Land For Conservation and Community
I started my year-long VISTA service as the Outreach Coordinator on November 9, 2015. I joined the VISTA program because I wanted to make a difference in my community and because I wanted to further develop my professional skills. During my service, my role was to develop a sustainable marketing program for the West Broad …
VISTA members Jessica and Kamilah teamed up to create a two-minute video featuring the Young Urban Farmers for a submission to the Land Trust Alliance’s “Land Is My…” Contest. The contest started September 14th and is asking people to share about their connection to the land. Top winners can receive a cash prize and the …
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Service and Remembrance activities took place all over the country on Monday, September 12th for the 2016 September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. Here at Athens Land Trust, VISTA and FoodCorps members rolled up their sleeves and joined together to work at the West Broad Market Garden and make a difference in the community.
Athens Mayor Nancy Denson and Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle recently presented a joint proclamation as part of the 2016 Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service at an event hosted by the Classic City Rotary Club of Athens.