______ Member ($25-49)

______ Supporter ($50-99)

______ Sponsor ($250-499)

______ Patron ($500-999)

______ Benefactor ($2,500-4,999)

______ Director's Circle ($5,000+)

______ Please contact me about a gift of securities

______My gift will be matched by my employer

I would like to make an additional tax deductible contribution of $ ______________ to the following land protection project funds (gifts are treated as unrestricted membership contributions unless otherwise indicated by the donor):

Project Funds

Housatonic River Corridor Agricultural & Ecological Initiative to preserve the riparian corridor and watershed – the ecological and working landscapes - along both sides of the Housatonic:

$________ Balsam Hill Farm Fund for the preservation of a 153-acre farm and riparian buffer along the Housatonic River on Hewins Street and Maple Avenue.

$________ Egerton Family Farm Fund for the preservation of 67 acres of a family farm on Route 7 at the southern gateway to Sheffield that is part of a matrix of productive farms and a wildlife corridor along the Housatonic River.

$________ Wolfe Spring Farm Fund for the preservation of 52 acres of farmland and wildlife habitat along the Housatonic River on Hewins Street.

$________ Howden Farm Fund for the preservation of a 247-acre historic farm along Rannapo Road which produces the famous Howden pumpkins as well as sweet corn and you-pick berries.

Community Recreational & Educational Trail Network toward the acquisition and stewardship of trail properties and easements to provide a network of public walking paths and an educational and recreational resource for students and town residents:

$________ Cosgriff Trail Fund toward the acquisition of 21 acres of upland, wetland and trails adjacent to the Southern Berkshire Regional School District campus and its enhancement as a recreational and educational resource.

Sheffield-Egremont Agricultural, Ecological & Scenic Corridor to protect one of the most iconic and beloved landscapes in the region recognized as a key area of importance in multiple land trust, town and state plans for its agricultural soils, wildlife habitat and beauty:

$________ Equinox & Wild and Cultivate Farms Fund for the protection of 144 acres of productive farmland, upland forest for a nature preserve, and affordable farm housing.

$________ Maple Shade Farm Fund for the preservation of 120 acres of agricultural fields, wildlife habitat and stunning views along Sheffield-Egremont and Lime Kiln Roads - cherished by local residents and visitors to the Berkshires alike.

$________ Quarry Hill Farm Fund to protect 186 acres of working farmland, riparian buffers, wetlands and wildlife habitat and prevent fragmentation of the Appalachian Trail Corridor viewshed.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________ Email: ___________________

Town: _________________________ State: _______ Zip _________ Phone: ___________________

______ Please contact me to discuss conservation options for my property and to review the potential income tax and estate tax benefits of these options.

______ I would like to volunteer my time or services to Sheffield Land Trust; I would be interested in learning more about the following committee(s):

_______Land Protection _______Funding & Financial Management _______Outreach & Education