AMC receives $1,850 Plum Creek Foundation Grant

    FAIRFIELD — The Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $1,850 grant to the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to help fund the Maine Woods Teen Trail Crew Program.
    The Maine Woods Teen Trail Crew Program is a 10-day program that teaches local youth about environmental stewardship, conservation and sustainable land management. According to Trail Volunteer Programs Manager Alex DeLucia, the program will accept 50 teenagers ages 16-18 for five sessions.

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    GRANT FOR THE AMC — The Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $1,850 grant to the Appalachian Mountain Club to help fund the Maine Woods Teen Trail Crew Program. The program local youth learn environmental stewardship, conservation and sustainable land management.

    “The Maine Woods Teen Crew Program provides opportunities for teens of all economic backgrounds” said DeLucia. “Thanks to the help of the Plum Creek Foundation, we can grant scholarships to students statewide so that they can attend this program and gain valuable life skills.”
    The AMC property in Maine is located east of Greenville. Over the course of 10 days, participants will work on area projects ranging from building bridges and clearing brush to constructing rock staircases and working on trails. At the end of each work day, students swim, play games and have fun.
    The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. Founded in 1876, it is the nation’s oldest conservation and recreation organization. For more information, visit http://www.outdoors.com.
    The mission of the Plum Creek Foundation is to provide philanthropic contributions to support and improve the general welfare of life in the communities that Plum Creek serves. The Foundation board meets quarterly to review applications submitted from organizations in the company’s operating communities. Visit the Community Involvement page on the Plum Creek website at www.plumcreek.com to download an application.