Eastern Shore Land Conservancy

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ESLC has permanently conserved 126 acres at Dorsey Farm in Talbot County. Generously donated by Donna and Len Bush, whose family will host ESLC’s annual Party to Preserve on their newly conserved property this October. Learn more about our newest easement: eslc.org/eslc-conserves…

Happy Saint Patrick's Day from ESLC! We're keeping it green with our favorite spring cabbage -- SKUNK CABBAGE that is -- which is just beginning to unfurl at ESLC's Jim & Mary B. Lynch Preserve in Caroline County. Remember to tag @eslc_md when you post preserve photos online!

This week, ESLC submitted comments on the Tier Two NEPA Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study. Read our full comments: eslc.org/wp-content/upl… Image c/o Katie Lembo @ SU Design Agency

Thanks to our generous host farm, sponsors, donors, and easement and farm owners for last weekend’s record-breaking Party to Preserve in Caroline County! Funds raised directly support land conservation on the Eastern Shore. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCxLcz

Thanks to our generous host farm, sponsors, donors, and easement and farm owners for last weekend’s record-breaking Party to Preserve in Caroline County! Funds raised directly support land conservation on the Eastern Shore. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCxLcz

We're only two weeks away! 🎉 ESLC's Party to Preserve on Saturday, October 11, 4 – 7 pm, is your annual chance to go behind the scenes on one of the Shore’s most iconic farms during one of the loveliest seasons on the Shore. 🎟️ Register or sponsor: eslc.org/event/party-to…

ESLC and partner @talltimbersresearch are honored to receive a 2025 grant from the Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative @cornellbirds which will be used to promote and accelerate the use of prescribed fire to enhance bird habitat. Learn more: eslc.org/burning-for-bi…

It's the first day of FALL! 🍁🍂 🎃🍂🍁 We know we're biased but there's not much prettier than autumn on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. #firstdayoffall #easternshoremd #protectourforests

Join us in just a couple of weeks for a FREE in-person , half-day informational meeting and networking event hosted by ESLC, in partnership with DRCN and the makers of QuickReef, Native Shorelines. Space is limited. Register today: eslc.org/event/quickree…

Thank you!!!! 🚜 🎃🎸🎶 What a JAM! ESLC had such a blast celebrating 35 years of conservation last weekend at Councell Farms! #eslclandjam #easternshoremd #landconservation

Today is the day! Head on over to ESLC's LandJam! ESLC is at Councell Farms today from 1-4 PM with live music, special prizes, loads of fall activities, new ESLC merch, and delicious local food and ice cream as we celebrate our 35th anniversary! eslc.org/event/landjam/

Just one more sleep til LandJam!!!! Join ESLC tomorrow as we celebrate our 35th anniversary at our third annual family-friendly LandJam on Saturday September 13th from 1-4 PM at Councell Farms! $6 at the door. Grandparents and children under 2 are free! eslc.org/event/landjam/

During our 2025 fiscal year, ESLC monitored 56,258 acres of conserved land on 330+ conservation easements. Check out our new annual report to learn more about our past year of steadfast Eastern Shore conservation: eslc.org/wp-content/upl…

Ever wonder what’s down that beautiful farm lane? ESLC's Party to Preserve on Saturday, October 11, 4 – 7 pm, is your annual chance to go behind the scenes at one of the Shore’s most iconic farms. 🎟️ Register or sponsor: eslc.org/event/party-to…

ESLC recently closed on a new wetland mitigation easement in Talbot County with the Tilghman Family, ShoreRivers, MD Department of the Environment and the Chesapeake Bay Trust. 25 acres of agricultural fields will soon be restored to forested wetland habitat.

Do you know ALL TOO WELL the value of land conservation? Do you want your email inbox to have meaningful content and less BLANK SPACE? Then YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN and subscribe to ESLC's biweekly newsletter! eslc.org/subscribe/

There is only one week left before the end of the public feedback period for the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement! Submit your comments to elevate conservation as a fourth pillar: chesapeakebay.net/what/publicati… Photo: @chesbayprogram

ESLC's conservation easements forever protect over 20,000 acres of habitat for forest interior dwelling bird species (FIDS).

Great music, local tacos, a corn maze, and Eastern Shore conservation around every corner?! Sounds a lot like LandJam during Councell Farms' opening weekend! eslc.org/event/landjam/

Brian Herrmann, the Director of Planning for the City of Cambridge, chats with ESLC about Cambridge's new comprehensive plan, how it affects residents, and how residents can be involved in the updating process: eslc.org/cambridge-char… #cambridgemd