Hello!

I am riding an event called Tour de Greenbelt, which is an annual event hosted by Essex County Greenbelt and includes a fundraising component that goes toward supporting Greenbelt's land conservation work. As their website states, "Greenbelt has played a leading role in protecting the scenic landscapes in this region; since 1961, Greenbelt has permanently protected more than 19,000 acres of farmland, wildlife habitat and scenic vistas."

If you are interested in contributing to their conservation work, please feel free to make a small donation and thank you!

All the best!

Ken

The Annual Tour de Greenbelt - Cycle for Land Conservation is a 25-, 28- , 40-, and 50-mile ride hosted by Greenbelt - Essex County's Land Trust on September 16, 2023. The suggested road routes pass by more than 50 spectacular properties Greenbelt has protected. The 28- and 40-mile Gravel Grinder routes combines on- and off-road riding, past Greenbelt properties and also through beautiful conserved woodlands. Road routes are lightly marked and riders are provided with turn-by-turn GPS event navigation which can be used on any smartphone. The Gravel routes are self-navigated (not marked) with Ride with GPS navigation provided. Each registered cyclist may purchase a Tour de Greenbelt jersey. Please order your jersey before August 7 to guarantee delivery before the start date of the event. For any orders after that date, we will place a second order with our supplier and mail your jersey to you in 4-5 weeks. Proceeds from the ride directly benefit Greenbelt's land conservation work throughout beautiful Essex County. Thank you!

Essex County Greenbelt is a non-profit land trust that works to conserve the farmland, wildlife habitat, and scenic landscapes within the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, MA. Since its founding in 1961, Greenbelt has conserved over 19,000 acres of local land and has been directly involved in protecting 75% of the acreage conserved in the last decade. Through active land conservation initiatives, as well as multi-platform public outreach, Greenbelt continues to build a community of conservation and stewardship throughout the region.

Tour de Greenbelt fundraising supports Greenbelt's conservation work throughout Essex County. Thank you!