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 Protecting Land Forever!
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 106 Acres Protected Forever in Kent County
When Doug West’s father bought a 106-acre grain farm almost thirty years ago, his hope was that the farm would be preserved. Today, Doug and his wife Sue, the Maryland Environmental Trust, and Eastern Shore Land Conservancy are thrilled to announce that the entire West Farm is under a conservation easement thanks to the West family’s generous donation. “The best part is keeping it as such,” says Sue. “I like the psychology of saying: ‘What is it that you honor and love and would miss?’” For the Wests, the answer to that question is the peaceful grain fields and woodlands of their Kent County farm, now protected forever. Read more.
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MET Hires New Stewardship Planner
Kevin Bull is the new Easement Stewardship Planner at MET. Kevin Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from UMBC in 2010 with a focus in ecology. Shortly after graduating he was hired by MET as a contractual Easement Steward from late 2011 to early 2013. He moved on to working as an environmental consultant and then the Maryland Department of the Environment where he worked in the Water and Science Administration's Enforcement Program and Compliance Program as an inspector for both Howard and Carroll Counties. He has a wealth of experience with environmental law, regulations and best management practices for permitted water related activities.
Kevin lives in Sykesville with his wife Anne Marie and kids Lucas and Abigail. His hobbies include: aquarium keeping, music, birding, forestry, fishing, working in the yard and just being outdoors. His interest in aquatic and forest ecology has led him to numerous training opportunities including the Maryland Biological Stream Survey and Qualified Forest Professional Training. Kevin is very excited to be back with MET and looks forward to interacting with and assisting all the wonderful easement land owners across Maryland.
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MET Hires New Easement Stewardship Specialist
Laural Paterini is MET’s new Easement Stewardship Specialist where she will be monitoring easement properties, collaborating with land trust partners, and working with geospatial technology among other crucial tasks to forward MET's goals. Most recently, prior to joining MET, Laural worked with the Maryland Park Service as a Naturalist at Elk Neck State Park and as a Volunteer Coordinator and Administrative Assistant at Gunpowder Falls State Parks. She has also recently worked as an Environmental Technician with Normandeau Associates on the American shad restoration project at Conowingo Dam, transporting migrating fish around the dam for spawning and removing target invasive species from the Susquehanna River.
Laural graduated with a bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology from UMBC. She also has extensive coursework in environmental studies, GIS, and computer science. She is currently attending Johns Hopkins University working on a master's degree in Data Analytics and Policy with a focus on Geospatial Analysis, while concurrently working on a Graduate Certificate from Towson University in Professional Spanish. When Laural is not studying or working to protect the environment, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, exploring new places, traveling abroad, and volunteering with different non-profit organizations.
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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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First Day Hikes 2024
Maryland State Parks will be offering First Weekend hike opportunities across the state from December 31, 2023 - January 2, 2024. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities on the first day of the new year! Join us in Maryland on January 1st or throughout the first weekend of the new year for a hike at a state park near you. Learn more.
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HabiChat: For Stewards of Maryland's Backyard Wildlife
In DNR's latest HabiChat issue, you'll find a native animal profile about the prickly porcupine, along with some thoughts about where food gardening and native plants can overlap. If your mind turns to bats in the increasingly darker hours, DNR has some suggestions for how best to support them from your home. And finally, guest author and Natural Resources Technician Joel Cockerham teaches us about invasive plants at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. Read more.
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The Patuxent Watershed: Maryland's Natural Wonder
Join the Maryland State Archives and resource expert Ralph Eshelman for a highly illustrated talk highlighting some of the lesser-known facets about the Patuxent River, the longest intrastate river in Maryland. This virtual field trip will take place online on Thursday, December 14. Register online to learn about one of the state’s true treasures. For more information and recordings of past talks, visit the Maryland State Archives’ Upcoming Events page.
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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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