Whether you are looking to get outside, to learn outdoor skills, or to volunteer your time, we offer a variety of programs and materials to fit your needs.

Families

• ParkQuest - engage in family-friendly activities throughout the summer at Maryland State Parks

Get Outside

• Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (CBNERR)
• Fishing Programs - participate in free half-day programs and equipment loaner programs for youth and community groups
• Maryland State Forests - explore over 100,000 acres of forests in Maryland
• Maryland State Parks - visit one of our over 60 State Parks throughout Maryland
• Maryland Natural Areas - explore unique natural places around Maryland

Programs & Workshops

• Becoming an Outdoors-Woman - participate in outdoor skills workshops geared for women. Workshops include topics such as fishing, hiking, hunting, wildflower identification and more (ages 18+)
• Boater Safety - learn how to safely operate vessels on our waterways
• Hunter Safety - learn safe hunting practices
• Hunting and Shooting Sports Outreach Program - free hunting 101 workshops for all ages
• Maryland Conservation Corps- engage in extensive natural resource management and park conservation projects (ages 17-25)
• Master Naturalist - participate in hands-on natural history classes and fieldwork for volunteer naturalists
• Stream Waders - learn how to assess stream health by sampling streams for chemical and biological diversity

Volunteer

• Become a Community Scientist - help scientists answer real-world questions
• Grow Oysters - participate in a program to help grow young oysters to enhance local reefs
• Storm Drain Stenciling - participate in a service learning activity that raises awareness about storm drains
• Tree-Mendous Maryland - help plant trees for restoration and conservation
• Volunteer Angler Survey- submit data on your fishing trip to help the Maryland Department of Natural Resources characterize recreational catch and harvest- submit data on your fishing trip to help the Maryland Department of Natural Resources characterize recreational catch and harvest
• Other Volunteer Opportunities - volunteer with different Units such as Fisheries, State Parks, and Wildlife