News
Follow us here for updates on Scenic Rivers' work and the latest in land conservation and preservation news.
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,…
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,…
Read Article#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…
Read ArticleStewardship 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…
Read ArticleWelcome 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…
Read ArticleScenic 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…
Read ArticleCongrats & 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…
Read ArticleCheck 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…
Read ArticleScenic 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…
Read ArticleScenic Rivers Land Trust and Anne Arundel County Protect 174 Acres of Forest
Innovative County Grant Program Encourages Landowners to Conserve Forested Land Annapolis, Md. (June 25, 2019) — Scenic Rivers Land Trust, working with funding from Anne Arundel County’s Forestry and Forested…
Read ArticleScenic Rivers Land Trust Celebrates 14th Walk for the Woods
Annual day of guided hikes at the Bacon Ridge Natural Area attracts hundreds of area hikers; promotes exploring the outdoors and the value of land protection Scenic Rivers Land Trust,…
Read Article30 Days for 30 Years: Protecting Land and Water in Anne Arundel County
This year, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is celebrating 30 years of protecting land and water in Anne Arundel County. Since our first easement in 1989, Scenic Rivers has used land conservation…
Read Article