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Posted January 31, 2023
Wednesday, 02/01/2023: How Can Farm Leases Support Conservation? (Virtual Webinar)
Panelists will discuss the challenges to implementing conservation on leased farms and conserved farms. The webinar will include a demonstration of new resources to support farmers and farm landowners to form simple farm leases to protect business interests, encourage environmental stewardship, and support on-farm conservation practices. Sarah M. Everhart is the Senior Research Associate and…
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Posted September 14, 2022
Wednesday, 09/21/2022: Species Loss in Maryland: What Has Happened and How to Prevent Further Loss (Maryland)
Dave Curson, Director of Bird Conservation (Maryland) at Audubon Mid-Atlantic; and Judy Fulton, Founder, EcoPlant Consulting and Board of Maryland Biodiversity Project A 2019 report showed that North America has lost nearly 3 BILLION birds since 1970 alone. But birds aren’t the only species experiencing immense decline. Maryland is not unique in dramatic declines of…
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Posted May 9, 2022
Thursday, 06/02/2022: 2022 Maryland Land Conservation Conference, Celebrating Success. Planning for Change. (Stevensville, MD)
Forever Maryland invites you to attend the 2022 Maryland Land Conservation Conference, Celebrating Success. Planning for Change. on June 1st and 2nd, at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, on Kent Island, in Queen Anne’s County, MD. This special two-day, in-person, conference will examine the current state of Chesapeake Bay restoration, smart growth, and conservation successes,…
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Posted May 9, 2022
Wednesday, 06/01/2022: 2022 Maryland Land Conservation Conference (Stevensville, MD )
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Posted March 8, 2022
Wednesday, 03/23/2022: Land Cover, Land Use and Change: The Latest High Resolution Data for Chesapeake Bay Conservation & Restoration
Join Katie Walker, Geospatial Program Manager, Chesapeake Conservancy’s Chesapeake Innovation Center (CIC) and Sarah McDonald, Geographer, U.S. Geological Survey to learn about the latest land use/land cover data products and how these novel data are revealing insights about the changing landscape to empower better decision-making, especially for on-the-ground conservation & restoration. https://forevermaryland.org/2022-webinar-series
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Posted January 20, 2022
Wednesday, January 26, 2022: January 26 Webinar – Millions of Trees Coming to Maryland
Millions of Trees Coming to Maryland: Who, How, and the Expected Challenges January 26, 2022 Noon – 1:30pm (2pm) Trees provide habitat, shade, soil stability, community beautification, and so much more. Join Greg Burks, Joanna Ogburn, and Justin Bowers to learn more about the 2021 Tree Solutions Act and how Maryland will be planting 5…
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Posted January 13, 2022
Wednesday, January 26, 2022: Jan. 26 Webinar – Millions of Trees Coming to Maryland: Who, How, and the Expected Challenges
Trees provide habitat, shade, soil stability, community beautification, and so much more. Join Greg Burks, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, Joanna Ogburn, Envision the Choptank, and Justin Bowers, Baltimore Tree Trust, to learn more about the 2021 Tree Solutions Act and how Maryland will be planting 5 million trees in the near future. Register now for…
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Posted January 5, 2022
Monday, March 14, 2022: FREE “Building Better Boards” Webinar Series
Forever Maryland has developed an exciting new program to help local land trusts build stronger and more influential Boards of Directors. Though geared specifically for Maryland’s nonprofit land trusts, this series is FREE and open to any and all who could benefit. The 2022 introductory series will be held between January 24th and May 16th….
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Posted January 5, 2022
Monday, April 25, 2022: FREE “Building Better Boards” Webinar Series
Forever Maryland has developed an exciting new program to help local land trusts build stronger and more influential Boards of Directors. Though geared specifically for Maryland’s nonprofit land trusts, this series is FREE and open to any and all who could benefit. The 2022 introductory series will be held between January 24th and May 16th….
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Posted January 5, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022: FREE “Building Better Boards” Webinar Series
Forever Maryland has developed an exciting new program to help local land trusts build stronger and more influential Boards of Directors. Though geared specifically for Maryland’s nonprofit land trusts, this series is FREE and open to any and all who could benefit. The 2022 introductory series will be held between January 24th and May 16th….
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Posted January 5, 2022
Monday, January 24, 2022: FREE “Building Better Boards” Webinar Series
Forever Maryland has developed an exciting new program to help local land trusts build stronger and more influential Boards of Directors. Though geared specifically for Maryland’s nonprofit land trusts, this series is FREE and open to any and all who could benefit. The 2022 introductory series will be held between January 24th and May 16th….
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Posted January 5, 2022
Monday, February 28, 2022: FREE “Building Better Boards” Webinar Series
Forever Maryland has developed an exciting new program to help local land trusts build stronger and more influential Boards of Directors. Though geared specifically for Maryland’s nonprofit land trusts, this series is FREE and open to any and all who could benefit. The 2022 introductory series will be held between January 24th and May 16th….
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Posted October 14, 2021
Wednesday, October 20, 2021: New Partnerships, New Successes: Regional Conservation Partnerships in Maryland
Forever Maryland Free Webinar Series – Wednesday, October 20th | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. David Lillard, Catocin Land Trust and Greg Bowen, American Chestnut Land Trust As the African Proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Regional conservation partnerships and networks will continue…
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Posted June 15, 2021
2021 Maryland Conservation Conference Announces Speakers and Full Agenda
July 13-14th Conference Includes More than 50 Speakers, U.S. Senators, Podcast Recording, Networking Events and More Forever Maryland, a new statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of Maryland’s land, water, wildlife, and other natural values, announces its full 2021 Land Conservation Conference agenda and speaker list. The conference, themed “Preserving with a Purpose,”…
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Posted June 4, 2021
Paid – Summer Intern position – Communications & Outreach
Forever Maryland is seeking a college junior/senior or grad student to work with staff and volunteers on digital, promotional, and event media. Among other duties, the Communications & Outreach Intern will help develop local communication initiatives, help develop website and social media content, and will assist in the creation of Foundation materials. Please submit a…
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Posted May 17, 2021
PRESERVING WITH A PURPOSE -May 19 Free Forever Maryland Climate Change & Ag Webinar
“Climate Change and Agriculture: What to Expect & What We Should Be Thinking About…” May 19 at 12 pm Join Dr. Dennis J. Timlin and Elizabeth Marks to learn how climate change will negatively or positively impact Maryland’s #1 industry. Maryland farmers have proudly stated that “Agriculture is Maryland’s #1 Industry”. From temperature and moisture…
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Posted May 7, 2021
Wednesday, May 19, 2021: Free Climate Change & Agriculture Webinar – May 19 (Maryland, USA)
“Climate Change and Agriculture: What to Expect & What We Should Be Thinking About…” May 19 at 12 pm Join Dr. Dennis J. Timlin and Elizabeth Marks to learn how climate change will negatively or positively impact Maryland’s #1 industry. Maryland farmers have proudly stated that “Agriculture is Maryland’s #1 Industry”. From temperature and moisture…
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Posted May 4, 2021
Tuesday, July 13, 2021: 2021 Land Conservation Conference – July 13&14 (Aberdeen, MD)
Early Bird Pricing Now Available! Now through June 15 Register now for an information packed two-day in-person land conservation conference held in the airy and spacious club level of Ripken Stadium. This year’s conference features nearly 50 speakers — including the region’s most influential innovators, conservation leaders, elected officials, and more. Take advantage of early…
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Posted April 16, 2021
Wednesday, April 21, 2021: FREE Webinar – Pollinators & Backyard Habitat by Heather Holm
Forever Maryland’s Webinars are now FREE! Pollinators & Your Backyard Habitat April 21 12-1 pm Join us as Heather Holm, a biologist, pollinator conservationist, and award-winning author, helps you evolve your understanding of native pollinators, beneficial insects, and the native plant communities that can thrive in your own back yard. Register Now or email info@forevermaryland.org…
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Posted March 30, 2021
Wednesday, March 31, 2021: Last Chance to Save on 2021 FMF Webinar Bundle (Maryland, USA)
March 31st is the deadline to bundle and save on Forever Maryland’s 2021 Webinar series. Topics include: Wednesday, March 31st | Personal Resilience: The Mental & Physical Benefits of Open Space; Wednesday, April 21st | Pollinators, Backyard Habitat, and Why It Matters; Wednesday, May 19th | Climate Change & Agriculture: What to Expect & What…
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Posted March 17, 2021
Wed. March 31 – Personal Resilience: The Mental & Physical Benefits of Open Space Webinar
Open space can help increase personal resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped reveal the true value of the outdoors and public spaces. From recreation and nutrition, to mental clarity and much more, open space and access to nature can provide numerous benefits. However those benefits and access to greenspace has not historically been distributed equally…