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April 2021 | Land Trust eNews
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Maryland Environmental Trust Spotlight |
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Keep Maryland Beautiful Program Awards Grants to 13 Maryland Land Trusts
“These grants support the incredible efforts of citizens across Maryland who are stewards of our communities, our green spaces, and our waterways,” Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said. These annual grants are funded by Maryland Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources; the Forever Maryland Foundation; the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development; and the Maryland Department of Transportation. Read more.
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Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford Announces the First Maryland State Park Week Celebration
Lieutenant Governor Rutherford presented a proclamation from Governor Larry Hogan declaring April 10 to 16 Maryland State Park Week and recognizing the important role that state parks and recreational areas play in the lives of Marylanders. The forests, parks, and wildlife management areas in Maryland offer us ample opportunities to appreciate natural beauty, enjoy new adventures, and make lasting memories,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. Read more.
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 Partnership Protects Rural Lands on Lower Shore
Lower Shore Land Trust finalized a conservation easement on 114+ acres with Cherrywalk Farms, LLC in Wicomico County’s Quantico Creek Rural Legacy Area.
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 Latest Easement an Agricultural and Environmental Success
Patuxent Tidewater Land Trust acquired another conservation easement in St. Mary’s County for a 117-acre farm on Queentree Road in Mechanicsville owned by Robert and Jennifer Beale.
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 Grants Will Strengthen Partners, Build Fundraising Capacity
There can be no doubt that perpetuity is a long time. That's why NeighborSpace has to make building the capacity of its stewardship partners, who help the organization care for over 100 acres across 20 sites, a high priority.
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 Former Property Acquisition Moving Forward After County Signs Over Easements
The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to release easements associated with the Bay Club, a former golf course on Libertytown Road set to become public space.
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Tools, Tech and Tutorials |
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How to Create a MD Land Rec Account
Visit the official YouTube channel for the Maryland State Archives. This video tutorial by the MSA shows how to create your free MDLandRec.net account to conduct historical and modern land record research from home.
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 mdFIND: an App for Unanticipated Artifact Discoveries
mdFIND is a crowd-sourcing app that allows any member of the public to record and photograph unanticipated artifact discoveries in the field, and report those findings to the MHT Office of Archaeology.
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 How to Plant a Bare Root Seedling
Spring is the season to plant tree seedlings! This video will guide you in correctly planting and caring for your seedlings. Be sure to check out the Maryland Forest Service's seedling planting guide for more information.
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Earth Day 5K Run/Walk/Hike
April 1 - 30
Join American Chestnut Land Trust for the 2021 Virtual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk/Hike. Participants will map out route of their choosing that is at least 5K (3.1 miles) or more in length. Proceeds benefit ACLT’s ongoing projects that help protect and preserve the Parkers Creek and Governors Run Watersheds. Learn more.
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Cycle for Cecil
April 24
Its time for Cecil Land Trust's annual Cycle for Cecil Event. Riders will enjoy beautiful scenic routes featuring historic sites, open farmland, streams, the Susquehanna River, lush forests and breathtaking scenery. Learn more.
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Walk for the Woods
April 24
Walk for the Woods is back! Scenic Rivers Land Trust's beloved outdoor community event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Bacon Ridge Natural Area in Crownsville (rain date is April 25). Learn more.
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Native Plant Sale
April 30 – May 1
Join Lower Shore Land Trust for the annual Native Plant Sales. Purchase plants online and have them brought to your car by LSLT staff's curbside pickup service. Learn more.
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Passport to Preservation
May 1 - 31
Join Harford Land Trust in May for a self-guided month-long event. Explore nature and enjoy preserved land and waterways all over Harford County. Adventure is right outside your door! Learn more.
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Workshops, Webinars and More |
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Preserving for a Purpose Webinar Series
Multiple Dates | Free
The Forever Maryland Foundation's 2021 webinar series will address issues and topics related to the future of land conservation in our region. Join the Foundation for the next webinar on April 21. The upcoming webinar, Pollinators, Backyard Habitat, and Why It Matters, will feature nationally renowned biologist, pollinator conservationist, award-winning author and speaker, Heather Holm. Learn more.
Symposium on Advanced Legal Topics in Land Conservation
June 10 - 11 | Registration Fee
Looking to stay informed on conservation law? Land Trust Alliance will hold the Eighth Symposium on Advanced Legal Topics in Land Conservation on June 10-11 to discuss complex legal challenges and emerging issues. Learn more.
2021 Maryland Land Conservation Conference
July 13 - 14 | Registration Fee
The Forever Maryland Foundation is excited to announce that this year's Maryland Land Conservation Conference will be held at the club level of Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. The theme is Preserving for a Purpose. Learn more.
NPS Conservation Connection Series
Multiple Dates | Free
The Nation Park Service hosts monthly webinar series highlights specific tools that a park, NPS program, or an external partner might use to further landscape-scale conservation. Future webinars include: NPS Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act; Using Green Infrastructure to Improve Parks; NPS Planning Tools for Green Infrastructure; and more. Learn more.
DNR Photo Contest
Deadline: August 5
The 18th annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest runs now through Aug. 5, 2021. All winners will be featured in the department’s 2022 wall calendar and published in the Maryland Natural Resource magazine. All entries must be submitted online. Learn 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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