THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY

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1 THE LAND CONSERVANCY OF NEW JERSEY Preserve Now - Protect Forever BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sherri Albrecht Environmental Consultant Jason P. Andris Venture Investment Assoc. Rory Corrigan Jefferies & Company John de Neufville Voltaix Corporation John Donofrio Briarpatch, Inc. Sally R. Epstein Newark Academy, Retired John F. Fritts, Esq. Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft Clementina B. Gardner Patricia Kennelly Kennelly & Co. Kerry Kittles New Jersey Nets, Retired Dennis Krumholz Riker, Danzig, Scherer John K. Lundberg Investments Peter Meyer Pennoni Associates Inc. Tracy Meerwarth Pester Consolidated Bearings Inc Rick Simon Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Retired Robert Ward Anserv, Inc., John Yingling Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Retired TRUSTEES EMERITUS Russell Buchanan Richard Doremus Stephen Greenberger Robert F. Lewis, Jr. Sally B. Martin C. Graydon Rogers Dear Friends, March 2012 Hearts will be pumping and feet will be pedaling for a great cause on Sunday, June 3 rd as The Land Conservancy of New Jersey hosts its first Pedal for Preservation bike event. Participants will ride the 28 mile Columbia Trail, a Rail to Trail route that is known as one of the most beautiful rides in New Jersey. This family friendly off-road biking experience is geared towards riders of all biking abilities. The day will feature good food, fun and a great ride! Best of all, riders will be pedaling to preserve the best of New Jersey -- the beautiful natural lands that are so special to us all! Proceeds for the day will benefit The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. Please consider teaming up with The Land Conservancy of New Jersey and your fellow community members, professionals and businesses to preserve our beautiful natural lands and special places. There are many opportunities for you to participate. Your support for Pedal for Preservation will add greatly to the success of the day! You can become a Champion for Open Space by providing any one or all of the following: Become an event Sponsor Donate goods or services (such as giveaways, prizes, water, snacks, beverages, breakfast or lunch items) Help fundraise by sponsoring a team or rider Join us with family and friends to ride the trail (Please see enclosed information for complete details) As you may know, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is a non profit member supported organization dedicated to preserving and protecting New Jersey s vital natural lands and drinking water resources. We have been working for the past 31 years to inspire and empower individuals and communities to take action to save the land that is so important to our state. Proceeds from Pedal for Preservation will help fund The Land Conservancy s land preservation efforts. On behalf of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey we thank you in advance for your generous support. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Rosalie Lavinthal at (973) ext.11. To learn more about our work please visit Sincerely, David Epstein President P.S. You can double (and sometimes triple) the impact of your contribution by participating in your company s Matching Gifts program. Simply obtain a form from your employer, complete the employee information, and mail the form to the Conservancy. We will take care of the rest. 19 Boonton Avenue Boonton, NJ (973) Fax (973)

2 The Land Conservancy of New Jersey s Pedal for Sunday, June 3, 2012 Preservation 2012 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $10,000 Presenting Sponsor Includes complimentary registration for two teams up to 10 riders per team, name and logo on all print materials, Corporate Presenting Sponsor signage, complimentary sweatshirts, special recognition at the event $5,000 Gold Sponsor Includes complimentary registration for one team up to 10 riders, name and logo on all print materials, Corporate signage, complimentary sweatshirts, special recognition at the event $2,500 Silver Sponsor Includes complimentary registration for one team up to 5 riders, name and logo on all print materials, Corporate signage, complimentary caps, special recognition at the event $1,000 Bronze Sponsor Includes name and logo on all print materials, Corporate signage, special recognition at the event $ 250 Supporter Includes name on all print materials, special recognition at the event $ 100 Contributor Includes special recognition at the event Pedal for Preservation - Sponsorship Opportunities Reply Form Please complete all contact fields below: Contact Person: Company: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Yes, I would like to sponsor at the level indicated: Presenting Sponsor $10,000 Bronze Sponsor $ 1,000 Gold Sponsor $ 5,000 Supporter $ 250 Silver Sponsor $ 2,500 Contributor $ 100 I would like to donate goods or services for the event. Please call me. Please make checks payable to: The Land Conservancy of New Jersey 19 Boonton Avenue Boonton, NJ 07005

3 The Land Conservancy of New Jersey s Pedal for Sunday, June 3, 2012 Preservation Sponsor THE COLUMBIA TRAIL Registration Begins 8:00 a.m. West Morris Central High School, 259 Bartley Road, Chester, NJ Get your heart pumping and your feet pedaling for a great cause team up with The Land Conservancy of New Jersey to preserve our beautiful natural lands and special places! Join us and ride the Columbia Trail, a Rail to Trail route that traverses through parts of Morris and Hunterdon Counties and is known as one of the most beautiful rides in New Jersey. This family friendly off-road biking experience is geared towards participants of all biking abilities. Pay a flat registration fee or help us fundraise by getting friends and family to sponsor your ride. The day will feature good food, fun and a great ride! Best of all, you ll be pedaling to preserve the beautiful natural lands that are so special to us all. Registration Fees by April 30 after April 30 Individual: Conservancy Member $40 $50 Individual: Non Conservancy Member $45 $55 1+ Family: one adult plus one or $55 $65 more children (less than 18 years) 2+ Family: two adults plus one or $100 $120 more children (less than 18 yrs.) Teams - 5 to 10 riders $40 per rider $50 per rider Virtual Rider - non-riding participant $20 $30 * event will be held rain or shine Participate for Free! * *Collect donations from sponsors and send them in with your registration Individuals - Raise a Minimum of $100 and ride free 1+ Families - Raise a Minimum of $150 and ride free 2+ Families - Raise a Minimum of $200 and ride free Teams - Raise a Minimum of $1,000 and ride free Teams - Raise a Minimum of $2,000 ride free, plus complimentary sweatshirts and Highlands Trails Map Event Registration Go With the Flow 7 miles 14 miles 28 miles Rain or shine! Total registration $ Free registration with $ from sponsors listed on back I cannot participate but please accept my donation of $ PLEASE COMPLETE PARTICIPANT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION ON REVERSE SIDE Visit for more information and updates or to register online The Land Conservancy of New Jersey 19 Boonton Avenue Boonton, NJ (973) Fax (973)

4 Pa r t i c i p a n t In f o r m a t i o n - All adult participants must sign. Parent/legal guardian must sign if participant is under 18 years of age. RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AND PHOTO CONSENT In consideration of being permitted to participate in Pedal for Preservation, I myself, my executors and administrators and assignees, do hereby release, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Land Conservancy of New Jersey, its officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers, and volunteers, all sponsoring and cooperating businesses, organizations, and municipalities, their respective employees and agents (all considered to be the Releasees ), from all claims of whatsoever nature arising out of my participation in Pedal for Preservation or while in transit to or from the designated route. I agree to wear a helmet while cycling on the entire route and to abide by all traffic safety laws and basic safety rules including those established by The Land Conservancy of New Jersey. I agree to assume responsibility for all medical costs not covered by my insurance (or the parent or legal guardian s insurance if the participant is under eighteen (18) years of age) that are associated with any injury or illness that I may sustain through my participation. In addition, I hereby consent to the use of my name, voice, video image, photograph, and/or likeness by The Land Conservancy of New Jersey and its affiliates and their successors and assigns for use on/in promotional materials. I attest that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older or that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant and I execute this Agreement on his or her behalf. If the participant is a minor, I hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the Minor s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise. Should I or anyone on my behalf or on the minor participant s behalf assert a claim against the Releasees, the claiming party shall be liable for the expenses (including legal fees) incurred by the Releasees in defending the claims. Name Under Age 18? Signature (required) Rider 1 Rider 2 Rider 3 Rider 4 Rider 5 Rider 6 (Please attach a separate sheet of paper if you have more than 6 riders) TEAM NAME (minimum of 5 riders) Event T-shirt Please indicate adult or child size S, M, L, XL Contact Information (please complete all fields) Name Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Payment Information Enclosed is my check for $ (please make payable to The Land Conservancy of New Jersey) Visa Master Card Credit Card #: Expiration date: Card Verification number: (3-digit number on the back of your card, to the right of your card number) Signature: *All fees are non-refundable Sp o n s o r s h i p s Want to participate for free? Collect donations from sponsors and send them along with your registration - see reverse side for Ride for Free levels. Donations are tax deductible. Sponsor s Name Street, City, Zip Donation$ Please attach a separate sheet if you need more lines. Get a donation after you sent in your form? Just bring the money and info to the event! Visit for more information and updates or to register online The Land Conservancy of New Jersey 19 Boonton Avenue Boonton, NJ (973) Fax (973)

5 The Land Conservancy of New Jersey Preserve Now - Protect Forever Who We Are Founded in 1981, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is a member supported non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting our vital natural lands and water resources. We are working to inspire and empower individuals and communities to take action to preserve land and protect the environment in New Jersey. The Conservancy has preserved more than 18,000 acres of land and helped towns secure $220 million in county, state, and federal grants for their land conservation projects. We have worked in 78 municipalities in 13 counties benefiting millions of people who live, work, or visit our state. Saving the Best of New Jersey Every dollar counts! With New Jersey s valuable natural lands disappearing at an alarming pace and open space funding shrinking, the work of The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is more important than ever. We take our responsibility seriously - we are forging new partnerships, leveraging scarce funding resources, and making wise use of every dollar available to us. We are providing creative solutions to concerned individuals, landowners, communities, businesses, and government entities who are committed to take action now to preserve New Jersey s land and drinking water resources, protect wildlife, and care for our parkland, farmland and open spaces. By working together, we are making New Jersey a better place to live, work, and raise a family - providing healthy, livable, sustainable communities. Contact us today to see how you can help! Accredited by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission in 2009, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey joins 135 organizations nationwide recognized for meeting the highest quality standards for protecting open space, upholding the public trust, and ensuring that our conservation efforts are permanent. Conservancy Programs our dollars at work Land Preservation Preserving land is at the heart of our work ensuring: A plentiful supply of safe, clean drinking water Productive land for agriculture Sustainable land for wildlife and forests to thrive Neighborhood parks and natural areas for people to walk, play and enjoy a healthy lifestyle Partners for Greener Communities This unique program fosters sustainable communities, providing technical expertise in open space planning, flood mitigation, and land preservation to municipalities and counties throughout the state. From planning and mapping, to advising and negotiating, to putting land deals together and leveraging scarce funding resources, the Conservancy provides the tools and critical resources to help bring land projects to a successful conclusion. Partners for Parks Through our award-winning stewardship program, we put teams of volunteers from corporations and civic groups to work on community service projects in the parks. Since 1996, more than 7,500 volunteers have participated in the program. The Scholarship Program The Conservancy awards two annual scholarships, the Russell W. Myers Scholarship and The Rogers Family Scholarship to New Jersey college students pursuing careers in environmental preservation. Since 1984 we have awarded more than $154,000 in scholarships. 19 Boonton Avenue Boonton, NJ Fax

6 ite Proje T h ets he Stouth B ranch R estoration r a t i o n S P roject c t o t s e ou R h c h Bran Every once in a while preserving a property can become the catalyst for great change. Such was the case when on June 9, 2010 The Land Conservancy of New Jersey partnered with The Trust for Public Land, Mount Olive Township, Morris County, and the State of New Jersey to purchase the 135-acre Rezamir Estates property. Preserving this site was critical because it lies within the headwaters of the South Branch of the Raritan River, a drinking water source for more than 1 million New Jersey residents. Immediately upon closing, the property was transferred to The Land Conservancy which agreed to own, restore, and manage the land as a watershed resource to be known as the South Branch Preserve Restoration Project. When The Land Conservancy of New Jersey took possession of the property that day it didn t look like any other land we had preserved. A blighted landscape was all that was left of a once beautiful site. The former owner had subdivided the property to construct 16 single-family homes and built more than a mile of gravel roads, channelized streams with seven concrete culverts, constructed two large detention basins and a home foundation, while stockpiling massive piles of construction debris, boulders, and soil throughout the property. The result was the destruction of wetlands, the diversion and siltation of streams, the fragmentation of a healthy mature interior forest, and the disruption of the property s hydrology. Not to be deterred, The Conservancy had a vision for what was possible for this site. We began restoring the land to its natural state completing the first restoration of a residential subdivision ever accomplished in New Jersey! As a result, the springs and streams on the property are once again flowing unimpeded, carrying clean drinking water downstream to residents and businesses. Detention basins have been filled in and 14 vernal pools have been created in their place - providing outstanding new wildlife habitat. When the site was altered for residential development, many plants and trees were destroyed. These have now been replanted on the site, helping to bring it even closer to its pre-development state. In total, hundreds of pounds of native grasses and over 300 trees and 700 shrubs were planted throughout the South Branch Preserve Restoration Site. A fence now surrounds 100 acres of the property keeping the deer out and making it possible for native plants to begin to grow once again in the forest. Given some time to grow, protected from deer, our hope is that the forest will be on the rebound within five to ten years! What does the future hold for South Branch Preserve? We view this as a remarkable opportunity to demonstrate to the public that a high profile property such as Rezamir Estates, thought lost to development, can be restored and managed as a functioning part of the natural ecosystem. While the physical restoration of this site may be complete, ongoing monitoring of the property is critical to ensure that it continues to thrive. The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is working to add more preserved land to the South Branch Preserve. Our Board of Trustees envisions the South Branch Preserve will one day encompass 1,000 acres including a mile and a half of the South Branch of the Raritan River, protecting one of New Jersey s critical drinking water sources.