June 2, 2026

State’s Tree Program Surpasses 1.5M Trees Planted

Tree Program

Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting momentum toward reaching the state’s goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031.

Keep MD Beautiful Grant Deadline Nov. 15

Trees

The Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program is accepting applications for funding through November 15, 2024.

Applications Accepted for Keep MD Beautiful Grants

Beautiful

Applications are being accepted for the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program. The deadline is November 15, 2023.

Forrest Center Students Develop Water Monitoring Kits

In response to the need for cheaper and more widespread water quality monitoring in the Chesapeake Bay, teachers and students at the Dr. James A Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown are partnering with community volunteers to create inexpensive remote monitoring kits funded by a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust.