Comments on: How my son’s desire to run the NYC Marathon determined my worth – Part III http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/ smart ideas for eco friendly living and handmade life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:08:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Karen http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-745 Karen Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:19:56 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-745 Hi Carol, Thanks for stopping by. I love Western NY and Geneseo was a great little community. I am so glad we got to visit, on a beautiful day, and for a great cause. I can't wait to go back next year! Hi Carol,
Thanks for stopping by.
I love Western NY and Geneseo was a great little community. I am so glad we got to visit, on a beautiful day, and for a great cause. I can’t wait to go back next year!

]]> By: Karen http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-743 Karen Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:38:13 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-743 Eric, Thank You for sharing your words about the important work you do. The Oak Tree was an enlightening event for our family but also an educational experience as we learned about the environmental impact of land conservation, even in a remote area as Genesee Valley. We appreciate all the work that you do and other organizations such as The Nature Conservancy for all the conservation efforts. Although, it's not easy for some of us to help, one of the best way we can help is through volunteering at local offices. And of course, becoming a member and contributing to the resources needed to reach goals and maintain projects. Thank You. Eric,
Thank You for sharing your words about the important work you do.
The Oak Tree was an enlightening event for our family but also an educational experience as we learned about the environmental impact of land conservation, even in a remote area as Genesee Valley.

We appreciate all the work that you do and other organizations such as The Nature Conservancy for all the conservation efforts. Although, it’s not easy for some of us to help, one of the best way we can help is through volunteering at local offices. And of course, becoming a member and contributing to the resources needed to reach goals and maintain projects.

Thank You.

]]> By: Eric Grace http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-741 Eric Grace Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:59:36 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-741 To answer the questions re: other conservancies, there are about 70 or so in NY State alone. (Over 1,200 nationally) Some are small, all volunteer organiztions that work to protect land in a small geographic region, and there are large, multi-staffed organizations that protect county-wide landscapes, or larger. Of course, the grandfather of them all, The Nature Conservancy, has three offices in NY alone. For a comprehensive list, visit www.lta.org, and click on "find a land trust" and search NY for one near you. There is also a lot more info on land trusts (aka: Conservancies) on that website. Thanks for the opportunity to share the word. Eric To answer the questions re: other conservancies, there are about 70 or so in NY State alone. (Over 1,200 nationally) Some are small, all volunteer organiztions that work to protect land in a small geographic region, and there are large, multi-staffed organizations that protect county-wide landscapes, or larger. Of course, the grandfather of them all, The Nature Conservancy, has three offices in NY alone.

For a comprehensive list, visit http://www.lta.org, and click on “find a land trust” and search NY for one near you. There is also a lot more info on land trusts (aka: Conservancies) on that website.

Thanks for the opportunity to share the word.

Eric

]]> By: carol http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-740 carol Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:44:15 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-740 Great post. I'm from the general area (Rochester, NY) and know what you're talking about. Great post. I’m from the general area (Rochester, NY) and know what you’re talking about.

]]> By: Elisa http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-739 Elisa Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:32:23 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-739 Life works in mysterious ways.I like this post: Sort of Pay it Forward. I will do my part and pass this along. Elisa Life works in mysterious ways.I like this post: Sort of Pay it Forward. I will do my part and pass this along.
Elisa

]]> By: Amy http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-738 Amy Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:02:31 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-738 How cool! I wonder how many conservancies there are around us that we're just missing? (Evidently there's one just by me and an arboretum...) How cool! I wonder how many conservancies there are around us that we’re just missing? (Evidently there’s one just by me and an arboretum…)

]]> By: Eric Grace (part 2) http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-737 Eric Grace (part 2) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:40 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-737 (I did not mean to submit my first comment so soon, as I had more to say.) It certainly seems like you and your family realized all of these goals, and quite a bit more! I also thank you for your contributions to GVC, both the intended donation, the advertising revenue, and the portion of your children's Oak Tree registraion fees. And remember, there are many otehr Marathons to run. There's one almost every weekend in NY, so while NYC may be out this year, there are others to pick from. Good Luck. I hope to see you back here Labor Day 2010. Next time, I expect to see the ENTIRE FAMILY doing either the half marathon or the 5k (walkers are more than welcome)! Warm regards, Eric (I did not mean to submit my first comment so soon, as I had more to say.)

It certainly seems like you and your family realized all of these goals, and quite a bit more!

I also thank you for your contributions to GVC, both the intended donation, the advertising revenue, and the portion of your children’s Oak Tree registraion fees.

And remember, there are many otehr Marathons to run. There’s one almost every weekend in NY, so while NYC may be out this year, there are others to pick from. Good Luck.

I hope to see you back here Labor Day 2010. Next time, I expect to see the ENTIRE FAMILY doing either the half marathon or the 5k (walkers are more than welcome)!

Warm regards,

Eric

]]> By: Eric Grace http://www.ecokaren.com/2009/09/the-genesee-valley-conservancy-part-iii/#comment-736 Eric Grace Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:22:47 +0000 http://www.ecokaren.com/?p=1254#comment-736 Karen: I am so glad that you and your family had such a special time at the Oak Tree Half and 5k. When we envisioned the race, our mission was to provide an opportunity to show off our beautiful region of New York, get people of all ages up and out the door , and of course, to help fundraise for the Genesee Valley Conservancy (of which I am the executive director). Karen:

I am so glad that you and your family had such a special time at the Oak Tree Half and 5k. When we envisioned the race, our mission was to provide an opportunity to show off our beautiful region of New York, get people of all ages up and out the door , and of course, to help fundraise for the Genesee Valley Conservancy (of which I am the executive director).

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