March 2020 Coronavirus Resources Virginia LandCAN Launch Monarch Butterflies

March 2020 Coronavirus Resources Virginia LandCAN Launch Monarch Butterflies
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We Are Here for You.

The staff at the Land Conservation Assistance Network remain hard at work to provide online resources to private landowners throughout the United States. For the time being, we are working safely in our office in Falmouth, Maine, but if the time comes that we have to work remotely, we will do what we have to do to keep the public and ourselves safe from the illness.

Rest assured that we will continue to make our online resources available to you on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis. In the meantime, we encourage you to read the information in this eNewsletter that offers suggestions for you and your family to take advantage of the outdoor activities that have become available to get people outdoors while practicing social distancing.

Things to Do While Social Distancing

Despite the challenges that the Corona Virus brings, there are many opportunities for you and your family to get outdoors and enjoy what nature has to offer. Private landowners are key to getting you through these challenging times because many open their lands to community members to enjoy walking, hiking, cycling, riding recreational vehicles, and much more.

If you decide that you'd like to recreate on land that's owned by private individuals and families, be respectful!

Carry in...carry out. Don't leave anything behind that wasn't there before.
Before stepping foot on trail, look at maps to determine what areas are public and private land.
Sometimes, private landowners allow people to walk across their land. In these cases, be sure to follow rules that the landowner may have set.
Be a good navigator. Carry maps and a compass. (This is a great time to show your children how to read a map and use a compass!)
Visit your state website to find information before gaining access to private lands. You can also find guidelines about safe distancing from others.

Land trusts in every state are listed on the LandCAN website. You can search for land trusts in your area to find out about activities that can be done on land that has been placed in conservation and available for you to use. Enjoy walking on a trail or fishing in a lake or stream that's protected by the land trust conservation stewards.

Some states have temporarily waived fishing license fees and access to state parks. Check your state's website for more information.

Visit websites for your local chambers of commerce. Many are offering ideas for things to do, dining out options, and much more while encouraging safety.

Check your local city or town website to find a information about what's happening in your local community.

Your state's office of tourism may have suggestions for things to do, so it's worth visiting to find outdoor activities for your family.

Announcing Our Newest Site - Virginia LandCAN!

The people of Virginia now have access to hundreds of conservation resources for the State of Virginia! Visit the Virginia LandCAN to find a wealth of information for private landowners to explore. Share with people you know who may be interested in conservation resources in Virginia.

Not a private landowner but looking for something to do? Visit the website and select the region where you live. Go to the Outdoor Recreation section to find local recreational activities for you and your family.

We are working to schedule a formal launch soon. Stay tuned!

Monarchs Are Now Listed at LandCAN!

Want to learn about monarch migration? Do you know what to do to attract monarch butterflies?

LandCAN is currently researching and developing its online resources to add the monarch butterfly to its Habitat Conservation Assistance Network (HabitatCAN for short!). Click the button below to explore a wealth of information. Let us know what you think about this new addition to our LandCAN resources!

Check Out Monarch Butterflies!

LandCAN wishes you and your family all the best during these challenging times. Stay safe and well. Remember: this too shall pass.

Our mailing address is:
Land Conservation Assistance Network
74Lunt Road Suite300
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207-536-0831