New Video Asks, “What Do You See?”

Conservation You Can Experience: The Vision Behind the Connecting to the Land Campaign

The Connecting to the Land Campaign is about creating welcoming, accessible places where people can experience nature, learn from it, and build lasting relationships with the lands and waters that sustain our region. Now, through a new video, you can see the impact of the Connecting to the Land Campaign firsthand and why your support is essential to ensuring more people can experience the wonder, connection, and belonging that nature makes possible.

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Today, we invite you to bring this vision to life with a gift to the Connecting to the Land Campaign.

Seeing is Believing

The video, titled “What Do You See?” allows viewers to witness the power of nature to provide transformational moments that enrich the lives of those who experience it. Through breathtaking videography, the beauty and majesty of Bayshore Preserve and Inspiring Kids Preserve are on full display. By following visitors as they encounter the sights and sounds of these preserves, the video demonstrates the benefits of spending time in nature and invites us to learn more about the Connecting to the Land Campaign.

“Inspiring Kids Preserve and Bayshore Preserve offer unique ways to engage a broad range of people in our community,” says Capitol Land Trust (CLT) Executive Director, Dave Winter. “Given their rich diversity of habitats and proximity to local communities, these two preserves are perfect places to explore, learn, and connect to the benefits of nature.”

Building on a Legacy of Land Stewardship

The Connecting to the Land Campaign builds on our conservation legacy by helping more people understand, value, and care for the land — strengthening long-term stewardship through meaningful relationships with nature and each other.

“With your help, we’re creating opportunities for people to experience the land in ways that inspire lasting care and a long-term commitment to conservation, especially for young people who will shape the future of this work,” says Winter.

Donations to the Connecting to the Land Campaign will be invested in welcoming trails, gathering spaces, educational experiences, and expanded programs. Your support also strengthens a Public Access Fund, ensuring these preserves are cared for responsibly for generations to come.

Support the Vision

“This is a unique moment for people to help bring this vision to life,” says CLT Development Director, Alison Beglin. “We’re raising funds to make it possible, and we’re almost there. We’re encouraging everyone to share the link to this video so even more people will be inspired to help us create welcoming places where people can build relationships with nature, create cherished memories, and feel a sense of belonging in their community.”

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