Environment & Natural Resources Programs in Allegany 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.

Educational programs are offered through workshops, demonstrations, community partnerships, volunteer programs, and technical resources for homeowners, landowners, professionals, and local governments.

Areas of Focus

  • Home horticulture and integrated pest management
  • Water quality and watershed protection
  • Forestry and wildlife management
  • Aquaculture and seafood systems
  • Climate resilience and adaptation
  • Sustainable landscaping and green infrastructure
  • Energy conservation and renewable energy
  • Environmental stewardship and natural resource conservation

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Allegany County ENR Programs & Resources

Within the Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) discipline, UME Allegany County provides comprehensive programming in home gardening, sustainable landscaping, and the UME Master Gardener Program. Learn more about our programs below, or view all ENR programs offered throughout our state through the University of Maryland Extension. 

Home Gardening

Looking to start, improve, or expand your garden? UME's Home Gardening program provides science-based information on gardening, landscaping, integrated pest management, and sustainable landscape practices. 

Contact Sarah Llewellyn: sllewell@umd.edu | 301-724-3320

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Master Gardener Program

The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program trains volunteer horticultural educators to support the University of Maryland Extension mission by educating residents about safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. 

If you are interested in upcoming programming, becoming a Master Gardener, or requesting volunteer support, please contact your local Master Gardener Program.

Contact Allegany County Master Gardener Coordinator, Sarah Llewellyn by email sllewell@umd.edu or phone at 301-724-3320.

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Bay-Wise Certification

The Bay-Wise Program: Promoting a Clean Chesapeake Bay and Climate-Resilient Maryland Communities Through Ecological Landscaping

The Bay-Wise Living Landscapes Program is a science-based peer education program conducted by the University of Maryland Extension (UME) that teaches Marylanders sustainable landscape and garden practices that promote clean water, healthy soil, native biodiversity, and climate-resilient communities through our statewide Master Gardener program.

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Home Gardening

UME's Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) has everything you want to know about maintaining the plants in and around your yard - from identifying and controlling the pests inside and outside of your home, and much more!

Contact:  Sarah Llewellyn by email sllewell@umd.edu or phone at 301-724-3320.

Home and Garden Information Center

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Need more garden help? Ask an expert! UME's Certified Professional Horticulturists offer trusted, data-backed solutions for your yard, garden, and home.

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Resources, Classes, & Events

Check out the UME Home and Garden Information Center for resources or watch related videos on YouTube. 

Visit the What's Going On UME section at the bottom of the Allegany County page and browse events in Allegany County or nearby. 

Also check out our Allegany County Master Gardeners Facebook Page for up-to-date info, happenings, and more. 

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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 expert-curated tips to manage your lawn, plants, and food gardens, or get answers from our team of Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists, Extension Faculty, and Master Gardeners. Explore all ENR resources.

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