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	Who We Are:

	Southern Madison Heritage Trust works to conserve, for public benefit, natural resources in and around the townships of Brookfield, Eaton, Georgetown, Hamilton, Lebanon and Madison in Madison County, NY. We strive to protect land, water, unique habitats, scenic landscapes, recreational sites and historic features through stewardship, public education and support of practices that advance natural resource conservation.

Come to our annual PICNIC - free and open to the public. Learn about the SMHT land trust and ways to protect land for future generations. Thursday August 26. 2010 at 6 PM in the pavilion opposite 73 Eaton Street in Hamilton, NY Map =>

Our 2010 new project is taking over stewardship of a local bog, Fiddler’s Green from The Nature Conservancy. We will be mapping the property, the bog, rare and invasive species over the next few years in a cooperative program with Colgate University. We hope to remove some invasive species and reduce encroachment of white pines that are slowly shrinking the bog.

We had another successful academic year with the Hamilton Central School 5th grade classes visiting the Leland Reserve. They have prepared some short videos of their experiences.
5th Grade Project Videos

WOW! The SMHT entered a float in the 2009 Hamilton, NY 4th of July Parade and won a trophy for the “Greenest Theme.” The overall theme was “It’s Patriotic to be Green.” Slide show of our participation.

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Issues and Activities

We need your help to be successful advocates for responsible land conservation. See our latest Newsletter*, then consider joining us.
So roll up your sleeves and work on a special project, help shape our agenda during our monthly meetings, take a hike with us, or provide much-needed financial assistance.

Donation Form Donate on line =>

Contact us for more information by Email

Roadside Cleanup: SMHT is responsible for picking up trash along 2 miles of Route 12B North of Hamilton, NY. Details =>

5th Grade Ecology Project with the Hamilton Central School
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Leland Reserve trail cleanup &
                                 Bridge construction        Photos =>
SMHT hosts guided walks at the Leland Reserve
                                                   Girl Scouts    Photos =>
Geocaching at the Leland Reserve:
                                                    Two caches   Details =>

Trails Project: SMHT is working with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Chenango Canal Association to link the Chenango Canal Towpath Trail in Bouckville to the Village of Hamilton. Trails web site =>


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SMHT wants to help!

If you want to preserve land for future generations
If you want to keep it in farming, or open space or free from intensive development, we are your friends and can help you do it.

The SMHT can show you how to use a protective easement or other instrument to protect your land for future generations and possibly gain a tax benefit doing it.

Check out our handy plain language booklet and/or contact us by email or telephone at
315-824-3234

Harvey L. Kliman, President, SMHT


	*Newsletter design by Stephanie - contact


	Web Master Email page updated 07/18/10


	Southern Madison Heritage Trust P.O. Box 117 Hamilton, NY 13346


	Banner photo by John Hubbard


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