DNR to Host Farmers’ Market in Annapolis
New this year ─ gourmet ice-pops, area wines and meats
The Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market located just outside of downtown Annapolis is back and ready to provide residents with fresh fruits, vegetables and homemade goodies all summer long! Starting June 6, the market will run from 3 to 6 p.m. every Thursday through September 5. Read more 
Rural Legacy Program Preserves Land in Washington County
Photo by Tammy McCorkle
The State has added 150 acres to its permanently protected rural landscape and eliminated eight developmental rights in Washington County. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved funding to preserve the land on May 15. Read more
MET Awards $34,054 in Grants
MET Treasurer Jay Plager (L) and Ken Oldham (R), Chief of SHA Landscape Operations, present the Hollmann Award to Elmina Hilsenrath of the Howard Co. Conservancy
Announces recipients of Keep Maryland Beautiful and Jan Hollmann
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) awarded $34,054 in grants to school groups and land trusts for State health, beautification and stewardship projects through the Keep Maryland Beautiful and Jan Hollmann programs.
MET Honors Conservation Leaders
MET Treasurer Jay Plager with Dillon Award recipient, Jennifer Stanley and MET Director Liz Buxton.
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) announces the recipients of its 2013 Aileen Hughes and Dillon conservation awards. Read more
State of Maryland and Department of Defense Partner to Protect Coastal Resources
State and Federal leaders sign the MOU
The State of Maryland and the Department of Defense (DoD) today entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement to work together to protect and enhance Maryland’s coastal resources, in a signing at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines how DoD facilities and projects will meet the federal law requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act to ensure that their actions affecting these resources are consistent with State policies. Read more
MET Recognizes Volunteers at Annual Appreciation Event
Marks 10th anniversary of volunteer program
MET Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers at Boordy Vineyard
The Maryland Environmental Trust (MET) volunteer program celebrated a decade of dedicated service and commitment to land stewardship at its annual appreciation event, held May 2 at historic Boordy Vineyards in Baltimore County. More than 30 staff, board and volunteer members enjoyed the festivities, which included lunch, wine tastings and a special tour of the vineyard, a property permanently protected by an MET easement. Read more
Governor O’Malley Signs Landmark Forest Legislation
Maryland establishes first in the nation policy
Photo by Gayle Ryan
Governor Martin O’Malley today signed into law first-of-its-kind legislation that amends Maryland’s forest conservation policy to maintain the State’s current 40 percent tree canopy ─ a no-net-loss. The bill establishes new and expanded reforestation incentives and tools to help landowners and local governments meet and surpass the statewide goal. Read more
Washington Monument State Park to Unveil New Museum
Washington Monument Visitors Center
Who: Open to the public
What: Museum Grand Opening Celebration
Where: Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Rd., Middletown
When: Saturday, May 11 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $3 per vehicle
Contact: 301-791-4656
Calling all nature lovers and history buffs! Washington Monument State Park is unveiling its newly renovated museum at a grand opener celebration, featuring fun, family-friendly tours, activities and presentations. Read more
Recreational Projects in Harford, Prince George’s and Wicomico Counties to See Enhancements
Recreational Projects in Harford, Prince George’s and Wicomico counties will soon receive funding for necessary upgrades and additions through Program Open Space. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the projects at today’s meeting in Annapolis. Read more
Maryland Land Conservation Conference a Success
MET Director Elizabeth Buxton, Keynote Speaker Peter Forbes and MET Board Vice-Chairman Jim Constable
The Maryland Environmental Trust’s (MET) 13th annual statewide Land Conservation Conference, The Challenge of Perpetuity, lent itself to great dialogue and informative workshops, providing guests with opportunities to exchange ideas and solutions regarding the challenges of land conservation. More than 140 people from 80 land conservation organizations across the Chesapeake Bay region convened on April 23, at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, for the daylong training and networking event. Read more
