BALTIMORE, MD—As Maryland residents prepare for the changing seasons, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public about the increased activity of black bears in the fall. During this time, bears are preparing for winter hibernation by foraging for food. This often leads to bears traveling across roads more frequently and potentially becoming more attracted to human-provided […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—As part of an effort to promote walking and other forms of sustainable transportation, Governor Wes Moore has proclaimed October as “Walktober.” The declaration marks the fifth annual Walktober celebration in the state. “Maryland’s sidewalks, crosswalks and trails are an essential part of our transportation network which helps provide safe and equitable access for all,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is warning drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and watch out for deer during their mating season. The mating season for white-tailed deer begins in mid-October and lasts throughout November and early December, according to the department. During this time, deer often travel across roads at unpredictable times of day in search […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Fall is a beautiful time in Maryland, and the first wave of fall colors is starting to appear in western Maryland. The leaves are changing from green to yellow and brown, but some areas are still a bit green. The fall foliage is at its peak in the Potomac State Forest and in the northern part of western Maryland, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Each year, thousands of monarch butterflies travel through Maryland on their way to Mexico – but a new study has revealed that they may not be getting enough to eat while they stay in the Old Line State. The study, which was conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), found that the monarch butterflies are not getting […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting the state’s first inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit this October, with the goal of highlighting the many different recreation opportunities that Maryland has to offer. The summit will be taking place at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County from October 9-11, and will consist of a series of panels, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has certified three marinas as “clean marinas”, part of an effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay. The marinas are Lighthouse Point Marina in Baltimore City; Hartge Yacht Harbor of Galesville, Anne Arundel County; and Tradewinds Marina of Middle River, Baltimore County. The certification comes after the three locations that were inspected showed that […]
BOWLEYS QUARTERS, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday joined federal, state, and local elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate plans to protect, preserve, and transform an 85-acrage parcel of the former Charles P. Crane facility grounds as waterfront park space. The site is one of the Olszewski administration’s largest open space acquisitions to date and continues the administration’s […]