Kennebunk Land Trust has invited the community to its annual meeting and fall social scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Nonantum Resort. According to a news release, it will be an evening of “connection, reflection, and inspiration we celebrate a year of conservation successes and looks ahead to new opportunities for growth.”
The evening, according to organizers, begins with a social hour and light refreshments, offering time to connect with friends, neighbors, and supporters who share a commitment to preserving and caring for the lands that make the community special.
This year’s event will feature special guest speakers Kara Wooldrik and Enoch Glidden, outdoor inclusion specialists with Community Geographics. Over the summer, Wooldrik and Glidden partnered with the land trust to assess the accessibility of its nature preserves and provide guidance to make them more welcoming to people of all abilities. During the event, they will share insights from their work, discuss opportunities for increasing community access, and highlight strategies for creating more inclusive outdoor spaces.
In addition to hearing from guest speakers, attendees will receive an update on the trust’s accomplishments over the past year, including land conservation milestones, update on a long-range strategic planning process, community engagement initiatives, and the construction of an accessible trail at Alewive Woods, set to be completed by the end of fall.
“This year has been a remarkable one for Kennebunk Land Trust,” said Sandy Gilbreath executive director of the trust, in an email. “We’re excited to celebrate these achievements with our community who has made it all possible and explore how we can continue to make nature more accessible for everyone.”
The event is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. As a special bonus, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win two tickets to the Nonantum’s Fire and Ice event. RSVPs are required, and space is limited.
Event sponsors are Hazelwood Handyman, Hussey Seating, and Kennebunk Savings.
For more information or to RSVP, email info@kennebunklandtrust.org.