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February 2021 | Land Trust eNews
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Maryland Environmental Trust Spotlight |
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Registration is Open!
Join Maryland Environmental Trust for a virtual Land Trust Roundtable on Tuesday, March 9 from 12 noon to 2:30pm.
The Roundtable will formally introduce the updated Model Conservation Easement; updated Cooperative Agreement and new Land Trust Toolbox. There will be ample time for partner questions and discussion. Registration closes February 26.
For more information or to register visit MET's event page.
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Property Sales Data
MPD has updated and posted the statewide January 2021 file of Property Sales data for its digital parcel mapping products. This is a Sales map layer for the most recent 12-month period for use in MdProperty View and FINDER Quantum.
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Park Equity Tool
DNR, together with the UMD, has developed a park equity mapping tool. This tool can help local planners, park and recreation officials, and community leaders. The Maryland Park Equity Analysiswas updated in 2020 to include new data, widgets, and analysis capability.
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ParkScore Index
Today, 100 million Americans don’t have a park within a 10-minute walk of home. TPL has the most comprehensive data on park access for almost every city and town in the United States. TPL releases 2020 ParkScore rankings. How does your city stack up?
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Medicinal Gardens 101
February 24 | Free
Workshop 2 of a 3-Part Series: Join Master Gardener Cinnamon Brown who will provide guidance on how to grow your own medicinal garden. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Live Webinar: Conservation Easements for Tax, Legal, and Real Estate Professionals
February 25 | Free
Professional services providers are invited to join Scenic Rivers Land Trust for a live webinar covering the legal and tax framework of conservation easements. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Solutions for a Changing Delmarva
Multiple Dates | Free
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is excited to unveil Solutions for a Changing Delmarva, a four-part virtual workshop series designed to inform and engage the Delmarva community about climate issues that impact the region. For more information visit the event page. View the recording here for the second workshop, Natural Solutions to Protect Our Communities.
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American Chestnut Land Trust’s Annual Meeting
March 6 | Free
All ACLT members and supporters are encouraged to attend this year's virtual Annual Meeting. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Outside Perspective
2020 was difficult, but Maryland’s amazing natural resources provided us with the safe recreation, solace, and quality time together that many of us needed to stay “Maryland Strong.” Read more.
Dredged Sediment from Port of Baltimore Helping to Restore City Parkland
Sediment dredged from shipping channels leading to the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore is helping restore the underutilized Ridgley’s Cove park property in Baltimore City into a multi-use recreation area with walking trails. Read more.
This is the Way Small Farms Can Survive and Thrive
About an hour after I meet Matt Bomgardner at Blue Mountain View Farm, he asks if I want to see the calves. Do I! Read more.
National Land Trust Census
Conducted once every five years, the Census is the only comprehensive survey of private land conservation in America. For more information or to submit your land trust survey before March 31 visit the National Land Trust Census page.
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Online Learning Opportunities |
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Keeping Our Heads Above Water: Understanding Sea Level Rise Around the Bay
February 17 | Free
Join Chesapeake Research Consortium on February 17 to discuss the current and future impacts of sea level rise and how we can engage stakeholders to make our communities more resilient. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Making Suburban Lands Working Lands Webinar
February 18 | Free
Join Howard EcoWorks to learn about our recent work installing environmental projects on residential land and learn how you can enhance your yard with native trees and shrubs that produce fruit and nuts for people and wildlife! For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Backyard Farming Gardening Sessions
February 23 | Free
Workshop 3 of a 7-Part Workshop Series will discuss Veggie Gardening - Smells like Green Spirit. Tips, tricks and advice for vegetable gardeners to get the season started. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Civil Discourse, Deliberative Engagement and Leading with Humility
February 23 and 25 | Free
As part of the Speaker Series on Resilient Leadership, Timothy J. Shaffer, Ph.D., will present “Civil Discourse, Deliberative Engagement and Leading with Humility” on February 23, and February 25, over two interactive Zoom webinars. For more information or to register visit the event page.
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Taking Nature Black
February 23-27 | Registration Fee
NB 2021 will run for five days, primarily virtually, from February 23 through February 27, with some select outdoor events that follow governmental guidelines for social distancing. Our theme is Call and Response: Elevating our Stories, Naturally! For more information or to register visit the event page.
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11th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference
February 25 | Free
The 11th Annual Nonprofit Institute Conference is virtual and free! Breakout sessions will focus on strategic planning, communications, development/ fundraising, management, and leadership. For more information visit the event page.
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Grants, Jobs and Other Opportunities |
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Forest Program Manager
Deadline: February 19
Baltimore Greenspace is hiring! Submit cover letter and resume by February 19. Learn more.
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Program Manager
Deadline: February 19
Baltimore Greenspace is hiring! Submit cover letter and resume by February 19. Learn more.
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2021 Land Trust Bird Conservation Grants
Deadline: March 1
Cornell Lab is accepting proposals for the Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative. Learn more.
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Rutherford’s Travels: Taking a Boyd’s Eye View of Maryland’s State Parks: Since beginning my bucket list quest to visit all 75 of Maryland’s state parks, I’ve had the opportunity to visit some of the most remote corners of our state, witnessing its magnificent beauty far off the beaten path. Read more.
Get a Taste of Wild Maryland: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is proud to offer a sneak peak of its new cookbook, which will soon be available online. Read more.
Chesapeake Conservancy Applauds Introduction of the Comprehensive Conservation Finance Act in Maryland Senate: Maryland Senator Jim Rosapepe (District 21) has introduced the Comprehensive Conservation Finance Act (SB 737). Read more.
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Turns 50: The Alliance turns 50 this year, and their bringing you 50 stories representing five decades of restored lands and waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Read more.
Winter Outdoor Recreation on Maryland’s Public Lands: Winter activities can be found on Maryland’s public lands from the mountains to the coast. Read more.
Wildlife vs. Winter: Animals Have Several Winning Strategies: Survival strategies are as diverse as the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Read more.
Shenandoah National Park is Growing: Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is growing. Read more.
Winter in the Forests of the Chesapeake: The onset of winter evokes different feelings in different people. Read more.
Get Schooled on Invasive Plants Before They Return This Spring: Many people are irresistibly drawn to green spaces. Read more.
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Share Your News
If you would like to share relevant conservation news, success stories, announcements or events with Maryland's land trusts and conservation partners through this publication, please contact Michelle Grafton by the first of each month at michelle.grafton@maryland.gov.
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