Harford ENR

Environment & Natural Resources in Harford 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. Harford County Extension staff offer a variety of initiatives in the field of Environment and Natural Resources, including workshops, demonstrations, community partnerships, the Master Gardener program, and technical resources. To learn more about these and other local county Extension programs, please contact our office.

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Harford County Master Gardener Program

The Master Gardener Program is offered through the University of Maryland Extension's Environment and Natural Resources (ENR). Harford County Master Gardeners are volunteers who support the UME mission by educating residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. 

Master Gardener Program

Become a Harford County Master Gardener!

  • Do you like gardening and enjoy helping others?
  • Are you looking for a way to give back to your community?
  • Would you like to share education about pollinators and native plants?

Contact the Harford County Master Gardener Coordinator
Isabel Mooney at imooney@umd.edu | (410) 638-3255.

A fee reduction is available by request and is approved based on availability, eligibility, and financial need. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

 

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Gardening Videos

Extension Master Gardener Information & Resources

Classes & Clinics

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Pollen-Aiders

Become a Pollen-Aider in Harford County!

HLT is working with the Harford County Master Gardeners on their Pollen-Aiders Program. Pollen-Aiders are Master Gardener members who educate communities about pollinators, pollinators’ unique relationships with plants, and pollinator-friendly garden techniques. Between mid-May and mid-October, you may request a Pollen-Aider to visit your garden to see if it meets all the criteria to be certified as a pollinator-friendly garden. Once your garden meets all the criteria for a pollinator-friendly garden, you will receive a certification sign!

If you’re interested in certifying your garden, fill out the application below. Both online and print options are available.

Home and School Garden Pollen-Aider Certification

Click here to see a list of retail nurseries in and around Harford County, and beyond!

Sea Grant Watershed Protection and Restoration

Maryland Sea Grant Extension Watershed Restoration Specialists offer technical advice and support to individuals and communities working to preserve and restore the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s coastal waters. 

UME Watershed Restoration Specialists facilitate measurable reductions in water pollution in the following ways: 

  • Facilitating classes and workshops to teach homeowners how to improve water quality in their own backyard with practices like rain barrels, rain gardens, and tree planting
  • Technical assistance programs to help communities address Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) regulations and requirements
  • Connecting watershed science to the policymakers and community leaders making water quality decisions.

Harford County Watershed Stewards Academy

Aquaculture and Seafood Technology

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

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Home Horticulture & Gardening Programs

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

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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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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