Organizers said the effort highlights strong community partnerships focused on caring for open space and investing in the future of Lewes through conservation and education.
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A 30-acre forested property known as the Fourth Street Preserve will have walking trails by next fall.
The removal of English ivy marks the beginning of a larger ecological restoration effort at the preserve.
Thanks to years of work by volunteers and local donors, the Fourth Street Preserve will be protected as natural open space
A new charitable fund has been established at the Greater Lewes Foundation to support restoration of the 30-acre Fourth Street Preserve.
After the $8 million needed to purchase the Fourth Street Preserve has officially been raised, the Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission will present a planning approach about the site.
The event was hosted by the Open Space Alliance, which is leading the push to raise $8 million to purchase the land.
The second annual Race for Open Space will take place April 5 at George H.P. Smith Park, with proceeds benefiting the Fourth Street Preserve campaign to protect Lewes’ last forested open space.
Students partner with foundation to protect the historic Fourth Street Preserve.
Local businesses and organizations are stepping up to support the Fourth Street Preserve campaign, and recent contributions are helping to preserve 30 acres of forested land in Lewes.