Consider a Green Gift Membership and Outdoor Family “Quest” with Mom
Are you looking for a unique gift idea for Mom this Mother’s Day? Something she wouldn’t think of herself that is creative and meaningful? Whether she is a Mom who seems to “have it all” or is someone who doesn’t want anything material, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) offer the idea of a “Green Gift Membership” — a gift that can keep on giving throughout the year.
“Green” gift giving is becoming increasingly popular among people who are looking for gifts that also support the environment. A gift membership to The Trustees, the nation’s oldest statewide land conservation organization, might just be the perfect idea for Mom this year – especially if she loves the outdoors and believes in protecting the landscapes and landmarks that define the character of our communities. Try pairing your gift membership for Mom with an outdoor, family “Quest” adventure at a local Trustees reservation, followed by a relaxing Mother’s Day picnic. Questing is a nature-based, treasure hunt-style activity that offers a fun and unique way to enjoy and explore the outdoors. One of the most rapidly growing family outdoor activities on the East Coast, The Trustees offer 13 Quests around the state which are all set to clever poems offering clues that reveal the history and scenic features of each property. Recently featured on WCVB-TV’s popular “Chronicle” program, Trustees Quests now come with a pocket sized Quest Detective booklet that serves as both a guide to their many quest offerings, as well as a way to collect stamps at the end of each quest. For more information, please visit: http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/questdetective/.
“We have seen more and more of our supporters looking for ways to give a meaningful gift that also gives back to their favorite cause,” says Laurie O’Reilly, Director of Marketing and Membership. “Since The Trustees began offering gift memberships five years ago, we have seen steady growth in the number given every year.” Starting as low as $47 for individual members ($37 for students and seniors, $67 for families), a gift membership not only helps The Trustees advance its mission, but also includes the following:
Free/reduced, year-round admission to 106 stunning Trustees reservations located in 73 communities across Massachusetts, such as Crane Beach in Ipswich, World’s End in Hingham, the Old Manse in Concord, Bird Park in Walpole, and Cape Poge on Martha’s Vineyard; Discounts on stays at Trustees Bed & Breakfasts (The Inn at Castle Hill in Ipswich and the Guest House at Field Farm in Williamstown); Discounted fees for the hundreds of events, programs, lectures summer camps and workshops offered by The Trustees year-round for all ages; The Trustees’ Property Guide, a 224-page guidebook to the organization’s 100-plus reservations – available exclusively to members; A year’s subscription to our quarterly member magazine, Special Places, which keeps members up to date on Trustees news, events, and programs from across the state; and With a gift membership purchase of $125 or above, your gift recipient will also receive our Outdoor Adventure Kit (pictured above). Perfect for your favorite outdoor adventurer, this handy, portable pack includes a pair of binoculars, a multi-tool, a flashlight, whistle, and compass – everything needed for a fun day outdoors. To ensure timely delivery, please order gift memberships by May 1st at: 978.921.1944 or online at www.thetrustees.org.