Maryland DNR Survey a Success!

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources received more than 14,500 responses to a survey sent via email to people who access Maryland's public lands and waters. At this time staff are currently analyzing the results, which will be used to improve our ability to provide the opportunities and services that fit the needs of our customers. Individual results will be kept confidential and used only by the Department of Natural Resources. 

Thank you to all who took our survey! 

First Weekend Hike Welcomes 16,000 Hikers

The department estimates that 16,237 visitors took part in First Day Hikes in Maryland State Parks during the three-day period from January 1-3, 2021. Following safety provisions to prevent spread of COVID-19, and taking advantage of the long New Year’s weekend, hikers engaged in self-guided hikes over three days.

The three-day weekend and staggered hiking times reduced crowd size and also provided a vast array of weather conditions at parks from around the state—visitors braved everything from rain, sleet, and cold, to unusually warm temperatures. Read more.

Think Spring! Trees Available for Spring Planting

Place your order for trees and shrubs today! The state tree nursery's online seedling catalog is now open and accepting orders for spring planting at nursery.dnr.maryland.gov.       

Trees benefit the environment and enhance natural habitat for wildlife. Almost all trees and shrubs available for sale are native, and many are also pollinator-friendly.