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Newton Marasco Foundation

The Newton Marasco Foundation (NMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to work collaboratively on issues related to environmental stewardship.

Sustainable Corporate Partners are companies whose gifts have provided a substantial opportunity for the growth of Newton Marasco Foundation's mission. Through their philanthropic activities these partners are making environmental education and outreach accessible to youth across the country. We greatly appreciate our 2010 Sustainable Corporate Partners to-date, Project Performance Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton, SRA International and Tetra Tech.

NMF is a proud member of the Combined Federal Campaign, National Capital Area #37682

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What’s New

  • NMF partners with UPS to get youth enGAUGEd!

    We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with UPS in support of our enGAUGE it program! Thanks to a $25,000 grant from UPS, we are able to work with UPS managers and staff to stage large enGAUGE It events at five locations throughout the greater Washington and Baltimore area. Thanks to UPS!

    Find out more about the enGAUGE It program

    Find out more about the UPS enGAUGE It event on October 23, 2010

  • NMF announces the nomination process for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award

    We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award! Submissions are being accepted in four categories — Picture Book, Children’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, and Nonfiction — and are due on November 1, 2010

    Find out more about the Green Earth Book Award

  • NMF Announces the Winners of Our 2010 Environmental Photo Contest

    We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 Loudoun Valley High School photo contest called “Through Our Eyes: Celebrating the Beauty of Western Loudoun and the Blue Ridge”! Winners are: First place, Jessi Warbis who will receive a $100 prize; Second place, Jessica McCann who will receive a $75 prize; and Third place, Annika Markert who will receive a $50 prize. These winning photos, plus 83 additional submitted photos, will be displayed during the Loudoun Symphony’s May 15, 2010 “Mountains and Music” performance at Franklin Park in Purcellville, Virginia.

    View the winning photos

    Purchase tickets to the Loudoun Symphony’s May 15 performance

  • Chapman DeMary Trail makes the Washington Post

    We are more than pleased that the Washington Post published an article on October 29, 2009 all about the new Chapman DeMary Trail! This will provide wide coverage about the trail and the educational plans that are in the works. It also mentions how to become a Friend of the Trail.

    Click here to read the article

  • Become a Friend of the Trail by donating on-line
  • NMF invites you to become a Friend of the Chapman DeMary Trail

    Support Loudoun Valley High School students as they work to preserve one of the last undeveloped parcels of land in the Town of Purcellville made of primarily old growth forest, and turn it into an outdoor classroom. You can become a Friend of the Trail and help turn this outdoor classroom into a reality.

    Find out more about becoming a Friend of the Trail

Upcoming Even

  • October 23, 2010 — enGAUGE It Day with UPS

    Please join us and UPS on October 23, 2010 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at various locations throughout the greater Washington DC and Baltimore area! Area youth groups are working with UPS and NMF to distribute free tire gauges and information on the importance of tire pressure in saving lives, saving money, and saving the environment. Join us and get enGAUGEd!

    Find out more about the event on October 23

    Find out more about the enGAUGE It program

  • April 6, 2011 — Green Earth Book Award Celebration

    Join us as we celebrate the winners of the 2011 Green Earth Book Award! Winners will be recognized during Salisbury University's Children’s and Young Adult Literature Festival. Winners will be announced in January 2011.

    Find out more about the Green Earth Book Award

  • April 22, 2011 — Earth Day

    Please join us as we celebrate Earth Day! We'll be working hands-on with students in our Field It program, as well as other fun activities to celebrate the environment. Check back for more details as Earth Day gets closer!

See all upcoming events