Testimonials

You never stop making Lowell a better place to live and to learn how to live and recreate sustainably. I am ever impressed.

Thank you for including me in your board meetings as a Babson Fellow. It has been a pleasure observing and learning from you. I am so impressed by the thoughtful, collegial atmosphere of the group and the immense impact of a small and mighty organization! I appreciate and admire your patience, passion, and good cheer.

I look forward to following and supporting the Trust moving forward. From Rollie’s to youth programming to the 10th Anniversary Film series to the Talbot Mills Dam removal and more, it is an exciting time—many good things ahead, due to the hard work of your community!

You and your organization and the people you have help you to connect to so many more and bring them into the outdoors is truly monumental and so significant for the greater Lowell region!

You enrich the experience of living in Lowell greatly.

LPCT changed the course of the City of Lowell forever. It has been an extremely positive theme for adults, children…families. Nature, Education, History and Science… with a clear focus on our Future.

I have worked with Jane Calvin for many years on graphic projects together — she is a hard working dedicated Director with an amazing team that really cares about Lowell. Working with all facets of the population, Jane and her team utilizes various methods of outreach and implementation to help with the stewardship of environment, science, nature and conservation for the city of Lowell. I second “Soumita” comment: “People should know more about them and their work”.

Thank you so much for allowing us to serve and for joining alongside us,  simultaneously educating and pulling weeds!  You really walk the walk.  We sincerely hope to be able to work with you and LPCT on future service projects and/or environmental initiatives going forward.

Very fortunate to know Jane and the organization and to get to work with them. They deserve all the support as the are resorting our broken environment and nature through education and teamwork. People should know more about them and their work.

Thanks so much for your help and work making after school so successful again this year … I really appreciate your patience with our students. They learn so many things with you that no one would be showing or doing with them. They are truly lucky for the experience.

The experience I had with LP&CT last summer greatly impacted my desire to teach. I was inspired by the students you work with and want to continue advocating for under-resourced students. Working with Lowell students last summer has motivated me to demand more from the education system, and I am hopeful that I can pursue a long-term career in education reform.

Being with the T.R.E.E.S, or the Environmental Adventures program, has been very important and helpful to me. I have been with them since my freshman and now I am a junior at Lowell high. I have gotten the opportunity of being a leader in my community and helping others through community service, like: working at the food pantry. Just getting me involved in my community, and teaching me about the environment in a way that I can also tell people like my family about climate change and how to decrease our carbon footprint. These programs have really inspired me to be more outgoing and knowledgeable about my environment. I have had a lot of amazing opportunities like building a rain garden at the lowell high freshman building, hosting he Environmental Youth Conference and so much more due this program

I am still stunned by all you do. What a huge contribution the Trust makes to this community.

Upon coming to Lowell, I was initially overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of the city. In my more wooded hometown of Grafton, MA, my main activities were hiking and trail running. Thankfully, the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust’s properties allowed me to find pockets of solace and nature where I thought there were none, giving me a taste of home, a place to relax, and the opportunity to strengthen my bond with nature

The programming work, and partnership work, that LP&CT does is top notch.  Investing in urban kids and schools – and using conservation as a tool to teach leadership, self-esteem, and educational success – is something that more nonprofits (and other conservation groups) should emulate. Conservation work that matters – that changes lives, and enriches the lives who live in Lowell – that’s what this nonprofit is about.

Submitted to Great Non-profits, 6/14/2016

Constellation, an Exelon Company, has partnered with the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust to offer quarterly volunteer opportunities for its employees.

Constellation, an Exelon company, is strongly committed to giving back to the community.  In 2014, the Constellation-Lowell office decided to partner with a local non-profit as part of this effort.  Through careful research, we identified the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust (LP&CT) as a likely deserving organization.  Our initial activities began with a Concord River Greenway clean-up on a section of the river within walking distance of our office.  We now treat this section of land as “ours” and steward it carefully.  Since 2014, we have completed 2 Greenway clean-ups, and one “make-over” day at Lowell’s Spalding House, an LP&CT property requiring garden clean-up and window-washing.  Currently, Constellation plans to build a viewing platform adjacent to a vernal pool at LP&CT’s West Meadow conservation land.  Volunteers will assist with everything from drawing up plans to building the platform on site.  LP&CT’s breadth of positive impact upon Lowell, with a small and dedicated staff, continues to impress both experienced and new volunteers at their well-organized events.  

Submitted to Great Non-profits, 10/28/2016

Trees, wildlife, river, history, people, and important places.  The Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust strives to connect people to the place where they live.  Through their evolving and innovative programming, the Trust builds a sense of place for the people of Lowell.

The dedication from staff and leadership is unmatched by any other organization.  They always strive to connect people to the place in which they live, getting folks to understand that they don’t have to leave the city limits to find beauty, intrigue, and nature right in their backyard.

I am a proud donor to LPCT and continue to be impressed by their ability to innovate, create, and succeed in such an efficient way for such a small organization!

Submitted to Great Non-profits, 10/28/16

Without this organization our thoughts would not have gone to planting those two majestic trees that will now bear witness to generations in our community.

–  speaking at our Summer Solstice Soiree, June 2016

I was born 64 years ago in Lowell and continue to live here.  I am a teacher and realize the importance of education for our children.  This non-profit though takes education to another level as it provides an exciting opportunity for Lowell [youth] to experience the outdoors.  They might be looking for animal prints at Hawk Valley Farm, identifying trees and exploring along the Concord River, playing in the beautiful urban parks, or visiting an old house from the 1700’s.  Most of all this non-profit encourages the children to have pride in the open spaces by respecting the land that has been so beautifully maintained by the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust.  I always find it exciting to watch the faces of children as they explore in nature.   Hopefully they will pass their excitement and respect of the land and these special places down to their children.

Submitted to Great Nonprofits, 3/24/16

Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust is an accredited land trust.  Accreditation means Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.  Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust has demonstrated to the Land Trust Accreditation Commission its commitment to excellence.  Accredited land trusts meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever.  These land trusts demonstrate their commitment to excellence by adopting Land Trust Standards and Practices, the ethical and technical guidelines for the responsible operation of a land trust, and meeting the accreditation requirements drawn from them.  Learn More: http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/about

Submitted to Great Nonprofits, 3/24/16

I want to share how impressed I am with the staff and programming at Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust.  Jane and her staff are a pleasure to work with and are making a real difference in their community.  I am particularly moved by the quality of the after-school program and recommend those interested watch the video from the Land Trust Alliance’s Rally in Providence, RI.

Submitted to Great Non-Profits, 3/22/16