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 Protecting Land Forever!
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 Perryman Woods in Harford County Now Permanently Preserved Parkland
MET is thrilled to have partnered with Harford Land Trust and Harford County to protect the 32-acre Perryman Woods property with a new conservation easement. Perryman Woods is located across Forest Green Road from a 102-acre property owned by Harford County known as Forest Greens Park, which is also protected by a MET conservation easement.
Once slated to become a 21-home community, Harford Land Trust purchased Perryman Woods in 2018 following 12 years of negotiation. The US Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground, located close by the property, provided most of the acquisition funding through its Army Compatible Use Buffer ("ACUB") program, with additional contributions coming from community members and County stormwater mitigation fees. Then this September, Harford Land Trust completed the transfer of Perryman Woods to Harford County Parks & Recreation, while retaining the easement on the property co-held with MET. The project furthers the local land trust’s long held goal of expanding existing parkland and protected forests in the Perryman area. Read more.
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Remembering David Miller, Former MET Director
David Miller died on September 1, 2023 at age 87. David was MET's first Director to be hired by its board of trustees, and he served in that role from 1976 to 1983. During his time as Director, MET permanently protected over 14,000 acres through donated conservation easements. David received MET's Aileen Hughes Award in 2006. The Aileen Hughes Award is awarded annually to an individual representing a Maryland land trust who demonstrates outstanding leadership in land conservation. David Miller went on to work for the Natural Lands Trust and Harford Land Trust. David Miller was Harford Land Trust's first Executive Director from 1991-2006. Read more about David’s legacy with Harford Land Trust.
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Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Program is Open
Maryland Environmental Trust, along with the Maryland Department of Transportation, the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, are partnering to accept applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program.
These grants are offered annually to volunteer groups, nonprofit organizations, communities, and land trusts in Maryland to support environmental education projects, community stewardship, and the protection of natural resources in urban and rural areas. The deadline to apply for funding is November 15, 2023. Awards will be announced in March 2024. Learn more.
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Learn about protected places, explore Maryland spaces, or find something new. Check out MET's partners near you.
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources Kicks off the 2023 Fall Foliage Report
Many of us in Maryland are looking forward to leaving behind the days of record-breaking heat and welcoming clear, blue skies, cooler evenings and autumnal tree canopies. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources once again will present its weekly Fall Foliage Report, posted online and sent by email bulletin to subscribers.
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Maryland Riparian Buffer Care Calendar
Riparian forest buffers are considered the ‘last line of defense for our streams’ by trapping and transforming nutrients and sediments before they enter our waterways as harmful runoff. The Maryland Riparian Buffer Care and Maintenance Calendar includes guidelines for supporting early stage development of recently planted buffers <10 years post-establishment. Learn more.
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Enhance Your Land for Wildlife Workshop
The University of Maryland Extension will be holding a workshop for farmers, foresters, landowners, and land managers interested in learning more about a diverse array of practices to enhance your land for wildlife.
This workshop will provide attendees with a one-stop shop to meet a variety of people to get advice and funding opportunities to improve their property. Complimentary breakfast and lunch included. This is a field day, and weather permitting, please plan to be outside for the event. Learn more.
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SUPPORT the long term stewardship of more than 1,100 conservation easements held by Maryland Environmental Trust with a tax deductible contribution to the MET's Stewardship Fund.
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