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The
Land Trust for the
Little Tennessee
88 East Main Street
P. O. Box 1148
Franklin, NC 28744-1148
Phone: 828-524-2711
Fax: 828-524-4741
Email: LTLT
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The
Franklin Press July 4 , 2006 |
Go shopping - support conservation By Barbara McRae,
Editor The organization has enlisted the help of a number of local businesses for “Support Your Local Land Trust Day.” Participants will donate a percentage of the day's sales to the LTLT. Stores taking part in the promotion will display a poster in the window. “It's a partnership,” said Kate Parkerson, membership and outreach coordinator for the land trust. “We're promoting the businesses in exchange for their donation. We hope this will become an annual event.” The LTLT's mission is to conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valleys, working in partnership with private landowners, public agencies, and others. The idea of partnership is central to the nonprofit, Parkerson said. “We want people to know that when you buy property, you are now a part of the community.” The LTLT offers people a way to give back, and that includes the business community, she said. Parkerson added that a recent change to the website now makes it possible for people to donate “live, online.” Membership in the LTLT is $35 “and up” for individuals, $250 for business members. Merchants wanting to participate in “Support Your Local Land Trust Day” should call Parkerson at 524-2711, extension 5. For more information and for a current list of participating merchants, click here. |
