Dear Editor:

On behalf of the Town of Edgecomb and the Schmid Preserve Advisory Board, I would like to thank everyone who donated to the newly established Schmid Preserve Endowment Fund. We now have a small but solid endowment which will help fund the maintenance and management of the 766-acre preserve which has over eight miles of four-season, multi-use trails. The Schmid Preserve serves as a critical habitat for many insects, birds, amphibians and mammals while also providing a great recreational asset for the residents and visitors of the mid-coast.

Our fundraising will continue until we achieve our goal but for now we just wanted to let our donors know how much we appreciate their support. If you have not made a donation and wish to do so, you may send a check to The Schmid Preserve/Town of Edgecomb, P.O. Box 139, Edgecomb, ME 04556 or donate online to www.mainecf.org. Click on the blue Give Now button at the upper right and choose The Charles and Constance Schmid Land Preserve Endowment Fund from the drop down menu.

Lisa McSwain

Chair

Schmid Preserve Advisory Board