On Thursday, September 7, 2017, String of Pearls will honor Anne Arundel County, Maryland, by designating as “pearls” Jug Bay Preserve, Glendening Preserve, and other adjacent properties in South County along the Patuxent River. In addition, 7 private landowners will be honored for preserving their lands through various Anne Arundel County perpetual easements. The ceremony will start at 2 pm at the Jug Bay Visitors Center.
On Thursday, November 16, 2017, String of Pearls will honor 6 to 8 landowners in the Great Falls, VA, area nominated by the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. The ceremony will take place at 2 PM in Great Falls, VA. Details to come.