Why Families Are Supporting Forest Sanctuaries in Their Estate Plans

Why Families Are Supporting Forest Sanctuaries in Their Estate Plans

When a family sits down to shape its estate plan, they are asking more than who will receive assets and when. They are asking what endures after that signature is gone. More families are supporting forest sanctuaries in their estate plans by choosing to anchor their...
How Preserved Land Offers Healing for Climate Anxiety and Grief

How Preserved Land Offers Healing for Climate Anxiety and Grief

When the horizon you once trusted begins to feel unpredictable, the anxiety built from that uncertainty becomes its own weight. In many of us, the ache for what is disappearing grows alongside a fear of what is coming next. In that space, the idea that preserved land...
What It Means When Land Is Set Aside Forever as Wild Space

What It Means When Land Is Set Aside Forever as Wild Space

When a tract of land is permanently protected, we witness a deeper shift in purpose and value, and that is exactly what it means when land is set aside forever as wild space. The idea of preserving land for its own sake is simple to embrace, yet making that...
How Forest Conservation Grounds Support Biodiversity in Maryland

How Forest Conservation Grounds Support Biodiversity in Maryland

Forests in Maryland are more than scenic backdrops for weekend walks. When forest conservation grounds support biodiversity in Maryland, they become critical habitats for native species, stabilize ecosystems, and connect human wellbeing with nature. Many people assume...
Meet Local Birds Through Serenity Ridge’s Guided Walks

Meet Local Birds Through Serenity Ridge’s Guided Walks

The morning air is still, and you hear a subtle “chip chip” overhead before you spot the small brown bird scurrying along a branch. On a guided walk at Serenity Ridge Nature Preserve & Arboretum, you’ll engage with nature in a way that feels both new and familiar....