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Farming is part of Maryland’s heritage, and we’re helping keep that tradition alive.Agriculture has shaped Maryland’s hi...
10/22/2026

Farming is part of Maryland’s heritage, and we’re helping keep that tradition alive.

Agriculture has shaped Maryland’s history, landscapes, and communities for generations. Beyond producing locally grown food, farmland preserves open spaces, supports wildlife, and protects the scenic rural character of our state.

The Maryland Park Service helps sustain this legacy by leasing select parklands with a history of agricultural use to local farmers. These short-term leases allow farming to continue while supporting our mission of protecting Maryland’s natural and cultural resources for future generations.

Interested in farming on Maryland State Park land?

Agricultural leases are currently available for competitive bid at Monocacy Natural Resources Management Area, Patuxent River State Park, and Seneca Creek State Park. Explore the available properties and bidding opportunities below:

Monocacy NRMA: https://mddnr.info/4jBahCd
Patuxent River State Park: https://mddnr.info/4srkELq
Seneca Creek State Park: https://bit.ly/4idv8cq

Help shape the future of Freedman’s State ParkPreservation Maryland is working with the Maryland Department of Natural R...
10/22/2026

Help shape the future of Freedman’s State Park
Preservation Maryland is working with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and project partners to develop a Master Plan for Freedman’s State Park, guiding the long-term stewardship of more than 1,000 acres of historic landscapes, sites, and stories connected to the Howard family.
Join us for the first public meeting to learn about the project, explore the planning timeline, and find out how you can help shape the park’s future.
📍 In person: Saturday, October 24 | 9:30 AM–12 PM
Sandy Spring Museum, Willow Grove Cultural Commons
17901 Bentley Rd., Sandy Spring, MD
💻 Virtual: Tuesday, October 27 | 6–7:30 PM
Both sessions will cover the same information, with opportunities to connect directly with the planning team at the in-person meeting.
Register for a session:
In person: https://secure.everyaction.com/zJ-eyVGtYkGA08SiSeNnRg2
Virtual: https://secure.everyaction.com/Bc24H7PoaUGvVtFyhE5eaA2

THIS SATURDAY- October 24, we’re bringing together the people and organizations who help make Rosaryville State Park suc...
10/22/2026

THIS SATURDAY- October 24, we’re bringing together the people and organizations who help make Rosaryville State Park such a special place. Whether you’re a longtime park visitor or have never explored Rosaryville before, this is a great opportunity to spend the day outdoors, learn more about the park’s history, meet our community partners, and discover new ways to enjoy and support your local state park. FREE!

There will be plenty to see and do throughout the day for all ages, so bring your family and friends and help us celebrate this special milestone!

It's going to be a lovely fall weekend! What do you have planned? Come out to Cedarville for a program! Whether its a ca...
10/21/2026

It's going to be a lovely fall weekend! What do you have planned? Come out to Cedarville for a program! Whether its a campfire about cryptids, a fall colors hike or pumpkin painting, there's something for everyone. And don't forget to stop by Rosaryville State Park for Heritage & Trails Day, too!

Join the Friends of Point Lookout at Point Lookout State Park on October 24 & 25 for "Binding All Wounds" Point Lookout ...
10/21/2026

Join the Friends of Point Lookout at Point Lookout State Park on October 24 & 25 for "Binding All Wounds" Point Lookout and Hammond General Hospital.

This event will include activities performed by living historians conduction interpretive demonstrations and displays depicting the lives and activities of the doctors, nurses, and soldiers that lived and worked in Hammond Hospital in 1865. Tours of the historic Civil War area will be given and firing demonstrations will be conducted.

Share your vision for the future of Freedman's State Park! Join the Maryland Park Service at the Sandy Spring Museum on ...
10/21/2026

Share your vision for the future of Freedman's State Park! Join the Maryland Park Service at the Sandy Spring Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to noon for our first public master planning meeting.

Drop in anytime during this open-house style gathering to meet the planning team, ask questions, and explore interactive topic stations covering landscape and ecosystems, structures and preservation, access and trails, and the histories and legacies of the site, including the Howard-Holland family. We will also host short project overview presentations at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Coffee and light pastries will be provided in the Willow Grove Cultural Commons.

Whether you are a descendant, neighbor, local business owner, or future park visitor, your voice is an essential part of this process. Learn more and plan your visit at https://www.sandyspringmuseum.org/

Myles the Squirrel (the "Miles for Maryland" Program mascot) wants to see your fall foliage hikes! Drop a photo in the c...
10/21/2026

Myles the Squirrel (the "Miles for Maryland" Program mascot) wants to see your fall foliage hikes! Drop a photo in the comments below.

Take along a copy of Myles' Fall Foliage Report to learn more about what colors different leaves turn. You can print off or download your own copy to color here:https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Documents/miles-for-maryland-Fall-Foliage.pdf

The weather is nearly PERFECT right now to catch that autumn glow, so get out there and get those miles...you only have until the end of the year to hit your 250 mile target! Be sure to submit your miles to be entered for the prize drawings.

Find out all of the details on the Miles for Maryland Program: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/Miles-for-Maryland.aspx

Step back in time with a guided tour of the historic Carter-Archer Mansion at Susquehanna State Park.Learn about the his...
10/20/2026

Step back in time with a guided tour of the historic Carter-Archer Mansion at Susquehanna State Park.

Learn about the history of the land, the families who lived there, and what life was like in the “Land of Promise.” Tours are held rain or shine and are recommended for ages 11 and older.

The tour begins Sunday, October 25, at 1:30 p.m. at the Rock Run Historic Area. Registration is required, and space is limited to 15 participants. To register, email [email protected] by 9 a.m. on October 25

Time is running out! Don't miss out on earning your patch and some awesome prizes! If you are participating in the MPS "...
10/19/2026

Time is running out! Don't miss out on earning your patch and some awesome prizes!

If you are participating in the MPS "America in Miniature" Challenge, you only have until NOVEMBER 15 to submit your photos. But don't delay! Hurrry and complete as many of the 19 challenges as you'd like, collect at least 250 points and send us your photos... we love seeing your park adventures! Look at some of the pictures we have received recently!

Find out all of the details here: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/MPS-AIM.aspx

🎃👻 Save the date! Join us at Smallwood State Park for a family-friendly community Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, ...
10/19/2026

🎃👻 Save the date! Join us at Smallwood State Park for a family-friendly community Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, from 5–6 p.m. in the Discovery Center parking lot! 🎃👻

Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to RSVP!

https://forms.gle/4NhAtAsVyxvjVEj36

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Annapolis, MD
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