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…

CARL M. FREEMAN FOUNDATION CONTINUES LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH SUSSEX COUNTY LAND TRUST

Rehoboth Beach, DE – As part of its ongoing commitment to support Sussex County nonprofit organizations, the Carl M. Freeman Foundation contributed $10,000 to the Sussex County Land Trust. The funds will support the Land Trust in preserving more open space in Sussex County, in addition to volunteer efforts and education programming. “The Carl M. Freeman…

Sussex County Land Trust Welcomes New Board Member

Jason King

The Sussex County Land Trust, a non-profit conservation organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of new board member, Jason King.

Sussex County Land Trust and Chesapeake Conservancy Celebrate Purchase & Preservation of Nanticoke Crossing Park

On June 7, the Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) and Chesapeake Conservancy announced the successful preservation of the newly named Nanticoke Crossing Park. Located on the south side of the Nanticoke River, opposite Woodland, about 4 miles west of Seaford, this 41-acre property includes 29 acres of a mixed hardwood-pine forest, 12 acres of open area with large…

Delaware Botanic Gardens ready to bloom in Sussex

Grand opening slated for 2019 By Maddy Lauria | December 6, 2016

Delaware Botanic Garden

The Sussex County Land Trust has granted Delaware Botanic Gardens a 99-year renewable lease for creation of its 37-acre garden. This facility is being developed on land owned by SCLT – the Cannon Tract.

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