In early 2011, The Trust for Public Land conserved a large, forested wetlands property along a half-mile of Ayers Creek, a popular canoeing and kayaking destination. The property, a priority for local conservation efforts, is within the 4,000-acre Holly Grove Swamp area, and will be the first large wooded area available for public access in northern Worcester County.
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The Trust for Public Land protected the 515-acre Belt Farm, which features the last stand of virgin hardwood forest on the Atlantic coastal plain.
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Camp Conowingo in Cecil County had been a well-loved destination for
countless Maryland girl scouts when financial pressure forced the
scouting organization to consider selling the land-a concern for
generations of residents who cherished fond memories of summer camp.
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In 2003, The Trust for Public Land protected 800 acres of prime fields, wetlands, and forests to become Hoyles Mill Park.
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In 1992, TPL protected 535 acres known as Jacob's Farm as an addition to Point Lookout State Park at the mouth of the Potomac River.
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In October, 2006 The Trust for Public Land protected 318 waterfront acres along the Patuxent River, just 12 miles from Washington, D.C.
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The Trust for Public Land protected a 30-acre property that has been added to South River Greenway, a new park and greenway formed from the former grounds of Crownsville State Hospital.
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