May 12, 2026 Lenny Rudow (center) with his sons David and Max, enjoying the Chesapeake Bay on Christmas in their very favorite way. Photo by Zach Ditmars, submitted to Maryland DNR The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Sport Fisheries Advisory …
May 7, 2026 The living shoreline project in Deale, Anne Arundel County, was completed with plantings in 2023. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. Spring is a season when we celebrate nature’s emergence and revival, and it’s also when we …
May 6, 2026 The Harry L. George, also known as NRP 130, is NRP’s newest patrol vessel. Maryland DNR photo. The Maryland Natural Resources Police dedicated its newest vessel, the patrol boat Harry L. George, in honor of the agency’s former second-in-command …
May 6, 2026 Dylan Shirk holds up a big Channa that he caught in a Kent County creek. Photo courtesy of Dylan Shirk Maryland anglers have a wide range of fish to target this week. The 2026 striped bass season is now open in many portions of the Chesapeake …
May 6, 2026 Board also approves Program Open Space – Stateside funds for protection of forested properties The Department of Natural Resources will add forested property to Wills Mountain State Park in Allegany County, which is planned to open later in …
May 4, 2026 Melissa Nash, center, green outfit. The Maryland Forest Service participated in the Autumn Glory Firemen’s Parade in Oakland in October 2024. The American Tree Farm System (ATFS) has recognized Maryland Department of Natural Resources forester …
April 30, 2026 White oak located in Tawes Garden, Annapolis. Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Forest Service and the Maryland Forestry Foundation are launching the “Maryland 250” White Oak Contest in celebration of America’s 250th …
April 30, 2026 Project funded by Blue Convergence Fund’s Climate Resilient Fisheries Engagement Grant Photo by Erika Fawcett, submitted to the 2020 Maryland DNR Photo Contest. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fishing and Boating Services …
April 29, 2026 Scout McNamara is all smiles with this beautiful rainbow trout he caught at a fishing rodeo event at a Westminster community pond. Photo by Gordon McNamara There is much excitement in the Chesapeake Bay fishing community this week, as many …
April 28, 2026 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Josh Porter of Baltimore City and Hien Tram of Burtonsville as FishMaryland Master Anglers for catching 10 different species of fish at trophy size in Maryland. These fishermen are …
April 27, 2026 By Katy Gorsuch Super Pink Moon over Chesapeake Beach by Robert Fawcett, DNR Photo Contest 2021. The full Pink Moon was April 26 in 2021. The weather’s warming and the sunlight is lengthening, leading us all to spending more time outside. …
April 27, 2026 by Katy Gorsuch Many common plant names have the ability to conjure an evocative image, and those for Trillium sessile are no exception. Commonly known as “toadshade,” other epithets for this plant are “sessile trillium,” “sessile-flowered …
April 27, 2026 Rabbit, Close to Home by Sharon Wells Have you ever thought you could use more rabbits in your yard? Usually, gardeners are to rid their gardens of animals that eat their well-manicured plants. And for that purpose, there are plenty of lists …
April 27, 2026 Author’s Note: despite resemblance to current GenAI visuals, this image by user sunny305 was published in 2021, prior to the AI boom, and is likely representative of the skill of digital Photoshop artists. In the head-spinning, ever- …
April 27, 2026 The 2025 Grand Prize winner of the Maryland DNR Photo Contest was Christopher Michael for his fun photo of a river otter, titled “Waterways Wanderer.” Photographers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy Maryland’s outdoors are invited to submit …
April 24, 2026 Sign featuring the harvest calendar at White Marsh Edible Trail in Centreville. Photo by Gregg Bortz, Maryland DNR Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems to improve productivity, …
April 24, 2026 Levi Rentch of Piney Elementary School in Carroll County won first place in the 2026 Maryland Fifth Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest, sponsored by the Maryland Forest Service. Levi Rentch of Piney Elementary School in Carroll County won first …
April 23, 2026 Overlook platforms at Gambrill State Park were built by Civilian Conservation Corps members in the 1930s. Visitors can snap a photo with the CCC-built structures to earn five points towards the America in Miniature challenge. The Maryland …
April 23, 2026 Monroe Run Overlook in Savage River State Forest. Photo by Melissa Nash, Maryland Department of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2027 Annual Work Plans for …
April 22, 2026 State agencies connect outdoor learning with the Maryland 5 Million Trees initiative Students at Northview Elementary School in Prince George’s County plant a tree on April 20, 2026 with an assist from the Maryland Forest Service. Maryland …
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