Our Land, Our Heritage,
Our Future
Leopold’s Preserve includes several miles of trails and boardwalks.Guest Writers: Aland Rowsome, Matt Gerhart and Aaron KershawNorthern Virginia Conservation Trust’s (NVCT) new preserve was protected through a unique avenue that may surprise and inspire partners:...
San Domingo Rosenwald School BuildingWritten by Jamal Childs, Kaelyn Kobosko and Ben AlexandroIn the tranquil landscape of Wicomico County, MD, lies the community of San Domingo, a historical hidden gem founded in 1820 by freed Blacks. Located along the Nanticoke...
CCP Federal Funding NavigatorWriters: Chase Douglas and Ben Alexandro, CCPWe are currently in a unique moment for land conservation in the United States, with the federal government targeting and authorizing more money for land conservation than it has in generations....
A year in the making, a captivating new docuseries titled “Restoring the Heartbeat of the Chesapeake” offers viewers an in-depth look at the natural beauty and environmental challenges.In an ambitious effort to bring attention to the natural beauty and environmental...
Annapolis City DockGuest writers: Kierstin Klimas and Brent Everitt, National Park ServiceOur watershed holds countless stories and opportunities for connection, celebration, and preservation of its many ecological, historical and recreational benefits. Many of these...
The Rappahannock River in Caroline CountyWritten by Jamal ChildsThe Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) is celebrating a significant milestone—25 years of conserving Virginia's diverse landscapes. Over the past quarter-century, the foundation has awarded...
Across the Chesapeake Conservation Partnership (CCP), partners are making amazing progress toward conservation in the watershed. CCP has a goal of protecting 30% of the watershed by the year 2030 and 50% by 2050. Twenty-two percent (9.1 million acres) of the...
North Lookout, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PaWritten by: Jamal ChildsIn eastern Pennsylvania's Appalachian Mountains, the Kittatinny Ridge Sentinel Landscape stands as a testament to the power of collaborative conservation. This remarkable region, named "Big...
Written by: Jamal ChildsOn May 15th, 2024, Governor Moore announced that the state has achieved a significant milestone in its conservation efforts, meeting its ambitious "30 by 30" goal ahead of schedule. This landmark achievement underscores the state's commitment...
