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Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:44
Volunteering is Fun!
Hey all you hot spring loving dudes and dudettes! We want to tell you about the wonderful experience my three friends and I had volunteering with the Orient Land Trust during our short vacation from school. We helped rid the area of an invasive species, which was a rewarding learning experience. We also helped with some fire mitigation and dug a ditch to the collection box to bury a cable…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:45
2013 Annual Appeal
GOAL OF $150,000 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY UPGRADE Please donate today! OLT members are the greatest people in the world! They believe in and have made a commitment to keeping Orient Land Trust and its holdings, among them our crown jewel – Valley View Hot Springs – the special place that it is forever. From the soaking ponds, the wildlife, the landscapes and pristine environment at the hot springs village,…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:47
Meet TED... Helping OLT Conserve Our Energy
When visitors come to Valley View, most are surprised to learn that we operate entirely "off-grid". All the heat and electricity they enjoy is generated here, onsite and with little environmental impact. Without realizing it, guests soak in and camp along the flowing, warm water that produces our power. It's just one of the many ways OLT connects people to our natural world. Our flow of water varies constantly as…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:48
From the Treasurer
It is autumn at the springs. The warm water still bubbles up, the mountains tower above the valley, and the leaves are blowing around. The summer was busy. Rains finally arrived and rinsed the air and settled the dust. I'm feeling grateful for the springs, the people that hold us up, and the strength of the natural world. One friend reminded me that this is one of the most beautiful…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:49
2012 Annual Report
This annual report is taken from the audit performed by an independent auditor ofOrient Land Trust's 2012 financial data. Revenue and other support 2012 2011 Program Revenue 730,555 701,380 Individual Contributions 176,152 133,210 Merchandise Net Sales 10,571 13,044 Government Grants 0 11,942 Special Events - net income 378 5,374 Program Fees 0 6,572 Investment Income 956 1,320 Foundation Grants 0 500 Other Income 380 401 Gain (loss) on asset dispositions…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:50
2013 Donor Acknowledgements
OLT would like to acknowledge the membership community who carried us through 2013. It's only through your dedicated and generous support that we can preserve this amazing place and all it holds. Thank you! Land Stewards Mary Eiseman Philanthropists Doug Bates (Staff), Debra Hoffman (Board), Karen McLaughlin & Mark Schubin, Charles Zeis Benefactors Jeff Baysinger, John Belskis & Elizabeth Sweeney, Ed Cannon, Judy & Peter Carroll, Kenneth Coombs, Sam Duncan,…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:51
2013 Accomplishments
Organizational Capacity Building, Facilities, Education, Partnerships, Conservation
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:52
An Introduction to Naturism
According to the international definition adopted by the XIV Congress of the International Naturist Federation, naturism is "a lifestyle in harmony with nature, expressed through social nudity, and characterized by self-respect of people with different opinions and [respect for] the environment.'' From Wikipedia.org] Valley View Hot Springs (VVHS) has a strong tradition of personal freedom and a sense of community that has created a very loyal following over the last…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:53
Does Your Employer Match Donations?
A gift to OLT that is matched by your employer goes twice as far in supporting our mission, delivering twice the punch! Please ask your employer if they match donations to nonprofits, specifically your donation to OLT! Arrange at your workplace or call Pam Nelson, OLT's Development Director at 719-298-2289 and she will call your employer's Matching Gifts coordinator for you. Employers from whom OLT has received matching gifts in…
Wednesday, 27 November 2013 13:54
What's Happening at the Everson Ranch
This year brought numerous land revitalization projects to OLT's Everson Ranch. Pastures that were almost barren, this year produced a harvestable crop of hay. Sixty large bales were gleaned from the north pasture with a "street value" of about $3500 to $5000 (though this initial batch will remain with us for our animals). Still, a very good beginning! "Our animals" are five horses, five pigs, a dozen chickens and a…
