Fostering a Family Legacy of Conservation

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Ipswich © Krista Photography

For Lia and Andy Wainwright, protecting open space, preserving farmland, and supporting The Trustees is more than just an important cause, it’s a family legacy.

A Trustees member for more than 30 years, Lia has memories of spending days outside at Trustees properties in her youth as her uncle, Fred Winthrop, served as the organization’s executive director from 1985 to 2000.

Living in Hamilton, the Wainwrights have made countless trips over the years to places like Crane Beach and Appleton Farms, taking in the natural beauty of the landscapes, enjoying the events and programming at each property, and passing on their passion for conservation to their two daughters. They also hope to leave an enduring legacy of conservation through planned giving.

In 2018 Lia and Andy joined the Semper Virens Society by making the special decision to include a bequest to The Trustees in their will.

“We can’t really imagine having a will without a spot for philanthropy at The Trustees,” Andy said.

For the Wainwrights, their legacy gift is an acknowledgement of how important The Trustees is to them today and a promise to preserve these special places for the future.

“Trustees properties have been such a valuable part of our life here on the North Shore,” Lia said. “If we don’t protect these landscapes now, we can’t protect them later.”