionEnterprise Community

PartnersFirst American Bank &

TrustFortson, Bentley and

GriffinGeorgia Department of

Community AffairsGrounded Solutions

NetworkKeep Athens-Clarke

County BeautifulThe Kendeda Fund

The Kresge FoundationLuther & Susie Harrison

FoundationMAXIMUS Foundation

National Association of Conservation Districts

Natural Resources Conservation ServiceOconee River SWCDOconee State Bank

Oconee United Methodist Church

Purpose Built Communities

Riverview FoundationRotary Club of Athens

Southface Energy Institute

St. Mary’s Health Care System

Eversheds SutherlandTerrell Family Foundation

Turner Family Foundation

University of GeorgiaUS Department of

AgricultureWells Fargo Housing

FoundationWholesome Wave

GeorgiaWinthrop Foundation

STEWARD $2,500+AnonymousAnonymous

Darren and Kathryn AshJared Bybee and

Mehrsa BaradaranKate Blane and Dan

EverettBertis and Katherine

DownsJared Harper and Elena

BrownCharley and Julie HillDan Lorentz and Lori

RinghandTyler Scott

The Estate of Dorothy and Charlie Yates

FOREST $1,000+Anonymous

Dr. and Mrs. J. Derrell Clark

Willa FambroughBeth Gavrilles and

Philip JurasLucy Huie

Tom and Jane KeeneMary and Laurence

O’TooleEd and Barbara TaylorMike and Christy Todd

GROVE $500+Travis and Susie BurchCarson Advisory, Inc.

Gail Cowie

Dan and Liese DerVartanian

Dick and Susan FieldDave and Anne Gunton

Eric and Dana HeilDavid and Gail KurtzShannon and Kristy

MayfieldJoseph Miller

Emily NicholosEric and Jessica Orbock

Joe PolaneczkyNancy Stangle

John and Charlotte Waters

Gene Weeks

OAK $250+Michael and Nancy

AmatoWilson and Sarah

BarmeyerJeffrey Boring and Emily

PattersonMyung Cogan

Pete and Lorinda CraneMadeleine Dahl

O.C. and Manita DeanDelmar and Marian

FincoJack and Sarah FriersonHenry and Jane Frysh

Teri HamlinCarl Jordan

Nat and Helen Kuykendall

Nancy MacNairLara MathesClint McCrory

Valrie McIntyreJohn Mullen

Odom Real Estate Appraisal

Brian and Martha Orland

Lori Paluck and Dan Beynart

Parker Property & Appraisals, Inc.

Meg ParkerJulia Penning

Patricia RichardsRobby and Laura

RobertsThomas and Lori Scott

J.P. SchmidtJames and Leigh Shore

Sarah and David Sutherland

Donna ThurmanPeter and Cindi Turner

Jackie and Sam Wammock

Deborah Weiler and Loren HuntKevin York

SEEDLING $100+Lewis and JoBeth AllenAmerican Pest Control

Charles ApostolikJune Ball

Amanda BerntBill and Anne Berryman

Jeff and Carol BishopCharlie and Lisa BlissRobert and Elizabeth

BrutzRobert and Katherine

ByrneNancy CarterPratt Cassity

Dan and Sally CoenenBetty Jean Craige

Jud and Sarah DohertyLewis and Stephanie

EarnestDean FirscheinByron and Mary

FreemanMatthew Hall and Erica

GilbertsonJim and Lucy Gillis

C.E. Greene and Jeanne Barasanti

Jessica GreeneNina Hellerstein

Monika and Michael Kapousouz

Scott and Heather Kleiner

Kimberly KlonowskiNancy Lindbloom

David and Suzanne Lindsay

Elizabeth LittleDouglas MakemsonDennis Mason and

Eleanor WalkerMary Pat Matheson

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Athens Land TrustThank you to our 2017 partners, members and donors!

Jacelyn McCallKristy McManus

Joe NemetzJim and Dorothy

NewlandMaureen O’Brien and

George WrightWalter and Dorothy

O’NiellCallie Pendergrast and

Dennis CreechChris and Sarah

PetersonKyle Pointer

Jim and Karen PorterGray Reilly and Molly

CanfieldJames Reap

Walter ReevesKathleen Rojek

Ira and Julie RothSigrid and Clate

SandersKarl and Debbie Schab

Julie SchoenfeldKate Scott

Ken Sherman and Sherrie Gibney-

ShermanCarter Vest and Joel

SiebentrittCollin Smith

Allen and Merry StovallMargaret Strahl

Iris TroppPaul and Tobie Trudeau

Callie WallerGrant and Holly

WhitworthBlaine and Joanie

WilliamsCarol WilliamsClayton Wilcox

ACORN $75+Toni Erlandson

Thom and Elizabeth Leonard

Joseph and Erin O’BrienHelen PlymaleAnna Stangle

Benjamin Thrash

FAMILY $50+Amanda Alford

Frank BachelderGloria BizzleJ.E. Bowden

John and Ciara Bringardner

Tim and Karen BrownTymica Bryant

Jill CarnesAlly Chastain

Elmer Clark and Rebecca Baggett

Jeannine Collins and John Workman

Michael and Liz ConroyRobby Cucchiaro

Victoria CunninghamKathy Daniel

Belinda Diane ElderHarold Faison

Steve and Sara FogleBarbara Fortson and Aubrey UnderwoodKirrena Gallagher

Addie GilhamWillie Givens

Rosemarie GoodrumAlex GuralPearl Hall

Mike HambyLaurie HartHannah Hay

Hank JohnsonElizabeth JonesRosetta KelleyKatha MasseyPatricia Maxey

Vitina McKinneyAngela MorganCarol Myers and

Richard SaundersKristin Nielsen

Jim and Lane NortonRuss and Joan Page

Anthony and Torwanda Phillips

Joan PrittieMarquita Richardson

Jackie RobertsMelissa Roberts

Robert Robinson and Sharhonda JohnsonChristine Schelhas-

MillerPaul ShawRuth Sims

David Smith

Ovita ThorntonMarylin Vickers and Lief

CarterJohn and Marilyn

WightmanEd and Sue Wilde

Robert Wyatt and Ann Stoneburner

Jennifer Yearby

INDIVIDUALDebra Alvis

Julia CampbellJoanne ClaridgeArthur Donnelly

James FairGregory Gullette and

Sayamon SingtoJeffrey and Scottie

HendersonDyan HoltDan Hope

Cecil and Sandra Hudson

Tamar JuneTeresa and Kenneth

McClureErin Podvin

Tom RodgersWilliam and Kathy

ShelnuttJessica Stokes

Richard and Paula Zimdars

West Broad FarmersMarket Sponsors

HARVESTER $1,500 +Nuci’s Space

Kathy Prescott and Grady Thrasher

CULTIVATOR $1,000 +Louise Terrell Adams

SUSTAINER $500 +Flagpole Magazine

Satisfactory PrintingPLANTER $300 +

Full Circle Real Estate Group

New Urban ForestryTerrapin Beer Co.

Member of Georgia Shares, Inc.

We are proud to be a host site for AmeriCorps VISTA and FoodCorps service

members.

Thanks also to:ACC Employees and Retirees who give

through the ACC Charity Drive

Athens Academy Service and Leadership

Big City BreadDavid Court

Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

Dondero’s KitchenEpting Events

Jack S. Fierson, P.C.GFWC Four Corners

Woman’s ClubHalf-Moon Outfitters

Heirloom CafeICook_ieForYou

Independent Baking Co.Interfaith Hospitality

NetworkJackson McWhorter

Funeral HomeJittery Joe’s

Lord Aeck SargentThe NationalRandom Acts

Rose and Dahlia Garden Club

Fred SmithUGA and Federal

employees who give through Georgia Shares

United Way of Northeast Georgia

Waterman Spring WaterWXAG The Light

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Land for Conservation and Community685 N. Pope StreetAthens, Georgia 30601www.athenslandtrust.org706.613.0122

Please Join Athens Land TrustProtected Land + Affordable Housing + Community Gardens =

Improved, Sustained Quality of Life

Please make checks payable to Athens Land Trust. ALT is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation.All donations are tax-deductible, as provided by law.

Visit www.athenslandtrust.org and click either the Join Us or Donate link.(online donations made through Click & Pledge)

Check one of the following levels:

Steward, $2,500+Forest, $1000 +Grove, $500 +Oak, $250 + Seedling, $100 +Acorn, $75+Family, $50 +Individual, $10 +

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12 • The Athens Land Trust Newsletter • Fall 2017