As many readers know, in 2005 the Cumberland Forest Project Society purchased 156 acres of forest around Cumberland for 1.1 million dollars. The debt remaining is $430,000. The monthly payment on this loan is $5360.

Right now the Forest Society needs more monthly sponsors in order to help them make these monthly payments. You can support their efforst by signing up to make a monthly contribution of only $10-$20 (really - at the end of each month, would you miss $10?). This donation is taken directly from your account each month and helps to preserve our forest. The Riding Fool Hostel and Seeds Natural Food Market have 'challenged' each other and the community to help the Forest Society reach the goal of of 20 new donors $20 per month (or 40 $10) during the month of May. If we can reach this goal, we can then set our sights on purchasing an additonal piece of land.

This beautiful forest contains a large wetland, pristine forest, and is home to many endangered and at-risk species. Most of our mountain bike and walking/hiking trails do not currently fall within the boundary of the protected forest and are still at high risk of being clear-cut.....it would be amazing to help this Society grow and flourish, and continue to inpsire by increasing the protected area. If you currently enjoy these trails, consider it your family's investment in this natural beauty - right in your own back yard.

Please stop by the Riding Fool or Seeds and pledge your sponsorship for this Cumberland treasure - it is an enourmous part of what makes our Village so special!