From Harford County government: Which parks and recreation programs matter most to Harford County citizens? The Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking public input through an online survey to help it set priorities for the next 10 to 15 years. The survey will also become part of Harford County’s Land Preservation, Parks […]
Winners Announced in Harford Streams Summer Adventure 2016
From Harford County government: The first annual Harford Streams Summer Adventure program drew more than 200 participants, and at least one puppy, to explore the natural beauty of Harford County streams this summer. Designed to encourage support for protecting local waterways, the program was initiated in June by the Harford County Dept. of Public Works’ […]
Night Owls, Early Birds, and the Thrills of a 24-Hour Harford County Bird Watch
On an evening this spring, three men (two birders and another guy) set out to conduct a 24-hour survey of the birdlife found on a military testing ground in Maryland. This is the unofficial journal of their expedition, as kept by the other guy (me). Part I: Shooting Stars, Crushed Strawberries, and Other Omens 11:30 […]
State Program Open Space Funds Approved to Upgrade Aberdeen’s Festival Park and Bel Air’s Plumtree Park
From the Department of Natural Resources: Recreational projects in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Harford, Wicomico, Worcester and Washington Counties will soon receive funding for necessary upgrades and additions through Program Open Space. Governor Martin O’Malley and the Board of Public Works approved the projects at today’s meeting in Annapolis. “We are continually […]
Green By Chance: Sweating Winter Flesh, Replanting America, and Dreaming about Who was Here First
It feels so good to get my hands consistently in the dirt again. A long windy, semi-white, pretty cold winter season is now on the shelf in my Franklin Planner. I’ve been transplanting firs and spruce for a month from my protected beds and out in the permanent field for eventual Christmas living rooms. Finally […]
Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation Initiates Adopt-A-Park Program
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation has reinitiated their “Adopt-A-Park” program. The department is seeking individuals or organizations that want to help take pride in their community by getting outdoors to help keeps parks, trails, playgrounds and sports fields beautiful. There is no cost or fee to participate in […]
Harford County to Celebrate Arbor Day 2010
From Harford County government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County Government will recognize Arbor Day 2010 during a ceremony Friday, April 2, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Harford Glen Environmental Education Center located at 502 West Wheel Road Bel Air. The Arbor Day festivities will consist of planting tree seedlings, repairing and replacing […]
