The Trustees' Numbers
134
How many places has The Trustees' protected?
20,000 of these bring weeks of joy and sun!
What is the sunflower field?
Three shorebirds The Trustees protect on our beaches.
What are piping plover, terns, and American Oystercatchers
Acquired to provide access for some of the best fishing on the Island.
What is Leland Beach?
For current and future generations through exceptional care and stewardship.
What is Preserve and Protect?
1897
What is the year of The Trustees first protected place?
Iconic animal of The FARM Institute
What is a Holstein cow.
This bird is state listed and soon to be federally listed and it nests in the salt marsh.
Salt Marsh Sparrow
Hiking here provides the best sunset views on Marthas Vineyard.
What is Menemsha Hills?
Stay calm, listen, offer validation, walk away.
What is SLOW de-escalation strategy for difficult situations?
250,000
What is the number of participants in The Trustees over 5,000 programs?
Farmed since the early 1900s and home to several dairy farms that struggled with bankruptcy.
What is Katama Farm, home of The FARM Institute?
This ecosystem protects dunes and shorelines from SLR and storm surge, stores significant carbon, and ensures healthy marine fisheries.
What are salt marshes?
Amity and Jabberwocky
What are the two running races that happen at TFI every year?
Protect and share MA iconic places for everyone, forever.
What is The Trustees commitment to DBIE?
75
What is the number of miles of the Trustees' protected coastline?
Sough Farm, Morning Glory Farm, and Grey Barn Farm
Who are the partner farms of The FARM Institute?
Protected in Cape Poge Bay, this meadow is highly efficient at carbon sequestration.
What are eel grass meadows?
15 mph winds greatly hinder this recreational fun on Long Point Wildlife Refuge
What is kayaking/SUPing
Courteous, empathetic, ambassador, efficient
What are The Trustees Visitor Experience Service Standards?
175
What is the number of endangered species The Trustees' protects on its places?
Losing important farm animals to predators is no longer an issue because of this practice.
What is a flerd?
The dry grasses at the Wasque sandplain grasslands.
What caused the great Chappaquiddick Fire in 1892?
Its cool shades and textures of green provide peace and calmness.
What is a walk in Mytoi?
Strive to be exceptional
What is Excellence, one of The Trustees shared values?