Sarah LeachShare A Barn Story
The telling and sharing of stories is one way to conserve the past. We’re looking for stories and photos of barns to share on our social media and website. Do you have one to share?
Lorene RunhamArt From The Heart
Last June Alberta artist and Circle of Friends
member Lorene Runham approached us
with a fundraising idea …
She planned to open her garage on weekends during the summer to showcase her art work and wearable art. She offered to donate 50% of her proceeds to Legacy. We were delighted to accept her offer.
Lorene recently presented Legacy with a cheque from her summer sales. Her generosity is deeply appreciated.
“I have a very strong loyalty to place—rural Alberta,” says Lorene. “Legacy Land Trust is a perfect fit with my artist statement. I intend to continue supporting Legacy through the sale of my creative works!”
Lorene has a beautiful array of nature-related work on her website, including richly coloured original and digital artwork, art cards and art-themed clothing. She currently has a solo show in Red Deer running to November 14.
(Sarah Leach)We’re Over the Top
What a birthday we had!
Our goal was $888.88 to buy much-needed equipment. By the time donations were counted we’d raised $1288.88!
Thanks to everyone who helped turn our wishes into reality. (Yes, someone donated $88.88 🙂)
It’s hard to put into words what these donations mean.
With the additional funds, we’ll be able to expand our stewardship and educational toolbox—additional stories, better videos, new educational trips to Legacy’s conservation easements, more opportunities to attend community events.
We’ll be ordering the equipment soon. We’re eager to get the cameras on the land so we can share stories with you about these special places.
Sarah Leach
Legacy Stories Coordinator
Public Clip ArtLet’s Celebrate!
Legacy’s turns 8 on October 20 …
and we’re celebrating with a virtual party! We’d like to raise $888.88 in the next 7 days.
Donations will help us purchase two new game cameras and their accessories, educational items like botany hand lenses, and items to make putting on events more impactful.
In this video Legacy’s Stories Coordinator shares what gifts we’d like to buy with your help.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 …
2. Select Legacy’s 8th Birthday Fund and enter the amount you’d like to donate.
3. In the message box, tell us what item you’d like your money to go towards.
Questions,? Contact our Stories Coordinator, Sarah Leach.
Colleen Kaiser-GillCalendars on Sale!
Great Blue Heron by Colleen Kaiser-Gill
Our New Calendars Are Here!
Inside you’ll find 55 full-colour photos of animals, plants and landscapes taken by 28 local photographers.
The calendars sell for $20. The money goes toward our conservation and stewardship work.
You can buy your copy at our office in Olds, Monday to Friday. We accept cash, cheque, credit card (VISA and MasterCard) and e-transfer. For more information contact us.
Art Show & Sale
Join Legacy
and Paint the Barn Red artists!
Olds Evergreen Centre 5237-52 St Olds, AB
Friday Sept 17 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday Sept 18 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Sept 19 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Although we’ve had to postpone the Art Show because of new Covid concerns you can still purchase a copy of this beautiful book at our office in Olds 4801 – 49 Ave. (403) 556-1029.
Why I’m A Monthly Donor
I have been making a monthly donation to Legacy Land Trust for the past five years.
I do this because I deeply value landscape conservation and stewardship and our shared connection to this place we call home.
Supporting the work of land trusts like Legacy is an investment in clean water, wildlife habitat, working agricultural landscapes and environmental education that will pay dividends in the future.
Having worked in the non-profit sector for most of my career, I understand how critical it is for organizations like Legacy to have consistent sources of revenue coming in throughout the year. For the cost of a meal out each month, I do my small part to support Legacy’s financial viability.
My donations are automated with CanadaHelps.org through Legacy’s easy-to-use donation form—this ensures all my tax receipts are in one place when it comes time to file.
If you are privileged to have the financial means, I encourage anyone reading this to consider monthly giving to Legacy and other non-profits you value. It feels good to give!
If you’d like to join Rachelle Haddock as a monthly donor, you can sign up here.
Sally BanksGive Us Your Best Shot
It’s that time again! We’re looking for photos for our 2022 calendar. This call is open to everyone, amateur and professional, and to all ages.
What’s caught your eye? Perhaps it’s a mallard in flight or an old farmstead. Maybe an Early Blue Violet or a winter snowfall.
Our calendar theme is Worth Conserving. It features images that reflect Legacy’s three main areas of conservation—ecological, agricultural and historical. Our Submission Guidelines offer suggestions for photo opportunities in each of those areas.
You’ll also find details about image size and orientation. (No vertical shots please—our calendar layout uses only horizontal images.)
Once you’ve chosen your best shots upload them on the Submission Form. You can submit up to 5 photos. The deadline is June 30. We’re keen to see what you think is worth conserving.
Sally Banks2019 Financials
Legacy Land Trust Society’s Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2019.
2019 Annual Reports
Annual Committee Reports for the year ending December 31. 2019.