The Maryland Natural Resource Magazine - Summer 2013

The Maryland Natural Resource Magazine Let The Maryland Natural Resource inspire you, your friends and loved ones to enjoy, protect and live in harmony with Maryland's breathtaking landscapes, waterways and wildlife. From camping to conserving land, from boating to bicycling, from hunting to healthy streams, this quarterly magazine has something for everyone! The Maryland Natural Resource IS your guide to recreation & conservation in Maryland!

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On the cover, What the Duck,Ed Liske  
Volunteer Ownership
Fishing Challenge
Boating Access Sites
Forestry Management
Pet-friendly state parks
Fort Frederick and Western Maryland Rail Trail
  • Rain Gardens
    Safely Absorbing pollutants

    By Claudia Donegan & Lauren Dorrill
    Stocked with native plants, rain gardens do soak up excess fertilizer, petroleum, heavy metals and pollutants from run-off and don't hurt plants, people or pets.
Rain Gardens

Wild Shot

Wild Shot, Eastern Screech Owl by Cathy Holland
Eastern Screech Owl
Cathy Holland

Eastern screech owls - small, nocturnal raptors - stand just 8-9 inches tall and are rarely seen by people.  In fact, they are probably more easily recognized by sound, as their quavering, low-pitched call is often used in spooky movies.

What Is Water Safety?
Video Contest


Enter by August 1 for your chance to win a paddle board, life vests or park passport pack.  Must be 3 minutes long, family-friendly and CREATIVE!  Complete rules and entry forms can be found here!

The Summer 2013 Issue

Karis King · Barbara Rice

Anne Watts

Contributors

Stephen Badger · Steve Carr

Claudia Donegan · Lauren Dorrill

Martin Gary · Patricia Handy

Jeff Holland · Christine Runion

Kerry Wixted