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Newton Marasco Foundation
The Newton Marasco Foundation (NMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to work collaboratively on issues related to environmental stewardship. Through our work, we Educate to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards; Consult to promote corporate and community environmental stewardship; and Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the environment through the arts and literature.
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What’s New
- NMF announces the winners of our 2008 Environmental Poster Contest
Congratulations to our 2008 “Loudoun Goes Green” poster contest winners! The top three winners are: Cecily Mullen, Austin Kaseman, and Emmie MacDonald.
View the winning posters.
- NMF announces our 2008 Rachel Carson Scholars
Congratulations to our 2008 Rachel Carson Scholars! The top three Scholars in Maryland are: Olivia Smith, Katie Dell, and Michael Chamberlain. The top three Scholars in Loudoun County, Virginia are: Melissa Wright, Emily Zatorski, and Christopher Potts.
Find out more about the Rachel Carson Scholar Program and the winning students
- NMF announces the winners of the 2008 GreenFocus Photo Contest!
Congratulations to the winners of our 2008 GreenFocus Photo Contest! The Grand Prize winner is Chelsea Kelly from South River High School for her photo titled, “Apples No More.” The contest was open to high school students in Maryland, and we received over 230 entries.
Find out more about all the winners and see their winning photos
- NMF announces the kick off of our Go Green/Go France Vacation Raffle.
Win a spectacular stay in a country estate home in Las Soles, one hour from Toulouse in Southwestern France! Enjoy the spectacular beauty of France at a country estate home with all the amenities! You have a one in 500 chance to win two round trip airline tickets and a week’s stay by purchasing a raffle ticket. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $50 or five for $200.
Find out more about the raffle and how to purchase tickets.
- NMF announces winners of the 2008 Green Earth Book Award
NMF is proud to announce the winners of our 2008 Green Earth Book Award! The winner in the Children Fiction category is Winston of Churchill: One Bear’s Battle Against Global Warming, written by Jean Davies Okimoto and illustrated by Jeremiah Trammell; the winner in the Young Adult Fiction category is The Light-Bearer’s Daughter, written by O. R. Melling; and the winner in the Nonfiction category is The Down to Earth Guide to Global Warming, written by Laurie David and Cambria Gordon. Congratulations to the winners!
Learn more about the program and the winning books.
- NMF introduces Mary Alex, our new President
We are pleased to announce that Mary Alex has joined NMF as our new President! Mary Alex (or MA, as she likes to be known) brings to us 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, communications, and fund-raising.
Find out more about MA.
Read our press release on MA.
- NMF and Loudoun Valley High School break ground for a new wetland
On October 23, 2007, Loudoun Valley High School students and NMF volunteers broke ground on a new wetland habitat near the high school. In celebration, we held a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Bob Lazaro, the mayor of Purcellville, Virginia; Loudoun County School Board members; school administration; and representatives from our funding organizations.
Click here to find out more about the event and view some great pictures!
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Upcoming Even
- April 2, 2008 — NMF hosts Green Earth Book Award Ceremony in Salisbury, Maryland
We are pleased to host the Green Earth Book Award Ceremony at Salisbury University during their Children’s and Young Adult Literature Festival. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Children’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Nonfiction. More details will be posted soon!
Find out more about the award ceremony.
Find out more about the Green Earth Book Award.
- April 3, 2008 — NMF hosts Breakfast with the Authors at Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury, Maryland
Open to the public, this event will allow the community to meet with the Green Earth Book Award winning authors, purchase books and have them signed, and discuss books with the winners. It will take place at Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury, Maryland. More details will be posted soon!
Find our more about the Breakfast with the Authors.
Find out more about the Green Earth Book Award.
- April 18, 2008 — NMF recognizes the winners of the GreenFocus Photography Contest
The award ceremony will take place at Maryland Department of the Environment and will be hosted by Secretary Shari Wilson and NMF President Amy Newton. Winners will be award certificates and cash prizes.
Contact Jenny Schmidt for more information on this event.
- April 25, 2008 — NMF hosts the
2008 Greater Washington Eco-Golf Classic
NMF is pleased to announce that the 2008 Greater Washington Eco-Golf Classic will be held on April 25, 2008 at Stonewall Golf Club in Lake Manassas, Virginia. This event is open to the public.
Register for the tournament
- May 15, 2008 — NMF hosts the play A Sense of Wonder and awards our Loudoun County, Virginia Rachel Carson Scholars and Loudoun Goes Green poster contest winners.
We will award our Loudoun County, Virginia Rachel Carson Scholars on May 15, 2008 at the Old Stone School in Hillsboro, Virginia. In conjunction with the award ceremony, we will be presenting a one-woman play on the life of Rachel Carson called A Sense of Wonder. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more about the Rachel Carson Scholar Program.
Find out more about the play and how to reserve your seat
- May 20, 2008 — NMF awards our Rachel Carson Scholars in Maryland
We will be recognizing our Rachel Carson Scholars from the state of Maryland on May 20, 2008 at Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center in Millersville, Maryland. The event is free and open to the public.
Find out more about the Rachel Carson Scholar Program.
Contact Jenny Schmidt for more information on this event.
- June 7, 2008 — NMF holds annual meeting in Hillsboro, Virginia
Our annual meeting and picnic will be held on June 7, 2008. Please plan to attend!
For more information, contact Jenny Schmidt.
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