December 8, 2004 MLPA eBlast - Critical Phase - Nature Preserve Land Purchase Drive

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Please note this very worthy effort and help out if you can!

Land atop a hill adjoining the Daniel Johnson Nature Preserve (runs along the eastern border of the Johnson Estates section of Morningside Lenox Park) is in the final planning stages for a new development of 5 single-family homes.  Friends and neighbors of the Preserve, who’ve spent countless volunteer hours improving this natural green space, feel this parcel is the most beautiful section of the current day Preserve – providing an overlook as well as valuable tree canopy and trails leading into the Preserve.

These nearby Morningside residents are busy raising money to buy the portion of this parcel nearest to the Preserve – with about $300,000 identified thus far, leaving the group about $300,000 short of their goal.  They’ve established an account at Park Pride such that donations will be deemed a charitable contribution.  TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE, as the land purchase must be firmed up by year-end. If you or an organization you know can assist in this effort, be it funding or networking, please contact Barbara Baggerman at (404) 876-8072 or  Sally Bayless at (404) 872-6563.

Thanks and best of holidays to all – Norman McKay

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