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Southern Maryland Sierra Club to Plant Trees

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The Southern Maryland Sierra Club promotes increased awareness of conservation issues and programs to support environmental stewardship by individuals, communities, and governmental agencies. Volunteers of the Southern Maryland Sierra Club partnered with the Department of Parks & Recreation and Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Tree-mendous Program to plant 33 trees and shrubs at four public […]

State Parks Plant 10,000 Trees for Earth Day 50th Anniversary

Marylanders Encouraged to Grow Native Trees and Other Plants The Maryland Park Service is planting more than 10,000 trees in honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, April 22, 2020. From the shores of Assateague Island to the mountains of Western Maryland, rangers will plant native trees on public lands to mark the occasion. […]

DNR on Maryland Park Service – Updates

Dear Maryland State Park Visitors, We greatly appreciate your support and trust. In accordance with federal guidelines and state directives pertaining to COVID-19, we want to share important information about Maryland State Parks. Please support our efforts so we can keep State Parks safe and open. Our highest priority is the well-being of our visitors […]

Calvert County Parks Use Restricted

Access Limited to Residents Only The Department of Parks & Recreation announces further limits to the use of county parks in response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s “Stay at Home” order to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Effective immediately until further notice, Calvert County parks are open to Calvert County residents for passive […]

Calvert Parks & Recreation Announces Park Closures

Guidelines for Park Use Amid COVID-19 Pandemic The Department of Parks & Recreation announces adjustments to park operations as a precautionary measure to slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and limit the number of people infected. Twin Shields Recreation Area, Marley Run Recreation Area, BG&E Field, Grover Field and Grays Road Dog Park […]

Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Coronavirus

To our patrons, customers, and friends, Governor Hogan and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources are taking proactive steps to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Maryland. Following Governor Larry Hogan’s emergency actions to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will remain operational, but we are […]

Record Participants Hike in New Year Across Maryland

First Day Hikes Kick Off 2020 About 5,000 hikers took advantage of sunny and mild weather New Year’s Day, joining the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in the state’s annual First Day Hikes initiative. Hikers logged more than 10,000 miles on trails in parks and public lands all across Maryland. Park rangers, staff, and volunteers […]

First Day Hikes Offer a Fresh Start to 2020

Maryland Public Lands Hosting 40 Hikes Across State New Year’s Day 2019 saw attendance triple for First Day Hikes in Maryland’s state parks. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to join a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy kickoff to the New Year. On Jan. 1, 2020, the Maryland […]

Maryland DNR Offers Resources to Veterans

Benefits, Discounts Provided for Those Who Serve In recognition of Veterans Day, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces its numerous resources available to veterans. In February 2019, joined by more than 100 veterans, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. This yearlong observance honors United States veterans and […]