Erin Valentine

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Save 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…

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Where 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,…

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Urgent 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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#GivingTuesday and Other Ways to Give this Season

Join the global giving movement on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 The holiday season is rapidly approaching and along with it comes a steady stream of end-of-year donation appeals. This is…

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Stewardship season is in full swing!

Annual visits ensure open communication, easement compliance As fall arrives, our annual stewardship visits are well underway. Each year we work with a team of volunteer stewards to visit and…

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Welcome Lindsay Smith, our new Stewardship Coordinator!

Lindsay Smith joined the Scenic Rivers team this month as our Stewardship Coordinator. Working with landowners and a team of volunteer stewards, Lindsay will oversee Scenic Rivers’ conservation easement monitoring…

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Scenic Rivers’ Conservation Celebration Honors Anniversary, National Accreditation

Nonprofit’s first-ever gala surpasses fundraising goals Annapolis, Md. (October 17, 2019) – Scenic Rivers Land Trust celebrated its first-ever Conservation Celebration fundraising gala on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at The…

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Congrats & Thank You to Dr. Cliff Andrew!

Former Scenic Rivers board president raises funds via two-week Appalachian Trail hike Last month, former Scenic Rivers board president Dr. Cliff Andrew once again embarked on a two-week hike of…

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Check it out! Scenic Rivers Launches Newly Redesigned Website

New site features mobile-friendly layout designed and developed by Redstart Creative This year has been an exciting one for Scenic Rivers. We’re celebrating both our 30th anniversary and our new…

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Scenic Rivers Land Trust Announces New Executive Director

Sarah Knebel Promoted to Lead Growing Nonprofit Annapolis, Md. (August 21, 2019) – Scenic Rivers Land Trust’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Knebel as the…

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Scenic Rivers Land Trust Earns National Accreditation

Distinction Awarded for Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence Annapolis, Maryland (Aug. 7, 2019) – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support…

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