Sussex County Community Invited to Launch 25 Years of Land Preservation at Delaware Botanic Gardens
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) is proud to announce the kickoff of its 25th Anniversary year with a special evening event, “25 Years of Preserving Sussex: Celebrating Our Roots, Growing Our Future,” on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Delaware Botanic Gardens. The event will bring together community members, supporters, and…
Chase Oaks Preserve dedicated to Sussex County Land Trust
The Sussex County Land Trust hosted members of the public and stakeholders at an official dedication ceremony to announce the recent donation of a 32-acre property along Robinsonville Road in Lewes, DE. The property was donated by Chase Oaks DE, LLC with support from DRB Homes, the developer and builder of the community of Chase…
Sussex County Land Trust to Dedicate Newest Acquisition – Chase Oaks Preserve
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) is proud to announce the dedication of its newest land preservation acquisition, Chase Oaks Preserve, on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The dedication will take place at the preserve, with parking available across the street at the DRB Homes model home, located at 30019 Chase Oaks Drive,…
Sussex County Land Trust Celebrates Supporters at “Trust & Toast” Appreciation Event
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) hosted a donor appreciation event, Trust & Toast, on Wednesday, June 18 at the historic and scenic Wolfe House in Rehoboth Beach. The evening served as a heartfelt thank you to the individuals, partners, and friends who support land conservation efforts throughout Sussex County. Guests gathered outdoors on the…
Sussex County Land Trust Welcomes National Preservation Leaders to Cannon-Maston House Ahead of 2025 VAF Conference
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) was honored to host more than 100 preservation professionals and architectural historians at the Cannon-Maston House earlier this month, marking a highlight for the Vernacular Architecture Forum’s (VAF) 2025 Annual Conference. Attendees representing a variety of states, institutions, and preservation organizations – including Emily Whaley from the Delaware State…
Delaware Birders Raise $50,000 to Protect Ard Na Gréine in Lewes
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) is proud to announce a major contribution from the Delaware Ornithological Society (DOS), whose 2024 Delaware Bird-A-Thon raised an impressive $50,000 in support of the Ard Na Greine property—an 88-acre open space along the Georgetown-Lewes Trail in Lewes, Delaware. The remarkable donation was made possible in large part thanks…
Sussex County Land Trust Named as Beneficiary of Dogfish Dash
The Sussex County Land Trust is honored to once again serve as the nonprofit beneficiary of the 2025 Dogfish Dash, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025. Hosted at Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery, this beloved annual 3.81-mile road race winds through historic Milton and draws nearly 2,000 participants, making it one of the region’s most anticipated…
Sussex County Land Trust hosts Annual Board Meeting
On Friday, March 28, 2025, the Sussex County Land Trust welcomed members of the public at Baywood Greens to its annual board meeting where the Board of Trustees provided updates on recent Trust initiatives, nominated new officers and committee members, and highlighted many key property holdings throughout Sussex County. Founded in 2001, the organization is…
Sussex County Land Trust Appoints Trisha Newcomer to Board of Directors
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the region’s natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources, is pleased to announce the appointment of Trisha Newcomer to its Board of Directors. With more than 25 years of experience in municipal government, economic development, and community relations, Newcomer brings a wealth of expertise…
Sussex County Land Trust to Host Annual Meeting on March 28
The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) invites the public to its Annual Meeting on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Clubhouse at Baywood Greens (32267 Clubhouse Way, Long Neck, DE 19966). This gathering provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the Trust’s mission to protect Sussex County’s agricultural, natural, recreational, and historical resources. In…