Time is Now to Think Spring Orders are still being taken for the spring 2019 planting season for shrubs and trees from the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery, managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Trees benefit the environment as well as enhance natural habitat for birds, squirrels and other wildlife. Almost all […]
Give the Gift of Trees this Holiday
Trees Provide Ecological, Economic and Quality of Life Benefits This holiday season the Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers everyone the opportunity to give the Gift of Trees, a program where Marylanders purchase native trees for planting in honor of a celebration, commemoration or observation. Trees provide ecological, economic and quality of life benefits and […]
Tree-Mendous Maryland Orders Being Accepted
Free Pickup Available at Several Sites in October The Maryland Department of Natural Resources aims to expand tree cover on public lands across the state by offering affordable and attractive trees for planting on public lands and open space through its Tree-Mendous Maryland program. Church, civic, community and school groups, homeowners associations, local governments, nonprofits, […]
Conservation Corps Plants Native Trees
Nearly 700 Trees Planted at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary The Maryland Park Service recently completed an important environmental restoration project, planting hundreds of native trees at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Prince George’s County. It is the only wildlife sanctuary managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Last week, members of the Maryland Conservation Corps and […]
Recycle Your Live Christmas Trees
at County Convenience Centers Calvert County residents can take their live Christmas trees, wreaths and garland to county convenience centers for recycling at no charge through January 31, 2018. After January 31, all trees must be brought to the Appeal Landfill and standard yard waste fees will apply. All decorations including support frames, lights and […]
CHS NJROTC Aids Optimists Unloading Christmas Trees
On Monday, November 20, 2017, the Calvert High School NJROTC came to the rescue of the Calvert Optimist Club in Prince Frederick to help unload 850 Christmas trees at the Safeway tree lot. It was 8:30 in the morning and the temperature was a balmy 38 degrees. The NJROTC Unit at Calvert High School has […]
Gift of Trees Offers a Lifetime of Appreciation
Orders Placed by December 15 Receive Certificate in Time for the Holidays For a gift that will give back for years to come, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers the Gift of Trees, a program that allows individual and organizations to purchase native trees for planting in honor of a celebration, commemoration or observation. […]
Affordable, Attractive Trees Available for Public Planting
Tree-Mendous Maryland Orders Being Accepted; More Selections and Sizes Available The Maryland Department of Natural Resources aims to expand tree cover on public lands across the state, offering affordable and attractive trees for planting on community lands and open space through its Tree-Mendous Maryland program. New this year, the department is offering nearly double the […]
New Trees on Chesapeake Avenue
The new trees on Chesapeake Avenue have been looked at by an arborist because of concern of their condition from their appearance. It was explained to town staff that the trees are going through a shock period from being dug up and transplanted. It is normal when trees are dug and the roots get cut […]
A Message from DNR Secretary Mark J Belton
Planting a tree for the future April is the month we celebrate new growth and opportunities, and the natural forested bounty found all around us. One of our oldest annual traditions is Arbor Day, recognized both locally and nationally as the best time to plant trees. In Maryland, Arbor Day is April 5, the first […]