Ripples: December 2025
- Luke Thombs
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Ripples
News from your watershed
December 2025
A note from Lucy Crocker Abisalih, GRLT Board President:
One of the things I love about the GRLT community is our can-do attitude. We believe. We learn. We care. Challenges arise and we find a way. Your support fuels our efforts to save the land that sustains us, and show others the value of land conservation. Together, we make local conservation happen.
Please help us close the year strong by donating to GRLT today. Help us preserve this spectacular watershed.
Introducing: Riverbend Preserve
We recently finalized our newest preserve! Riverbend Preserve is located along the banks of the St. George River in Union and offers the opportunity to rest along your river paddle at a scenic and beautiful field. It is adjacent to extensive wetlands that connect the river to Round Pond and offers prime habitat for inland wading birds. This 4-acre preserve was generously donated in 2025 by a Maine resident whose family historically owned this property as part of a larger local farm. There are no trails currently on the property. Stay tuned for more information about how to access the preserve this spring!
Stew Crew volunteers and Stewardship Assistant Isabella Childs Michael testing out their freshly built bridge in the Rockland Bog!
Upcoming Events in the Watershed
Plow Services Needed
If you're a residential or commercial plow truck driver willing to donate your time and services to help us keep trails accessible during our snowy times ahead, please reach out! We would love to provide you in-kind donation credits for your time. We are looking for help in various spots throughout the watershed, from Montville to Cushing. If this is something you're able to offer, please contact Luke Thombs at luke@grlt.org.
Cars for Conservation
Did you know Eastern Tire will sell your vehicle to benefit local conservation? Selling your car for proceeds to the land trust will support our work and earn you a receipt for tax benefits. Learn more at the Eastern Tire site.
Wish list
Can you help us secure these items?
Baby gate - for our new puppy employee!
Seat covers for our truck
Rose gloves and work gloves
Knife (for blazing trails)
The Forest Revealed by Jada Fitch (for our Creative Nature youth programs)
Apple / fruit picker (and baskets)
If you are interested in helping us obtain anything on this list, please contact us or drop them off at our office at 120 Tillson Ave. Suite 102 in Rockland. Thank you!
Thank you so much to those who generously helped us secure past wish list items including a new coffee maker and printer for our office! By supporting our staff, you are making local conservation possible.
About Georges River Land Trust
Georges River Land Trust conserves and cares for land in the St. George River watershed to ensure ecological and community wellbeing. For nearly 40 years, we have worked with our community members throughout the 19 towns in our service area to protect 5,400+ acres of land with extraordinary conservation value across 23 preserves and 56 easements, offering 80+ miles of multi-use trails.
Thank You to Our Business Sponsors
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