Great Places Require Great Generosity

A solitary moment for contemplation.

Our goal is to raise $5 million to purchase the two-acre site at 34 Sammis Street. We will restore as much of the property as possible back to its natural state with nature trails, perhaps an observation area near the water’s edge, and with the stone barn refurbished into a classroom. The house on the property will be removed. A small endowment will provide funds for the stewardship of the entire sixteen-acre site.

This will be a place for quiet contemplation and a place for our children to
roam and explore. The protected Hart Peninsula will be a sanctuary for birds and animals and all other tidal marsh inhabitants.

Of course, great places take great vision and generosity. Of our $5 million
goal, $4 million must come from private donations. This is a huge sum, but if we all dig deep, we can succeed. Remember, this is our one and only chance to step up, so please be as generous as you can be. 

The remaining $1 million is expected from public and foundation sources. The Sixth Taxing District has allocated $125,000 toward this project and will consider an additional $125,000 in the next fiscal year. The Norwalk Land Trust is seeking grants from a number of other sources and would welcome any ideas you may have.

You are invited
Go see for yourself. Take a walk or drive to 34 Sammis Street. Walk to the back of the property.  Stand near the water’s edge by the side of
the house and observe and think... and appreciate that if you help, this site can be available to all of us forever.  Don’t walk through to the peninsula – it is now protected from us, and is for the wildlife living there. And please don’t go into the house or barn. Just go look at the
view. If you wish, call 866-8618 and get a tour. We’d be happy to meet you there.

Please Act Now
We need to have your commitment by December 31, 2007.

Lots of Ways to Participate
There are a number of ways that your generous gift will be recognized and appreciated.  This is a wonderful way to recognize a special person or event in your life – in a tangible and truly memorable way.