Cape Ann Trail Stewards, which protects and improves access to open space and trails across Cape Ann, is the recipient of a $10,000 donation from 100 Who Care Cape Ann. The funds will be used to expand their work in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex.
Cape Ann Trail Stewards helps to maintain existing trails, improve access, and support the responsible and safe use of the Cape Ann Trail network and recreational areas. The volunteer Board of Directors and on-the-ground trail stewards are supported by a part time, paid Operations Director.
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“Our primary focus is on helping municipal landowners and conservation organizations protect, maintain and expand Cape Ann’s trail network, while working to provide more equitable trail access to a wider range of the local community. We match volunteer trail stewards to trails in need of stewardship, and organize public trail work days throughout the year. We also provide information, maps, and trail blazes for people to be able to safely navigate the trail system, and we offer free guided hikes year-round for those who may not be comfortable venturing out on their own, or who prefer to hike with a group,” says Amy Blondin, Operations Director. ”We rely on volunteer support and donations from our members and others who want to help maintain and improve the amazing network of trails we have on Cape Ann.”
100 Who Care Cape Ann (www.100whocarecapeann.org) is a giving circle of 100+ local women who each contribute $100, meet quarterly to learn about local organizations that support the Cape Ann community, and vote on the charity that will receive their collective $10,000+ donation. Cape Ann Trail Stewards is the fifteenth recipient of funds. Since the organization was started four years ago, almost $200,000 has been donated to the Cape Ann community. Other organizations supported include Wellspring Education Resource Collaborative, Backyard Growers, Gloucester Education Fund, Gloucester Emergency Relief Fund (via Action, Inc.), The Grace Center, Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund, Generous Gardeners, The Cornerstone Creative, Together Gloucester, Cape Ann Art Haven, Maritime Gloucester, The Sunrise Fund, and Cape Ann Animal Aid.
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