Cecil Land Trust

10/09/2026

10/04/2026

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09/23/2026

Congratulations, Rachael!

🌱 Welcome Our New Agribusiness Development Coordinator: Rachael Coffey! 🌱
We are excited to introduce Rachael to the Cecil County Office of Economic Development - OED Team! Rachael brings strong regional ties, hands-on agricultural experience, and a deep commitment to supporting Cecil County’s farming community.
With degrees in Natural Resource Management and Agricultural Education, Rachael combines technical expertise with real-world agricultural knowledge. Before joining OED, she taught Agricultural Sciences at the Cecil County School of Technology, where she built relationships with local farmers and helped inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders.
In her new role, Rachael is dedicated to elevating and promoting Cecil County’s vital and diverse agricultural sector. She is passionate about educating residents, supporting farm operations, and strengthening the connection between agriculture, community, and economic development.
📞 Contact Rachael: 410-996-8469
📧 Email: [email protected]

09/16/2026

Great information!!!

Spotted Lanternflies are a hot topic lately, and we love seeing the public take interest in invasive species! We are ALL citizen conservationists (yes, you too!), and we ALL are responsible for the ecosystems we live in.

This colorful leaf-jumper drinks sap from its host plants, which can damage native trees and woody flora that haven't co-evolved to handle the pressure from SLFs. They threaten crops such as cultivated grape vines, with some farmers reporting a 90% decrease in crop production due to SLF infestations. 🤯

Trees can suffer from leaf wilting, reduced crowns, and eventual death as a result of prolonged infestations. The sappy residue SLFs leave behind can increase the possibility of black mold growth, as well (but more research is needed here to understand the full implications!). Their eggs are well-camouflaged, making it hard to find and remove them.

Some stages of SLFs show a strong preference for the invasive Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). There is some evidence that removing the ToH can help combat Spotted Lanternflies, too!

Plus, researchers are beginning to observe several NATIVE species who are learning to eat SLFs! Several species of bats, spiders, the Carolina Chickadee, and the Red-bellied Woodpecker are slowly learning to treat the SLF as a food source. This could help keep their numbers from exploding too far out of control, but certainly isn't a cure for the problem.

Removal of SLFs is still encouraged, but not all methods are equal! For example, do NOT USE GLUE TRAPS! Sticky traps are indiscriminate and inhumane, even when they have a "wildlife guard" over them.

09/15/2026

🍁 From our friends at the Farmers Almanac

When Will Fall Colors Peak Where You Live? 🍂

One of autumn’s biggest questions has arrived: When will the leaves reach peak color?

Our map shows the typical timing of peak fall foliage across the United States, from the earliest color in northern New England and higher elevations to the later displays across the South.

Of course, Mother Nature doesn’t follow a perfect calendar. 🍁 Elevation, rainfall, drought, temperature, wind, and local tree species can all push peak color earlier—or later—from year to year.

Take a look at the map and tell us: Where do you live, and are you seeing any fall color yet?

🔗 Full fall foliage guide: Link in comments.