Cedar Island
Marsh Sanctuary is held jointly by the Crisfield Heritage
Foundation, Crisfield, Maryland and the Lower Shore Land Trust.
Cedar Island Sanctuary is located within the
corporate limits of the City of Crisfield and contains more than 300 acres
of protected wetlands. The Foundation is currently using the facility for
educational purposes. The Marine Biology class of Crisfield High School is
studying the plants and animals in Cedar Island Marsh. Access to the area is
currently by permit only, which can be obtain by contacting The Executive
Director at 410-968-2501. The Crisfield Heritage Foundation has begun to
focus on the three-hundred acres of pristine marsh land adjacent Jenkins
Creek and Somers Cove Marina. The land acquired several years ago by the
Foundation is home to abundant wildlife and a large blue heron rookery as
well as unique fresh water springs amid a large salt marsh. This marsh has
an interesting history and has served many purposes for the inhabitants of
lower Somerset County. The reserve now has a new purpose and a new mission
that will challenge our Foundation and our Partners for many years into the
future. Please explore our site to learn more about Cedar Island Sanctuary.
Take a trip down Whitty's Ditch in the Cedar
Island Marsh Sanctuary. {click on full screen right corner of
box for a better view} Thanks youtube
