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Our first Living with the Land event launched to great success. It was a lovely evening as we gathered in the beautiful Smith Center for Education and Agriculture at Wolfe’s Neck Farm, ate delicious food from Balaboosta Catering, enjoyed the lovely dried flowers from the Kittery Land Trust, mingled with many new and old friends, and listened to inspiring stories about conservation strengthening community in different ways.

After a lively and fun conversation between the panelists, and amongst the attendees, we asked each person “What would you like to invite the attendees to think about”:

• Maggie Lynn who spoke about the Lake Region Wood Bank: “If you think there is a way to do something that the community really needs, do it. Really intentional action is needed now.”
• Jordan Kendall Parks, an artist curating Emergence: Art in a Free Surface: “Think creatively about ways to activate people’s connection to nature with art - even if it is a temporary piece. Let’s find new ways to help people connect.”
• Lisa Linehan spoke about Nooney Farm, “Go where the energy is, even when it is from unlikely partners - these will grow into beautiful and impactful new projects.”
• Andrea Frances described the work of Bomezeen Land Trust, “Wabanaki People have always been here, think about that when you think about your places - reach out and listen.”

We were inspired, felt connected, and were joyful - results that we hope will carry us all through. Thank you to all that supported and attended the event. We look forward to gathering in community again next year to learn from inspiring leaders in conservation.

Stay tuned to see where Living with the Land will go next!

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