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ne Environment Key Note: Butlers' keys to Great House rooms, and a bath with Crane fixtures . collection of lands, the Trustees hope to broaden enthusiasm from visitors there into interest in their statewide efforts— and make a difference in their own communities. "These properties feature, in a relatively small geographic THE NEW CD SINGLE area, a range of natural, cultural, and historic resources that are representative of the Trustees' broader network of prop- erties: historic structures like the Great House on Castle Hill, the Paine House on Greenwood Farms, and the Old House at Appleton Farms; important historical collections; significant natural and planned landscapes; coastal habitats, grasslands, marshlands, and agricultural lands," notes David Beardsley, director of the new center, who is tasked with encouraging visitors to reflect on the Trustees of Reservations' efforts after they leave for the day. Throughout the state, a number of high-visibility projects are specifically geared toward engaging the public while driv- ing sustainability goals, Kendall says. In Cohasset, they are planning to erect a wind turbine, which will help establish the Trustees as carbon neutral. They are also planning six to 10 solar installations at properties around the state—both to act as good environmental stewards and to attract attention to alternative energy sources. Specifically at Crane Beach, a new "carry-in, carry-out" "At Fenway" by Crooner Brian Evans Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Narada Michael Walden ON SALE AT The best stocking stuffer your baseball fan could want! 116 nshoremag.com December/Holiday 2011 nshoremag.com December/Holiday 2011 www.brianevans.com trash policy has been very successful, cutting the number of trash cans from 24 to six, and other environmental initiatives, including a composting toilet, are on the drawing board. New signage will explain the estate's renewal of the old cistern and why it's important. Beardsley says the Trustees hope to eventually make Crane Beach a model for environmentally responsible beach management and a site for educating the public about coastal ecology, climate change, and sustainabil- ity. It's a big stage; Crane often tops lists of best beaches not only in the state, but in the country. "All our efforts are with an eye toward engaging our neigh- bors and our members," Kendall says. "We want to provoke