Cecil Land Trust

09/02/2026

Millions of birds are on the move right now as the great fall migration gets underway! 🐦🍂

Some journeys stretch thousands of miles, with flocks following ancient routes passed down through generations. Look up—you may be witnessing one of nature’s greatest seasonal spectacles right over your own backyard.

Learn when to watch, what birds you might see, and how to make the most of fall migration season.

🔗 Link in comments!

09/02/2026

It's that time of year again to sign up to take our Master Gardener Basic Volunteer Training to become a Master Gardener volunteer and educate the public on our behalf.

The 2027 Volunteer Training will be virtual and it will start on February 2, 2027 but getting vetted and processed before the training takes time.

To be a Cecil County Master Gardener you must be at least 18 years old, and live in Cecil County since all of your volunteer hours will need to take place in Cecil County.

Read through the details about the training and drop me an email ([email protected]) if you are truly interested in taking the training to become a volunteer for our program, and I will mail you an informational packet with all of the details about the training.

The Cost is $250, and the training night is every Tuesday night 6- 9 PM.

09/02/2026

I see this at my feeder all the time!

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

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12 Butterflies to Spot in September

September can still be a wonderful month for butterfly watching. Gardens, meadows, roadsides, and sunny trails may remain active with species feeding on late-season flowers before cooler weather arrives.

Monarch – Often seen nectaring on flowers, while milkweed remains important for its life cycle.

Painted Lady – A widespread traveler commonly spotted in gardens, fields, and along roadsides.

Black Swallowtail – Frequently visits gardens, while its caterpillars are often associated with plants such as dill and parsley.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail – Large and striking, often found around flowering plants, woodland edges, and water sources.

Great Spangled Fritillary – Loves nectar-rich flowers and is commonly seen in open fields and meadows.

Red Admiral – A strong, active butterfly that visits many different flowers during the warm season.

Viceroy – Often confused with the Monarch, but it has a distinctive dark line across the hindwings.

Cloudless Sulphur – Bright yellow, fast-moving, and often seen flying low across gardens and open areas.

Common Buckeye – Easy to recognize by the bold eye spots decorating its wings.

Pearl Crescent – Small and delicate, frequently found around meadows and flower-filled gardens.

Silver-Spotted Skipper – A quick little butterfly often seen resting or feeding in sunny areas.

Question Mark – Named for the small silvery mark resembling a question mark on the underside of its hindwing.

08/26/2026

It’s amazing what our Harford County friends are doing!

🎉 WE’VE BEEN CHOSEN! 🎉

We are incredibly honored that FarmFinity and the Christopher Xavier Boyd Foundation have been chosen to participate in the Baltimore Ravens Caw to Action with United Way of Central Maryland! 💜

Approximately 50 volunteers will join us at Stone View Farm to help bring Christopher’s Creek to life within the FarmFinity Sensory Garden.

🐸 Inspired by Christopher’s love of frogs and nature, Christopher’s Creek will include a rock and blue glass “stream,” a Frog Discovery Area, sensory stepping tiles, natural seating, pollinator gardens, pathways, landscaping, and interactive nature-based play.

This project brings together two missions very close to our hearts—creating a space centered around inclusion, healing, remembrance, belonging, and hope.

Christopher’s Creek will be a place to explore, learn, connect with nature, play, and reflect—a place where Christopher’s memory can continue bringing happiness to others. 💚

We are beyond grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to see what 50 volunteers can accomplish together!

Two Nonprofits. One Community. One Lasting Legacy.

To sign up to volunteer https://www.volunteermd.org/need/detail/?need_id=1296683

08/25/2026

Keep your eye on the sky!