Thirty years ago, Gale Lawrence purchased land across Sherman Hollow Road from her home. She donated it to the Museum as a place for people to visit, as well as for birds, mammals, insects, plants, fungi, and other wildlife to live. At the same time, Bob planted four American Chestnut trees along the edge of the meadow on this parcel. Since then, countless people have stood under those trees to take photos, paint, listen to birds, admire the changing seasons, and enjoy the steady hum of life around them.
These acts of kindness taken by Bob and Gale were done not to benefit themselves, but for the animals, plants, and people that would come after them. Acts like this make a difference, and we strive to continue making similar choices every day. We believe in the importance of stewarding places to connect and create, providing places to bird and experience nature. These places benefit all of us. Choices we all make, and support of places like the Museum are not just for our individual benefit. We give also to those who will come after us. Continue reading “Kindness and the future: 2025 annual appeal”
October is always surprising, what with migration trailing off, interesting swings in weather, and the 
Bob’s Bridge has been closed
