Spring Renewal!
It is that time of year when Bay Area Barns and Trails (BABT) asks for your support. Our ability to assist future projects depends on YOUR involvement. Please join up!
There are many reasons to support BABT, here are just a few examples...
• BABT’s Grant Program helps equestrian organizations preserve and maintain horse facilities and trail amenities on public lands.
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• BABT’s Grant Program supports fundraisers that benefit trails and promote equestrian trail use.
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• BABT’s Grant Program assists volunteer based projects that build and maintain multi-use trails.
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• BABT’s Grant Program supports equine related public education and research projects.
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Since 2000, BABT has helped preserve and maintain parks and public open space, equestrian facilities, trails and trailheads by awarding approximately $330,000 in grants to land trusts, agencies and/or equestrian organizations.
Show your support and join us!
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Grant Updates
Reminder: Applications are due for BABT's next Grant cycle by May 1. Learn more about our Grant Program.
2019 Ridge to Bridge Event: Did you know this successful Ridge Trail fundraiser was started by BABT's founder, Barbara Weitz? The first ride in 1989 had 98 equestrians and 42 cyclists! Although weather was a factor, this year only 8 equestrians signed up for the ride. For many years BABT has co-sponsored this event and assisted with equestrian support. We hope for more equestrians next year!
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Bear Creek Stables, Los Gatos: Special Meeting of the Board of the MROSD. Thursday, April 25 at 6:00pm. Los Gatos Adult Community Centre, 208 East Main Street, Los Gatos.
From the Friends of Bear Creek Stables, "We urge you to attend this important meeting concerning the future of Bear Creek Stables. 5 options, including closing the stables, will be presented to MROSD (MidPen) Board members for discussion. The costs to implement the Bear Creek Stables Site Plan have escalated, leaving a $5M+ funding gap. Other options are being considered with varying levels of improvements, public access and programs - make your voices heard Thursday, April 25th at Los Gatos Adult Community Centre. Parking is limited at this venue - come early!" Learn more here...
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Contra Costa Horseman’s Association: Concord Equestrian Non-Profit Fighting To Keep City From Shuttering Their Historic Adobe Home. Read more here...
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Thursday, April 25: Bear Creek Stables - The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Bear Creek Stables Improvements Project. Learn more...
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Interested in learning more about upcoming events in the horse community? Check out Bay Area Equestrian Network's Event Calendar, and the Horsin' Around! Calendar, a free email calendar to learn about Bay Area clubs and organizations and their activities.
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Please Join BABT!
One of BABT’s important goals is to grow public support within the equestrian community. Our capacity to support projects comes from partnering with other organizations and individuals, like YOU!
Your participation will make possible the continuation of BABT's efforts to protect and preserve our horse culture by supporting projects of Bay Area equestrian organizations, landowners and land managing agencies.
Please become a friend/donate, like us on Facebook and SHARE this e-newsletter with your groups!
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For more information about our programs please visit our website, email us at babt@sonic.net or contact Lyndall Erb at 650-888-2799.
Many thanks and happy trails!
The Board of Directors, Bay Area Barns and Trails
Lyndall Erb, President
Marilynn Terstegge, Secretary
Morris Older, Treasurer
Janice Frazier, Board Member
Leida Schoggen, Board Member
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Bay Area Barns and Trails was incorporated as a California non-profit corporation in November 1999. Since 2000 BABT has helped conservation minded equestrians preserve and restore natural areas and wildlife habitat, maintain parks and public open space, equestrian facilities, trails and trailheads by awarding approximately $330,000 in matching funds to land trusts, agencies and/or equestrian organizations.
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