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2010 Membership Highlight:
Don & Roberta Hall
We came to Corvallis in 1974, along with our two daughters, a dog and cats, after living on beautiful Vancouver Island while Bobbi taught at the University of Victoria. Our family has a life-long love of nature and wild places, and we looked forward to continuing our interests throughout the wild areas of Oregon. Both Bobbi and I are natives of Indiana, and spent our youth in the beautiful hardwood forests of the Midwest. As a child, my sisters introduced me to bird watching, and my mother taught me how to identify every tree native to the Midwest, which I used when playing in the many acres of Indiana hardwood forest that my father was prudent enough to purchase in the 1930’s. My family has since turned this land over to The Nature Conservancy, adding to the Big Walnut Nature Preserve.
Throughout my life, I have sought out natural areas not only for hiking and mountain climbing, but also as a wonderful haven after a stressful day of work. After moving to Corvallis to work at the Gazette Times, I quickly found Finley Wildlife Refuge, a natural area that continues to be a special place that I frequently visit. I treasure these Refuges that provide protection and an oasis for birds from the development that has threatened their native habitats.
Because of our inherent interest in the protection of open spaces, we have been regular supporters of the Greenbelt Land Trust for years, and decided to contribute through our IRA, because it represented an easy way to make a tax deductible donation to continue the vision of Charles and Elsie Ross, Allen Throop, Homer Campbell, and many others with whom have shared our belief in the necessity of open spaces to human happiness and sanity.
- Don Hall
ways to give
The Greenbelt Land Trust’s record of success in conserving significant natural areas, restoring habitats, creating educational and recreational opportunities, and providing hands-on experiences for our members rests directly on the support we receive from members, friends, businesses, and others.
If you value open space, the natural environment, and your community, please consider a gift the Greenbelt Land Trust. It’s an investment in your future!
Cash Donations
There is no easier way to support Greenbelt Land Trust—and garner a charitable deduction—than writing a check. Gifts postmarked by December 31st will be credited in this tax year. You can Donate On-line or send by mail. Click here and print the mail-in form.
Monthly Donation/Heritage Giving Club
Members of our Heritage Giving Club contribute monthly through an electronic funds transfer from their bank. It’s automatic, it’s easy, it really helps, and it lets us budget effectively. Click here for the Heritage Giving Club form (PDF document).
Workplace Giving
Greenbelt Land Trust participates in Earth Share of Oregon, a program that encourages charitable giving at your workplace. You can participate if you work at Hewlett Packard, CH2M Hill, City of Corvallis, Benton County, OSU, other state or federal agency, or First Alternative Coop. (If your 
workplace is not currently involved in the Earth Share giving program,joining is easy.) For more information, please contact ESOR: (503) 223-9015 or visit www.earthshare-oregon.org.
Stock Donations
Stock Donations Donating stocks, bonds and mutual funds directly provides an income tax deduction for the full value of the stock while avoiding capital gains taxes. GLT sells your stock and puts the proceeds towards our land conservation and habitat restoration programs. If you are planning a gift of stock, please contact Jessica McDonald at the Greenbelt office by phone (541) 752-9609 first for assistance— and to make sure we have the information we need to thank you for the gift!
Planned Gifts and Life Income Donations
Greenbelt Land Trust offers a variety of deferred and life income gift options that can help you reduce taxes and receive income while supporting land conservation in your community. For more information, contact Jessica McDonald at the Greenbelt office at (541) 752-9609.
Real Estate Donations
Greenbelt Land Trust accepts gifts of real property including vacation homes, rental properties, farms and commercial buildings. Proceeds from the sale of real estate support our land acquisition program, and real estate gifts can provide you with significant tax and financial advantages. For more information, contact Michael Pope at the Greenbelt office at (541) 752-9609. And for information on donating or protecting land for conservation purposes, please see Protecting Your Land.