Resource Conservation & Development | Serving the Southern MD Region | Promoting wise use of natural & economic resources | People & the environment in harmony
@narcdc Thank you for featuring our RC&D!! We are so proud to be a part of a national collaboration of RC&Dβs working to bring people and the environment together! ππ
On this #WonderfulWednesday & the season of giving thanks, RC&D would like to recognize & thank our generous 2023 sponsors that supported our Land Conservation Fund at the Potomac Level!
A very special thank you goes to:
Coles Family Foundation
Leavitt Family Charitable Trust
#WonderfulWednesday ππ like fluffy cotton balls in the sky βοΈ what a spectacular view over Southern Maryland! Thanks to Cynthia Chan for sharing this wonderful picture with us!
Whereβs your #WonderfulWednesday moment?
#FunFactFriday π π Did you know that fall is a great time for planting?! Fall brings a perfect combination of conditions for growth; cool air temps, warm soils, less pests, less weeds, and time for stronger roots to grow!
ππMaryland Fall Foliage Report: Fall days are here - blue skies, clouds like giant marshmallows, and gobs of sunshine. The only thing missing is the cooler daytime temps characteristic of #fall weather. Read this week's full report: https://t.co/ynefJC3n6u
#FunFactFriday π You already know that fall is here and the leaves are changing, but do you know WHY the leaves change colors?!
Check out these great graphics from the NWS, La Crosse WI.
And share your favorite Southern Maryland fall landscape photos here! π π
πππ Why do leaves change colors? πππ
Lots of folks claim #fall is their favorite season because of the beautiful #fallfoliage. But do you know why #leaves change color and then drop? (No, it's not cooler temperatures) #scienceiscoolπ€ #autumn#fallcolors#leafpeeping
WonderfulWednesday ππ what a spectacular perspective βοΈ βοΈ π³ Southern Maryland RC&D is working to conserve the green spaces we have left in our beautiful rural Southern Maryland.
Whereβs your #WonderfulWednesday moment?
πΈ Cynthia Chan
#FunFactFriday ππ Do you know how many birds fly by during their fall migration over Maryland? Over 259,000 birds have flown by already just tonight!
Check out Bird Cast to learn about the species currently in migration and how their flight is going: https://t.co/Eqkl0LWjnO
#WonderfulWednesday ππ Rural views in Southern Maryland always remind us thereβs no place like home and Southern Maryland RC&D is working to conserve these space while we still can!
Whereβs your #WonderfulWednesday moment?!
πΈ Cynthia Chan
#FunFactFriday π· Did you know that we just released our FY23 annual report?! It's hard to summarize just how amazing our year was! Take a look at the annual report and read all about how Southern Maryland RC&D truly did meet our goals: https://t.co/METFmMEyZx
#FunFactFriday
Land conservation takes a lot of up front costs? We need your help to cover those costs! Please consider donating to our Land Conservation Fund!
Anything you can contribute will help us! Please consider donating today at https://t.co/3eWA5mU2qo
Thank you π