WELCOME TO THE
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.

NMF is a proud member of the Combined Federal Campaign, National Capital Area #37682

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What’s New

  • Chapman DeMary Trail makes the Washington Post

    We are more than pleased that the Washington Post published an article on October 29, 2009 all about the new Chapman DeMary Trail! This will provide wide coverage about the trail and the educational plans that are in the works. It also mentions how to become a Friend of the Trail.

    Click here to read the article

  • Become a Friend of the Trail by donating on-line
  • NMF invites you to become a Friend of the Chapman DeMary Trail

    Support Loudoun Valley High School students as they work to preserve one of the last undeveloped parcels of land in the Town of Purcellville made of primarily old growth forest, and turn it into an outdoor classroom. You can become a Friend of the Trail and help turn this outdoor classroom into a reality.

    Find out more about becoming a Friend of the Trail

  • NMF announces the kick off of our Costa Rica Vacation Raffle

    Win a spectacular stay at beautiful “Casa Kalumina” in Playa Grande, Costa Rica! Raffle includes two round trip airline tickets from anywhere in the US and a week’s stay. Tickets are $25 or five for $100.

    Find out more about the raffle and how to purchase tickets

Upcoming Even

  • October 30, 2009 — NMF celebrates the grand opening of the Chapman/DeMary Trail

    We are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Chapman/DeMary Trail in Purcellville, Virginia! Located on some of the last remaining undeveloped land in Purcellville and named after the two gentlemen who made it happen, the trail will be dedicated with a ceremony at the trail site at 2:45 p.m. as well as an open house afterwards at Magnolia’s Restaurant in Purcellville.

    Learn more about the Chapman DeMary Trail and the October 30 event

    Contact Amie Ware for more information.

  • November 18, 2009 — Please join us for a November Social in support of our student programs.

    Come out to Whitlow’s on Wilson at 2854 Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon, VA from 6-9 pm. Grab your colleagues and stop by after work! We’ll have appetizers, a 50/50 raffle, Costa Rica raffle tickets for sale, and a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit our programs. Please come by!

    Find out more

  • April 8 — 9, 2010 — NMF celebrates the Green Earth Book Award

    We will bring our 2010 Green Earth Book Award-winners to Salisbury University to take part in their Children’s and Young Adult Literature Festival. Authors will visit schools, conduct talks on campus, and more. Information will be posted as the winning authors are chosen and the events are planned.

    Contact Jenny Schmidt for more information.

  • April 23, 2010 — NMF presents the Greater Washington Eco-Golf Classic

    Join NMF on Friday, April 23, 2010 for the Greater Washington Eco Golf Classic. The day will be filled with exciting activity and proceeds from this event will go to our youth environmental programs in the greater Washington area. Registration begins in February.

    Contact Linda Davis, Classic Director for more information on this event.

See all upcoming events