Erin Valentine
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Ways to Help During the Pandemic
Scenic Rivers Encourages Supporters to Donate to Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Support Local Small Businesses In times like these, Scenic Rivers’ commitment to our mission to protect our county’s…
Read ArticleScenic Rivers Proud to Advocate on Behalf of Land Protection
Staff participated in the Land Trust Alliance’s Virtual Advocacy Days Advocating on behalf of land protection looked different this year, but Scenic Rivers staff made it happen during the Land Trust Alliance Virtual…
Read ArticleCraving the Outdoors? Enjoy Nature Responsibly
Check out this roundup of outdoor safety recommendations related to the COVID-19 outbreak, plus tips for accessing the outdoors from indoors The combination of springtime weather and everything else being…
Read ArticleCOVID-19 Impact: Walk for the Woods Postponed
Scenic Rivers Staff Working from Home, Operations Continue Dear Friends, We hope that you and your family are healthy and abiding social distancing guidelines to reduce the spread of the…
Read ArticleScenic Rivers Launches First Issue of “Conservation News”
Email newsletter on land conservation for real estate, tax, and legal professionals will be issued twice a year This week, Scenic Rivers launched a new, twice-yearly email newsletter covering local, state, and…
Read ArticleWalk for the Woods Highlight: Say My Name Ceremony
As the annual Walk for the Woods approaches, we’re showcasing many of the traditions and activities you can look forward to at this year’s event. In celebration of Black History…
Read ArticleDonated Conservation Easement Protects South County Forest
Scenic Rivers conserves 352 acres of ecologically valuable land in Anne Arundel County in 2019 Scenic Rivers Land Trust closed out 2019 by permanently protecting 67 acres of forested land…
Read ArticleThe Year in Review
A Roundup of Our Favorite Moments from 2019 As we head into a new year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the year that is quickly coming to a…
Read ArticleMonitoring Season Coming to a Close
68 Easements Visited Before the End of the Year Our new stewardship coordinator, Lindsay Smith, along with a team of volunteer land stewards, has been very busy wrapping up our…
Read ArticleSave the Date: GreenGive 2020 to be held May 12th and 13th
Scenic Rivers Will Again Partner with Local Environmental Groups to Raise Funds for the Greener Good Please mark your calendar to Give for the Greener Good during the 4th annual…
Read ArticleWhere Will You #OptOutside?
Consider hiking one of Anne Arundel County’s conserved public trails Spurred on by outdoor retailer REI, the #OptOutside movement is emerging as a new, beloved holiday tradition. In recent years,…
Read ArticleUrgent Conservation Opportunity: Garman Sawmill Property
Conserving 132-acre forested property is Scenic Rivers’ highest priority As many county residents have noticed, the Garman Sawmill Property in Crownsville is for sale. The conservation of this 132-acre property,…
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