Thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey! Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is making plans for our future and we’re seeking input from our community members.

We welcome your feedback and suggestions to help assess KCT’s resources and work as they are today and to help us develop priorities for the future. The questionnaire that follows takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your input is very much appreciated!

At the end of the survey, you are invited to enter your name to win a $50 Visa gift card!
Your drawing entry and survey responses will be kept entirely separate and confidential from KCT staff and board members.

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* 1. On a scale of 1-5, 1 being "not at all familiar," and 5 being "very familiar," how would you rate your familiarity with the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust (KCT)?

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* 2. In a few of your own words, how would you describe KCT and its role in the community?

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* 3. KCT is a nonprofit organization supported entirely by donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. Our mission is dedicated to preserving land for use by current and future generations, and to managing properties in a way that reflects the natural and cultural heritage of Kennebunkport.

Overall, on a scale of 1-5, how effective do you think KCT is in achieving its mission?

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* 4. What benefits of land conservation in general do you value most? (Please select your top 3)

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* 5. What KCT properties and resources do you/have you visit(ed)?

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* 7. Following is a list of current and potential KCT programs and offerings. Please rate how valuable to the community you feel each program or offering is on a 5-point scale where 5 means it is "extremely important" and 1 means it is "not at all important." If you do not have an opinion, please indicate DK (Don't Know).

  5 (extremely important) 4 3 2 1 (not at all important) Don't Know
Conserving lands in Kennebunkport for the benefit of the greater community
Conserving lands in Kennebunkport for the protection of wildlife
Building and maintaining trails for ongoing to access lands
Stewarding the Island shorelines and campsites of the Cape Porpoise Harbor
Preserving the buildings and landscape of Goat Island
Employing resident Goat Island caretaker and visitor host
Ensuring conserved lands are accessible for hunting and/or fishing
Maintaining KCT conserved lands in their “natural” state, e.g., managing invasive species, protecting from human impacts, etc.
Developing and delivering K-12 educational programming to all RSU-21 students
Developing and delivering educational programming for community members of all ages
Maintaining the KCT Headquarters’ lands and buildings for community use and special event rental
Creating and maintaining gardens for public enjoyment
Creating and maintaining the Labyrinth at Emmons Preserve
Creating and maintaining the off-leash dog area at Meadow Woods
Creating The Climate Initiative and maintaining a strong relationship with the organization to benefit Kennebunkport’s climate resiliency
Serving as a regional conservation leader in Southern Maine
Sharing news of KCT happenings and things to do on KCT lands

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* 8. What do you value most about the work that KCT does/what KCT provides to the community?

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* 9. Following is the same list of KCT programs and offerings. Please rate KCT’s performance in delivering the following programs and offerings on a 5-point scale where 5 means it is "excellent" and 1 means it is "very poor." If you do not know or do not have an opinion, please indicate DK (Don't Know)

  5 (excellent) 4 3 2 1 (poor) Don't Know
Conserving lands in Kennebunkport for the benefit of the greater community
Conserving lands in Kennebunkport for the protection of wildlife
Building and maintaining trails for ongoing to access lands
Stewarding the Island shorelines and campsites of the Cape Porpoise Harbor
Preserving the buildings and landscape of Goat Island
Employing resident Goat Island caretaker and visitor host
Ensuring conserved lands are accessible for hunting and/or fishing
Maintaining KCT conserved lands in their “natural” state, e.g., managing invasive species, protecting from human impacts, etc.
Developing and delivering K-12 educational programming to all RSU-21 students
Developing and delivering educational programming for community members of all ages
Maintaining the KCT Headquarters’ lands and buildings for community use and special event rental
Creating and maintaining gardens for public enjoyment
Creating and maintaining the Labyrinth at Emmons Preserve
Creating and maintaining the off-leash dog area at Meadow Woods
Creating The Climate Initiative and maintaining a strong relationship with the organization to benefit Kennebunkport’s climate resiliency
Serving as a regional conservation leader in Southern Maine
Sharing news of KCT happenings and things to do on KCT lands

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* 10. In what ways have you or might you plan to participate in current and potential KCT activities, programs, and offerings? (Please select all that apply.)

  Have participated Would participate in the future Would not participate
Support KCT as a member, sponsor, or donor, or fundraise
Attend guided nature walks
Attend community/educational programming
Attend a fundraising event (e.g., auction or gala)
Attend Discovery Days (school-aged children)
Utilize KCT’s facilities for community meetings or events.
Rent KCT’s facilities for a special event
Volunteer as a Trailblazer (maintaining trails, etc.)
Volunteer as an Island Steward (caring for islands and campsites, etc.)
Volunteer to assist with caring for KCT properties (Controlling invasive species, monitoring human impacts, wildlife use, etc.)
Volunteer to help organize or assist with community/ educational programming tied to KCT’s mission (school field trips, other programming, etc.)
Volunteer for KCT events and happenings
Volunteer on a KCT committee or Board of Directors
Volunteer to assist with KCT administration
Other (please specify)

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* 11. Please provide any additional thoughts or suggestions on KCT’s work, performance, direction, or priorities.

About You

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* 12. What is your age?

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* 13. Where do you reside? (Please complete all fields that apply.)

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* 14. Please select any of the following that describes you.

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