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 Protecting Land Forever!
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 Thank you!
During this season of giving and gratitude, Maryland Environmental Trust would like to give thanks to you - our partners!
From the forested mountains of Garrett County to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland has natural areas and scenic beauty rivaled by few states in the nation. For over 55 years, MET has worked with its partners, including landowners, land trusts, local municipalities, and volunteers, to accomplish its land conservation goals and to steward more than 1,100 conservation easements that MET holds across Maryland.
MET is thankful for the opportunity to work with you to protect Maryland's special places, natural resources and treasured landscapes on more than 140,000 acres.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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 MET Conserves 60 Acres in Caroline County
Maryland Environmental Trust accepted a conservation easement protecting 60 acres of forest and farmland in Caroline County. The property provides a forest buffer along the Choptank River. The Estate of Leland Short, Jr. donated the easement fulfilling Mr. Short's desire to protect the property. MET is pleased to protect this beautiful piece of Caroline County.
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Keep Maryland Beautiful Grant Deadline Approaching
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. The deadline to apply for funding is November 15, 2023.
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. 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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Tree Seed Sourcing 101
The Maryland Forest Service is looking for stewards of future forests to join their tree seed collection efforts. Support the Maryland Forest Service’s John S. Ayton State Forest Tree Nursery in Preston, Maryland by collecting seeds. Be on the lookout every late summer/fall for any of the species listed on the Forest Service's website and let the Forest Service know if there are other seeds you’d like to collect! Learn more.
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DNR Fall Foliage Report November 9, 2023
Fall foliage season is coming to a close in Maryland and we’ve had plenty of sunshine and clear blue skies to take in some amazing views across the state. Leaf drop is significant, and our forest floors and park trails are providing colorful pathways to views otherwise unseen during the warmer months. DNR begin this week’s report from the south and east where visitors can still catch autumn’s best and final curtain call. Read more.
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Natural Resources Police Toy Drive Returns for 2023 Holidays
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive at several locations. Natural Resources Police officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots initiative. Drop-off locations will be located around the state, with a new online option. Read 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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