Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
@eslc-md.bsky.social
Founded in 1990, ESLC conserves, stewards, and advocates for the unique rural landscape of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, forever a special place of diverse and abundant natural resources and thriving rural communities.
Every spring, ruby-throated hummingbirds fly 1,000 miles from Central America to Maryland to breed, pollinate, and rest in the 67,600+ acres of land that ESLC has helped to protect. Will you support ESLC and help us to conserve even more? www.eslc.org/a-little-goe...
April 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Every spring, ruby-throated hummingbirds fly 1,000 miles from Central America to Maryland to breed, pollinate, and rest in the 67,600+ acres of land that ESLC has helped to protect. Will you support ESLC and help us to conserve even more? www.eslc.org/a-little-goe...
Happy Arbor Day! Today, ESLC celebrates the power of trees and their vital role in our Eastern Shore ecosystem and economy. We hope you'll join us by supporting our important work! www.eslc.org/ways-to-supp... #arborday2025
April 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Happy Arbor Day! Today, ESLC celebrates the power of trees and their vital role in our Eastern Shore ecosystem and economy. We hope you'll join us by supporting our important work! www.eslc.org/ways-to-supp... #arborday2025
Do you see what we see? If you see a brown creeper then you should probably be in the woodlands of ESLC's Jim and Mary B. Lynch Preserve helping us creep ever closer to our 100 bird benchmark! ebird.org/hotspot/L120...
April 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Do you see what we see? If you see a brown creeper then you should probably be in the woodlands of ESLC's Jim and Mary B. Lynch Preserve helping us creep ever closer to our 100 bird benchmark! ebird.org/hotspot/L120...
Do you want to be the first to know about critical land conservation news? ESLC’s bi-weekly newsletter is the best way to stay updated on developing policy, conservation challenges and successes, innovative restoration projects, community events and more. www.eslc.org/subscribe/
April 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Do you want to be the first to know about critical land conservation news? ESLC’s bi-weekly newsletter is the best way to stay updated on developing policy, conservation challenges and successes, innovative restoration projects, community events and more. www.eslc.org/subscribe/
Shaw Bay is giving sparkly turquoise Caribbean vibes on these warm spring days! Enhanced Stewardship Manager Larisa Prezioso took this shot during our annual monitoring visit at the historic Wye House, also the site of one of ESLC's living shoreline projects in collaboration with ShoreRivers
April 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Shaw Bay is giving sparkly turquoise Caribbean vibes on these warm spring days! Enhanced Stewardship Manager Larisa Prezioso took this shot during our annual monitoring visit at the historic Wye House, also the site of one of ESLC's living shoreline projects in collaboration with ShoreRivers
New solar development legislation puts MD's priority farmland at risk of development, robbing autonomy from local governments, and yet again disproportionately impacting Eastern Shore farms. We need legislators to hear from you.
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
March 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
New solar development legislation puts MD's priority farmland at risk of development, robbing autonomy from local governments, and yet again disproportionately impacting Eastern Shore farms. We need legislators to hear from you.
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
Read more and take action: www.eslc.org/urgent-sb931...
While the worst-case scenario seems to have been adverted ( 100% cuts of all conservation funds for 4 years), the MD legislature is now poised to pass a budget that will cut $100 million from POS, specifically targeting land conservation. Read more: www.eslc.org/md-budget-cu...
March 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
While the worst-case scenario seems to have been adverted ( 100% cuts of all conservation funds for 4 years), the MD legislature is now poised to pass a budget that will cut $100 million from POS, specifically targeting land conservation. Read more: www.eslc.org/md-budget-cu...
DLS recommended the MD General Assembly eliminate POS and Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 4 years, labeling conservation "discretionary" and "maybe not the highest priority." But this funding is critical. Contact your legislators today. #prioritizeplace #conservemd
March 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
DLS recommended the MD General Assembly eliminate POS and Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 4 years, labeling conservation "discretionary" and "maybe not the highest priority." But this funding is critical. Contact your legislators today. #prioritizeplace #conservemd
Delmarva's natural resources generate over $8 billion dollars each year which means investment in conservation bolsters Maryland both ecologically and economically. Discover ESLC and DRCN's full economic report: tinyurl.com/3v64d27c #ProtectTheShoreForever
February 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Delmarva's natural resources generate over $8 billion dollars each year which means investment in conservation bolsters Maryland both ecologically and economically. Discover ESLC and DRCN's full economic report: tinyurl.com/3v64d27c #ProtectTheShoreForever
POS is under dire threat of being zeroed out as part of a DLS proposal which has recommended the General Assembly eliminate ALL funding for Program Open Space for the next 4 years. This would cripple Rural Legacy, MALPF, and POS. Advocate here: www.eslc.org/urgent-prote...
February 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
POS is under dire threat of being zeroed out as part of a DLS proposal which has recommended the General Assembly eliminate ALL funding for Program Open Space for the next 4 years. This would cripple Rural Legacy, MALPF, and POS. Advocate here: www.eslc.org/urgent-prote...
What do witch hazel, possumhaw, buttonbush, persimmon, chestnut oaks, spicebush, and redbuds have in common? You can plant them all (and 27 other species) this Thursday February 27 during a volunteer planting at OCP! www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
February 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
What do witch hazel, possumhaw, buttonbush, persimmon, chestnut oaks, spicebush, and redbuds have in common? You can plant them all (and 27 other species) this Thursday February 27 during a volunteer planting at OCP! www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
ESLC Land Use and Policy Director Owen Bailey presented data on land value throughout the Eastern Shore to the Dorchester County Council on February 18. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr3ahvyb
February 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
ESLC Land Use and Policy Director Owen Bailey presented data on land value throughout the Eastern Shore to the Dorchester County Council on February 18. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mr3ahvyb
ESLC Conservation Assistant Autumn Conley took some gorgeously icy shots of Urieville Lake outside of Chestertown last week on a recent baseline visit to a potential new conservation easement in Kent County. #kentcountymd #conservation #baselinevisit #easternshorelandconservancy
February 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
ESLC Conservation Assistant Autumn Conley took some gorgeously icy shots of Urieville Lake outside of Chestertown last week on a recent baseline visit to a potential new conservation easement in Kent County. #kentcountymd #conservation #baselinevisit #easternshorelandconservancy
POSTPONED! Due to a tumult of snowy weather we are rescheduling our Oxford Conservation Park planting day with @naturallandsproject for two weeks later: Thursday February 27th at 2:15 PM www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
February 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
POSTPONED! Due to a tumult of snowy weather we are rescheduling our Oxford Conservation Park planting day with @naturallandsproject for two weeks later: Thursday February 27th at 2:15 PM www.eslc.org/event/treepl...
One day til Superb Owl Sunday! 🦉✨🏈 The REAL MVPs today have been around for MILLIONS of years. ESLC protects 58,000+ acres of habitat for owls across the Shore. Image c/o @chesbayprogram #superbowl #superbowlsunday #superbowlsaturday #nfl #conservation #birdsofprey
February 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
One day til Superb Owl Sunday! 🦉✨🏈 The REAL MVPs today have been around for MILLIONS of years. ESLC protects 58,000+ acres of habitat for owls across the Shore. Image c/o @chesbayprogram #superbowl #superbowlsunday #superbowlsaturday #nfl #conservation #birdsofprey
Who shores ESLC up in tight times? You do. Read ESLC President Steve Kline's message on the federal funding pause, its effect on our current work, and the timeliness of our latest natural resources economic impact report either in our e-newsletter or on our site www.eslc.org/shoring-up/
February 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Who shores ESLC up in tight times? You do. Read ESLC President Steve Kline's message on the federal funding pause, its effect on our current work, and the timeliness of our latest natural resources economic impact report either in our e-newsletter or on our site www.eslc.org/shoring-up/
🐦🌿 Are you joining the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count? It's time to get counting on the Eastern Shore! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, this annual citizen science event is a fun way to help track local bird populations! February 16-19, 2025 www.birdcount.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
🐦🌿 Are you joining the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count? It's time to get counting on the Eastern Shore! Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, this annual citizen science event is a fun way to help track local bird populations! February 16-19, 2025 www.birdcount.org
Check out this beech tree (left) and white oak (right) snuggling side by side at ESLC's Jim and Mary B. Lynch Preserve in Caroline County. At times, tree seedlings more susceptible to cold will grow tucked up to hardier and more mature saplings in order to take advantage of their shelter and warmth.
January 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Check out this beech tree (left) and white oak (right) snuggling side by side at ESLC's Jim and Mary B. Lynch Preserve in Caroline County. At times, tree seedlings more susceptible to cold will grow tucked up to hardier and more mature saplings in order to take advantage of their shelter and warmth.
Was this photo taken in 1768 or 2021? Trick question! Cameras weren't invented til 1816. This shot was taken in 2021 at one of ESLC's Kent County conservation easements. Protected in perpetuity, this vista of farms and meadows (and the Sultana cruising the Chester River) will stay beautiful forever.
January 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Was this photo taken in 1768 or 2021? Trick question! Cameras weren't invented til 1816. This shot was taken in 2021 at one of ESLC's Kent County conservation easements. Protected in perpetuity, this vista of farms and meadows (and the Sultana cruising the Chester River) will stay beautiful forever.
We are so grateful that Lilli Tibbitt joined ESLC Roots Monthly Giving! "I understand how important the water and land is to the locals and I hope that my small but monthly contribution can help conserve the Eastern Shore," Lillie wrote to us. Become a monthly giver today to help conserve the Shore!
January 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We are so grateful that Lilli Tibbitt joined ESLC Roots Monthly Giving! "I understand how important the water and land is to the locals and I hope that my small but monthly contribution can help conserve the Eastern Shore," Lillie wrote to us. Become a monthly giver today to help conserve the Shore!
Did you know that MD could see $1.67 of economic activity for every $1 we invest in shoreline restoration? Or that natural resources conservation helps generate more than $8 billion in annual economic activity? Learn more by reading ESLC and DRCN's new economic report: www.eslc.org/economic-rep...
January 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Did you know that MD could see $1.67 of economic activity for every $1 we invest in shoreline restoration? Or that natural resources conservation helps generate more than $8 billion in annual economic activity? Learn more by reading ESLC and DRCN's new economic report: www.eslc.org/economic-rep...