NSB Contributes $5,000 to Loon Echo Land Trust; NSB Serving as Title Sponsor of “Trek for the Trails”

BRIDGTON—The Loon Echo Trek for the Trails has become a beloved staple of the autumn in Bridgton and beyond, serving as a fund raiser for Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) and a community building moment for residents and visitors alike.

Participation in the Trek is free and individuals can run, bike, or walk on area trails between September 1 and October 31, log their miles online to become eligible for raffle prizes, and raise crucial funding for a benevolent organization in the process. Thanks to the support of local businesses, LELT gets $1 from a match pool for every mile logged. In addition, every Trekker is entered into a raffle for great prizes from local businesses.

LELT protects the character of land in Bridgton, where it is based, Casco, Denmark, Naples, Harrison, Sebago, and Raymond. Its efforts enable public access to places like Pleasant Mountain and Raymond Community Forest and support water resources, wildlife habitats, and working farms and forests. Most recently, LELT completed a new universal access trail at Mayberry Hill in Casco, new mountain bike trails at Rolfe Hill Forest in Casco, and a new hiking loop trail on Sebago Cove in Naples.

“Norway Savings Bank has been the title sponsor of the Trek for the Trails for ten years. The success of this event and the access to outdoor recreation opportunities in the Lake Region it creates can’t be understated, and Loon Echo Land Trust and the people who benefit are certainly grateful to NSB for their support and belief in what we’re doing,” said Matt Markot, Executive Director of LELT.

NSB has been a longtime supporter of LELT, contributing over $50,000 in recent years including a $5,000 donation for this year’s Trek.

“Through its conservation and stewardship of nearly 10,000 acres and over 35 miles of trails in the Sebago Lake region, LELT is deepening relationships between people and the environment while preserving natural areas and resources in the process,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of NSB. “Norway Savings is proud to support LELT and its wide contributions, the impact of which will be felt for generations to come.”

“NSB’s continuing commitment to the positive difference we are trying to make is inspiring and is helping to strengthen our communities,” said Markot. “We’re very thankful.”

There are many ways to extend a helping hand to LELT. To make a donation, visit www.lelt.org/ways-to-give. To learn about volunteering your time to maintain a trail or even offer office support, visit www.lelt.org/volunteering.