Backyard Buffer packet reservations are typically taken during the month of March, with bags available for pickup at a designated local site in time for the spring planting season. A limited number of bags are available each year on a first-come first-served basis.
For more information on riparian forest buffers, visit https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/publications/buffers.aspx
Backyard Buffer coordinator contact information by county
Please contact your county coordinator to sign up or for more information. Quantities are limited so reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Allegany County
Adam Miller
301-777-5590
adam.miller@maryland.gov
Online Sign Up (Preferred): https://forms.gle/9Jz8CrbJbuhrqUJF8
Reserve trees by: March 19, 2021
- Anne Arundel County
Justin Arseneault
410-360-8421
justin.arseneault@maryland.gov
For More Information:
http://aawsa.org/backyard-buffers
- Baltimore County
Rob Prenger
410-665-5820
rob.prenger@maryland.gov
Online Sign Up: https://form.jotform.com/210414295383150
- Calvert County
UMD Extension Service
410-535-3662
calvertmg@umd.edu
SOLD OUT
- Caroline County
Jim Harris
410-479-1623
jim.harris@maryland.gov
- Carroll County
Jamie Weaver
410-848-9290
jamie.weaver@maryland.gov
Online Sign Up: https://form.jotform.com/203386061876158
Hardwood tree supply might be limited
- Cecil County
Tom Frederick
410-287-5777
tom.frederick@maryland.gov
- Charles County
Not currently active
- Dorchester County
Scott Daniels
410-228-1861
scott.daniels@maryland.gov
- Frederick County
Sean Weaver
301-791-4010
sean.weaver@maryland.gov
Online Sign Up: https://forms.gle/HPqGfn3JdSN1BRPP8
Reserve trees by: March 19, 2021
- Garrett County
Melissa Nash
301-334-3296
melissa.nash@maryland.gov
Online Sign Up (Preferred): https://forms.gle/9Jz8CrbJbuhrqUJF8
Reserve trees by: March 19, 2021
- Harford County
Andrew Amoruso
410-557-4587
andrew.amoruso@maryland.gov
- Howard County
James Eierdam
410-442-2080
james.eierdam@maryland.gov
- Kent County
Dan Small, Washington College
410-708-4479
dsmall2@washcoll.edu
Online Sign Up: https://washcoll.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfNB7KAGjsKwcQd
Reserve trees by: April 1, 2021
More Information:
Chip Broadwater
(410) 490 1284
chip.broadwater@maryland.gov
- Montgomery County
James Eierdam
410-442-2080
james.eierdam@maryland.gov
- Prince George’s County (Anacostia Watershed Only)
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Anacostia@mwcog.org
Online Sign Up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBDJFX9
Reserve trees by: March 1, 2021
- Queen Anne’s County
Dan Small, Washington College
410-708-4479
dsmall2@washcoll.edu
Online Sign Up: https://washcoll.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bfNB7KAGjsKwcQd
Reserve trees by: April 1, 2021
More Information:
Chip Broadwater
(410) 490 1284
chip.broadwater@maryland.gov
- St. Mary’s County
Nicole Basenback, UMD Extension
301-475-4484
nicoleb@umd.edu
Online Sign Up: https://go.umd.edu/BackyardBuffers2021
- Somerset County
Luke Marcek
410-651-2004
lucas.marcek@maryland.gov
Reserve trees by: April 16, 2021
Pick up trees: April 17, 2021
- Talbot County
Jim Harris
410-479-1623
jim.harris@maryland.gov
- Washington County
Robert Schwartz
301-791-4733
robertr.schwartz@maryland.gov
Reserve Trees by: April 1, 2021
Pick up trees: April 10, 2021
- Wicomico County
Wilfred Dyer
410-543-1950
will.dyer@maryland.gov
- Worcester County
Mary Bohlen, Deputy Town Administrator, Town of Berlin
410-641-4314
mbohlen@berlinmd.gov
Reserve trees by: April 16, 2021
Pick up trees: April 17, 2021