Allegany ENR

Environment & Natural Resources in Allegany County 

UME's Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) program provides research-based education and technical assistance to help individuals, communities, and organizations conserve and manage Maryland's natural resources. Programs focus on protecting water quality, supporting healthy ecosystems, promoting sustainable landscapes, and increasing resilience to environmental challenges.  

In Allegany County, Extension provides comprehensive programming in home gardening, sustainable landscaping, and the UME Master Gardener Program. For more information about county Extension programs, please contact our office.

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Allegany County Master Gardener Program

Master Gardeners are representatives of the University of Maryland Extension who are trained to educate citizens about effective and sustainable horticulture practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. Master Gardeners offer landscaping problem-solving through presentations, demonstration projects, partnerships with other organizations, and public outreach activities. Our vision is to create a healthier world through environmental stewardship. We accomplish these goals across Allegany County through a variety of projects and partnerships. Learn more about what we do and find out where you can join us below.

For questions about our programs or to learn more about becoming a Master Gardener in Allegany County, please contact Sarah Llewellyn: sllewell@umd.edu or 301-724-3320. The Master Gardener course is typically held each spring, and we have Master Gardener programming throughout the year. 

About the Master Gardener Program

The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program trains volunteer horticultural educators to support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. 

If you are interested in upcoming programming, becoming a Master Gardener, or requesting volunteer support, please contact your local Master Gardener Program.

Contact Allegany County Master Gardener Coordinator, Sarah Llewellyn by email sllewell@umd.edu or phone at 301-724-3320.

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Bay-Wise Certification

The Bay-Wise Program: Promoting a Clean Chesapeake Bay and Climate-Resilient Maryland Communities Through Ecological Landscaping

The Bay-Wise Living Landscapes Program is a science-based peer education program conducted by the University of Maryland Extension (UME) that teaches Marylanders sustainable landscape and garden practices that promote clean water, healthy soil, native biodiversity, and climate-resilient communities through our statewide Master Gardener program.

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Resources, Classes, & Events

Check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center for resources or watch related videos on YouTube. 

Visit the What's Going On UME section at the bottom of the Allegany County page and browse events in Allegany County or nearby. 

Also check out our Allegany County Master Gardeners Facebook Page for up-to-date info, happenings, and more. 

UME Environment & Natural Resource Programs

Aquaculture and Seafood Technology

UME educational programs that support sustainable aquaculture, seafood safety, ecosystem restoration, and Maryland's seafood industry. 

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Forestry and Natural Resources

The University of Maryland Extension ENR program offers resources on forest stewardship, wildlife habitat, conservation practices, renewable energy, and natural resource management. 

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Home Gardening & Horticulture

UMD Extension agents provide the community with science-based information on gardening, landscaping, integrated pest management, and sustainable landscape practices. 

Resources, Classes, & Events

Check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center for resources or watch related videos on YouTube. 

Visit the What's Going On UME section at the bottom of the Allegany County page and browse events in Allegany County or nearby. 

Also check out our Allegany County Master Gardeners Facebook Page for up-to-date info, happenings, and more. 

Water and Climate

UME agents offer education on water quality, watershed protection, climate resilience, stormwater management, and the proper care of private wells and septic systems. 

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Extension ENR Resources

From flooding and forestry to watershed restoration and wildlife, UME has hundreds of ENR resources to discover. Find expert-curated tips to manage your lawn, plants, and food gardens, or get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners. 

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