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Planting Community and Habitat
The Lower Shore Land Trust’s Yards for Creation initiative continues to grow literally through vibrant meadow and tree plantings that...

Brooke Orr
6 days ago2 min read


Turn Off the Mower, Keep It Scrubby: Can You Delay the Urge to Tidy Up the Edges?
Moths, butterflies, chrysalides & caterpillars are still active as we head into fall. Monarchs are on the move and time is of the...

Jared Parks & Beth Sheppard
6 days ago3 min read


Rallying for Conservation in Cleveland
Lower Shore Land Trust staff attended the Land Trust Alliance “Rally” Conference in Cleveland, OH. Brooke Orr, Jared Parks, and Frank...

Frank Deuter
6 days ago1 min read


Roots in the Sand: Assateague's Lasting Impact
Young Matt enjoying some English’s Chicken on the beach with his Dad, Bob and brother, Marc. PC: Matt Heim When I think about the places...

Matthew Heim
6 days ago2 min read


Slow Down for Shells
Northern Red-bellied Cooter PC: Frank Deuter Curious about the lizards, snakes, turtles and toads this summer? Who have you discovered...

Beth Sheppard
Aug 122 min read


Building Smarter Systems for a Greener Future
Josh Curtis, Salisbury University Graduate 2025 PC: Josh Curtis My name is Josh Curtis, and I am a recent graduate of Salisbury...

Josh Curtis
Aug 122 min read


Songs, Surprises, and Stillness at Shad Landing
Trail of Change Identification Sign PC: Pocomoke State Park Shad Landing State Park has been host to many unforgettable memories over the...
Margot Resto
Aug 123 min read


Marking 35 Years of Conservation, Restoration, and Stewardship
This year marks a remarkable milestone for the Lower Shore Land Trust: 35 years of protecting the natural beauty, wildlife, and rural...

Matthew Heim
Aug 122 min read


Racing Toward Victory: How LSLT Floated to 2nd Place
In June, the town of Snow Hill held their second annual river raft race at Sturgis Park. As with last year, LSLT entered a raft to...

Frank Deuter
Jul 152 min read


From Gardens to Galleries: A Celebration of Community and Creativity
It was the perfect way to wrap-up yet another fantastic Pollinator Garden Tour: spending a balmy June evening at Bishop’s Stock Art...

Margot Resto
Jul 151 min read


Welcomes and Goodbyes
Byron Beauchamp and family. PC: Byron Beauchamp It’s been a busy summer here at the Lower Shore Land Trust! We’re excited to share some...

Matthew Heim
Jul 152 min read


Where Golf Carts Once Rolled: A Forest Reclaims its Roots
Alexander Clark, DNR PC: Beth Sheppard Discover the Chesapeake Forest Tract: Diversity and Successional Growth Whether you're already a...

Beth Sheppard
Jul 152 min read


Spring Into Action for the Land You Love
As Charles Dickens wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” That sentiment rings especially true for us in 2025....

Matthew Heim
Jun 162 min read


Blooming Success: The 5th Annual Pollinator Garden Tour
Artist Kathy Gibson creating her plein air piece at "Fair Meadow Gardens" owned by Donna & Steve Main. PC: Brooke Orr Over 200 people...

Margot Resto
Jun 163 min read


Farmers Doing More
Mark Carey & Jimmy Beauchamp PC: Beth Sheppard Mark Carey Crop to Grassland – A different type of farming by Mark Carey: After many hours...

Beth Sheppard
Jun 162 min read


Seeds of Healing: A Growing Partnership at The Free School
Kelly McMullen helping plant the 17 native trees from the "Trees for Sacred Spaces" Program. PC: Brooke Orr When I first met Kelly...

Brooke Orr
Jun 123 min read


Battling Invasives: Summer Tactics for Stubborn Plants
Staff members Jared Parks and Frank Deuter taking on some unruly invasives. PC: Beth Sheppard Summer isn’t necessarily the best season to...

Jared Parks
Jun 102 min read


Special Spot: Public Landing
PC: Frank Deuter The landscape of the Lower Shore looked totally different in the early 1900’s. Our small, vibrant communities were full...

Frank Deuter
May 142 min read


Small Gardens, Big Buzz: The 5th Annual Pollinator Garden Tour
Have you ever walked past someone’s house and wanted to get a closer look at what’s blooming deep in their garden? Have you ever wanted...

Margot Resto
May 123 min read


Rooted in Community: Highlights from Our 18th Native Plant Sale
LSLT Staff members Beth and Margot having fun watering Native Plants! PC: Brooke Orr One of our volunteers commented after the third...

Beth Sheppard
May 122 min read

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