Five Pillars of Outdoor Recreation
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The Office of Outdoor recreation strives to serve the citizens and visitors to Maryland and share with them the wonders of outdoor recreation. We abide by these five pillars and depend on them to guide our actions. These “five Es” are as follows:
Environmental Conservation & Stewardship
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Garrett College students participate in Fly Fishing for University Students program at Savage River State Forest
Partnership with Together Outdoors announce around equity mini-grant program through which Maryland projects will be funded by this office
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Education & Workforce Development
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Maryland Conservation Crew 2016 members participate in Trout Stocking at the Avalon Area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Howard County, MD.
Maryland Conservation Crew 2016 members participate in Trout Stocking at the Avalon Area of Patapsco Valley State Park in Howard County, MD.
Members of the Maryland Climate Crew Network concluded their Fall 2023 green job training cohort with a leadership retreat at Thorpewood
Members of the Maryland Climate Crew Network kick off their Fall 2023 green job training cohort with team-building challenges at Outward Bound in Gwynns Falls-Leakin Park in Baltimore City
Climate Crew Network members from Defensores de la Cuenca’s Fall 2023 cohort participate in a bike basics and safety training with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Climate Crew Network members from Grow Home and Howard EcoWorks’ Spring 2024 cohorts visited Jug Bay to learn about wildlife biology and stewardship
Climate Crew Network members from Defensores de la Cuenca’s Fall 2023 cohort participate in a seed collection and kayak training at Seneca Creek State Park
Members of the Maryland Climate Crew Network concluded their Fall 2023 green job training cohort with a leadership retreat at Thorpewood
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Economic Development
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WheelzUp’s partnership with Rocky Gap State Park provides visitors with the opportunity to recreate with guides and instructors as well as this great outfitter with increased exposure and opportunity for growth.
WheelzUp’s partnership with Rocky Gap State Park provides visitors with the opportunity to recreate with guides and instructors as well as this great outfitter with increased exposure and opportunity for growth.
Exercise Health & Wellness
First Lady Dawn Moore attends a wellness event and participates in Forest Bathing, highlighting the importance of mental health and physical health.
First Lady Dawn Moore attends a wellness event and participates in Forest Bathing, highlighting the importance of mental health and physical health.
DNR staff enjoy time outdoors participating in a forest bathing activity.
Summer interns enjoy a hike to Kilgore Falls, a portion of Rocks State Park in Montgomery County, MD.
Equity, Access & Inclusion
The Es Mi Parque (It’s My Park) initiative works to increase stewardship activities to the Spanish-speaking patrons in Maryland’s state parks! This program started in 2016 and is still going strong.
The Es Mi Parque (It’s My Park) initiative works to increase stewardship activities to the Spanish-speaking patrons in Maryland’s state parks! This program started in 2016 and is still going strong.
Deep Creek Lions Club’s 51st blind ski program provides visually impaired kids and their families to recreate on slopes in Western MD.
Spanish Workshop provided at Ranger School gives park rangers the tools to communicate with park patrons in Spanish!
Engaging the Spanish Speaking Community” at the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education to provide teachers, interpreters and more with the skills to cater their programs to a more diverse audience.
Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park holds a variety of programs including accessible paddling, cycling, fishing, playgrounds and hiking (& hunting coming soon!). Visit
www.pvspforeveryone.org for more information!”
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