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Leave a Legacy - Remember EALT in Your Will

Many people feel they are not able to give as much support as they would like to during their lifetime. By including EALT in your will, you can support our work and help to protect our land and create a conservation legacy for this region.

When we say we protect in perpetuity, we mean it! EALT has Endowment Funds with the Edmonton Community Foundation for land stewardship, covenants, and ongoing operating costs. EALT also has a Capital Fund: – money in this fund is targeted to land acquisition.

It has been calculated that if 5% of us donated 5% of our estates to charity, there would be no need to fundraise. But remember that no bequest is too little.

You may also simply offer the residue of your estate to EALT, that is, any funds that remain after all bills have been settled and inheritances have been allocated. This allows all obligations to be met with the remainder going to support EALT’s work. We encourage donors to consult with their financial planner and/or attorney for appropriate wording and to discuss their decision with their family.

Don’t forget to request donations to EALT, in lieu of flowers for funerals or memorial services.

Tell Your Friends About EALT

Let everyone in your community and circle of friends know that you support EALT’s work and stewardship of natural areas in our beautiful part of the country. Send them a link to our website.

If you belong to a social networking group, such as Facebook or Myspace or a relevant Blogspot, these are also good ways to spread the word.

Buy a Gift for Someone You Love

Once you’ve told them about EALT, why not get your friends and family gift donations? What better way to show someone you care than to involve them in protecting important places forever. Gift Donation Form

Be a Good Neighbour (Voluntary Steward on Your Property)

We can all help create a legacy of natural areas by being good stewards of our lands. Plant a native plant garden, provide frog homes in our yard, restore habitat in protected areas near your community. EALT can direct you to learning resources about sustainable land care on your property

Tax Benefits

Your membership or gift is treated as a charitable donation for tax purposes. EALT’s Registered Charity Number is: 85470-1356-RR0001.

All donations over $30 receive a charitable tax-receipt.

More information

If you need more information about volunteering, various types of donations, or any other aspects, please e-mail the Land Trust at pamwight <at> ealt.ca or call (780) 483–7578.

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