The Emerson Brook Forest Sustainability Project has received an abundance of help along the way. “Many hands made light work!” If you don’t find your name on this list and know it should be here, please let us know so we can make the correction. (Similarly, let us know if you would like your name removed from this list for reasons of privacy).
 

Thank you again for all your efforts on behalf of the planet.
 

Our earliest supporters 1998-1999

The following people donated the funds needed to purchase 28.8 acres of the Emerson Brook Forest, now under the stewardship of the Emerson Brook Forest Sustainability Project:
  Donna Harwood, DMV/Veterinary House Call Services
Bill Whyte & Katie Schwerin/W.S. Badger
Susan and Jay Ginsberg/The Vitality Shop
The Pearl Family Foundation
The Life Art Community Resource Center
Kathy Raynes and Jake Newhouse in honor of Lucia Byrn Chime Mason
Ariel, Iris, Bodhi Pablo Valerie in honor of Charlie McCarter

A special thanks is also due to the following individuals for their help with the initial land purchase of the Emerson Brook Forest Sustainability Project: Surveyor, Bob Palmer; Attorney, Thomas Hanna; and Ben Mankhe, “Easement Specialist” for the Monadnock Conservancy.
 

During the year 2000, no monetary contributions were requested. However, countless individuals, in a continuum of meetings and conversations, helped establish The Emerson Brook Forest Sustainability Project as a viable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and laid the foundation for its long-term success. Thanks to all of those individuals who helped move this project into existence.
 

Supporters 2001

Gordi Davis 4 EVER 4	Dr. Arthur and Mrs. Ruth Cohen	Meryl Midler
John and Suzanne Paul	Lucille G. Piedmont	Gabe Bass
Dennis Molesky	Catherine Skove	W.S. Badger Co.
Dan Gordon	Nita Colgate	Shirley Smith Winer
J. Parker Huber	Pia Francesca Tabitha DeSilva	Susan and David Lord
Ira and Ginny Gavrin	Angy, Jim and Genavieve Lombara	Bernie and Martha Cooper
Heidi Henkle

Donna Harwood, DMV/Veterinary House Call Services

Supporters 2002

Sister Edna May Gagnon	Lucille. G. Piedmont	Barbara Bryce and Tom Julius
J Parker Huber	Joyce Channel	Dennis Molesky
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Cohen	Barbara Thomas	Laurie Brandt
Molly Symons	Meryl Midler	Stephen Topa
Earl Anderson	Marilee Ballou	Walter and Lucy Parker
Diane Stolar	Heidi Watts	Catherine Skove
Dan Gordon	Gloria and Enrico Santa	W.S. Badger Co
Dorothy McIver and Howard Molly Symons	John Menapace Anne and Ken Merdinger	Dr. Jeffrey and Barbara Roberts

Greg Hessel/Cheshire Mediation `
Donna Harwood, DMV/Veterinary House Call Services

Countless hours of “sweat equity” went into creating accessible trails, yurt, composting latrine and a campsite. The following people worked during the warmer months of 2000, 2001 & 2002 so that The Emerson Brook Forest Center for the Study of Forest Ecology and Sustainability could open to the public on October 20th, 2002:

Chris Appariccio	Steve Scripture	Koo and Jeff Shadler
Marcus McCarroll	Senthill from Auraville, India	Dennis Molesky
Adrian Colby	Judith Kesney	Gabe Bass
Jason Graves	Melissa and Brian Fulwood	Jay Venezia
Bob Cook	Evelyn Neely	Lou Shelly
Robert Hoechster	Roy Chattergy	Alexander Weloff
Betsy Jane	Jonathan Fleischmann	Phoenix House

Kenny and Deebee Becta-Piedmont
Jan Manwarring/Cheshire Academy
Zach, Ian, Tracy and Bob“Snakes” Shalit
The Swanzey Saddles 4-H Club members-Scott and Elizabeth
The Abenaki 4-H Club members-Brittany and Becky
Pablo Fleischmann , Iris & Bodhi Piedmont-Fleischmann and Valerie and Ariel Piedmont
Hazel Erdobin for sewing the yurt rug and Phyllis for helping install it.

Special thanks to the men from the Cheshire County Correctional Facility who very graciously helped with our accessible trail, yurt and composting latrine during the summer of 2001.

We are grateful to the following businesses and professionals who generously donated discounts, materials, rentals and services used in the creation of our center:

Al Munichiello of Howland & Munichiello Services for crafting our yurt’s beautiful stonework; Eastern Mountain Sports for our accessible campsite--special thanks Kathleen Birch and Mikee;
Al Melanson Co Inc. special thanks to Robert Therrien Jr. for helping us put a roof on our yurt;
Taylor Rental, special thanks to Toby Tousley for the “Bob Cat” we used on our trails;
F.W. Whitcomb--special thanks to Mark Boulet for trucking our trail material;
Woodell and Daughters Forest Products;
W.S. Badger--special thanks to Bill Whyte and the Badgers for their ongoing multifaceted support;
MMS Glass-- special thanks to Robert Mallat III ;
Dr. Jeff Roberts for donated chiropractic services;
Hamshaw Lumber;
Cold River Materials.

Thanks to the following musicians who performed at a Folk and Cajun Music Benefit Concert for the EBFSP: Jeanne Prevett, Hal Pederson, Tom and Anita Weldon, Morgan Rael and Jonathan Reinhardt.

Thanks to the following artists who lent their talents to create our brochures, mailings and website: Bodhi Piedmont-Fleischmann, Judy Malot, Judith Ruskin, Judith Schwartz, Judith Kesney, Diane Stolar, Pablo Fleischmann., Annie Moonsong Vadeboncouer, Valerie Piedmont and most especially to Joe O'Hara.

Thanks to the following individuals, businesses and organizations who have helped with our Gilsum Community and Elementary School “Nature, Gardening and Nutrition” programs:

Gilsum School Principal David Mousette, Assistant Principal Adrienne Noel, secretary, Cynthia Dejnak and the entire school community for their steadfast encouragement;
Antioch New England for granting the “2002 Schools Go Green Award” to the Gilsum Elementary School ; The Mail-order Gardening Association and Affiliates for “2002 Kids growing with Dutch Bulbs” award; “Ground Up” landscape suppliers for giving us a substantial discount on flat stone;
Special Thanks to Gilsum community members Ralph Jernberg , Eric and David Timmons for their help with the school gardens;
Scott Saxby and Earth Treasures for a marvelous night of star gazing.

Thanks to the following individuals who joined our board of directors in a Strategic Planning session:
Odongo and Teresa Makokla, Judith Kesney, Geof Gardner and Susan Furstenau.

And finally, thanks to the Board of Directors who diligently pursued and continue to pursue the Emerson Brook Forest Sustainability Project Vision:

Valerie Piedmont*	Robert Cook	Aine Whittum	Shirley Ingalls*
Judith Schwartz	Angy Lombara*	Gail Connelly	Pablo Fleischmann*
Chris Appariccio	Jane Loud	Betsy Jane*	Sharon Poitras*

Iris Piedmont-Fleischmann*

(*current board members)