- 1000 Friends of Maryland
A coalition of businesses, community and environmental groups dedicated to preserving what is best about Maryland and to encourage sensible growth. Purpose, news and events, and platform.
http://www.friendsofmd.org/
- Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
The Wildfowl Trust of North America is a private non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and stewardship of Chesapeake wildfowl and wetlands through education and research. The 500 acre preserve located near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore offers trails, a visitor center, and a wild bird care facility.
http://www.cbec-wtna.org/
- Chesapeake Bay Program
Chesapeake Bay and its ecosystem. Scientific data, environmental indicators, educational resources, and public information.
http://www.chesapeakebay.net/
- Discovery Village
Located in Shady Side, Maryland on an 8-acre peninsula nestled in the West River. Provides opportunities for schoolchildren to learn about the eco-system of the Chesapeake Bay and participate in hands-on experiments.
http://www.discoveryvillage.net/
- Home and Garden Information Center
Includes garden tips, home horticulture resources, and fact sheets. Produced by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Program.
http://www.hgic.umd.edu/
- Horticultural Society of Maryland
A not-for-profit membership organization that provides education for all people in the field of horticultural arts and sciences and provides for the exchange of ideas among gardening enthusiasts. Workshops, lectures, trips and contacts are featured.
http://www.horticulturemd.org/
- Irvine Natural Science Center
A non-profit environmental education organization whose mission is to inspire appreciation and respect for the natural world, and to increase awareness of environmental issues.
http://www.explorenature.org/
- Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
Aims to preserve sufficient agricultural land to maintain a viable local base of food and fiber production for the present and future citizens of Maryland. Includes details of initiatives, legal fact sheets, meetings and task forces.
http://www.malpf.info/
- Maryland Agriculture on the Web
Definitive site for linking people interested in Maryland agriculture on the web. Includes farms, suppliers, lenders, organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
http://www.marylandagriculture.com
- Maryland Conservation Council
An environmental coalition which brings together organizations throughout the state to create a strong voice for the environment and to coordinate effective action by citizens with knowledge, expertise, and energy.
http://www.marylandconservationcouncil.net/
- Maryland Department of Planning - Smart Growth
Initiatives that aim to direct State resources to revitalize older developed areas, preserve some of Maryland's valuable resource and open space lands, and discourage the continuation of sprawling development into rural areas.
http://www.mdp.state.md.us/smartintro.htm
- Maryland ECO System (Environmental Citizens On-line)
A collaborative effort among environmental organizations throughout Maryland to educate and mobilize their memberships. Includes current and past advocacy campaigns.
http://actionnetwork.org/maryland_eco_system/home.html
- Maryland Forests Association
a non-profit organization for forest landowners, foresters and other natural resource professionals, hunt clubs and recreational groups, logging and trucking companies, the forest products industry, related businesses and individuals concerned about the wise-use of forest resources.
http://mdforests.org/
- Maryland Geological Survey
Programs, news, and publications. Includes maps and a discussion of some landscape features.
http://www.mgs.md.gov/
- Maryland Native Plant Society
Dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maryland's native plants and habitats. Meetings, upcoming events and local restoration projects.
http://www.mdflora.org/
- Maryland Ornithological Society
promotes the study and enjoyment of birds. Birding activities, publications, and programs are available to members through the state organization or a local chapter.
http://www.MDBirds.org/
- Maryland Soybean Board
Promotes the soybean industry and serves as a checkoff for farmers. Includes recipes, consumer information, and their research initiatives.
http://www.mdsoy.org/
- Maryland State Parks and Forests
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers affordable and wholesome recreational opportunities statewide at state parks and forests.
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/
- Piney Orchard Nature Preserve
100 acre preserve located in a planned community near Odenton, Maryland. Species list, hiking trail information, bird habitat protection project, and news and events.
http://home.comcast.net/~ponpweb/
- The Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm
Fosters environmental responsibility and enhances the historic legacy and rural character of Hard Bargain Farm by sharing the wonder and excitement of exploring a working farm, woods and wetlands on the Potomac shoreline.
http://fergusonfoundation.org/
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