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Northshore May 2019

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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 6 MAY 2019 PHOTOGRAPHS, TOP TO BOTTOM BY ERIC ROTH, BY JERRY MONKMAN, BY SHUTTERSTOCK, AND BY BRIAN DEMELLO We are so fortunate to live in this corner of the world that offers such diverse and beautiful landscapes—tranquil marshland, a rugged coastline, historic islands, and magical pine forests. is issue of Northshore magazine celebrates our natural environment in many ways! We highlight the efforts of the Trustees to conserve marshland in Newbury. e Great Marsh has been damaged in the past and now is further threatened by rising sea levels due to climate change. Conserving marshland in the North Shore has become a priority with the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game's Division of Ecological Restoration. e Trustees have been awarded a grant from MassBays to support the first phase of the remediation. is marsh habitat supports a rich biodiversity, absorbs carbon from the atmosphere, and protects the coast from storm surges. Bottom line: Protecting this landscape protects us. Writer Sarah Shemkus shares wonderful coastal and woodland walks on the North Shore—this May get out and explore Rockport's Atlantic Path, Manchester-by-the- Sea's Coolidge Reservation, acher Island, or the Marblehead Rail Trail. ese trails are just a few miles and offer peaceful walks through woodland areas, providing sights along the way like historic lighthouses and breathtaking views of the Atlantic. We also visit the Nutter Farm for a dinner party under the stars. Benjamin Nutter loves to entertain, and with the help of friends he transformed part of the farm into a magical alfresco dining experience. Originally 30 acres, the farm was subdivided by Nutter's parents so that 20 acres could be preserved as conservation land with the Essex County Greenbelt. Today, Nutter leases a couple of acres to Iron Ox Farm, which grows organic produce. I love that the family has saved this agricultural landscape in perpetuity. Speaking of Greenbelt, we are thrilled to have Kate Bowditch share her thoughts on becoming the new president of Essex County's Land Trust, Greenbelt. Read about her hopes for our open spaces and the challenges of preserving them for our future. If we all work together to protect our precious landscapes, anything is possible. Cheers, Nancy E. Berry, Editor WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Send comments to the editor: nberry@nshoremag.com Top to bottom, Nutter Farm, Cox Reservations, Thacher Island, and breakfast at Red's. E D I T O R ' S N O T E WELCOME TO THE ISSUE MAY 2019 OPEN SPACES

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