The Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) is inviting community partners to participate in its Yards for Creation Native Meadow Program, an initiative that transforms underutilized lawn space into vibrant native habitat across the Lower Shore.
Originally created to serve congregations, the program has expanded to include public lands in response to growing interest. With new funding secured, LSLT plans to install up to 10 acres of native meadow across Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties within the Chesapeake Bay watershed and is currently accepting applications from eligible sites.
Yards for Creation focuses on establishing both pocket-sized and larger meadow spaces that together create a connected network of habitat for pollinators and other essential wildlife, while also offering meaningful opportunities for communities to engage with the natural world.
Across the United States, more than 40 million acres of lawn are maintained – requiring significant water use and providing limited habitat value. By converting a portion of these spaces into native plant communities, the program helps restore biodiversity, support keystone insect species, and improve local environmental health.
Funding available through the program includes $500 per half acre to support ongoing meadow maintenance.
Organizations with suitable open space such as congregations, municipalities, schools, and nonprofits are encouraged to learn more and apply while opportunities remain available.
Learn more and apply: https://www.lowershorelandtrust.org/yards-for-creation
For additional information about site eligibility or program details, please contact Brooke Orr at the Lower Shore Land Trust Borr@lslt.org | 443-234-5587.
