Anne Arundel ENR

Environment & Natural Resources in Anne Arundel 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. UME Anne Arundel County offers a range of other ENR programming in home gardening, sustainable landscaping, environmental conservation, and the Master Gardener program. To learn more about these and other local county Extension programs, please contact our office.

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Anne Arundel County Master Gardener Program

The University of Maryland Extension's Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) oversees the Master Gardener Program. The Anne Arundel County Master Gardener (AAMG) program educates residents on safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities.

About the Master Gardener Program

Master Gardeners are volunteer representatives of the University of Maryland who are trained to educate citizens about effective and sustainable horticultural practices. Master Gardeners offer landscaping problem-solving through demonstration projects, partnerships with other organizations, and public outreach activities. For more information, visit UME's Master Gardener webpage.

Master Gardener Training

Participants earn the title of Master Gardener by completing 40 hours of training by University of Maryland Extension professionals and 40 volunteer hours.

NOTICE: Anne Arundel Master Gardener Applications and Trainings are on Hold

Applications and training for the Anne Arundel County Master Gardener program are currently on hold while UME Anne Arundel County recruits a new Coordinator. We look forward to reopening applications once the new coordinator is in place.

AAMG Master Gardener Information & Resources

Newsletters & Friday Flash

Friday Flash

Master Gardener volunteers send the Friday Flash newsletter weekly on Fridays.  To add something to the Friday Flash, please email aamgfridayflash@gmail.com by 12 p.m. Thursday.

AAMG Monthly Newsletter

We currently do not have a Master Gardener Coordinator in Anne Arundel County so we do not have a monthly newsletter is being sent out. 

Master Gardener Projects in Anne Arundel County

Master Gardener Projects Page

Speakers Bureau in Anne Arundel County

Is there a topic you and your group would like to learn more about?  UME Home Horticulture Educators and the Speaker's Bureau are available to speak to garden clubs, community associations, libraries, civic groups, businesses, and other community organizations on a wide range of home-gardening topics. Please contact the Anne Arundel County Extension Office at (301) 226-7470 for more information.

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UME Environment & Natural Resource Programs 

The University of Maryland Extension's Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) programs focus on protecting water quality, supporting healthy ecosystems, promoting sustainable landscapes, and increasing resilience to environmental challenges. Learn more about the ENR program areas below.

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 Horticulture

Home Horticulture

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

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 research-backed tips to manage your lawn, plants, and food gardens, or get answers from Extension experts. Explore all ENR resources.

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