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Photo by Janese Wills | December 2022
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Secretary's Message: December 2022
Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New with Outdoor Traditions
Maryland State Parks will again mark the new year by offering hike opportunities from December 30, 2022 through January 2, 2023. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks that encourages all 50 states to offer outdoor hiking opportunities to start the new year. They are a great way to start the new year!
And we continue to expand Maryland’s network of public lands. Last month, Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford joined us to announce the opening of Sideling Hill Creek State Park, located in Allegany County. Read more.
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 2023 Wall Calendar Now Available! The Maryland Natural Resource calendar, featuring the dazzling photographs that won this year's photo contest, is now available for purchase. Look forward to 2023 and support the Maryland Department of Natural Resources by purchasing a calendar this holiday season. They make great gifts for nature-lovers and photography buffs alike.
Click here to purchase from our online store.
Order early: supplies are limited and holiday delivery cannot be guaranteed.
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Prepare for First Day Hikes
Start 2023 off on the right foot!
The Maryland Park Service invites everyone to take a First Day Hike, Maryland’s annual tradition for a fun, healthy way to welcome the New Year. Ranger-led and self-guided hikes are available throughout Maryland's state parks.
Check the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website for more details and to find a First Day Hike near you!
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Wild Maryland: The Holiday Edition
Do you have a favorite holiday recipe that includes something you can fish, hunt, or forage for in Maryland? Spread the holiday spirit and submit your recipe to the holiday edition of the Wild Maryland Cookbook!
Submissions will be accepted throughout the holiday season. Anyone interested can send their recipes, including photos of the dish or ingredients, to Recipes.DNR@maryland.gov. Entries received may be published in a future edition of Wild Maryland.
Read more about how to submit your recipes.
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'Outdoors Maryland' New Season Continues
Tune in to Maryland Public Television's "Outdoors Maryland" on Tuesdays. This award-winning program, now in its 34th season, celebrates our state’s diverse natural resources–from the beaches of Assateague Island to the mountains of Western Maryland and everywhere in between.
Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, this season highlights wildlife such as the diamondback terrapin, and the people working to protect these species. Experience some of the best outdoor recreation the state has to offer, like the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Trail, and soar above some of Maryland’s most scenic and popular state parks for a bird’s-eye view of rock climbing, kitesurfing, and mountain biking. Visit the "Outdoors Maryland" website to view past episodes.
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TOP NEWS
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Join Our Mission! DNR is Hiring
Are you looking for an opportunity to help preserve, protect, restore, and enhance our environment? The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hiring!
Check regularly for our full list of current openings!
 Our state is taking decisive action to address COVID-19. Find the latest information on Maryland's covidLINK website.
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