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SUMMARY:"Take Cover" Training/Field Day Event
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026\, 9:30 am–12 pmWhere: Windy Springs Farm\, 14228 Rinehart Rd\, Smithsburg\, MD 21783 \nJoin us for a field day focused on establishing multispecies cover crops using aerial seeding technology. This hands-on event will explore the latest approaches to cover crop establishment\, including the use of drones for aerial seeding and the economic and environmental benefits of incorporating diverse cover crops into farm management. Lunch is included! \nWhat to Expect\nThe field day will feature demonstrations and presentations covering: \n– Multispecies cover crops \n– Aerial seeding technology \n– Economics and profitability \n– Cost-share programs \n– Soil health and environmental benefits \nHear from Elevate Agriculture\, Virginia Seed Company\, USDA-NRCS\, Maryland Department of Agriculture\, Washington County Soil Conservation District\, and Chesapeake Bay Foundation. \nTo register: fill out the RSVP form here or contact Claire Snyder at 301-569-3195 or claire.snyder@usda.gov.\nDownload the event flyer here.\n  \nThis project was funded completely or in part by the Maryland Whole Watershed Program. For more information visit https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/whole-watershed-fund.aspх.
URL:https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/take-cover-training-field-day-event-drone-seeding-early-diverse-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Windy Springs Farm\, 14228 Rinehart Rd\, Smithsburg\, MD\, 21783\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Tree Planting in Keedysville\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Have any plans for Friday\, October 16? Come plant trees with us! \n\nSpend the day with the MD DNR Forest Service\, the Keedysville Green Team\, and Catoctin Land Trust for a fun-filled volunteer planting day at Taylor Park in Keedysville! Help us make a difference in the Antietam Watershed community while giving back to the environment. We hope to see you there! \n\nWhere: Taylor Park\, Keedysville\, MD \nWhen: 1 pm \nRSVP: Email the Team at greenteam@keedysvillemd.com
URL:https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/volunteer-tree-planting-in-keedysville-md/
LOCATION:Taylor Park\, N Main St\, Keedysville\, MD\, 21756\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T083000
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SUMMARY:Help Plant Trees at Sharpsburg's Historical Park!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maryland Forest Service\, the Catoctin Land Trust\, and local community volunteers to plant 12 new native trees at the Town of Sharpsburg’s new Historical Park. \nBeyond providing shade\, beauty\, and wildlife habitat\, these new trees will protect the park’s historic spring-fed stream. As a special highlight\, we will also plant a historic Maryland Liberty Tree right at the center of the park! \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 28\, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM \nWhere: Town of Sharpsburg Historical Park (Corner of S. Church St. & E. Main St.) — Street parking only. \nWhat to Bring/Wear: Work gloves\, long sleeves\, and long pants. \nNote: This event is rain or shine! \nLooking Ahead: Starting this spring of 2027\, the Town of Sharpsburg and the Catoctin Land Trust will offer subsidized native trees for local residences\, businesses\, and places of worship.
URL:https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/help-plant-trees-at-sharpsburgs-historical-park/
LOCATION:Town of Sharpsburg Historical Park\, Corner of Main and Church Streets\, Sharpsburg\, MD\, 21782\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monocacy Grassland Birds Initiative Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Catoctin Land Trust and our project partners on November 14 from 1- 3 pm at a private farm in Emmitsburg for a community meeting about the Monocacy Grassland Birds Initiative! \nThis initiative is funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants Program\, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Catoctin Land Trust and the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership are proud to help lead a collaborative effort to protect grassland birds and the agricultural landscapes they depend on. Through the Monocacy Grassland Birds Initiative\, conservation organizations\, agricultural partners\, and community groups are working together to better understand\, protect\, and enhance grassland bird habitat throughout the Monocacy Grasslands Important Bird Area (IBA) in upper Frederick and Carroll counties. \nWe invite community members\, farmers\, landowners\, bird enthusiasts\, and anyone interested in local conservation to join us to learn more about this initiative and what it could mean for the Monocacy Grasslands. Light refreshments will be provided. \nTo learn more about the project\, check out our blog here: https://catoctinlandtrust.org/the-monocacy-grassland-birds-initiative/.  \nRSVP Today!\nSign up to RSVP!\n\nSign up to RSVP!
URL:https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/monocacy-grassland-birds-initiative-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Private Farm\, 10720 Dern Rd\, Emmitsburg\, 21727\, United States
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership Annual Meeting in Harrisburg\, PA! This four-day event on November 16-19 is bringing together conservation organizations\, agencies\, community partners\, and practitioners from across the Appalachian Trail Landscape. \nThis year’s theme\, “Resilient by Nature: Navigating Change & Delivering Conservation in the Appalachian Trail Landscape\,” will explore how partners can work together to advance landscape-scale conservation\, strengthen community and ecological resilience\, protect biodiversity and connectivity\, and support the lands and communities surrounding the Appalachian Trail. \nCheck out their website for more information and registration details\, https://appalachiantrail.org/protect/conservation/at-landscape-partnership/annual-meeting/ 
URL:https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/partner-event-appalachian-trail-landscape-partnership-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Crowne Plaza\, 23 S 2nd St\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Conservation Legacy Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating conservation in our wonderful community as we honor two outstanding Conservation Heroes! Celebrate with us at Antietam Brewery on Thursday\, December 3\, from 5:30–8:00 pm. This free event will feature refreshments and light bites provided by Antietam Brewery. RSVP is required\, and space is limited! \nAntietam Brewery: 140 Western Maryland Pkwy Ste A\, Hagerstown\, MD 21740 \n  \nSign up to RSVP!
URL:https://catoctinlandtrust.org/event/conservation-legacy-awards/
LOCATION:Antietam Brewery\, 140 Western Maryland Pkwy Ste a\, Hagerstown\, MD\, 21740\, United States
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