Our Mission

Our Properties

Since 2001, the Sussex County Land Trust has purchased, protected and managed open space parcels throughout Sussex County.  Properties rights are typically held in fee simple, leasehold or through a conservation easement.  Each property is evaluated prior to acquisition using an established site acquisition criteria based on its merits for consideration.  Many of our properties are acquired in partnership with other agencies or government entities and these partnerships are a key component to leveraging funds and advancing our mission.  Below is a list of properties within the SCLT portfolio based on the date of acquisition:

1. Oyster Rocks - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2003
2. The Peninsula - Ownership (Conservation Easement) - Acquired 2003
3. Bayside - Ownership (Conservation Easement) - Acquired 2003
4. Wolfe House - Ownership (Curatorship) - Acquired in 2004
5. Ickford Park - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2008
6. Delaware Botanic Gardens Lands - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2008
7. Stephen P. Hudson Park - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2018
8. Nanticoke Crossing Park - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2021
9. Hopkins Preserve - Ownership (Conservation Easement) - Acquired 2022
10. Gills Neck Road Trail - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2022
11. Forest of the Broadkill - Ownership (Conservation Easement) - Acquired 2023
12. Ard Na Gréine - Under Contract
13. Layfield - Ownership (Conservation Easement) - Acquired 2024
14. Chase Oaks Preserve - Ownership (In Fee) - Acquired 2025