Sussex County Acquires 165 Acres in partnership with Sussex County Land Trust
The Sussex County Land Trust has achieved another milestone in its continued efforts to identify and facilitate the acquisition of properties for open space preservation through strategic partnerships. On Tuesday October 1st, Sussex County officials announced the purchase of a 165-acre tract dubbed the ‘Layfield property’, located on Dagsboro Road (Rt. 20) just north and…
Sussex County Land Trust Breaks Ground on Historic Cannon-Maston House
On Wednesday May 15th, 2024, Board members of the Sussex County Land Trust along with County and State officials gathered at Ickford Park to mark the anticipated start of renovations and restoration of the Cannon Maston House located on Atlanta Road northwest of Seaford, DE. The historic home and surrounding 59 acres were acquired by…
Sussex Land Trust: More access, countywide preservation
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Enhancing accessibility: Sussex County Land Trust plans inclusive playground at Hudson Park
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Rotary will build accessible playground
Project will enhance Sussex County Land Trust’s Hudson Park trailhead amenities. Read More: https://www.capegazette.com/article/rotary-will-build-accessible-playground/266944
Hudson Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) and Sussex County, Delaware, partnered to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new trailhead at Stephen P. Hudson Park in Milton, DE, that connects with the Georgetown to Lewes Trail. This new trailhead consists of a small rest area and…
Project Kudos: Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek
Did you know there are 100’s of different shades of Green? Collectively Green represents new growth and rebirth. This may be the reason that we all feel so happy & energized when we spend time in the outdoors. Friends, watch this video to discover the beauty of the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek,…
Project Kudos: Heidi Gilmore, Sussex County Land Trust, Chairwoman
Heidi Gilmore, Sussex County Land Trust Chairwoman, is an absolute advocate of protecting natural, cultural, agricultural and recreational resources through land preservation in Sussex County. Here’s what Casey Kenton, SCLT Secretary, had to say about his dear colleague and friend: “Heidi is an incredible civic leader for both the Trust and for Sussex County. She…
Project Kudos: Casey Kenton, Sussex County Land Trust, Secretary
Casey Kenton, the Sussex County Land Trust Secretary, is definitely one of those great people who is dedicating a lot of his time, resources and hard work to promote the Sussex County Region. And he does it with so much passion that even if you are new to the area, you will want to…