We had a fun day at the Highlands Sanctuary in Highland County (about a 60-mile drive) on Saturday. This is an organization we have donated to for several years, and this year we attended their "Donor Gathering." It was an all-day event, with music, hiking on the cave trails and presentations from various folks on saving the eastern forests.
I like this organization because it relies on individuals (like me) giving money to buy and protect woodlands into the future. The Highlands group builds trails, eradicates invasive non-native species and holds educational seminars on forestry and ecology-related topics. Annie is applying to be an intern there next summer. Photos show the opening music by Stephen Free and the hiking trail led by an intern in character as Edward Sullivant, 19th Century naturalist.
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